Highest UNT Scorer Receives Unconditional Offer from Kozybayev University!

Kozybayev University proudly congratulates Zhanibek Abilkhan, a graduate of the Shoqan Ualikhanov School-Gymnasium in Temirlan village, Ordabasy district, Turkistan region. He became the first student in the country to achieve the highest possible score — 140 — on the 2025 Unified National Testing (UNT)!

This result is more than just a record — it’s a symbol of dedication, talent, and an unyielding thirst for knowledge. As a token of recognition, Kozybayev University presented Zhanibek with an Unconditional Offer to join the dual degree program in Information Systems in Control, delivered in partnership with The University of Arizona (USA).

The KU & UA dual degree program offers:

• Two diplomas: Kazakhstani and American.
• Studying in English aligned with international academic standards.
• Professors from both Kazakhstan and the United States.
• An opportunity to spend a semester at The University of Arizona in Tucson, USA.
• Key skills development: critical thinking, project-based learning, digital literacy, and intercultural communication.
• Available scholarships for Kazakhstani high school graduates.

Information Systems in Control is one of three unique KU & UA programs. Applicants may also choose:

• Biotechnology;
• Special Pedagogy and Inclusive Practice.

The final decision on where to study is Zhanibek’s — but we’re confident: his future holds truly brilliant opportunities. And if he chooses Kozybayev University, we’ll gladly welcome him into our student community, ready to explore the digital world alongside top scholars and professors from two countries! May this achievement be just the beginning — of dreams, bold ideas, and real success!