Development of University Campuses Under the Influence of City Authorities, Business, And Urban Community as An Important Factor in Achieving the Principles of Sustainable Development

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to investigate the development of university campuses and their impact on urban communities in Kazakhstan, Russia, and Azerbaijan. The objective is to identify the types of influence that university campuses have on urban development, including economic growth, technology advancement, human capital creation, social problem resolution, civil society establishment, cultural development, and ecological improvement. Methods: The research employs a qualitative-quantitative approach, combining desk research with surveys. Universities from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Azerbaijan are included in the study. Various international university rankings, such as the Times Higher Education University Impact Ranking, UI GreenMetric World University Ranking, and U-Multirank Ranking, are considered. A total of 136 respondents from ten universities participate in the survey. Results: The findings indicate that university campuses have a significant impact on economic development, technology advancement, human capital creation, cultural development, and the urban environment's ecological improvement. However, their influence on social problem resolution and civil society establishment is comparatively lower. The study reveals that the existing level of influence of university campuses on urban development is relatively low but has the potential for growth. Conclusion: This research highlights the evolving role of universities in shaping urban communities and their sustainable development. University campuses are recognized as important agents of change, contributing to economic growth and technological progress. The practical significance of the study consists in the fact that the proposed conclusions can be utilized for the development of university campuses.