Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences Hosts Meeting on International Academic Mobility Opportunities

On October 7, 2026, the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a meeting between students interested in international academic mobility programs and S. Yermekbayev, Vice Chairman of the Board – First Vice-Rector, together with representatives of the Department of International Cooperation and Internationalization.

The main purpose of the meeting was to introduce students to opportunities to study at international partner universities, available academic exchange programs, application requirements, and funding mechanisms for international academic mobility.

During the meeting, the First Vice-Rector highlighted the importance of international academic experience for students' professional development, improving the quality of education, and preparing competitive specialists. Particular attention was paid to encouraging students of the faculty to actively participate in international educational programs.

Representatives of the Department of International Cooperation and Internationalization delivered a presentation entitled "GO GLOBAL WITH KAZNU", providing detailed information about Erasmus+, ORHUN, academic mobility funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, self-funded mobility opportunities, and international double-degree programs.

Faculty students were introduced to the main eligibility requirements, including academic performance, foreign language proficiency, application documentation, and submission deadlines. The meeting also covered the selection of host universities, academic course agreements, and the recognition and transfer of academic credits after completing studies abroad.

Special attention was given to double-degree opportunities. Currently, the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences offers six joint educational programs in geography, ecology and environmental management, tourism, and hospitality management in cooperation with international partner universities.

The meeting also addressed financial aspects of academic mobility, including scholarship opportunities, travel and accommodation expenses, and participation in competitive programs funded by the state budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The meeting provided faculty students with valuable information about KazNU's international educational opportunities, helped them better understand the requirements of academic exchange programs, and enabled them to identify the next steps in preparing for studies abroad.

The Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences continues to prioritize international cooperation and the expansion of academic mobility opportunities, creating favorable conditions for students to gain international educational experience and strengthen their competitiveness in the global professional environment.