KazNU Provides Access to Education and Comprehensive Support for Students with Disabilities
Support System for Students with Disabilities at KazNU
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University implements a university-wide system of support for students with disabilities and special educational needs. The system aims to ensure equal access to education, remove physical, informational, academic and social barriers, and create conditions for students’ full participation in academic and university life.
Support is provided throughout the period of study and includes individual assistance, mentoring, adaptation of the educational process and learning materials, consultations, assistance in accessing university facilities, and specialised services.
Targeted Access Schemes and Individual Support
KazNU provides dedicated programmes and mechanisms that enable students with disabilities to access educational opportunities and university services.
Depending on their individual needs, students may receive:
- individual consultations and ongoing support;
- academic mentoring and assistance from faculty advisers;
- adapted learning materials and educational resources;
- support in communicating with teaching staff and university units;
- assistance with adaptation to the academic and social environment;
- access to specialised advisory, social and information services;
- support during academic and work-based training;
- equal opportunities to participate in university events, projects and student life.
This approach allows the University to address each student’s specific educational needs and individual circumstances.
Mentoring and Academic Support
Mentoring is one of the key support mechanisms. Academic staff, faculty advisers and specialists from relevant university units help students organise their studies, access necessary information, communicate with faculties, and resolve academic or administrative issues in a timely manner.
Where required, learning conditions and the formats in which educational materials are provided are adapted to students’ individual needs. These measures support continuity of study, successful completion of educational programmes and the prevention of academic disadvantage.
Scientific and Practical Centre “Inclusive Environment”
The development of an accessible and inclusive university environment is coordinated by the Scientific and Practical Centre “Inclusive Environment”.
The Centre works with faculties and other KazNU units, provides consultations to students, assists in identifying appropriate forms of support, and contributes to the implementation of inclusive education principles.
Its activities are conducted under an approved work plan and include organisational, advisory, methodological and practical support for students with special educational needs.
Accessing Support and Services
Students may request support from the Scientific and Practical Centre “Inclusive Environment”, their faculty dean’s office or another responsible university unit.
Based on the request and information about the student’s individual educational needs, the University determines the appropriate services and forms of assistance. KazNU maintains records of the services provided, enabling it to coordinate support and continuously improve its accessibility arrangements.
KazNU’s approach is therefore not a one-time initiative but a comprehensive system of continuing access schemes and targeted support for students with disabilities. It combines mentoring, individual assistance, adapted educational resources and specialised services, ensuring equal opportunities for education and full participation in university life.
Official Documents and Resources
- Roadmap for the Development of Inclusive Education.
- Policy for the Accommodation of People with Disabilities.
- Work-Based Training Programme for Students with Special Educational Needs.
- Work Plan of the Scientific and Practical Centre “Inclusive Environment”.
- Application Form for Support.
- Database of Services Provided to Students with Special Educational Needs and Individual Capabilities.
Original Publication
The original material, “Support for People with Disabilities,” was published on the Al-Farabi KazNU SDG Portal on 8 December 2025.