During the years of independence, a lot has been done for the development of education and science. Today, every citizen of Kazakhstan must understand that education is the most fundamental factor for success in the future. In the system of youth priorities, education should take the first place. Universities as centers of science, education and upbringing of the younger generation should become the drivers of the modernization of public consciousness. In particular, it is necessary to highlight the significant participation of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in the education of a worthy personnel for the country. For university entrants, KazNU named after Al-Farabi is like a powerful pedestal to the future and for this it is necessary to highlight the following key aspects, which makes KazNU a leading university in the country:

• The complex scientific and innovative project «Al-Farabi university — smart city» is aimed at training highly qualified specialists for the knowledge-based economy, the formation of a powerful spiritual, moral and intellectual platform for the successful development of a competitive nation. The activity of KazNU in the field of IT technologies is an important step towards the creation of digital Kazakhstan.
• The university’s contribution to the civic and spiritual and moral education of young people is the projects «Ainalandy Nurlandyr» («Enlighten the surroundings») and «100 Books» obligatory for students to read.
• Preserving national identity, culture, customs and traditions, the spiritual heritage of ancestors, the transition to the Latin alphabet, increasing the role of education, pragmatism in achieving goals, a healthy lifestyle — these important components of modernizing the consciousness of society are essential aspects for both university teachers and students.

The implementation of the ideas of Kazakhstani President on education, strict adherence to the program of actions and priorities identified by the rector of the university will give a powerful impetus to strengthening the country’s potential, will contribute to the development of human capital, preservation of unity and national identity, and increase the competitiveness of Kazakhstan.