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A branch of KazNU opened in Istanbul

5/11/2022

In the framework of the first official visit of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Turkey, there was a meeting with President Tayyip Erdogan, which resulted in an agreement to bring the Kazakh-Turkish relations to the level of an expanded strategic partnership. A number of important intergovernmental agreements were signed in various fields, including science and education.


 

The President of Kazakhstan visited the Presidential Library, met with Turkish businessmen, and held a press conference. In connection with the official visit of the President of Kazakhstan, today in Istanbul (Turkey) opened a branch of the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi. Integrating into the world's scientific and educational space, KazNU increases recognition and expands its network as a leading exporter of educational services.
The branch of the university will carry out the program of higher professional education, promote the integration of science and education in the international scientific and educational space, scientific, methodological, and personnel support for the development of science and education, and ensure the competitiveness of the university, etc.  
To date, the best university in Kazakhstan, included in the top 200 world ranking of QS cooperates with more than 20 Turkish universities. The opening of the branch is a big step in the development of bilateral relations between Kazakh National University and Turkish universities, which provide for the implementation of projects in the academic mobility, exchange of teachers and students, and joint research. 247 undergraduates of 8 faculties of Kazakh National University after Al-Farabi have had scientific and research practice and internships in universities of Turkey since the beginning of the year. 
      
 
As noted by the specialists of the university, in the first year of the branch it is planned to admit 500 students from the Republic of Turkey and other foreign countries. "At the branch of Kazakh National University will be trained in professional educational programs of higher and postgraduate education, - said the Chairman of the Board - Rector of Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi Zhanseit Tuimebaev at the opening ceremony. 
In addition, on the basis of the branch will be implemented programs of further professional education, research projects, and expert and analytical studies". In addition, Istanbul signed a cooperation agreement between KazNU and the University of Turkey - Hacettepe University. This memorandum will promote the development and increase the pace of cooperation between universities, contributing to the implementation of joint educational programs and projects.   
   
 
In the system of higher and postgraduate education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi has a special role, as a leading diversified university in the country, training specialists at all levels of education in a wide range of areas. Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is transforming the university into a research university of the worldclass-. In 2021 KazNU won the 175th place in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS WUR) and the university is recognized as the best university in Islamic and Turkic countries.       
  
Educational programs of KazNU are in great demand, so many countries are interested in opening a branch of the university.
Press Service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University