The Faculty of Arts at Abai University is a unique educational environment where talent is nurtured, creative thinking is encouraged, aesthetic appreciation is cultivated, and professional excellence is developed. As creative industries continue to grow rapidly, the demand for highly qualified arts professionals is increasing significantly. We invite talented young people who aspire to refine their skills and bring their creative visions to life to join the Faculty of Arts.

As a leading institution that has become a source of national culture and enlightenment, Abai University plays an important role in enriching the country’s spiritual heritage and educating future generations. The faculty brings together distinguished educators and renowned artists who successfully combine national traditions with contemporary trends. Its primary mission is to foster students’ aesthetic awareness and inspire independent creative exploration. As a result, graduates achieve success at international exhibitions and performances and earn recognition within the cultural and artistic community.

The faculty takes great pride in its alumni. Among its graduates are prominent artists such as Erbolat Tolepbay, Nelly Bube, Vladimir Vlasyuk, Batima Zaurbekova, Berikzhan Almukhambetov, Tokkozha Kozhagulov, Zholaushy Turdygulov, Bolat Atamkulov, Nurlan Kilibayev, Zhenis Nurlybayev, Muratbek Nurlybayev, and Bolat Baizhigitov, all of whom have made significant contributions to the development of the arts. The university has also educated celebrated cultural figures and performers, including Ramazan Stamgaziyev, Zhanar Aizhanova, and Medeu Arynbayev. Their achievements clearly demonstrate the high quality of professional training provided by Abai University.

Today, the Faculty of Arts consists of three departments and offers seven educational programs. Prospective students can apply to the Departments of Design, Art Education, and Music Education and Choreography.

For the programs in Music Education, Art Education, and Labor Training and Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, the admission threshold is 20/75. Applicants must score at least 20 points on the Unified National Testing (UNT), while the combined score including the creative entrance examination must reach at least 75 points. Meeting these requirements allows applicants to compete for state-funded scholarships and apply for fee-paying study options.

For applicants to Choreography, Fine Arts, Design, and Printing Technologies programs, the minimum admission score is 65. Those who score at least 17 points in the two mandatory UNT subjects are eligible to take the creative entrance examinations. For the Cultural and Leisure Activities program, the admission threshold is set at 17/70.

Future artists and designers have the opportunity to create their first original projects and exhibitions in modern studios and workshops equipped for creative development. This inspiring environment helps students unlock their potential and turn their ambitions into reality. Join a leading university and reach new heights in the world of art together with Abai University!

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