KazNARU STRENGTHENS INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION WITH GERMANY

KazNARU hosted an official meeting with a delegation led by Matthias Kiesler, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Almaty.

The meeting focused on prospects for strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and Germany in higher education and science, expanding academic ties, promoting student and faculty exchanges, and implementing joint research projects.

The German delegation included Samuel Fastenrath, a representative of the Consulate General; Tse Lung Huang, Deputy Head of the Legal and Consular Section; Andreas Chetkovsky, a lecturer with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD); and Olga Aitkenova, Human Resources Director at Eurasia Group Kazakhstan.

Representing the university were Gulmira Alпysbayeva, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs; Professor Rafis Abazov, Director of the Institute for Green and Sustainable Development; Abzal Abdramanov, Head of the International Office; Yerbolat Kaiypbayev, Asylbek Musoyev and Yerzhan Abildayev, deans of the Faculties of Water Resources and IT Technologies, Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, and Agrobiology, respectively; and representatives of the university’s structural units.

Particular attention was given to opportunities for students to study in Germany, participate in international academic programmes and gain professional experience.

Tse Lung Huang, Deputy Head of the Legal and Consular Section at the German Consulate General, provided detailed information on admission procedures at German universities, the preparation of required documents and visa application requirements. He also explained the key requirements for studying in Germany and highlighted the importance of German language proficiency.

Participants also discussed DAAD programmes, international internships and professional development opportunities. They emphasised the value of gaining experience in an international academic environment, improving language skills and developing the competencies needed to compete in the global labour market.

During the meeting, KazNARU students who had completed internships in Germany through the APOLLO e. V. programme shared their experiences and reflected on how their time abroad had contributed to their professional and academic development.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed interest in further cooperation in education, academic mobility and research.

The meeting marked an important step towards strengthening KazNARU’s partnerships with German diplomatic, academic and business organisations and advancing the university’s international cooperation.