Malaysian universities are planning to open branch campuses in Kazakhstan. The announcement was made at the Malaysia-Central Asia 2026 international forum in Astana. Representatives from the education sectors of five countries in the region discussed prospects for further cooperation, particularly the development of academic ties and dual-degree programs. Under academic mobility programs, students will have the opportunity to study at universities across Central Asia and Malaysia. The parties also expressed interest in establishing joint research centers. Artificial intelligence and digital technologies were identified as promising areas of study for Malaysia and the Central Asian states. Energy and agriculture were also discussed. Particular attention will be given to water resource management. Notably, more than 80 cooperation agreements have already been signed between universities in Kazakhstan and Malaysia.
«Currently, we have 1,400 Kazakhstani students in Malaysia. Malaysia at the moment has been recognized by the world as one of the top 14 higher education destinations in the world. We actually have got a few collaborations by our universities with Kazakhstan’s universities. It’s just that recently, last two days, we had a meeting with your Minister of Higher Education and Science of Kazakhstan. So, there are more collaborations that will happen between Malaysia and Kazakhstan,» said Novie Tajuddin, Chief Executive Officer of Education Malaysia Global Services.
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