This study is aimed at studying and revealing the psychological characteristics of students in the framework of the Honors College program.

Honors College presents the best practices and experiences of leading higher education institutions aimed at the development of talented and gifted students.  The Honors College project was launched in a pilot mode in 2022 to train highly qualified teachers at the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University. The purpose of this project is to train professional teachers for specialized schools in Kazakhstan by providing students with additional education and practical training sites.

Considering that human activity today is directly related to his/her psychological potential, we have attempted to study the psychological characteristics of students of our university in order to further psychological support and assistance.

A survey was conducted as part of the study among 230 students of Abai KazNPU to identify their psychological characteristics. The participants of the survey were students aged 17 to 25 years.

It is important to understand that the psychological characteristics of students may vary depending on the individual differences of each student. Support from the university, parents, friends and professionals in the field of psychology can significantly contribute to the successful adaptation, learning and development of students.