KazNU Among the Top Universities in Asia: Cultural Adaptation and Student Support at the Faculty of Pre - University Education

KazNU Among the Top Universities in Asia: Cultural Adaptation and Student Support at the Faculty of Pre - University Education
Al - Farabi Kazakh National University has earned its place among the top 30 universities in Asia, a testament to its high - quality academic standards, robust research potential, and ongoing support for its student community. This remarkable achievement is the result of the dedicated work of the entire university team, especially the faculty members and staff of the Preparatory Faculty, who provide comprehensive support to students in the early stages of higher education, ensuring not only academic success but also moral and cultural adaptation, as well as professional mentorship.
The Preparatory Faculty at Al - Farabi KazNU plays a key role in supporting new students, including ethnic Kazakhs returning to their ancestral homeland and students from other countries who have come to study in Kazakhstan. The faculty helps them adapt to the Kazakhstani educational system, immerse in the cultural and historical traditions of the country, and build a strong academic foundation. The administration and faculty members foster a supportive educational environment, providing an individual approach to each student, which greatly aids their adaptation and builds confidence in their academic journey. Special attention is given to students arriving from abroad, including ethnic Kazakhs and international students. The faculty offers comprehensive support for their cultural and academic integration, creating a comfortable learning environment and facilitating their smooth adjustment to life in Kazakhstan.
This year, to emphasize the significance of their return and help new students feel connected to their homeland, the faculty organized a concert titled "Welcome to the Ancestral Land" (Атамекенге қош келдіңіз). This event symbolized KazNU's warm hospitality toward its students and its strong commitment to national culture and heritage. The concert, held to a high standard, was especially well - received by the kandas (ethnic Kazakhs returning to Kazakhstan), for whom it served as a symbol of their return and cultural belonging. The program featured Kazakh folk songs and traditional kyuis, accompanied by national dances, allowing participants and spectators alike, regardless of their background, to feel a connection to their homeland and cultural roots.
Additionally, students and faculty prepared joint creative performances, showcasing unity and solidarity, which played an important role in the adaptation process for all students arriving from abroad. The concert demonstrated how faculty and administration create a supportive and productive learning environment, building trust and fostering respect for Kazakh traditions and history.
This event not only strengthened the bonds between students and faculty but also represented another step in KazNU’s growth as a center of cultural exchange and international dialogue. The Preparatory Faculty serves not only as an educational platform but also as an essential link in the cultural integration process, where each student feels like part of a big, welcoming family.
The recognition of Farabi University among Asia's top universities highlights not only its academic excellence but also the significance of its social and cultural initiatives aimed at preserving traditions, fostering student development, and creating a harmonious, sustainable future for all students, regardless of their cultural background. The concert "Welcome to the Ancestral Land" vividly demonstrated this approach, showcasing how the university values not only quality education but also the cultural identity of its students, creating conditions for their holistic development and integration into society.

Senior Lecturers of the Preparatory Department
Ph. D. in History Samal Sagnaikyzy, Sandugash Nurtileuova, Ulbala Uralbekova