As a result of ranging the full list of business entities of the Republic of Kazakhstan and according to the official notification from the National Business Ranking, S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University was awarded the honorary title of “Industry Leader 2014”.

The University took the first place (Gold) in Pavlodar region in the “Individual Income Tax” category.

Pavlodar State University has the right to use the symbols and status of a Leader in its marketing and economic strategy and in all types of advertising media in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and place information about the University in the international electronic catalog "Bulletin of the Customs Union" on favourable terms.

National Business Ranking is an annual independent nationwide comprehensive rating program that determines the actual leaders of Kazakhstan's economy solely on the basis of official data of the State Statistics Service.

According to the Vice-rector for Development Strategy, Education and Social Affairs of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor Arman Akishev, the title of the Industry Leader from the National Business Ranking serves as an indicator of our University's success, a symbol of high reputation. ‘The first place in this ranking shows the quality and competitiveness of the services provided by the University and fulfillment of its obligations', said Arman Akishev.