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Students from ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Kazakhstan and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Dubai have been wowed by the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Leicester (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ) campus after visiting it for the first time to take part in a summer school.

The ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Dubai and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Kazakhstan campuses opened in 2021 but a majority of the students have never been to the UK, and so never been able to see where the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ story began.

The group of 45 students, which also includes undergraduates from ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ partner universities SISFU, in the Philippines, Asia Pacific University (APU) in Malaysia and City U Scope, in Hong Kong, say they love their teachers and campus atmosphere.

But they are so impressed with ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Leicester they are already discussing taking up the option to complete their final years’ university study there.

Munara Tussupbekova has just completed her first year BSc Computer Science degree at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Kazakhstan. ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Kazakhstan is the first British university established to deliver UK qualifications in the country and she loves it.

She said: “The community at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Kazakhstan is very vibrant. The thing I like the most is the community, including the teachers and the professors. They are like a family to us, so we are very happy and really enjoy being there.

“But we also look at this trip in a different way. We are also students of this Leicester campus and that feels great. The facilities are so well equipped and there seems to be so many opportunities here.

“I am really looking forward to exploring the computing and engineering facilities here and talking to the students. I, and many others in the group, have already made up our mind that we want to come and study here for a year.”

Bauyrzhan Ormanov, who is studying a BSc in Cyber Security at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Kazakhstan, said: “I love the teachers and the staff at Kazakhstan.

“They also use the block learning way of teaching so you learn one subject per term. It is very different to the way things are taught at other universities in Kazakhstan and I think it is a better way of learning.

“I love the weather in the UK. It is better than the 40C we are having in Kazakhstan. I am looking forward to getting to know the group, sharing ideas and making new friends. I also want to check out some of the Leicester attractions.”

Aruzham Tauzhan, who is studying a BA in Business and Marketing in ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Kazakhstan, also praised the way of learning set out by ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ staff.

She said: “The way you learn at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ is different to the way you learn at other institutions in Kazakhstan. I find the course really interesting as it is a new way of learning for Kazakhstan.

“I love the accommodation at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Leicester and I like the vibe here. It is really beautiful and I find the whole thing of being in England fascinating. I am really enjoying being here and one day I would like to study at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Leicester.”

Laiba Rizwan, from ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Dubai, said: “The campus is very big and the architecture is very beautiful. The way everything looks has attracted me to want to study here in Leicester.”

Maria Svetlichnaya, who is studying Graphic Design and Illustration at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Kazakhstan, said: “It is amazing. I love our teachers. They are the greatest people I have ever met. The course has really opened doors for me.

“While I am at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Leicester I want to meet lots of new people with the same interests as me, visit the design workshops and just have a great time.”

Bianca Dionaldo, who is studying Business Management at SISFU in The Philippines, said: “I am looking forward to absorbing the culture and enjoying the diversity at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ.”

Cindy Wong, who is studying Business Administration at Hong Kong City U Scope, added: “This is my first time in the UK and I am very excited. I am looking forward to making lots of friends – not just others from Hong Kong but all the people from other countries.

“It is a challenge for me as I am a bit of an introvert and quite shy and my mother tongue is Cantonese. So, this is a great opportunity for me to improve my English. I do not really know much about the UK but I did do some research about Leicester and look forward to seeing the city.”