KNOWLEDGE DAY MARKS THE START OF THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR AT THE FACULTY OF PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY

On 1 September, the Faculty of Physics and Technology at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University welcomed its first-year students at a Knowledge Day event marking the beginning of the 2026–2027 academic year.

The programme opened with a congratulatory address from the Chairman of the Management Board – Rector of Al-Farabi KazNU, Academician Zhanseit Tuimebayev, to the University’s students.

The Faculty then held its traditional introductory lecture for first-year students, delivered by the Dean. The session provided an overview of the Faculty’s structure, educational programmes, academic and research priorities, and key opportunities available to students.

The heads of departments were introduced, together with the Vice Deans responsible for Research, Innovation and International Relations, Academic Affairs, and Social and Educational Work. Students were also shown where the departments are located and were informed whom to contact on matters related to their studies, research activities, international programmes and student life.

The event also highlighted the results of the 2026 admissions campaign. A total of 367 students were admitted to 13 educational programmes at the Faculty of Physics and Technology.

The main fields of study included:

• Physics – 124 students;

• Communications and Communication Technologies – 83 students;

• Materials Science and Technologies – 62 students;

• Electrical Engineering and Power Engineering – 55 students;

• Electrical Engineering and Automation – 23 students;

• Standardization, Certification and Metrology – 20 students.

This year, the Faculty also welcomed applicants who achieved outstanding results in the Unified National Testing examination.

Among the highest-scoring students were:

• Aibat Kenes – Technical Physics, 134 points;

• Yernur Kapanov – Nuclear Physics, 134 points;

• Mansur Kabidullov – Nuclear Physics, 132 points;

• Yelzhan Ramazanuly – Electric Power Engineering, 129 points;

• Daniyar Nurlybekuly – Nuclear Physics, 129 points.

Students who scored more than 130 points in the Unified National Testing examination received commemorative gifts featuring the University’s branding from the Dean of the Faculty of Physics and Technology, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor Nurzada Beissen.

Another notable outcome of the 2026 admissions campaign was the enrolment of 39 holders of the Altyn Belgi distinction.

They chose programmes in Radio Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications; Materials Science and Technology of New Materials; Cyberphysics; Technical Physics; Physics; Electric Power Engineering; Standardization and Certification; Industrial Electronics and Control Systems; Physics and Nanotechnology; and Nuclear Physics.

The largest number of Altyn Belgi holders enrolled in Physics – 8 students. Radio Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications was selected by 6 students, Standardization and Certification by 5, and Electric Power Engineering by 4.

The strong UNT results and the enrolment of 39 Altyn Belgi holders reflect sustained interest in the Faculty’s educational programmes and in fields related to physics, engineering and advanced technologies.

First-year students were also introduced to opportunities to participate in research projects, work in research laboratories, take part in academic mobility programmes and international internships, and attend scientific conferences and academic competitions.

Following the general session, the students proceeded to their respective departments, where they continued their orientation, met academic staff and received further information about their programmes and the organization of the learning process.

The event concluded with wishes for a successful academic year, active participation in the academic and social life of the University, and continued personal and professional growth.

We congratulate the students and academic staff of the Faculty of Physics and Technology on Knowledge Day and the beginning of the new academic year!