Narxoz Business School Opens World-Class Campus in Almaty
ALMATY, Kazakhstan, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new campus at the Narxoz Business School has been officially inaugurated, heralding a significant landmark for education in Kazakhstan and the wider region. The institution, which is based at Narxoz University in Almaty, will provide world-class facilities to those who enroll, reflecting the vision outlined by Bulat Utemuratov.
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‘It is an investment in our people’ – Kanat Kozhakhmet
Top figures from the local business community attended the opening ceremony alongside foreign dignitaries, global business executives, and Narxoz University’s academic partners. Other names featured on the impressive roll-call include Darkhan Satybaldy, Akim of Almaty; Gulzat Kobenova, Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan; and Aidan Akanov, CEO of Verny Capital.
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The 6,700 m² campus, recently renovated, is a product of an extensive redevelopment effort. The design honors the heritage of Narxoz University’s iconic main building, while the interior embraces a “living ecosystem” concept aimed at promoting interaction, creativity, and teamwork. Cutting-edge amenities include digital labs, collaborative spaces adorned with art from Kazakhstani artists, and a high-tech video recording studio designed for creating and streaming educational content.
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‘It reflects the vision of Bulat Utemuratov’ – Aidan Akanov
Kanat Kozhakhmet, President of Narxoz University, said “Narxoz today stands as the leading university for business education in the region. This new Business School campus reflects our commitment to global standards of education and innovation. With programs delivered in English, Kazakh, and Russian, our students can access world-class education while remaining in Kazakhstan. This investment in infrastructure and academic excellence is an investment in our people, who will become future leaders that drive innovation and sustainable growth across our country and region.”
Aidan Akanov, CEO of Verny Capital, added: “The launch of the new Narxoz Business School campus reflects our shareholder Bulat Utemuratov’s vision and commitment to strengthening education in Kazakhstan. With an investment of more than US$14 million, this project has enabled Narxoz to enhance its facilities, curricula, and academic environment. Ranked among the top 50 business schools in Asia by the QS Global MBA 2025 ranking, Narxoz is well positioned to be a hub for knowledge, leadership, and innovation in the region.”
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Over the past 17 years, more than 3,000 students have graduated from Narxoz Business School’s MBA, EMBA, DBA, and corporate programs. It continues to attract international faculty and alumni from leading universities and business schools worldwide, including Harvard, Yale, INSEAD, ESMT Berlin, and IMD.
