Kazakhstan Establishes First University in Russia, Demonstrates Its Achievements
Kazakh National University Opens Branch in Omsk, Russia
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) has expanded its educational reach, opening a campus at Omsk State University in Russia in 2024. The new branch, which is set to welcome around 200-250 students in 2025, offers programs in Kazakh language and literature, customs affairs, and international law.
The visit by a delegation led by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Kazakh Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek on July 28 provided an opportunity to review the operations and student admissions at the KazNU campus. During the visit, Zhanseit Tuimebayev, the rector of KazNU, outlined the university's efforts to establish the branch.
The delegation toured the admissions office, academic building, and library at the KazNU campus, with Mishustin encouraging prospective students to consider applying to the new branch. Sayasat Nurbek, on the other hand, discussed the broader experience of Russian universities operating in Kazakhstan during the visit. However, the article did not provide any new information about this experience.
The Omsk branch of KazNU offers three undergraduate programs, reflecting the university's commitment to providing a diverse range of educational opportunities. The visit by the delegation did not disclose any new agreements or discussions beyond the review of the operations and student admissions at the KazNU campus.
The establishment of this branch symbolizes growing Kazakh educational presence in Russia and Central Asia relations. The Kazakh government actively supports cultural and educational outreach in the region, aiming to preserve national identity and expand Kazakh influence.
Meanwhile, the main university in Kazakhstan continues to expand its offerings. For instance, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Care provides highly demanded educational programs and international clinical practice opportunities.
Mikhail Mishustin expressed his support for the expansion of bilateral cooperation in education, underscoring the importance of such collaborations in fostering mutual understanding and development. As the KazNU campus at Omsk State University settles into its initial development phase, it remains to be seen how it will contribute to the ongoing educational exchange between Kazakhstan and Russia.
KazNU's expansion into Omsk State University brings education-and-self-development opportunities in Kazakh language and literature, customs affairs, and international law, potentially influencing political dialogue and general news. As Mikhail Mishustin promotes bilateral education cooperation, the new branch may foster mutual understanding in both countries, possibly shaping future politics and global news within the region.
