KazNU and JIDA enter a new stage of strategic partnership

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a key meeting between Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Alin Galeyev and a delegation from the Japan Association for International Cooperation and Development (JIDA) headed by its President Gulzat Zharkyn. The main goal of the negotiations was to bring the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Japan to a qualitatively new level in the fields of science, education, academic mobility and training of highly qualified personnel.

KazNU is a leading research university that has received wide international recognition. The university has 16 faculties, 9 research institutes, 38 research centers and 155 modern laboratories. The high competitiveness of the educational institution is confirmed by the 177th place in the prestigious QS World University world ranking, which firmly cemented KazNU's status as one of the 200 best universities in the world.

To date, the university has established close ties with 20 leading Japanese organizations. Among them are the largest universities in Kyoto, Waseda, Tsukuba and Hokkaido, the Tokyo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage Nara, the Atomic Energy Agency of Japan, as well as global industry giants such as Mitsubishi and Chiyoda Technol. The Department of Japanese Studies of KazNU plays a key role in the development of this field, which successfully implements academic and cultural projects, joint research and student exchange programs.

Dynamic academic mobility remains a striking indicator of effective cooperation between the two countries. Last academic year, 36 KazNU students completed training and participated in winter schools at Japanese universities, and five teachers exchanged experiences at international scientific and educational venues. In turn, KazNU accepted Japanese students and scientists, deepening mutual integration.

Following the meeting, the parties expressed their willingness to transform existing academic ties into specific production and research projects. Expanding cooperation with representatives of Japanese business and relevant organizations will open up wide opportunities for students and young researchers to gain international experience and successfully apply theoretical knowledge in the real sector of the economy.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University