History of the College 2002–2026

The Economic College of Turar Ryskulov Kazakh Economic University was established by Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 17, 2002 No. 01-05/53.

The Economic College-Lyceum was created with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of Turar Ryskulov Kazakh Economic University in the educational services market, organizing training for young people to continue their studies at the University, preparing mid-level specialists in the field of economics, and providing opportunities for higher education to young people from the city of Talgar and neighboring regions.

The first director of the College-Lyceum in Talgar was Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor of KazEU, N. A. Salmenbayev.

By the decision of the Founder — Turar Ryskulov Kazakh Economic University — dated May 29, 2006, the institution “Economic College of KazEU named after T. Ryskulov” in Talgar was reorganized into a branch, while the branch of the institution “Economic College of KazEU named after T. Ryskulov” in Almaty was reorganized into an independent institution named “Economic College of KazEU named after T. Ryskulov”.

The structure of the college also included a branch in the city of Talgar.

The educational process of both the main college (Almaty) and the branch (Talgar) was conducted in a centralized manner. By the decision of the sole founder dated November 25, 2013, the branch of the college located in Talgar at 40 Lermontov Street was closed.

In accordance with this decision, a subsidiary organization was established in the organizational and legal form of an “Institution” with 100% participation, named “Talgar Economic College”.

The year 2015 marked another stage of reorganization. The institution “Economic College of Turar Ryskulov Kazakh Economic University” was renamed into the Institution “Economic College of Turar Ryskulov New Economic University”. Since April 2016, the college has been operating under the name “Economic College of Narxoz University”.

The purpose of establishing and operating the college is to promote the development of technical, vocational, and post-secondary education in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as to meet the socio-economic needs of the country for qualified specialists in accordance with national and international standards and modern forms of education.

The main objectives and functions of the college included:

• implementation of educational professional programs of technical, vocational, and post-secondary education through the creation of necessary conditions aimed at personal development, professional growth, and formation based on national and universal values, achievements of science and practice;

• training of qualified specialists with technical and vocational education;

• introduction of new educational technologies and informatization of college activities;

• establishment of production facilities based on new technologies;

• organization of cooperation with educational institutions of near and far-abroad countries;

• provision of advertising, consulting, informational, marketing, service, and other services.

The college provided training on a full-time and part-time basis in the Kazakh and Russian languages.

Great attention was paid to educational and extracurricular activities, creating conditions for students’ self-realization in various areas of academic and non-academic life. To support educational activities, a Council of Curators functioned at the college, coordinating the work of academic advisors. Curators assisted students in their studies, helped overcome academic difficulties, supported professional self-determination, and encouraged engagement with their chosen specialties.

Significant emphasis was placed on promoting a healthy lifestyle. College students actively participated in city, district, regional, and national competitions. Among them:
Nuriyev S., a second-year student, silver medalist of international freestyle wrestling tournaments;
Chernova D., bronze medalist of international karate competitions and champion of Almaty;
Turova A., a second-year student, bronze medalist of international water polo competitions, and others.

To support graduate employment and strengthen ties with employers, the college annually participated in Job Fairs. In March 2008, the college took part in the first large-scale job fair organized by the magazine Personnel Department Premium at the B. Sholak Sports Complex, as well as conducted job fairs with representatives of all banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan — the college’s social partners.

In order to optimize and improve the educational process and enhance the quality of education, the “Center for Organization of Industrial Practice, Employment, and Alumni Relations” was established.

To implement new information technologies, the “Center for Computer Technologies and Testing” was created.

For the purpose of monitoring and improving the educational and upbringing process, the “Department of Monitoring and Control of the Educational Process” was established.

In addition to its core mission of specialist training, the college paid great attention to scientific and methodological activities.

Educational and methodological conferences titled “Knowledge and Professional Skills as Key Guidelines of the Modern Education System” were held. In the context of Kazakhstan’s integration into the global educational space, issues of updating teaching methodologies are highly relevant, and these conferences served as platforms for discussing innovative teaching methods and sharing experience.

Scientific and student conferences were conducted under the themes “Science and Youth: Present and Future”, “Information Systems and Digital Technologies — Challenges of the 21st Century”, and “Integration of Kazakhstan into the Global Economy”. In city business-project competitions “Youth Business: Practice and Modern Realities” among Almaty college students, our students won prize places (Kirill Akulov). Within the framework of the Republican Grand Tournament “I Am an Entrepreneur”, discussions were held for business game leaders on the topics “Youth. Entrepreneurship. Leadership”. Project leaders received certificates of participation.

A round table discussion titled “Reflections of the President of Kazakhstan at the Foot of Ulytau” was held, addressing issues of modern economic development, national history, languages, and religion.

Scientific and theoretical conferences were organized on topics such as “Compliance of the Education System with Strategic Plans of Socio-Economic Development of the Country”, “Modernization of the Education System as a Path to Achieving a New Quality of Learning”, “Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Kazakhstan’s Economy”, and “Globalization and Its Impact on the Economy of Kazakhstan”. Given the relevance, novelty, and practical significance of the presented reports, conference proceedings were published to disseminate advanced innovative experience.

One of the key areas in improving education quality is ensuring equal access for all participants in the educational process to the best educational resources and technologies, as well as fostering intellectually, physically, and spiritually developed citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Undoubtedly, one such educational institution is the Economic College of Narxoz University.