KazNU awarded diplomas to the first graduates of the branch of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

The graduation ceremony for the first graduates of the Almaty branch of the National Research Nuclear University "MEPhI", operating on the basis of KazNU, took place at the al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The young specialists completed their studies in the educational programs "Nuclear Physics and Technology" and "Computer Science and Computer Engineering".

In a solemn ceremony, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, and the Chairman of the Board, Rector of Al–Farabi Kazakh National University, Zhanseit Tuimebayev, handed over the documents on education to the graduates.

The event was also attended by Timur Zhantikin, Deputy Chairman of the Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayabek Sakhiyev, Director General of the Institute of Nuclear Physics, Nurzhan Nurakhov, Head of the Almaty Branch of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, teachers, graduates and their parents.

In his congratulatory message, Minister Sayasat Nurbek stressed the state importance of training qualified personnel for the nuclear industry and the field of high engineering.

"You have graduated from one of the strongest specialized universities in the world. The diploma of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI is an important document that opens up great opportunities for you. We need to continue to consistently train highly qualified engineers and specialists who will contribute to the development of the nuclear industry",- said Sayasat Nurbek.

At the event, KazNU Rector Zhanseit Tuimebayev noted that the branch was opened in 2022 on behalf of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and in a short time the infrastructure was completely modernized here, as well as a modern educational environment was created.

"I am sure that our graduates will work worthily for the benefit of the country. Academic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia continues to strengthen, opening up new opportunities for training qualified specialists. The first graduation of the Almaty branch of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI is a vivid proof of the effectiveness of this partnership",- said the head of the university.

Natalia Barbashina, Acting Rector of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, who also joined the meeting in online format, expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan and the staff of the partner university for strategic cooperation.

Currently, more than 140 students study at the Almaty branch of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI. Leading teachers from Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation are involved in the educational process.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University