Vision. We strive to become a leading intellectual hub of legal expertise, where the rule of law is transformed into the professional competence of a new generation of leaders. We envision the Department as an ecosystem that integrates the fundamental traditions of national jurisprudence with progressive international legal standards to cultivate a legal elite capable of shaping the vector of the constitutional state and effectively addressing global contemporary challenges.
Philosophy. The foundation of our activity is the synergy of classical legal thinking and the challenges of the digital era. We form a legal elite capable of not only strictly adhering to the principles of legality and justice but also effectively managing legal processes within the Digital Law environment (AI, cybersecurity, e-justice). Our mission is to foster professionals committed to Lifelong Learning, whose cognitive flexibility and ethical responsibility ensure the advanced development of the legal system amidst global transformation.
General Information. The rule of law stands as the fundamental value of our Department's activities. We are a center for the formation of legal thought, professionalism, and responsibility, laying the groundwork for the future of the constitutional state.
The Department trains highly qualified specialists capable of responding to modern challenges and actively participating in the development of the legal system of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Our faculty is a stable academic community combining scientific potential with practice-oriented expertise. It includes 1 PhD, 13 Candidates of Legal Sciences, and 10 Masters of Law, ensuring a high-level academic school and continuity of traditions.
Key Areas of Activity:
Implementation of educational programs in national and international law;
Development of research activities for students and faculty;
Integration of modern educational technologies and digital tools;
Organization of practice-oriented learning;
Development of international and interdisciplinary cooperation.
Educational Programs:
Undergraduate: Jurisprudence, International Law, Digital Jurisprudence, Legal Regulation of the Economy.
Graduate: Jurisprudence, Compliance Service.
Department Functions:
Academic and Methodological Work: Developing curriculum, publishing textbooks, implementing innovative teaching methods, and supporting graduate employability.
Research Work: Conducting specialized legal research, training academic personnel, and integrating research findings into the learning process.
Educational and Mentorship Work: Developing professional and personal competencies, fostering a culture of responsibility, and promoting social engagement.
Student Achievements:
Our students consistently achieve excellence, including the Medal "For Contribution to Strengthening Constitutional Legality," 1st place in "Best Lawyer of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK," and victories in prestigious debate and international sports tournaments.
Achievements (Names for the Site)
Nazym Kalmakhan – Medal "For Contribution to Strengthening Constitutional Legality" (Constitutional Court of the RK).
Karina Filippi – 1st place in "Best Lawyer of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK."
"Turan-Astana" Team – 1st place in ENU Debates (AI in Anti-Corruption).
Aknur Satilkhan – "Best Student of Kazakhstan" title.
Today, the Department of National and International Law is a space for the development of intellectual potential and professional excellence, where a new generation of lawyers is trained—professionals capable of strengthening the rule of law, protecting human rights, and consistently implementing the principles of 'Law and Order

Barsukova Rita Anatolyevna
Head of the Department of National and International Law,
Professor, candidate of Legal Sciences
office 413, phone 8(7172) 39-73-39
E-mail: barsukova@tau-edu.kz
Department functions
Development of professional competencies in national and international law
Implementation of innovative educational technologies and digital tools
Advancement of research activities
Integration of theory and practice
Formation of legal culture and professional ethics
Training specialists aligned with the “Law and Order” principles
Professors staff
Abdrashev Ruslan Muratkhanovich
Doctor of Law, Professor
Aikumbaev Talgat Moldybekovich
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor
Baikenova Zhanar Tursunovna
Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor
Barsukova Ritta Anatolyevna
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Head of the Department, Professor
Irgebayeva Nazilya Mukatayevna
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
Ismagulova Aigul Turekhanovna
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor
Kapsalyamov Kairat Zhaksylykovich
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Professor
Karymsakov Rakhmet Shamilovich
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor
Kulzhabayeva Lyazzat Serikovna
Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Professor
Kusainov Kaidar Kaisarovich
Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor
Narbinova Mirgul Maidanovna
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor
Serimov Umirzak Serimovich
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor
Tazhin Talgat Bolatovich
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Senior Lecturer
Temirzhanova Lyazzat Akhmetzhanovna
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor
Tulegenov Abusakhit Zulkarnayevich
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor
Turlybayev Oryn Nurzhanovich
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor
Yegizbayev Nurgeldy Urazgeldiyevich
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor
Zhantikeyev Serik Krykbayevich
Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Professor
Zhiyentayeva Begaim Zhiyentayevna
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
Smoilov Samat Zhumagaliyevich
PhD Doctor, Associate Professor
Utegenov Chingiz Kuanyshbekovich
PhD, Master of Laws, Associate Professor
Utepov Dauren Parkhatovich
PhD in Law Enforcement, Associate Professor
Zhumabekova Gaukhar Aitbekkyzy
PhD Doctor, Associate Professor
Abilkassova Kunym Bauyrzhanovna
Master of Legal Sciences, Senior Lecturer
Akkulov Rustem Turdaliyevich
Master of Legal Sciences, Senior Lecturer
Aldazharov Asaiyn Kinashovich.
Master, Senior Lecturer
Amantayeva Aigerim Kairatovna
Master, Senior Lecturer
Appas Aktamak Zhanbolatkyzy
Master, Lecturer
Assel Aidarkhanovna Bekbauova
Master of Laws, Senior Lecturer.
Bapayeva Guldana Salindzhankyzy
Master, Lecturer
Bayalin Erbol Kapsametovich
Master of Jurisprudence, Senior Lecturer
Bekbosynova Zhanna Serikbaevna
Master of Pedagogical Sciences
Botagoz Serikovna Nurusheva
Master of Laws, Senior Lecturer, retired Counsellor of Justice (Lieutenant Colonel) of the Prosecutor’s Office
Ibragimova Nargiz Ibragimovna
Master of Jurisprudence, Senior Lecturer
Ismail Omirzak Rakhimuly
Master, Acting Head of the Department
Kakimzhanova Nurgul Tukenovna
Master of Legal Sciences, Senior Lecturer
Kunanbayeva Aizat Zhaidarkhanovna
Master, Senior Lecturer
Raushanova Indira Meshitbayevna
Master, Senior Lecturer
Yemelbayeva Elvira Zhumagaliyevna
Master, Senior Lecturer
Zhamanshalov Dauren Zhamanshalovich
Master of Legal Sciences, Senior Lecturer
Zhangulova Alnara Bokoykhanovna
Master of Law, Senior Lecturer
Zulhsirov Renat Vazirovich
Senior Lecturer
Askarkyzy Samal
Doctor, Senior Lecturer
Bekeyeva Gulmira Sarsenbayevna
Senior Lecturer
Kaidarova Aigul Gabdurasulevna
Senior Lecturer
Kalila Nazerke Demeubekkyzy
Lecturer
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor