Kazakh National Agrarian University: An Elite University Leading The Agricultural Education Sector Of Kazakhstan And Central Asia
Tlektes Yespolov, Chairman Of The Board-Rector Kazakh National Agrarian University
Kazakh National Agrarian University is one of the first Kazakhstani universities which was established in 1929 with the mission to create the conditions for the formation of a competitive specialist to meet the demand in the agro-industrial complex and the global scientific and educational space, as well as for the development of a socially oriented, highly cultured and tolerant person. Being an elite innovative university, Kazakh National Agrarian University is a leader of agricultural education and science in Kazakhstan and Central Asia which carries out the scientific and educational process at the level of international standards in cooperation with the real sector of the economy and ensures the competitiveness of graduates in the global labour market. Placed amongst QS world ranking agency among 600 universities in 2020, Kazakh National Agrarian University provides the integration of education, science and production on the basis of innovations in the agro-industrial complex, mobility of students and teaching staff while creating a new knowledge in the agrarian science of Kazakhstan and guarantying the creation of conditions for the development of human capital.
The strategy ‘Kazakhstan-2050’ is the new political course of the established state dated December 14, 2012 as per which it is noted that knowledge and professional skills are key guidelines of the modern system of education, training and retraining of personnel. In accordance with this, the Concept of Kazakhstan becoming one of the 30 most developed countries in the world involves the creation of world-class educational and research institutes. Higher educational institutions should not be limited to educational functions, but should create and develop fundamental, applied, and research units. With over 90 years’ of rich history, the institute thrives on integration of science and industry to create conductions for intellectual property and technology products commercialization while training highly qualified scientific - pedagogic staff through participation in basic and applied scientific research and other scientific technical projects.
Imparting Unvarying Knowledge in Agricultural Sector
Since 2010, Kazakh National Agrarian University has been using international standards for project management to begin the process of transformation into a national research university which has also been praised by 13 leading foreign universities’ scientists. In 2015 with the advent of Agrotechnological hub, the university began a new round in the development. Today, as part of the Agrotechnological hub, there are 7 research institutes, 8 innovation centres and 31 research laboratories and a water hub with 14 research laboratories which have been opened jointly with the Asian Development Bank and joint work is also underway to open the Land and Climate Hubs with the Michigan State University (the USA).
“Being an elite innovative university, kazakh national agrarian university is a leader of agricultural education and science in kazakhstan and central asia which carries out the scientific and educational process at the level of international standards”
The developed scientific infrastructure of Kazakh National Agrarian University creates all conditions which are suitable for obtaining a quality education and performing research. As a part of the Agrotechnological Hub, the university also implements international projects in conjunction with world foreign universities and research centres. Currently, the university scientists have received about 165 intellectual property protection documents along with promising developments of scientists for creating startup projects which have been analyzed and highlighted. The students, undergraduates and doctoral students within the university are already developing their business in the agricultural sector.
In its innovative development, Kazakh National Agrarian University is guided by the experience of the University of Wageningen (Netherlands) which is a leading university in the QS ranking in agricultural sphere. Borrowing the experience of an advanced university will contribute to the further development of not only the university but also improve the quality of graduates. At the intergovernmental level, the university signed an agreement with the University of Eastern Finland on the joint training of Master’s students in educational programs: Green Biotechnology and Food Safety and Forest Engineering.
Promising Quality Experience to International Students
According to statistics, last year 3,290 students from India studied in Kazakhstan. Also, at the moment, students from China, Afghanistan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Ukraine and other countries are studying atKazakh National Agrarian University. Most foreign students choose the ‘Veterinary Medicine’ educational program, although other educational programs are just as interesting. In Almaty city, as one of the leading educational, research, financial and economic centres of the country, young people take a significant share in the structure of the population. As the Chairman of the Board-Rector of Kazakh National Agrarian University Tlektes Yespolov mentions, “Our university is located in the ‘golden square’ of the picturesque city of Almaty with developed infrastructure. The university itself has a beautiful and convenient campus. We would advise Indian students to pay attention to such specialties as agronomy, veterinary medicine, food safety, since these specialties are also important for the development of the Indian economy”.
Moreover, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan has launched the Scholarship Program for foreign citizens which include people of Kazakh nationality who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan. An agreement on exclusive partnershiphas been signed between KazNAU and Wageningen University for training of bachelor students in educational programs as ‘Plant Science and Technologies’ and ‘Veterinary and Food Safety and Technology’. This will open recruitment opportunities for upto 50 students for each program who will receive a quality education in English without leaving the country. Such type of training will annually prepare at least 100 students that meet international standards and are in great demand in the labour market and transmit the experience to other universities in the country.
Unlike numerous universities in Kazakhstani universities, special attention is paid to the issues of education amidst the organization of various events with the participation of students. The institute has a range of cultural events which are organized in the hostels where the curators of groups work closely with students. A separate hostel is also reserved for international students where all conditions for a comfortable stay are created. The Department of International Cooperation also has a visa support sector which helps students with visa issues. Once the students arrive at the university, the specialists work with foreign students, hold meetings with them and explain all the details of studying and living on campus.
Since Kazakh National Agrarian University is the leading agricultural university not only in Kazakhstan but also in Central Asia, the material and technical base at Kazakh National Agrarian University is constantly updated and complies with all regulatory requirements. The university has 11 educational buildings, 10 dormitories. On campus there are canteens, a gym, a large library and reading rooms, coworking centers, a center for personal and creative development, a debate club. Over the years, the university has become the recognized core of the integration of science, education and production in the agricultural sector.
In summary, keeping the best traditions laid down by several generations of outstanding scientists and mentors, Kazakh National Agrarian University is dynamically moving ahead and developing as a higher educational institution of a modern innovative type.
The strategy ‘Kazakhstan-2050’ is the new political course of the established state dated December 14, 2012 as per which it is noted that knowledge and professional skills are key guidelines of the modern system of education, training and retraining of personnel. In accordance with this, the Concept of Kazakhstan becoming one of the 30 most developed countries in the world involves the creation of world-class educational and research institutes. Higher educational institutions should not be limited to educational functions, but should create and develop fundamental, applied, and research units. With over 90 years’ of rich history, the institute thrives on integration of science and industry to create conductions for intellectual property and technology products commercialization while training highly qualified scientific - pedagogic staff through participation in basic and applied scientific research and other scientific technical projects.
Imparting Unvarying Knowledge in Agricultural Sector
Since 2010, Kazakh National Agrarian University has been using international standards for project management to begin the process of transformation into a national research university which has also been praised by 13 leading foreign universities’ scientists. In 2015 with the advent of Agrotechnological hub, the university began a new round in the development. Today, as part of the Agrotechnological hub, there are 7 research institutes, 8 innovation centres and 31 research laboratories and a water hub with 14 research laboratories which have been opened jointly with the Asian Development Bank and joint work is also underway to open the Land and Climate Hubs with the Michigan State University (the USA).
“Being an elite innovative university, kazakh national agrarian university is a leader of agricultural education and science in kazakhstan and central asia which carries out the scientific and educational process at the level of international standards”
The developed scientific infrastructure of Kazakh National Agrarian University creates all conditions which are suitable for obtaining a quality education and performing research. As a part of the Agrotechnological Hub, the university also implements international projects in conjunction with world foreign universities and research centres. Currently, the university scientists have received about 165 intellectual property protection documents along with promising developments of scientists for creating startup projects which have been analyzed and highlighted. The students, undergraduates and doctoral students within the university are already developing their business in the agricultural sector.
In its innovative development, Kazakh National Agrarian University is guided by the experience of the University of Wageningen (Netherlands) which is a leading university in the QS ranking in agricultural sphere. Borrowing the experience of an advanced university will contribute to the further development of not only the university but also improve the quality of graduates. At the intergovernmental level, the university signed an agreement with the University of Eastern Finland on the joint training of Master’s students in educational programs: Green Biotechnology and Food Safety and Forest Engineering.
Promising Quality Experience to International Students
According to statistics, last year 3,290 students from India studied in Kazakhstan. Also, at the moment, students from China, Afghanistan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Ukraine and other countries are studying atKazakh National Agrarian University. Most foreign students choose the ‘Veterinary Medicine’ educational program, although other educational programs are just as interesting. In Almaty city, as one of the leading educational, research, financial and economic centres of the country, young people take a significant share in the structure of the population. As the Chairman of the Board-Rector of Kazakh National Agrarian University Tlektes Yespolov mentions, “Our university is located in the ‘golden square’ of the picturesque city of Almaty with developed infrastructure. The university itself has a beautiful and convenient campus. We would advise Indian students to pay attention to such specialties as agronomy, veterinary medicine, food safety, since these specialties are also important for the development of the Indian economy”.
Moreover, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan has launched the Scholarship Program for foreign citizens which include people of Kazakh nationality who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan. An agreement on exclusive partnershiphas been signed between KazNAU and Wageningen University for training of bachelor students in educational programs as ‘Plant Science and Technologies’ and ‘Veterinary and Food Safety and Technology’. This will open recruitment opportunities for upto 50 students for each program who will receive a quality education in English without leaving the country. Such type of training will annually prepare at least 100 students that meet international standards and are in great demand in the labour market and transmit the experience to other universities in the country.
Unlike numerous universities in Kazakhstani universities, special attention is paid to the issues of education amidst the organization of various events with the participation of students. The institute has a range of cultural events which are organized in the hostels where the curators of groups work closely with students. A separate hostel is also reserved for international students where all conditions for a comfortable stay are created. The Department of International Cooperation also has a visa support sector which helps students with visa issues. Once the students arrive at the university, the specialists work with foreign students, hold meetings with them and explain all the details of studying and living on campus.
Since Kazakh National Agrarian University is the leading agricultural university not only in Kazakhstan but also in Central Asia, the material and technical base at Kazakh National Agrarian University is constantly updated and complies with all regulatory requirements. The university has 11 educational buildings, 10 dormitories. On campus there are canteens, a gym, a large library and reading rooms, coworking centers, a center for personal and creative development, a debate club. Over the years, the university has become the recognized core of the integration of science, education and production in the agricultural sector.
In summary, keeping the best traditions laid down by several generations of outstanding scientists and mentors, Kazakh National Agrarian University is dynamically moving ahead and developing as a higher educational institution of a modern innovative type.
