Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Hosted the Republican Interuniversity Olympiad "TENGE CHALLENGE – 2026"

On November 9, 2026, the Higher School of Economics and Business at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted the Republican Interuniversity Olympiad "TENGE CHALLENGE – 2026," dedicated to Kazakhstan's National Currency Day — Tenge Day.

The event was organized by the Department of Finance and Accounting. The Olympiad aimed to enhance students' financial literacy, develop their ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, strengthen analytical and critical thinking skills, and promote academic cooperation among higher education institutions.

The Olympiad brought together 9 teams representing 7 universities across Kazakhstan, with a total of 27 students. Participants represented Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Narxoz University, Caspian Public University, M.Kh. Dulaty Taraz University, Almaty Technological University, META University, and Turan University.

The competition was held in Kazakh and Russian and consisted of five rounds: "Our Team" — a video introduction, "Kahoot Quiz" — interactive testing, "Finance Quiz" — an intellectual quiz, "Finance Case" — a practical financial case study, and "Captains' Battle" — the final round assessing financial knowledge and logical thinking.

Participants demonstrated their skills in financial calculations, analyzing financial situations, making well-founded decisions, and working effectively as a team.

Following the competition, the winners and prize-winners were announced.

First-Degree Diploma Recipients

Team "FINTRIO" — Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

Participants: Esenzhol Zere, Saurbek Symbat, Khamytbek Aselya.

Academic Supervisors: Zhumadilova T.B., Supugaliyeva G.I.

Team "Big3" — Narxoz University.

Participants: Zoirov Anushervon Dzham shedovich, Naikina Dariya Aibekkyzy, Sadykova Dilnaz Azamatovna.

Academic Supervisor: Mukan Moldir Maratkyzy.

Second-Degree Diploma Recipients

Team "TENGE News" — M.Kh. Dulaty Taraz University.

Participants: Kassym Danial Kanatuly, Lesbek Miras Zhanatuly, Abilgazy Aizhan Kairatkyzy.

Academic Supervisors: Moldabekova A.Sh., Muratova D.B.

Team "Tenge Triosy" — Almaty Technological University.

Participants: Taukebay Aruzhan, Zhusipali Ulan, Nurbekuly Elzhas.

Academic Supervisor: Kumarkhanova Nurgul Nurmyshovna.

Team "DiscountCODE" — Caspian Public University.

Participants: Baizhuma Ramazan Aibaruly, Zhakambayeva Moldir Kanatovna, Zikrullaev Rinat Shukhratovich.

Academic Supervisor: Bolshekbaeva Karlygash Ondasynovna.

Team "Stabilny Kurs" — Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

Participants: Taipov Alikhan Timurovich, Karavaev Denis Evgenyevich, Baktybek Alua Nurlankyzy.

Academic Supervisor: Kurbanova Karlygash Abdullaevna.

Third-Degree Diploma Recipients

Team "TurFin 3" — Turan University.

Participants: Omen Anelya Baktiyarkyzy, Usenkhan Shugyla Daniyarkyzy, Kairat Nurikamal Kuatkyzy.

Academic Supervisor: Praliyeva Sagynkul Zhuanyshkyzy.

Team "FinIQ" — Caspian Public University.

Participants: Matai Zere, Sailaubay Malika, Korgaskyzy Meruert.

Academic Supervisor: Omir Ainur Zhumakhankyzy.

Team "META Finance" — META University.

Participants: Smagul Zhuldyz Ardakkyzy, Musaev Ruslan Tokhtakhovich, Sattarov Nurdaulet Nurlybekuly.

Academic Supervisor: Imankulova Bakhytkul Borisovna.

Award Ceremony

The winners and prize-winners received first-, second-, and third-degree diplomas. In addition, letters of appreciation were presented to the teams' academic supervisors in recognition of their contribution to preparing students for the competition and developing their professional knowledge.

The Olympiad was organized with the active involvement of Asilova A.S., Candidate of Economic Sciences and Research Professor at the Department of Finance and Accounting; Kyzdarbekova A.S., Senior Lecturer; and fourth-year students of the Finance educational program.

The event featured performances of traditional Kazakh kuis, creating a festive atmosphere. At the conclusion of the Olympiad, participants, academic supervisors, and organizers gathered for commemorative photographs.

The "TENGE CHALLENGE – 2026" Olympiad provided an opportunity to enhance students' financial knowledge, exchange experiences, and strengthen cooperation among universities.

Congratulations to all winners and prize-winners!