Completion of Training Program for Kazakh Students at Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University (AFSÜ)

In line with strengthening international scientific interactions and developing educational diplomacy, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University (AFSÜ) hosted a ceremony yesterday to honor Kazakh students who successfully completed their specialized courses at this center [1]. This program, organized within the framework of international student mobility, demonstrates the university's commitment to expanding academic relations with the Turkic world.

Details of the Recognition and Certificate Ceremony Nigora Rakhmanova and Sevara Tokhtanmurat, dentistry students from Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, prepared to return to their country after completing an intensive clinical and educational course at the AFSÜ Faculty of Dentistry [2]. Professor Dr. Adem Aslan, Rector of AFSÜ, welcomed these students in his office and expressed appreciation for their academic efforts by presenting completion certificates and commemorative gifts. Managers of the university's International Relations Application and Research Center were also present at the ceremony to emphasize the importance of continuing these scientific exchanges [1].

Internationalization Strategy and Cooperation with the Turkic World During the meeting, Dr. Adem Aslan noted that AFSÜ attaches special importance to its internationalization vision. He emphasized that strengthening academic ties with Turkic-speaking countries, especially Kazakhstan, is one of the university's main priorities in the field of health [2]. This approach not only facilitates the exchange of medical knowledge but also fosters cultural and professional proximity between young specialists from both countries. In June 2026, AFSÜ witnessed a series of graduation ceremonies for various disciplines, where the presence of international students solidified the university's position as an educational hub in the region [3].

Experience of Kazakh Students in Afyonkarahisar At the end of their program, the Kazakh students expressed satisfaction with the high quality of education and the advanced infrastructure of the AFSÜ Faculty of Dentistry. In their remarks, they mentioned the warm hospitality of the university's academic and administrative staff and emphasized that the experience of working in the center's well-equipped clinics significantly enhanced their practical knowledge [1]. These students expressed hope to return to Turkey and AFSÜ in the future for higher levels of education or professional collaboration. This educational success has paved the way for attracting more students from Kazakhstan in the 2026-2027 academic year [2].