Al-Farabi Kazakh National University celebrated its 90th anniversary,marking a significant event in the history of Kazakhstani science and education

 

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University celebrated its 90th anniversary – a landmark event in the history of Kazakhstani science and education. At the ceremonial event, the State Counselor of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Karin, read out a congratulatory message on behalf of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

In his congratulatory address, the President emphasized that Al-Farabi KazNU is a flagship of Kazakhstani education, a leader in international rankings among Central Asian universities, and a symbol of excellence in the academic and educational spheres. The Head of State highlighted the significant contributions of the university’s graduates to the country’s development, reaffirming that the institution remains a key pillar of national education.

January 15, 1934 was opened a higher educational institution and now we congratulate the staff of the university on the 90th anniversary of the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi. Graduates of the university for 90 years have been continuously engaged in training professionals needed for all sectors of the country. Thanks to the 90-year experience of the University, not only the most independent HEI of Kazakhstan takes its place at the world level, but also takes 230 th place in the world rating systemKazNU continues to lead the Global Hub of the United Nations Academic Impact Program (UNAI), which promotes the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and discloses the interconnection between education and sustainable development.

During the period of nine decades, KazNU students had the opportunity to attend lectures read by Kazakh prominent figures, including writer Mukhtar Auezov, geologist Kanysh Satpayev, or archeologist Alkey Margulan. Today, the university’s research activities include participation of 3,354 professors. 

The QS World Ranking includes only two universities from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries – Kazakhstan’s KazNU and Russia’s Lomonosov Moscow State University, reads the ministry’s statement. KazNU is also among the top 30 universities in Asia, according to the QS Asia University Rankings.  

 

PhD, Mukhametkaliyeva G.O

KazNU Al Farabi

Faculty of International Relations

Departement of Diplomatic translations