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Al-Farabi KazNU is the leader of the National Rankings among the universities of
Kazakhstan. The university was the first laureate of the Presidential Award of
the Republic of Kazakhstan “For Achievements in the Area of Quality” and
laureate of the Award of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) for
achievements in the area of quality and services in the history of the country.
Al-Farabi
KazNU was ranked 150 in the QS World University Rankings 2023,
making it Kazakhstan’s highest ranked university. Al-Farabi KazNU is
ranked 44th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2023. The
university is a member of the following international organizations: the
International Association of Universities, European Society for Engineering
Education, the international Association for the Exchange of Students for
Technical Experience and International Observatory on Academic Ranking and
Excellence, and the Indo-US Collaboration for Engineering Education.
It
was first among Central Asian universities to join the UN “Academic Impact”
(UNAI) program and to become the Global HUB of UNAI on sustainability, aimed at
supporting 10 internationally recognized principles of the UN. By the decision of United
Nations Academic Impact program Al-Farabi KazNU continue to lead the
Global Hub of the UN Academic Impact Program on Sustainable Development.
In
collaboration with the UN Information Office in Kazakhstan, Al-Farabi KazNU has
joined the Global Model UN movement and established its flagship students-led
program "The UN Model - the New Silk Road".
Al-Farabi
Kazakh National University was awarded the prestigious international award
«Global Islamic Finance Awards 2020» (GIFA) in recognition of its achievements
and contribution to the development of education in Islamic finance. The
leading Kazakhstani University became the best in the category of «Best
Emerging Islamic Finance Education Provider». The award ceremony was held in
Islamabad (Pakistan).
The
University is a member of the following international organizations: the
International Association of Universities, European Society for Engineering
Education, the international Association for the Exchange of Students for
Technical Experience and International Observatory on Academic Ranking and
Excellence, and the Indo-US Collaboration for Engineering Education.
The
University has established “Al-Farabi” centers in different countries all over
the world, e.g. in Shahid Beheshti University (Iran), Tsukuba University (Japan),
Beijing University of Foreign Studies and Shanghai University of Foreign
Studies (PRC), Istanbul University (Turkey), Jordan University (Jordan),
University of Rostock (Germany), University of Karachi (Pakistan), Cairo
University (Egypt), Belgorod State University (Russia) and Museum houses of
Al-Farabi in Turkey and India.
Al-Farabi
KazNU collaborates with international accreditation agencies such as ASIIN,
ACQUIN, AQA and FIBAA. Once every three years, educational programs undergo an
international accreditation. A number of educational programs of the university
were awarded the European Quality Mark “Euro Label”.
Nowadays,
Al-Farabi KazNU has 17 schools, which offer 134 BA, 268 MA and 140 PhD educational
programs in engineering, natural sciences, humanitarian and social sciences,
medical sciences and economics. KazNU enrolls the largest cohort of students in
Kazakhstan on its campus in downtown Almaty City, overlooking the gorgeous
mountains of Alatau.
Al-Farabi KazNU is the leader of the National Rankings among the universities of
Kazakhstan. The university was the first laureate of the Presidential Award of
the Republic of Kazakhstan “For Achievements in the Area of Quality” and
laureate of the Award of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) for
achievements in the area of quality and services in the history of the country.
Al-Farabi
KazNU was ranked 150 in the QS World University Rankings 2023,
making it Kazakhstan’s highest ranked university. Al-Farabi KazNU is
ranked 44th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2023. The
university is a member of the following international organizations: the
International Association of Universities, European Society for Engineering
Education, the international Association for the Exchange of Students for
Technical Experience and International Observatory on Academic Ranking and
Excellence, and the Indo-US Collaboration for Engineering Education.
It
was first among Central Asian universities to join the UN “Academic Impact”
(UNAI) program and to become the Global HUB of UNAI on sustainability, aimed at
supporting 10 internationally recognized principles of the UN. By the decision of United
Nations Academic Impact program Al-Farabi KazNU continue to lead the
Global Hub of the UN Academic Impact Program on Sustainable Development.
In
collaboration with the UN Information Office in Kazakhstan, Al-Farabi KazNU has
joined the Global Model UN movement and established its flagship students-led
program "The UN Model - the New Silk Road".
Al-Farabi
Kazakh National University was awarded the prestigious international award
«Global Islamic Finance Awards 2020» (GIFA) in recognition of its achievements
and contribution to the development of education in Islamic finance. The
leading Kazakhstani University became the best in the category of «Best
Emerging Islamic Finance Education Provider». The award ceremony was held in
Islamabad (Pakistan).
The
University is a member of the following international organizations: the
International Association of Universities, European Society for Engineering
Education, the international Association for the Exchange of Students for
Technical Experience and International Observatory on Academic Ranking and
Excellence, and the Indo-US Collaboration for Engineering Education.
The
University has established “Al-Farabi” centers in different countries all over
the world, e.g. in Shahid Beheshti University (Iran), Tsukuba University (Japan),
Beijing University of Foreign Studies and Shanghai University of Foreign
Studies (PRC), Istanbul University (Turkey), Jordan University (Jordan),
University of Rostock (Germany), University of Karachi (Pakistan), Cairo
University (Egypt), Belgorod State University (Russia) and Museum houses of
Al-Farabi in Turkey and India.
Al-Farabi
KazNU collaborates with international accreditation agencies such as ASIIN,
ACQUIN, AQA and FIBAA. Once every three years, educational programs undergo an
international accreditation. A number of educational programs of the university
were awarded the European Quality Mark “Euro Label”.
Nowadays,
Al-Farabi KazNU has 17 schools, which offer 134 BA, 268 MA and 140 PhD educational
programs in engineering, natural sciences, humanitarian and social sciences,
medical sciences and economics. KazNU enrolls the largest cohort of students in
Kazakhstan on its campus in downtown Almaty City, overlooking the gorgeous
mountains of Alatau.
Al Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) offers 134 bachelor degree programs at 16 faculties, which are among the leaders in the national subject ranking in Kazakhstan. Students can join undergraduate programs in a wide range of disciplines, from the sciences (chemistry, geography, mathematics and physics) through to humanities, law, IR, languages, and journalism. Students can also select from several joint double degree programs with the leading universities from around the world. The university bachelor degree programs train students to be critical thinkers, well-rounded lifelong learners and future leaders in their specialties. Most of the undergraduate programs of KazNU are accredited by accrediting agencies such as ASIIN, FIBAA, AQ, and ACQUIN.
Undergraduate international students usually study for four years at the individual faculties. Undergraduate study at KazNU includes lectures, seminars and laboratory work carried out in university faculties and departments. KazNU has no quotas for international admissions and around 10 percent of applicants are international students and the number increases every year.
The international admission period runs during the summer for the current academic year. International applicants register at the dedicated website, and prospective students must pass foreign language test in advance. The application process is broadly the same for international and national students, and the university accepts school qualifications from many different countries.
Tuition fees are currently set by the university at a very competitive level. The tuition fees do not include accommodation or board.
All students find themselves in an innovative educational environment and they have access to the specialized libraries and computer facilities including access to KazNU’s super-computer as well as to the university technopark, business incubator and startup seed capital provided by the university, businesses and other entities in the country. Every year university students can study in the world’s leading universities within the framework of “Academic mobility” program or join international summer schools.
Al-Farabi KazNU offers 268 full master degrees and 140 full PhD wide range programs which help you facilitate your career progression. The University is the main Higher Education University in preparing masters’ and PhD students. During master degree programs students have a chance to take experience in International Summer Schools and Short Intensive Programs. They funded by Ministry of Education and Science of Republic of Kazakhstan. PhD degree students must undergo 2 months international traineeship as a part of their studies. All PhD students can have one local and one international supervisor.
All postgraduate programs of KazNU accredited by Accrediting Degree Programs such as, ASIIN, FIBAA, AQA, ACQUIN. KazNU has drawn up double degree agreements with more than 20 universities and maintains partnerships with around 170 universities worldwide. KazNU embrace a wide range of interrelated disciplines and our programmes of study offer you a high degree of flexibility and choice as well as career relevance.
Al Farabi KazNU actively involves postgraduate students to work on various innovative projects and programs, including projects conducted jointly with international organizations. For example, in summer 2018 Al Farabi KazNU established the Ban Ki-moon Institute for Sustainable Development by signing MoU with 8 th UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon and plans to support research projects related to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Our Call Center
representatives are available for phone calls at + 7 (727) 377-33-33 from 9
a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Our campus 3D tour is available on http://3dtour.kaznu.kz/ . Applicants are welcome to see
faculty and departments’ profiles and pages. According to the request some
additional virtual tours could be organized and conducted in on-line mode.
2) How to contact the university
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University has simplified admission of foreign
applicants for BA, MA and PhD doctoral programs. Applications are submitted all
year-round and admission is carried out 2 times a year, 5 days before
beginning of the semester according to the academic calendar. The whole process
of receiving documents is automated and carried out in a specially-developed
application –
Applicants are welcome for registration at https://univer.kaznu.kz/abiturient_user/register/11 and
get access to the online application form in the “Online Registration” on the
section of the Personal Account.
3) Cancelled exams
The University supports all of the applicants whose exams were canceled.
Entrance exams are conducting in on-line mode via Skype (Zoom and other
platforms are also available) and could be easily scheduled and rescheduled
according to the request. The system is flexible and supportive for applicants.
Currents semester exams and the whole educational
process has been transformed into distance mode and implemented through the
several information and educational systems:
4) English-language test
University is flexible to applicants who unable pass English-language test or
exams and organize online interview via Skype. As the University conducts two
entrance exams- language and profile (subject) exam, conducting interview in
English or other languages on the subject could be enough for admission.
In case when the proper English language
certificates are obliged, applicants are given postponement till the moment it
will be possible. So they may provide English language certificates later.
5) Visa applications
All of the applicants are provided by the visas. In case when visas are
delayed, University contacts Embassies and Consulates with the request for
supporting applicants. In some cases visas are prolonged. These cases are very
random and usually it is not an issue for applicants.
6) Restrictions
Applications are accepting all year-round and no restrictions entered.
International applicant follows the usual rules and at the moment they are free
to submit documents online. https://welcome.kaznu.kz/en/welcome/foreign;
7) Accommodation
Applicants after enrolling in the University are offered two main options
regarding their accommodation – campus dorms and private hostels (which have
agreement with University on providing accommodation to al-Farabi students).
Campus dorms and out campus hostels have all of the necessary facilities to
provide students good conditions for educational process.
8) Any changes to entry requirements
University has no changes to entry requirements and the list of the documents
is available at the University https://www.kaznu.kz/en
In case of problems with registration, please write to the email address: [email protected]
Education is provided in three languages: Kazakh, Russian and English. If the applicant does not know one of the languages, then automatically is enrolled in the preparatory faculty
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Al-Farabi KazNU covers a wide spectrum of fundamental
and applied research which are conducted at 8 research institutes,
29 centers, 2 National Level Labs and in Regional Technopark.
At the present time Al-Farabi KazNU is an
intellectual corporation with a scientific and innovative
infrastructure, meeting to advanced world analogues and consisting of 16
faculties, 8 research institutes, including the Center of Physico-Chemical
Methods of Research and Analysis, the Science and Technology Park, and the
National Nanotechnology Open Laboratory, more than 20 institutes and research
centers of socio-humanitarian profile, the Business Incubator, the
Commercialization Office and small innovative enterprises.
Having a well-developed scientific and innovative
infrastructure, KazNU has achieved significant success in implementing the
principle “from idea to commercialization of product”, requiring new
development models from universities.
The university successfully operates the Cluster
of engineering and high technologies, which includes the Science and
Technology Park, the Center for Process Innovations and the Center for “Green
Technologies”. One of the current areas of the cluster is an activity of the
laboratory for creation of artificial satellites and design and launch of small
satellites, the result of which was the launch of the Kazakh nanosatellites
“Al-Farabi-1” and “Al-Farabi-2” into space, which were created on the basis of
the university.
Together with the Scientific Research Institute of
Aerospace Information of the Academy of Sciences of the People's Republic of
China, the Center for Remote Sensing of the Earth with a virtual receiving
station was created on the basis of KazNU for the first time in
Kazakhstan, in order to carry out aerial and satellite surveys, spectrometry
and hyperspectral imaging, etc.
The digital campus of KazNU is: an information and communication
platform, with a developed transport communication highway for data
transmission; a single entry point into a single information and educational
environment for access to key information resources and services of a
scientific and educational nature; integrated security system at the level of
IT resources and IT infrastructure. The IT infrastructure of KazNU is a system
of integrated and interconnected functioning of the University’s automated
information technologies: data processing center (DPC); computer network
topology "star with an intellectual center" (256 subnets); 100%
coverage by wifi network; Information security system; server infrastructure
clustering based on virtualization and cloud technologies; modernization of
computing resources of computer classes based on modern cloud technologies;
modernization of the computer equipment park, and technical and technological
equipment of the classroom fund; corporate centralized system of corridor
printing in the online / offline mode; situational monitoring center:
intelligent video surveillance system and access control system; online video
conferencing, distance learning systems, Global-classroom; University IP-TV and
online broadcasting information content.
Today KazNU educates young people - the patriots of
their country, who will determine the future of Kazakhstan tomorrow. The
principle of social partnership is actively implemented in KazNU and it defines
the selfregulating nature of the relationship among the team members. On the
basis of this principle, the students, along with the faculty and university
administration act as equal partners, participating in all university processes
and sharing responsibility for the achievement of common goals.
As one of the mechanisms on partnership relations
management, there are realized the most important documents at the university
as Code of Corporate Culture of the faculty and staff, code of honor of
KazNU students, Regulating on KazNU teaching staff and students.
The University has a Committee of Youth Organizations,
an association of all student organizations and interest clubs. The club forms
of working with students allow channeling the energy of students in a positive
direction. Such activity is widely used in the best universities in the world,
and today is being promoted in KazNU. There are 250 students' clubs functioning
at KazNU and more than half of the students of the university are actively
involved in their work. These are patriotic clubs, professional and scientific
clubs, amateur clubs, sports clubs, school leadership, social and educational
ones.
The university considers successful employment of graduates as the main indicator of the efficiency of its educational activities. In order to ensure competitiveness and demand for KazNU graduates, the university encourages long-term multilateral cooperation with employers for maintaining the relevance of educational programs’ content to demands of the labor market; attracts practical trainers from employers’ community for conducting study sessions, including those taken on the base of external organizations, and for participation in final attestation of graduates.
To facilitate employment of graduates there is the Career and Professional Development Center, which ensures involvement of employers to conducting various events at the university with the aim of informing students and graduates of KazNU about opportunities for job placement and professional internships.
Faculties provide constant connection with the labor market through the Councils of Employers, formed of the faculty graduates. The faculty administration determines independently the authority and the activity plan for the Council of Employers, based on current and strategic goals of the faculty.
Students and graduates of the university have the opportunity to submit their CVs for consideration by potential employers, and to get information about available job proposals through the corporate "Youth and Career" portal.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is one of the top public universities in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is ranked #163 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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About Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Al-Farabi KazNU is the leader of the National Rankings among the universities of Kazakhstan. The university was the first laureate of the Presidential Award of the Republic of Kazakhstan “For Achievements in the Area of Quality” and laureate of the Award of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) for achievements in the area of quality and services in the history of the country.
Al-Farabi KazNU was ranked 150 in the QS World University Rankings 2023, making it Kazakhstan’s highest ranked university. Al-Farabi KazNU is ranked 44th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2023. The university is a member of the following international organizations: the International Association of Universities, European Society for Engineering Education, the international Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience and International Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, and the Indo-US Collaboration for Engineering Education.
It was first among Central Asian universities to join the UN “Academic Impact” (UNAI) program and to become the Global HUB of UNAI on sustainability, aimed at supporting 10 internationally recognized principles of the UN. By the decision of United Nations Academic Impact program Al-Farabi KazNU continue to lead the Global Hub of the UN Academic Impact Program on Sustainable Development.
In collaboration with the UN Information Office in Kazakhstan, Al-Farabi KazNU has joined the Global Model UN movement and established its flagship students-led program "The UN Model - the New Silk Road".
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University was awarded the prestigious international award «Global Islamic Finance Awards 2020» (GIFA) in recognition of its achievements and contribution to the development of education in Islamic finance. The leading Kazakhstani University became the best in the category of «Best Emerging Islamic Finance Education Provider». The award ceremony was held in Islamabad (Pakistan).
The University is a member of the following international organizations: the International Association of Universities, European Society for Engineering Education, the international Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience and International Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, and the Indo-US Collaboration for Engineering Education.
The University has established “Al-Farabi” centers in different countries all over the world, e.g. in Shahid Beheshti University (Iran), Tsukuba University (Japan), Beijing University of Foreign Studies and Shanghai University of Foreign Studies (PRC), Istanbul University (Turkey), Jordan University (Jordan), University of Rostock (Germany), University of Karachi (Pakistan), Cairo University (Egypt), Belgorod State University (Russia) and Museum houses of Al-Farabi in Turkey and India.
Al-Farabi KazNU collaborates with international accreditation agencies such as ASIIN, ACQUIN, AQA and FIBAA. Once every three years, educational programs undergo an international accreditation. A number of educational programs of the university were awarded the European Quality Mark “Euro Label”.
Nowadays, Al-Farabi KazNU has 17 schools, which offer 134 BA, 268 MA and 140 PhD educational programs in engineering, natural sciences, humanitarian and social sciences, medical sciences and economics. KazNU enrolls the largest cohort of students in Kazakhstan on its campus in downtown Almaty City, overlooking the gorgeous mountains of Alatau.
Educational programmes:
Undergraduate – https://welcome.kaznu.kz/en/education_programs/bachelor/
Master’s – https://welcome.kaznu.kz/en/education_programs/magistracy
Doctoral – https://welcome.kaznu.kz/en/education_programs/doctorate/
About Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Al-Farabi KazNU is the leader of the National Rankings among the universities of Kazakhstan. The university was the first laureate of the Presidential Award of the Republic of Kazakhstan “For Achievements in the Area of Quality” and laureate of the Award of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) for achievements in the area of quality and services in the history of the country.
Al-Farabi KazNU was ranked 150 in the QS World University Rankings 2023, making it Kazakhstan’s highest ranked university. Al-Farabi KazNU is ranked 44th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2023. The university is a member of the following international organizations: the International Association of Universities, European Society for Engineering Education, the international Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience and International Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, and the Indo-US Collaboration for Engineering Education.
It was first among Central Asian universities to join the UN “Academic Impact” (UNAI) program and to become the Global HUB of UNAI on sustainability, aimed at supporting 10 internationally recognized principles of the UN. By the decision of United Nations Academic Impact program Al-Farabi KazNU continue to lead the Global Hub of the UN Academic Impact Program on Sustainable Development.
In collaboration with the UN Information Office in Kazakhstan, Al-Farabi KazNU has joined the Global Model UN movement and established its flagship students-led program "The UN Model - the New Silk Road".
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University was awarded the prestigious international award «Global Islamic Finance Awards 2020» (GIFA) in recognition of its achievements and contribution to the development of education in Islamic finance. The leading Kazakhstani University became the best in the category of «Best Emerging Islamic Finance Education Provider». The award ceremony was held in Islamabad (Pakistan).
The University is a member of the following international organizations: the International Association of Universities, European Society for Engineering Education, the international Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience and International Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, and the Indo-US Collaboration for Engineering Education.
The University has established “Al-Farabi” centers in different countries all over the world, e.g. in Shahid Beheshti University (Iran), Tsukuba University (Japan), Beijing University of Foreign Studies and Shanghai University of Foreign Studies (PRC), Istanbul University (Turkey), Jordan University (Jordan), University of Rostock (Germany), University of Karachi (Pakistan), Cairo University (Egypt), Belgorod State University (Russia) and Museum houses of Al-Farabi in Turkey and India.
Al-Farabi KazNU collaborates with international accreditation agencies such as ASIIN, ACQUIN, AQA and FIBAA. Once every three years, educational programs undergo an international accreditation. A number of educational programs of the university were awarded the European Quality Mark “Euro Label”.
Nowadays, Al-Farabi KazNU has 17 schools, which offer 134 BA, 268 MA and 140 PhD educational programs in engineering, natural sciences, humanitarian and social sciences, medical sciences and economics. KazNU enrolls the largest cohort of students in Kazakhstan on its campus in downtown Almaty City, overlooking the gorgeous mountains of Alatau.
Educational programmes:
Undergraduate – https://welcome.kaznu.kz/en/education_programs/bachelor/
Master’s – https://welcome.kaznu.kz/en/education_programs/magistracy
Doctoral – https://welcome.kaznu.kz/en/education_programs/doctorate/
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
PHD
Al Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) offers 134 bachelor degree programs at 16 faculties, which are among the leaders in the national subject ranking in Kazakhstan. Students can join undergraduate programs in a wide range of disciplines, from the sciences (chemistry, geography, mathematics and physics) through to humanities, law, IR, languages, and journalism. Students can also select from several joint double degree programs with the leading universities from around the world. The university bachelor degree programs train students to be critical thinkers, well-rounded lifelong learners and future leaders in their specialties. Most of the undergraduate programs of KazNU are accredited by accrediting agencies such as ASIIN, FIBAA, AQ, and ACQUIN.
Undergraduate international students usually study for four years at the individual faculties. Undergraduate study at KazNU includes lectures, seminars and laboratory work carried out in university faculties and departments. KazNU has no quotas for international admissions and around 10 percent of applicants are international students and the number increases every year.
The international admission period runs during the summer for the current academic year. International applicants register at the dedicated website, and prospective students must pass foreign language test in advance. The application process is broadly the same for international and national students, and the university accepts school qualifications from many different countries.
Tuition fees are currently set by the university at a very competitive level. The tuition fees do not include accommodation or board.
All students find themselves in an innovative educational environment and they have access to the specialized libraries and computer facilities including access to
KazNU’s super-computer as well as to the university technopark, business incubator and startup seed capital provided by the university, businesses and other entities in the country. Every year university students can study in the world’s leading universities within the framework of “Academic mobility” program or join international summer schools.
Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology (15)
BA Aquaculture and aquatic biological resources
Bachelor of Agriculture in Fisheries and Industrial Fishing
Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Genetics
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
Biological engeneering
Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology (15)
BA in Chemical technology of organic substances
Bachelor of Engineering and Technology in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering and Technology in Pharmaceutical Production Technology
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Nanomaterials and Nanochemistry
Chemical Technology of Inorganic Substances (BA)
Chemical expertise and analytical control of production
Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences (15)
BA in Geography
BA in Geoinformatics
Bachelor of Natural Science in Meteorology
Bachelor of Natural Science in Natural and Technological Risks
Bachelor of Science in Hydrology
Bachelor of Science in Life Safety and Environmental Protection
Geodesy and Cartography
Geoecology
Faculty of History (15)
BA Archeology
Bachelor of Humanities in Archeology
Bachelor of Humanities in Archeology and Ethnology
Bachelor of Humanities in Ethnology and Anthropology
Bachelor of Humanities in History
Bachelor of Social Studies in Digital Archives and Records Management
Bachelor of Social Studies in Library Information Systems
Faculty of Information Technology (15)
BA in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering and Technology in Intelligent Control Systems
Bachelor of Engineering and Technology in Internet of Things and Big Data
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology in Computer Science
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology in Data Science
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology in Highly Loaded Information Systems with Artificial Intelligence
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology in Industrial information Systems
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology in Information Security Systems
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology in Information Systems
Highly loaded information systems with artificial intelligence
Faculty of International Relations (15)
Bachelor of Law in International Law
Bachelor of Linguistics in Translation in the field of International and Legal Relations
Bachelor of Social Studies in International Relations
Bachelor of Social Studies in Regional Studies
World Economy (BA)
Faculty of Journalism (15)
Bachelor of Arts in Design
Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media
Bachelor of Arts in Media Design
Bachelor of Arts in Publishing Studies
Bachelor of Social Sciences in International Journalism
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Journalism
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Media Communications
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Relations
Faculty of Law (15)
BA in Customs Affairs
BA in Financial Law
Bachelor of Law in Customs Affairs
Bachelor of Law in Jurisprudence
Bachelor of Law in Law Enforcement
Public Service
Сorporate Law
Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics (15)
BA in Actuarial mathematics
Bachelor of Engineering and Technology in Robotic Systems
Bachelor of Engineering and Technology in Space Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology in Mathematical and Computer Modeling
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Mathematics (NIS)
Bachelor of Science in Computational Sciences and Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (NIS)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanics
Faculty of Medicine and Health Care (15)
BA in Nursing
Bachelor of Education in Physical Culture and Sport
Bachelor of Health in Dentistry
Bachelor of Health in General Medicine
Bachelor of Health in Pharmacy
Bachelor of Health in Public Health
Dentistry
General Medicine (Molecular Medicine)
Faculty of Oriental Studies (15)
BA in Translation (Oriental Languages)
Bachelor of Linguistics in Foreign Philology (Oriental Languages)
Oriental Studies
Oriental Studies(Kangnam U.)
Faculty of Philology (15)
Bachelor of Education in Foreign language: Two Foreign Languages
Bachelor of Education in Kazakh Language and Literature
Bachelor of Education in Russian Language and Literature
Bachelor of Humanities in Turkology
Bachelor of Linguistics in Foreign Philology (Western Languages)
Bachelor of Linguistics in Kazakh Philology
Bachelor of Linguistics in Literary Study
Bachelor of Linguistics in Russian Philology
Bachelor of Linguistics in Translation Studies (Western Languages)
The Applied Kazakh Linguistics (BA)
Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science (15)
BA in Sociology
Bachelor of Education in Pedagogics and Psychology
Bachelor of Education in Social Pedagogics and Self-cognition
Bachelor of Humanities in Islamic Studies
Bachelor of Humanities in Philosophy
Bachelor of Humanities in Religious Studies
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Cultural Studies
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Political Science
Bachelor of Social Work
Faculty of Physics and Technology (15)
BA in Physics and Astronomy
BA in Technical physics
BA in Thermal power engineering
Bachelor of Engineering and Technology in Electric Power Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering and Technology in Industrial Electronics and Control Systems
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology in Radio Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications
Bachelor of Natural Science in Nuclear Physics
Bachelor of Natural Science in Nuclear Physics (Dubna)
Bachelor of Natural Science in Physics and Nanotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Physics
Bachelor of Science in Cyberphysics
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Ciberphysics
Computer physics
Higher School of Business and Economics (15)
BA in Logistics (by branches)
BA in Marketing
BA in State and Local Government
Bachelor of Business and Management in Accounting and Audit
Bachelor of Business and Management in Digital Economics
Bachelor of Business and Management in Economics
Bachelor of Business and Management in Finance
Bachelor of Business and Management in Management
Bachelor of Business and Management in Marketing
Bachelor of Business and Management in State and Local Government
Al-Farabi KazNU offers 268 full master degrees and 140 full PhD wide range programs which help you facilitate your career progression. The University is the main Higher Education University in preparing masters’ and PhD students. During master degree programs students have a chance to take experience in International Summer Schools and Short Intensive Programs. They funded by Ministry of Education and Science of Republic of Kazakhstan. PhD degree students must undergo 2 months international traineeship as a part of their studies. All PhD students can have one local and one international supervisor.
All postgraduate programs of KazNU accredited by Accrediting Degree Programs such as, ASIIN, FIBAA, AQA, ACQUIN. KazNU has drawn up double degree agreements with more than 20 universities and maintains partnerships with around 170 universities worldwide. KazNU embrace a wide range of interrelated disciplines and our programmes of study offer you a high degree of flexibility and choice as well as career relevance.
Al Farabi KazNU actively involves postgraduate students to work on various innovative projects and programs, including projects conducted jointly with international organizations. For example, in summer 2018 Al Farabi KazNU established the Ban Ki-moon Institute for Sustainable Development by signing MoU with 8 th UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon and plans to support research projects related to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology (16)
Biomedical Engineering(KBTU)
Biomedicine
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Fish Industry and Industrial Fishery
Food biotechnology
Genetics
Geobotany
IT-Genetics
MA Aquaculture and aquatic biological resources
Master of Agricultural Sciences in Fisheries and Industrial Fishing
Master of Natural Sciences in Biology
Master of Natural Sciences in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Natural Sciences in Environmental Biotechnology
Neuroscience
Virology
Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology (16)
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Physics
Chemical Technology of Inorganic Substances (MA)
Chemistry
MA in Chemical Technology of Organic Substances
MA in Petrochemistry
Master of Engineering Sciences in Chemical Engineering
Master of Engineering Sciences in Chemical Technology of Explosives and Pyrotechnics
Master of Natural Sciences in Chemistry
Master of Technical Sciences in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology in Chemistry
Master of Technical Sciences in Oil and Gas Business
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies in Chemistry
Oil and gas business
Technology Pharmaceutical production
Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences (16)
Big Data in Geodesy
Cadastre
Ecological Soil Science
Ecology
Ecology and Nature Management
Geodesy
Geoecology and Environmental Management
Geography(UrFU)
Geoinformatic Cartography
Geomatics and Spatial Planing
Geospatial Environmental Management
History and Geography
Land use Planning
Life Safety and Environmental Protection
MA in Geography
MA in Geoinformatics
Management and Audit of Complex Safety in Industry
Management of Hotel and Restaurant Business(BelGU)
Master of Engineering Sciences in Cartography
Master of Engineering Sciences in Geodesy
Master of Engineering Sciences in Вig Data in Geodesy
Master of Natural Sciences in Geoinformation Cartography
Master of Natural Sciences in Hydrology
Master of Natural Sciences in Life Safety and Environment Protection
Master of Natural Sciences in Meteorology
Meteorology
Natural and Technological Risks
Restaurant and Hotel Business
Tourism
Faculty of History (16)
Archeology and Ethnology
Archeology of Eurasia
Archival Studies and Documentation provision of Management
Ethnology and Anthropology
History
IT Аrchival Studies and Documentation
Library Information Systems
MA Archeology
Master of Arts in Ethnology and Anthropology
Master of Arts in National History (St. U., Turkey)
Master of Pedagogical Sciences in History and Geography
Museum Studies and Monuments Protection
National history
World History
Faculty of Information Technology (16)
Computational Linguistics
Computer Science
Intelligent Control Systems
MA in Computer Engineering
Machine Learning and Data Mining
Management of Software Projects
Master of Education in Informatics (1.5 Years)
Master of Engineering Sciences in Information Security Audit
Master of Engineering Sciences in Information Systems (KGUSTA)
Master of Pedagogical Sciences in Informatics
Master of Technical Sciences in IT Management
Master of Technical Sciences in Information Security Systems
Master of Technical Sciences in Information Systems
Master of Technical Sciences in Management of Software Projects (MEPhI)
Master of Technical Sciences in Systems Engineering (UZA)
System Engineering(БАУ)
Faculty of International Relations (16)
International Law
International Law (RUDN)
Master of Economic Sciences in World Economy (Gylym Ordasy)
Master of Philological Sciences in Translation Business in the field of International and Legal Relations
Master of Social Sciences in International Relations (RUDN University)
Master of Social Sciences in International Relationships
Master of Social Sciences in World Politics (MGIMO)
Regional Studies
Translation business in the field of international and legal relations
World Economy (MA)
World politics (MGIMO)
Faculty of Journalism (16)
Big data and Journalism
Creative industries
Data - Journalism
Design
Digital Media Communications(SPBU)
International Journalism
Journalism
Master of Arts in Creative industries
Master of Arts in Design
Master of Arts in International Journalism
Master of Arts in Media Design
Master of Arts in Publishing Management and Typography
Master of Arts in Publishing Studies
Master of Social Sciences in Big Data and Journalism (St. Petersburg, Turkey)
Master of Social Sciences in Digital Media Communications (SPBMU)
Master of Social Sciences in Journalism
Media Communications
Public Relations
Publishing Management and Typography
Scientific Journalism and Communication
Faculty of Law (16)
Criminalistic Expertise
Forensic Examination
Forensic philological examination
Forensic-prosecutorial and Investigative Activity
Jurisprudence
Jurisprudence (University of Wismar, Germany)
Law Enforcement Activity
MA in Customs Affairs
MA in Financial Law
Maritime and Energy Law
Master of Laws in Customs
Master of Laws in Law Enforcement
Personality and Organizational Psychology
Public Service and Human Resources
Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics (16)
Applied mathematics and control theory
MA in Actuarial Mathematics
MA in Computational Sciences and Statistics
Master of Natural Sciences in Actuarial Mathematics
Master of Natural Sciences in Computational Sciences and Statistics
Master of Natural Sciences in Fundamental and Applied Mathematics
Master of Natural Sciences in Mathematics
Master of Natural Sciences in Mathematics (URSHA, France)
Master of Natural Sciences in Mechanics and Energy (UL, France)
Mathematical and Computer Modelling
Mathematical and Computer Modelling (IHU,Greece))
Mechanics
Mechanics and Energy
Pure and applied mathematics
Robotic systems
Space Engineering and Technologies
Faculty of Medicine and Health Care (16)
Epidemiology
Health Management
Hydrology
Jurisprudence in Health Care
MA in Nursing
Management in Health Care
Master of Health in Epidemiology (1 Year)
Master of Health in Health Care Management (1 Year)
Master of Health in Public Health (1 Year)
Master of Health in Public Health (1.5 Years)
Master of Medical Sciences in Epidemiology
Master of Medical Sciences in Health Care Management
Master of Medical Sciences in Medicine (Doctor-researcher)
Master of Medical Sciences in Public Health
Medicine (Clinician-Scientist)
Nursing (Quality management)
Pharmacy
Public Health
Quality Management in Healthcare
Faculty of Oriental Studies (16)
Foreign Philology (Oriental Languages)
Foreign Philology (Western Languages)
Foreign fhilology (oriental languages) (KNU)
MA in Translation (Oriental Languages)
Modern Oriental Studies (Gylym Ordasy)
Regional Studies (Eastern Countries)
Faculty of Philology (16)
Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages
Foreign language:two foreign languages(RUDN)
Kazakh Language and Literature
Kazakh Philology
Linguistics
Literary Studies
Literary Study
Master of Arts in Turkology
Master of Pedagogical Sciences in Kazakh Language and Literature
Master of Pedagogical Sciences in Russian Language and Literature
Master of Philological Sciences in Foreign Philology (Western Languages)
Master of Philological Sciences in Linguistics
Master of Philological Sciences in Literary Study
Master of Philological Sciences in Russian Philology
Master of Philological Sciences in Simultaneous Interpreting (Western Languages)
Master of Philological Sciences in Translation Studies (Western Languages)
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Philology
Russian Philology(RUDN)
Simultaneous Interpretation (Western Languages)
The Applied Kazakh linguistics (MA)
Translation (Western Languages)
Turkic Philology
Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science (16)
Child Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Conflictology
Cultural Studies
Cultural anthropology
Islamic Studies
MA in Political Science
MA in Sociology
Management in Education
Master of Arts in Islamic Studies
Master of Arts in Religious Studies
Master of Pedagogical Sciences in Pedagogics and Psychology
Master of Pedagogical Sciences in Social Pedagogics and Self-cognition
Master of Social Sciences in Conflict Studies
Master of Social Sciences in Political Science
Master of Social Sciences in Public Administration and Public Security
Master of Social Sciences in Sociology
Master of Social Work
Medical and pedagogical support of inclusive education
Modern Technologies in the Conditions of Inclusive Education
Pedagogical measurements
Pedagogy and Psychology
Pedagogy. Management in Education
Philosophy
Psychology
Psychology in Health Care
Public Administration and Public Security
Religious Identity in Conflictology
Religious Studies
Self-cognition and foundations of humane pedagogy
Social Policy and Management
Social Work (MA)
Social pedagogics and Self-cognition
Social work in healthcare
Sociology of Work and HR Management
Sports Psychology
World politics
Faculty of Physics and Technology (16)
Electric Power Engineering
Energy management
MA in Physics and Astronomy
MA in Technical physics
MA in Thermal Power Engineering
Management in Electric Power Engineering
Master of Engineering Sciences in Electrical Power Engineering
Master of Engineering Sciences in Management in Electric Power Engineering
Master of Engineering Sciences in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies
Master of Engineering Sciences in Еlectronics and Control Systems
Master of Engineering Sciences in Еnergy Management
Master of Natural Sciences in Nuclear Physics
Master of Natural Sciences in Plasma Physics
Materials Science and Technology of New Materials
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies
Physics
Plasma physics
Radio Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications
Solar energy engineering
Standardization and Certification
Standardization and Certification (by branches of industry)
Theoretical nuclear physics
Farabi Business School (16)
Business Administration
Business Administration in Health Care
Business Administration in Sport
Business Administration in Tourism
Business Administration «Personnel management»
Business analytics and Big Data
Business Сommunication
Higher School of Business and Economics (16)
Accounting and Audit
Digital Economics
Economics
Economy
Finance
Innovation Management
International Logistics (RUDN)
MA in Logistics (by branches)
MA in Marketing
MA in State and Local Government
Management
Management(RUDN)
Master of Business and Management in Public Policy
Master of Economic Sciences in Economy (RUDN University)
Master of Sciences in Logistics (By Industries)
Project management
Public Policy
Public administration
Smart Cities
Executive MBA (2)
Executive Master of Business Administration
Executive Master of Business Administration in Education
Executive Master of Business Administration in Healthcare
Executive Master of Business Administration in Personnel Management
Executive Master of Business Administration in Sports
Executive Master of Business Administration in Tourism
Full-Time MBA (2)
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration in Sports
Master of Business Administration in Tourism
Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology (12)
Biomedicine
PhD in Biology
PhD in Biophysics
PhD in Biotechnology
PhD in Environmental Biotechnology
PhD in Fisheries and Industrial Fishing
PhD in Genetics
PhD in Geobotany
PhD in Neuroscience
PhD in Virology
Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology (12)
Chemical Technology of Inorganic Substances (PhD)
PhD in Chemical Engineering
PhD in Chemical technology of organic substances
PhD in Chemistry
PhD in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies in Chemistry
PhD in Petrochemistry
The Сhemical Technology of Explosives and Pyrotechnics
Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences (12)
Ecology
Geoecology and Environmental Management
Geomatics and Spatial Planing
Land use Planning
Natural and Technogenic Risks
PhD in Cartography
PhD in Geodesy
PhD in Geography
PhD in Geoinformatics
PhD in Hydrology
PhD in Meteorology
Tourism
Tourism and Hospitality
Faculty of Information Technology (12)
PhD in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
PhD in Automation and Internet of Things
PhD in Computer Engineering
PhD in Computer Science
PhD in Cryptology and Information Security (Gylym Ordasy)
PhD in Informatics
PhD in Information Security Systems
PhD in Information Systems
PhD in Intelligent Control Systems
PhD in Intelligent Control Systems (ISCTE-IUL)
PhD in Systems Engineering
Faculty of International Relations (12)
PhD in International Law
PhD in International Relations
PhD in Regional Studies
PhD in Vectors of Globalization and New Trends in the World Economy (Gylym Ordasy)
PhD in World Economy
Faculty of Journalism (12)
PhD in International Journalism
PhD in Journalism
PhD in Media and Communications
PhD in Public Relations
Faculty of Medicine and Health Care (12)
PhD in Medicine
PhD in Public Health
Pharmacy
Physical Culture and Sport
Faculty of Philology (12)
Innovative Literary Study
Kazakh Philology
PhD in Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages
PhD in Foreign Philology (Western Languages)
PhD in Kazakh Language and Literature
PhD in Linguistics
PhD in Literary Study
PhD in Translation Studies (Western Languages)
PhD in Turkology
Philology
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Philology
Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science (12)
Contemporary Islamic Studies
Cultural Studies
PhD in Conflict Studies
PhD in Pedagogics and Psychology
PhD in Philosophy
PhD in Political Science
PhD in Social Pedagogics and Self-cognition
PhD in Social Work
PhD in Sociology
Philosophy in the Dialogue of Cultures
Political Philosophy
Psychology
Public Administration and Public Security
Religious Studies
Topical Issues of Religious Studies
Faculty of Physics and Technology (12)
Nuclear Medicine
PhD in Electric Power Engineering
PhD in Materials Science and Technology of New Materials
PhD in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies
PhD in Nuclear Physics
PhD in Physics
PhD in Physics and Astronomy
PhD in Radio Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications
PhD in Technical Physics
PhD in Thermal Power Engineering
PhD in Еlectronics and Control Systems
Standardization and Certification (UC, Spain)
Standardization and Certification (by industry)
Technical Physics (NRU ITMO)
Farabi Business School (12)
Doctor of Business Administration in Education
Doctor of Business Administration in Sports
Doctor of Business Administration in Tourism
Higher School of Business and Economics (12)
Knowledge-based Economy and Innovation Policy 4.0 Trends (Gylym Ordasy)
PhD in Accounting and Audit
PhD in Audit and Control
PhD in Economy
PhD in Finance
PhD in Innovation Management
PhD in Islamic Finance
PhD in Logistics (By Industries)
PhD in Logistics (by branches)
PhD in Management
PhD in Marketing
PhD in Project Management
PhD in State and Local Government
University information
1) Campus admission open days/tours?
Our Call Center representatives are available for phone calls at + 7 (727) 377-33-33 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Our campus 3D tour is available on http://3dtour.kaznu.kz/ . Applicants are welcome to see faculty and departments’ profiles and pages. According to the request some additional virtual tours could be organized and conducted in on-line mode.
2) How to contact the university
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University has simplified admission of foreign applicants for BA, MA and PhD doctoral programs. Applications are submitted all year-round and admission is carried out 2 times a year, 5 days before beginning of the semester according to the academic calendar. The whole process of receiving documents is automated and carried out in a specially-developed application –
https://welcome.kaznu.kz/en/welcome/foreign;
Applicants are welcome for registration at https://univer.kaznu.kz/abiturient_user/register/11 and get access to the online application form in the “Online Registration” on the section of the Personal Account.
3) Cancelled exams
The University supports all of the applicants whose exams were canceled. Entrance exams are conducting in on-line mode via Skype (Zoom and other platforms are also available) and could be easily scheduled and rescheduled according to the request. The system is flexible and supportive for applicants.
Currents semester exams and the whole educational process has been transformed into distance mode and implemented through the several information and educational systems:
4) English-language test
University is flexible to applicants who unable pass English-language test or exams and organize online interview via Skype. As the University conducts two entrance exams- language and profile (subject) exam, conducting interview in English or other languages on the subject could be enough for admission.
In case when the proper English language certificates are obliged, applicants are given postponement till the moment it will be possible. So they may provide English language certificates later.
5) Visa applications
All of the applicants are provided by the visas. In case when visas are delayed, University contacts Embassies and Consulates with the request for supporting applicants. In some cases visas are prolonged. These cases are very random and usually it is not an issue for applicants.
6) Restrictions
Applications are accepting all year-round and no restrictions entered. International applicant follows the usual rules and at the moment they are free to submit documents online. https://welcome.kaznu.kz/en/welcome/foreign;
7) Accommodation
Applicants after enrolling in the University are offered two main options regarding their accommodation – campus dorms and private hostels (which have agreement with University on providing accommodation to al-Farabi students). Campus dorms and out campus hostels have all of the necessary facilities to provide students good conditions for educational process.
8) Any changes to entry requirements
University has no changes to entry requirements and the list of the documents is available at the University https://www.kaznu.kz/en
In case of problems with registration, please write to the email address: [email protected]
Education is provided in three languages: Kazakh, Russian and English. If the applicant does not know one of the languages, then automatically is enrolled in the preparatory faculty
General
Al-Farabi KazNU covers a wide spectrum of fundamental and applied research which are conducted at 8 research institutes, 29 centers, 2 National Level Labs and in Regional Technopark.
At the present time Al-Farabi KazNU is an intellectual corporation with a scientific and innovative infrastructure, meeting to advanced world analogues and consisting of 16 faculties, 8 research institutes, including the Center of Physico-Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis, the Science and Technology Park, and the National Nanotechnology Open Laboratory, more than 20 institutes and research centers of socio-humanitarian profile, the Business Incubator, the Commercialization Office and small innovative enterprises.
Having a well-developed scientific and innovative infrastructure, KazNU has achieved significant success in implementing the principle “from idea to commercialization of product”, requiring new development models from universities.
https://www.kaznu.kz/en/3/news/one/27946/
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The university successfully operates the Cluster of engineering and high technologies, which includes the Science and Technology Park, the Center for Process Innovations and the Center for “Green Technologies”. One of the current areas of the cluster is an activity of the laboratory for creation of artificial satellites and design and launch of small satellites, the result of which was the launch of the Kazakh nanosatellites “Al-Farabi-1” and “Al-Farabi-2” into space, which were created on the basis of the university.
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Together with the Scientific Research Institute of Aerospace Information of the Academy of Sciences of the People's Republic of China, the Center for Remote Sensing of the Earth with a virtual receiving station was created on the basis of KazNU for the first time in Kazakhstan, in order to carry out aerial and satellite surveys, spectrometry and hyperspectral imaging, etc.
https://www.kaznu.kz/en/3/news/one/27603/
The digital campus of KazNU is: an information and communication platform, with a developed transport communication highway for data transmission; a single entry point into a single information and educational environment for access to key information resources and services of a scientific and educational nature; integrated security system at the level of IT resources and IT infrastructure. The IT infrastructure of KazNU is a system of integrated and interconnected functioning of the University’s automated information technologies: data processing center (DPC); computer network topology "star with an intellectual center" (256 subnets); 100% coverage by wifi network; Information security system; server infrastructure clustering based on virtualization and cloud technologies; modernization of computing resources of computer classes based on modern cloud technologies; modernization of the computer equipment park, and technical and technological equipment of the classroom fund; corporate centralized system of corridor printing in the online / offline mode; situational monitoring center: intelligent video surveillance system and access control system; online video conferencing, distance learning systems, Global-classroom; University IP-TV and online broadcasting information content.
https://www.kaznu.kz/en/3319/page
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Student life
Today KazNU educates young people - the patriots of their country, who will determine the future of Kazakhstan tomorrow. The principle of social partnership is actively implemented in KazNU and it defines the selfregulating nature of the relationship among the team members. On the basis of this principle, the students, along with the faculty and university administration act as equal partners, participating in all university processes and sharing responsibility for the achievement of common goals.
As one of the mechanisms on partnership relations management, there are realized the most important documents at the university as Code of Corporate Culture of the faculty and staff, code of honor of KazNU students, Regulating on KazNU teaching staff and students.
The University has a Committee of Youth Organizations, an association of all student organizations and interest clubs. The club forms of working with students allow channeling the energy of students in a positive direction. Such activity is widely used in the best universities in the world, and today is being promoted in KazNU. There are 250 students' clubs functioning at KazNU and more than half of the students of the university are actively involved in their work. These are patriotic clubs, professional and scientific clubs, amateur clubs, sports clubs, school leadership, social and educational ones.
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The university considers successful employment of graduates as the main indicator of the efficiency of its educational activities. In order to ensure competitiveness and demand for KazNU graduates, the university encourages long-term multilateral cooperation with employers for maintaining the relevance of educational programs’ content to demands of the labor market; attracts practical trainers from employers’ community for conducting study sessions, including those taken on the base of external organizations, and for participation in final attestation of graduates.
To facilitate employment of graduates there is the Career and Professional Development Center, which ensures involvement of employers to conducting various events at the university with the aim of informing students and graduates of KazNU about opportunities for job placement and professional internships.
Faculties provide constant connection with the labor market through the Councils of Employers, formed of the faculty graduates. The faculty administration determines independently the authority and the activity plan for the Council of Employers, based on current and strategic goals of the faculty.
Students and graduates of the university have the opportunity to submit their CVs for consideration by potential employers, and to get information about available job proposals through the corporate "Youth and Career" portal.
https://welcome.kaznu.kz/en/11612/page
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is one of the top public universities in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is ranked #163 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
QS Sustainability Ranking
Asian University Rankings - Central Asia
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