Announcement of the 2026 “Best University Teacher” Competition

The university-level stage of the “Best University Teacher” competition, organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, will take place from November 6 to November 18, 2026.

The competition is held in accordance with Order No. 124 of the Acting Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, dated March 16, 2015, “On Approval of the Rules for Awarding the Title of ‘Best University Teacher’.”

Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who meet the following requirements are eligible to participate in the competition for the title of “Best University Teacher” (hereinafter referred to as the Competition):

1. Be full-time faculty members of higher education institutions;

2. Have at least five years of continuous scientific and pedagogical experience at the time of submitting their application documents.

The Competition consists of two stages:

Stage I (university-level) begins on November 6, 2026, and continues until November 18, 2026.

To participate in Stage I of the Competition, applicants must submit the following documents through the information system of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (https://universitycontest2026.kz/):

1. A standard application form for participation in the “Best University Teacher” Competition, in accordance with Appendix 1 to the Rules for Awarding the Title of “Best University Teacher” (https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/V1500010506);

2. Information on qualitative and quantitative indicators in accordance with Appendix 2 to the above-mentioned Rules (covering the last five years, except for items specifying a different reporting period);

3. An annual work schedule in accordance with Appendix 3 to the above-mentioned Rules;

4. A personal personnel record form;

5. A copy of an identity document.

The appeal submission period for Stage I of the Competition is November 19–20, 2026.