Meeting of the rector with foreign students

On may 21, 2019, the traditional meeting of the rector of Abai Kazakh national pedagogical University Takir Balykbayev with foreign students was held.

The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Department for international cooperation, who explained to foreign students the rules of visas and invitations, the rules of stay of foreign citizens in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The meeting was held in the format of QUESTION-ANSWER.Foreign students had the opportunity to ask questions to the rector and representatives of the DIC regarding visa support, accommodation in a hostel, leisure activities and to receive qualified, comprehensive answers to them.

The issues of attracting foreign students to public work for the summer period were discussed. It was decided to involve students who do not have the opportunity to return home for the summer holidays, in the work of the selection Committee and in the work of the youth club organized by the Department for international cooperation. In addition, foreign students have the opportunity to continue their studies at the summer language courses organized by the Department of philological specialties for foreign citizens.

An important point of the rector`s meeting with foreign students was the discussion of the collective letter posted by students from China and the Republic of Korea in the rector`s blog. In the letter, the students asked to resolve the problem situation regarding the extension of the visa and issuing a new invitation.

After listening to the students, the rector called on the representatives of the DIC to clearly comment on the situation. As a result, foreign students received explanations on the issues raised.
The meeting was held in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and mutual desire for interaction.