THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ON THE QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN KAZAKHSTAN

Abstract

This article examines the impact of digitalization processes on the quality of higher education in the Republic of Kazakhstan. A systematic analysis of the theoretical foundations of digitalization is conducted, exploring the main directions of state policy in the field of digital transformation of the educational environment, as well as the practical experience of implementing digital technologies in Kazakhstan universities. Special attention is given to how digitalization influences the accessibility, personalization, flexibility, and effectiveness of educational services; the development of students' digital competencies; and the improvement of transparency and objectivity in the knowledge assessment system. The study also identifies the key challenges faced by higher education institutions: digital inequality, insufficient digital literacy among educators, the need for infrastructure modernization, and the protection of personal data. Based on this analysis, the article offers recommendations for the further development of digitalization in higher education in Kazakhstan, taking into account international experience and the specific characteristics of the national education system.