MNU Signs Agreement with One of Belgium’s Leading Universities

Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU) has signed an agreement with the University of Mons (UMONS). The two universities will cooperate in research and academic exchange.

The agreement was reached on the sidelines of the Kazakh-Belgian Rectors’ Forum. The document was signed by Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the Board of MNU, and Laurent Lefebvre, Rector of UMONS. The agreement provides for the exchange of students, faculty members and research publications, as well as the implementation of joint higher education projects.

The Rectors’ Forum between the two countries took place in Astana the previous day. The event was attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as well as King Philippe of the Belgians and Queen Mathilde. The discussions focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on education and scientific research.

The University of Mons is one of Belgium’s leading research-oriented universities, with approximately 12,000 students. In terms of international publications and collaboration, UMONS features in global academic rankings and is recognised for the quality of its research citations and collaborative studies.