Departments

The main tasks of the Academic Mobility Division of the Department of International Cooperation:

- Facilitate the expansion of relations with leading foreign universities and the development of creative collaboration between Abai University and foreign universities;

- Organize and expand the university's international relations;

- Inform staff and students about the status and prospects for the development of university education abroad;

- Promote faculty development through international exchanges, internships, etc.;

- Implement measures to ensure the participation of faculty and students in international grants, projects, competitions, and exchange programs;

- Organize timely notification of directorate departments about planned international symposia, colloquiums, etc., including those with the participation of Abai University, and participate in their implementation;

- Represent the university's interests in international organizations and at international exhibitions on education, science, and culture;

- Coordinating the transfer of students for a specific academic period (including an academic or research internship) to another higher education institution (within the country or abroad) for study or research;

- Coordinating the processing of documents upon departure and return of students for all types and forms of academic mobility and research internships in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Abai University;

- Interacting with universities, other universities, and students on academic mobility issues;

- Organizing visits by foreign professors as part of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan's program “Attracting Foreign Professors to Universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan”;

- Organizing visits by foreign academic consultants to advise doctoral students;

- Joint educational programs with foreign universities within the dual-degree education system.

Section “Research Internship”

For Master's students:

A master's student's research internship is conducted to familiarize them with innovative technologies and new types of production at research organizations and/or organizations in relevant industries or fields.

Research internships can be conducted at leading research organizations and higher education institutions included in international rankings, including in the relevant field (by Subject). The hosting party must have a contractual basis with the sending party;

- the location of the research internship must correspond to the scientific focus of the educational program and the research topic.

The duration of a master's student's research internship is 14 calendar days (including travel), and can be completed no more than once during the entire period of study. A master's student's referral for a research internship is formalized by order of the university rector.

To apply for a research internship, students must submit an application to the Department of International Cooperation 5 (five) weeks (near abroad) or 7 (seven) weeks prior to the intended travel date.

Rules and procedures for completing a research internship in a master's program:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d_Am18oV-ATfn7gn7BjCIkj2Lflacdiu/view?usp=sharing

For doctoral students:

In accordance with the Order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 20, 2022, №2 “On approval of state mandatory standards of higher and postgraduate education”, within the framework of research and development (EIRD), the individual work plan of a doctoral student for familiarization with innovative technologies and new types of production provides for mandatory completion of a scientific internship in scientific organizations and (or) organizations in the relevant industries or fields of activity, including abroad”.

A research internship can be carried out:

- at leading foreign research organizations and higher education institutions occupying the top 1000 positions in international rankings or the top 200 positions in the relevant field (by Subject). The host party must have a contractual basis with the sending party;

- the internship location must correspond to the research focus of the educational program, the topic of the doctoral dissertation, and the place of work of the foreign consultant.

The duration of a doctoral student's research internship is at least 30 calendar days, no more than twice during the entire period of study.

Doctoral students are obliged to complete their foreign research internship at the place of work of the foreign consultant.

To arrange a research internship, students must submit a request to the VMI 5 (five) weeks (near abroad) or 7 (seven) weeks prior to the expected travel date.

Rules and procedures for completing a research internship under a doctoral program:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11HzQnWk-eTcxVchCo26OwpnJSvR9cOrD/view?usp=sharing

If you have any questions about the research internship, please contact us at 13 Dostyk Avenue, Office 102A, or by:

Whatsapp – 87787352205

E-mail – y.talgatov@abaiuniversity.edu.kz

Section “Academic Mobility”

Academic mobility is the movement of students to study or conduct research for a specific academic period: a semester or academic year to another higher education institution (within the country or abroad) with the mandatory transfer of completed educational programs in the form of credits at their own university.

External Academic Mobility:

External academic mobility involves students studying at foreign universities, as well as faculty and research assistants working at foreign educational or scientific institutions.

The program's goal is to strengthen international ties, improve the quality of education, develop students' and faculty's linguistic and intercultural skills, and gain academic and professional experience in an international environment.

Opportunities for students:

• Studying abroad in chosen educational program;

• Learning foreign languages ​​in a natural language environment;

• Participating in international projects, conferences, and student life at the host university;

• Crediting for courses completed abroad toward one’s individual curriculum at home university;

• Expanding professional and personal horizons.

Participation requirements:

• Students must be in their first, second, or third year (fall semester only) of a bachelor's degree, first year of a master's degree, or first or second year of a doctoral degree;

• To have a good academic record and a GPA:

o   no less than 2.67 (two point sixty-seven) for self-funding,

o   no less than 3.00 (three point zero) for financial support from the university and sponsors,

o   no less than 3.33 (three point thirty-three) for financial support from the national budget.

• To have a foreign language proficiency level of at least B2 (Upper Intermediate) that allows students successfully complete their studies (IELTS, TOEFL, TOPIK, DELF, HSK, Test DAF, TOMER, etc. *please check with the department);
•  Pass an internal or external competitive selection.

Funding:

• Tuition at the host university is free (under a cooperation agreement);

• Some partner universities offer internal scholarships;

• Students can also participate self-financed (subject to agreement).

• As part of the competition, students can receive grants from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, covering travel expenses, accommodation, visa costs and medical insurance. Or, at the expense of the university, travel and tuition costs can be covered;

The Selection Committee reviews the applicants' submitted documents and, through open voting, compiles the primary and reserve lists of students for academic mobility based on the scores of the Selection Criteria.

If a primary-listed applicant declines the offer, they are replaced according to the priority list on the reserve list. The refusal notice may be written in any format.

Application procedure:

1. Reviewing the current list of partner universities and open programs;

2. Collecting and submitting documents to the Academic Mobility Office;

3. Completing the competitive selection process;

4. Nominating and submitting an application to a foreign university;

5. Preparing for departure and completing the necessary documents.

The documents required for participation in the competition are specified separately during the recruitment announcement.

Geography of partner universities:

Students of Abai University annually study at universities in Europe, Asia, and the CIS, in countries such as:

• France

• Poland

• Turkey

• China

• Lithuania

• South Korea

• Germany

• Czech Republic

• Slovakia

• Russia

• Uzbekistan

• Kyrgyzstan

and others.

Contacts:

Academic Mobility Department

Department of International Cooperation

Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University

Address: Almaty, Dostyk Ave., 13, Office 102A

Email: a.ussimbekova@abaiuniversity.edu.kz

Internal Academic Mobility:

Internal academic mobility includes student training and research faculty positions at leading Kazakhstani universities.

To participate in the internal academic mobility program, please contact the Dean's Office for further referral to the Academic Mobility Department.

List of documents required for internal academic mobility:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OwiPqSO78nJu0tIVKK349R1Rdw7wNKOU/view?usp=sharing

Information about the start of the academic mobility program competition is published on the official Abai University website.

If you have any further questions about internal academic mobility, please contact the Department of International Cooperation via e-mail or visit us at 13 Dostyk Avenue, Office 102A, or by:

Whatsapp – 87787352205

E-mail – y.talgatov@abaiuniversity.edu.kz

SECTION “FOR FOREIGN CITIZENS”

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

1. ID/passport with a notarized translation into Russian/Kazakh;

2. Provide proof of financial solvency. (For admission to a fee-paying department: a bank statement showing the availability of funds to pay for the annual tuition fee)

3. Educational document (certificate/diploma) - original with a notarized translation;

4. Certificate of recognition and nostrification of the educational document;

5. Medical certificate form No. 075-u + fluorography;

6. HIV/AIDS test certificate;

7. Six 3x4 photographs;

8. Grade report card transcript - for applicants to specialties requiring creative preparation (e.g., "Pedagogical Sciences");

9. Certificate of an educational grant award (if applicable).

10. Documents confirming Kazakh nationality (for ethnic Kazakhs who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan).

Important! All documents must be scanned. Translations and notarizations are required within the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2. ADMISSION PERIOD

Admission to the university is from August 10 to 25 of the current calendar years. The decision is formalized by an order of the Rector.

3. TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT (TRP)

Citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are required to obtain a temporary residence permit (TRP).

4. INFORMATION ON OBTAINING A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT,

VISAS, AND RULES FOR THE RESIDENCE OF FOREIGN STUDENTS

List of documents required to obtain a temporary residence permit for the purpose of studying:

1. Application form for a temporary residence permit;

2. A copy of the foreigner's identity document (the original is provided for verification);

3. A copy of the health insurance policy (the original is provided for verification);

4. A notarized consent for the foreigner's residence, if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the foreigner for their temporary residence;

5. A certificate of fingerprinting of the foreigner;

6. A petition from an educational institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

7. IIN – Individual Identification Code.

Visa Extension Procedure:

o   Visa extensions are processed through the Department of International Cooperation (13 Dostyk Ave., Office 102A) 30 calendar days before the visa expires. A student visa can be extended for up to one calendar year of study.

o   If your passport is about to expire, it must be renewed at the appropriate service in your country of citizenship 90 days before your visa expires.

o   No less than 30 days before your student visa expires, please provide:

1. Passport, copies of your passport and visa;

2. An extract from your enrollment (or transfer) order;

3. A receipt for payment of the state fee of 30 MCI;

4. A visa application form in accordance with Appendix No. 3;

5. Notarized consent from the property owner or a certificate from the dormitory (indicating the address registration code - RKA);

6. A certificate of fingerprinting of the foreigner.

Important! When extending a visa, the foreigner is issued a certificate of the established format. The visa must be extended in advance, or the student must leave the Republic of Kazakhstan 5 days before the visa expires.

Rules of stay for foreign citizens:

Important! Foreign citizens MUST comply with the rules of stay in accordance with the migration legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan:

o   Notify the State Medical Insurance Office (13 Dostyk Ave., Office 102A) of your arrival within 2 (two) days of entry, and provide copies of your passport, visa, and border crossing stamp.

o   If you change your actual place of residence, notify the State Medical Insurance Office within 3 (three) days.

o   Apply for a visa or temporary residence permit extension 30 calendar days before their expiration.

o   Notify the State Medical Insurance Office when traveling abroad or to another city in the Republic of Kazakhstan by submitting a statement approved by the Deputy Dean.

o   Employment is prohibited without permission or a certificate of qualification from local executive authorities.

o   Violations of Kazakhstan's migration laws are punishable by fines ranging from 10 to 65 MCIs, administrative arrest, or deportation.

o   Provide a medical certificate confirming the absence of any illnesses that prevent training in the chosen specialty, and have health insurance.

Tuition fee for foreign citizens enrolled in the Bachelor's degree program for the 2026-2027 academic year

Tuition fee for foreign citizens enrolled in the Bachelor's degree program for the 2024-2025; 2025-2026 academic years

Department of International Cooperation (DIC):

Dostyk Ave., Building 13, Office 102A;

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM,

Lunch break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.

For more information:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18OGi8Vjbjf-i2KwQt5yWp6amxgWyBiXM/view?usp=sharing