Current Issues in Higher Education and Ways to Address Them Discussed
2026-11-06 18:00:00 / News of ministry
Particular attention was paid to improving the quality of education. The need to align academic programmes with labour market requirements, develop students’ practical skills, enhance teachers’ qualifications, and improve the quality of teaching was emphasized.
It was noted that graduate employment is one of the most important criteria for assessing the effectiveness of the educational process.
According to the data presented, 13,800 graduates of state higher education institutions in 2026 remain unemployed. In this regard, discussions focused on strengthening cooperation with employers and taking into account the needs of various sectors of the economy in the process of training specialists.
Shortcomings in the provision of academic literature were also reviewed. The analysis showed that, out of 29,700 titles of educational publications examined, 5,500 were published more than 20 years ago, while some academic disciplines lack textbooks altogether. The need to update educational materials and align them with academic programmes was highlighted.
The leadership emphasized the personal responsibility of university officials for the timely consideration of student appeals and the proper implementation of assigned tasks. Delays in the construction of student dormitories and shortcomings in monitoring students’ living conditions in rented accommodation were also discussed.
In addition, the meeting addressed the practical outcomes of international business trips, efforts to attract investment and grants, as well as measures to improve energy efficiency.
It was decided to establish a working group to assess whether senior officials at a number of higher education institutions are suitable for their respective positions and to prepare relevant conclusions based on the findings.
Those responsible were instructed to address the identified shortcomings within the established deadlines. Rectors were tasked with organizing in-person meetings with students and academic staff within 15 days, taking measures to resolve their problems directly, and developing monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans.