Motivational Meeting on Admission to Leading World Universities Held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

On March 11, 2026, the Higher School of Economics and Business of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a special meeting dedicated to writing motivation letters for admission to leading universities around the world. The guest speaker was Aziz Mussilimov, a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and the founder of the educational platform uaqiqaqi.

During the meeting, Aziz Mussilimov shared his personal experience with students and discussed the key stages of applying to international universities. He particularly emphasized the importance of a motivation letter, explaining how to structure it effectively, how to present personal experiences, and how to clearly articulate academic and professional goals. In addition, common mistakes made by applicants when applying to top universities and ways to avoid them were discussed.

The meeting was held in an interactive format, giving students the opportunity to ask questions about international educational programs, scholarships, and academic opportunities abroad. The speaker provided practical examples and explained the key aspects of preparing a strong and competitive application.

The event helped broaden students’ understanding of international educational opportunities and increased their motivation to pursue studies at leading universities worldwide.

This meeting was organized within the framework of implementing one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — “Quality Education” (SDG 4) and aimed to raise students’ awareness of international education opportunities as well as to support the development of their academic potential.

The Higher School of Economics and Business will continue organizing similar meetings aimed at supporting the academic and professional development of students.