Dulaty University continues to strengthen its position in the international scientific and academic space. According to the results of the Interdisciplinary Science Ranking (ISR 2026), conducted by the reputable Times Higher Education (THE) organization in conjunction with the Schmidt Science Fellows program, the university received the status of a "Reporter".
This status is an important indicator of the university's activity in the international scientific community, its responsibility in providing high-quality data and a high level of academic culture.
749 universities from 92 countries participated in the ISR 2026 ranking. Among them, 370 universities from Asia, and 47 higher education institutions from 15 Asian countries were included in the TOP 100 best. The participation of Dulaty University in such a prestigious international assessment testifies to the growth of its scientific potential, the development of interdisciplinary research and the strengthening of international partnerships.
Times Higher Education (THE) is one of the most reputable agencies in the world that evaluates the activities of universities in the field of education, science, innovation and international cooperation.
Interdisciplinary Science Ranking (ISR) is a new direction in the rating system of THE. It is aimed at assessing the interdisciplinary scientific activity of universities and the impact of their scientific achievements on society.
The assessment is based on the following main criteria:
- Scientific effectiveness— the number of publications and citations in international databases (Scopus, Web of Science, Dimensions).
- Interdisciplinary research— the level of interaction between faculties and research groups.
- Internationalization— cooperation with foreign partners, scientists and participation in joint projects.
- Impact on society— the practical and social significance of scientific results.
- Innovation activity— participation in grants, obtaining patents and developing startup projects.
Dulaty University's participation in the ISR ranking reflects not only the provision of data, but also a strategic commitment to systemic development in all these areas.
The evaluation, conducted jointly with THE, focused on interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative initiatives, and socially relevant research. The qualitative data and scientific results presented by the university confirm that the strategic direction of Dulaty's development fully corresponds to modern scientific trends.
The value of the "Reporter" status:
Obtaining the status of "Reporter" opens up new opportunities for Dulaty University in the international arena. This status contributes to:
- • expansion of scientific cooperation with foreign partners;
- • participation in international grant projects;
- • increase the global recognition of the university.
The inclusion of Dulaty University in the Times Higher Education ISR 2026 rating with the status of "Reporter" is a vivid testimony to the hard work of the team and a confident step towards scientific and innovative development.
This achievement makes a significant contribution to strengthening the international authority of Kazakhstan's higher education system and demonstrates the deep integration of the national academic space into global science.