Research Department

The primary goal of the university’s scientific activity is to organize and conduct fundamental, applied, and scientific research, integrate the obtained results into the educational process, and carry out research and development for legal entities and individuals based on civil law contracts.

Scientific research work at Turan University is carried out by the faculty in accordance with the strategic plans of structural unit leaders, as well as the research activities and plans of doctoral students, master’s students, and undergraduate students.

1. Strengthening the university’s image as a leader in innovation and entrepreneurial activities in the region.
2. Global research partnerships and the integration of national science into the international scientific community.
3. Developing the research potential of faculty members with a focus on human capital enhancement, attracting new talent, and supporting interdisciplinary research.
4. Commercialization and promotion of the implementation of scientific and innovative activities’ results by faculty members and students.

1. Open science initiatives serve as a cornerstone for fostering transparency, collaboration, and accessibility of research, including open-access publications.
2. Improvement and expansion of the scientific digital profile of Turan University.
3. The use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics can significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of scientific research.
4. Development of conceptual and applied foundations for entrepreneurship education.
5. Expanding the practice of conducting research projects and graduate qualification works commissioned by organizations and enterprises.

1. Development of a comprehensive approach to promoting and expanding global research collaboration with leading universities.
2. Identification of strategic partner institutions for Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe programs and obtaining grants.
3. Development and implementation of joint research initiatives and international collaborations.
4. Exchange programs for researchers among faculty and students.
5. Creation of a digital platform for virtual collaboration based on agreements.

1. Implementation of a research rating system for departments, scholars, and students.
2. Maintaining an integrated social academic performance index (iROS, GPA).
3. Support for the development of research and innovation activities, along with the establishment and growth of university research schools.
4. Doctoral students participate in university innovation activities through the preparation of dissertation sections.
5. Investing in modern research infrastructure and providing training for researchers in new technologies.
6. Development and implementation of a mechanism for encouraging youth participation in research activities.
7. Enhancing the quality of students’ research competencies.

1. Encouraging the integration of research results into the educational process.
2. Student business incubators (improving education quality, university reputation, establishing connections with the business community, and securing additional funding).
3. Establishment of small innovative enterprises within the business incubator.
4. Project-based collaboration with private sector organizations.
5. Organization and implementation of an internal university competition for graduate projects.
6. Regular industry exhibitions to showcase the practical application of research findings.

• The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan «On Education»;
• The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan «On Science and Technological Policy»;
• The Concept for the Development of Higher Education and Science in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023-2029;
• The State Compulsory Standard of Higher and Postgraduate Education;
• The Rules for Accreditation of Entities Engaged in Scientific and (or) Scientific-Technical Activities;
• The Regulations «On the Republican Competition of Student Research Papers».

• University Charter;
• Development Strategy of Turan University for 2025–2029;
• Procedure «Scientific Research and Innovations»;
• Regulations «On Scientific Research Work of Turan University Students»;
• Regulations on the «Best Scientist of Turan» Competition;
• Regulations on the Implementation of Integral GPA (iGPA) at Turan University;
• Plan for Scientific Research Work / Scientific Research Work of Students, Higher School, and Individual Plan for Scientific Research Work of Faculty (as a section of the individual faculty plan);
• Calendar of Scientific Events, Thematic Plan of Scientific Research Work, and Consolidated Plan of Scientific Research Work;
• Individual Plan for Doctoral Student’s Scientific Research Work / Master’s Student’s Scientific Research Work.