Study a UK Degree in Kazakhstan | Cardiff University (Russell Group) Interview

Cardiff University Kazakhstan is the first international branch campus of Cardiff University, one of the United Kingdom’s leading research-intensive universities and a member of the Russell Group.

Located in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, the campus offers students the opportunity to study for a UK degree in Central Asia while remaining closer to home. This makes it an attractive option for students from Kazakhstan, India, Pakistan, the Middle East, and neighboring regions seeking internationally recognized higher education.

In this exclusive interview for Bilimdi El (Educated Nation) Lyazzat Turkestanova speaks with Professor Phil Stephens, Interim Provost of Cardiff University Kazakhstan, about the vision, academic standards, and global opportunities behind the University’s first overseas campus.

Professor Phil Stephens discusses:

• Why Cardiff University chose Kazakhstan for its first international branch campus
• How UK academic standards and quality assurance are maintained
• The value of earning a Russell Group degree outside the United Kingdom
• Career prospects in global and regional labor markets
• Research-led teaching and international faculty
• Internship pathways and industry collaboration
• Student mobility, summer schools, and global academic exchanges

Cardiff University in Astana prepares graduates in key future-focused fields such as engineering, business, IT, artificial intelligence, and geology — equipping students with critical thinking, leadership, and global competencies.

For international students exploring affordable British education abroad, study in Kazakhstan opportunities, or globally recognized UK degrees in Central Asia, this conversation provides essential insight.

Discover how a British university branch campus in Astana is opening new academic and professional pathways for the next generation.