KIMEP UNIVERSITYWORLD-CLASS EDUCATION IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL ASIA

www.kimep.kz

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EXPLORE CENTRAL ASIA IN KAZAKHSTAN

WHY CHOOSE KIMEP?

WHAT SPECIALIZATION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LIFE

HOW TO APPLY?

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EXPLORE CENTRAL ASIA IN KAZAKHSTAN

ALMATY AND KAZAKHSTAN

It’s a city with a rich and diverse range of social, cultural and sports activities.

It is one of the oldest cities in Kazakhstan with a third of its population under 30 years old young people. Almaty has more universities than any other city in Kazakhstan. In January-February 2017, the 28th World Winter Universiade will take place in Almaty.

The same year, Expo 2017 that will be devoted to the «Future Energy» topic, is scheduled to take place in Astana. It will be the first global fair to be held in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.Ancient history, tolerant multi-ethnic culture, as well as breathtaking landscapes, ranging from sandy dunes and red canyons to picturesque lakes and mountains covered with forests, make Kazakhstan the intriguing and alluring destination for international tourists from all corners of the world.

BREATHTAKING

Live in the pleasant city with vibrant, thriving cosmopolitan culture.

9th largest country in the world 12th place in the world

in oil reserves

15th place in the world in natural gas reserves <120 nationalities live harmoniously

together in Kazakhstan

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WHY KIMEP University?

<160 international partner universities

<10 dual degree programs with top international universities

<300 international degree students study at KIMEP each semester

<250 KIMEP students participate in the mobility program each year

<100 international students come to KIMEP on the mobility program each year

OvEr

$1 million

in scholarships offered to international students at KIMEP for the 2016-17 academic year

BEST JOB PLACEMENT RATES OF KIMEP GRADUATES

<11,000of KIMEP graduates work in economic sector of Kazakhstan, and hold leading positions in the govermental and business organizations

43% of KIMEP students find jobs while studying

93% of students find positions in the leading organizations within 6 months of graduation

#1 IN YOUR CAREER

KIMEP RANKINGS• Best Humanitarian-Economic

University by Independent Kazakhstan Quality Assurance Agency for Education (IQAA)

• Best Public and Municipal Administration Program in the Category of “Social Sciences, Economics and Business» in the National ranking of Educational Programs (IQAA rK)

• Ranked “Excellent” in ‘International Orientation’, ‘Regional Engagement’, ‘Knowledge Transfer’ by U-Multirank, a multi-dimensional ranking of over 1300 Universities from over 90 countries, initiated by the European Commission

The additional information concerning career perspectives of KIMEP graduates you can find on the following web page: http://www.kimep.kz/current/career-employment/

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KEY FACTS ABOUT KIMEP UNIVERSITY

- English is the official language of instruction and communication on campus- North-American credit system of education allows students to develop their own schedule of the classes - 60% of KIMEP faculty are Ph.D. or Doctor of Sciences degree holders- KIMEP University international faculty represent more than 14 different countries, including USA, Germany,

Turkey, republic of Korea, Italy, Spain, and Greece- More than 30 student clubs and organizations are operating under the governance of KIMEP Student

Association in fields of charity, entertainment, fashion, media, sports, tourism & recreation, arts & culture, as well as intellectual and international clubs. There are many countrywide famous organizations, that were founded at KIMEP University:· the only English Language Theatre (KELT) in Kazakhstan· the first American Football Team (TITANS) in Central Asia· the English Language Student Newspaper (KIMEP Times)· the single Student Legal Clinic · and many more

- Sports Center, dormitory, 2 canteens and 2 cafeterias are the part of modern and comfortable facilities at university campus

- Campus wide free Wi-Fi - Student-centered culture: the focus on students and their well-being. Open, honest communications with

KIMEP students and parents, transparent and accountable decision-making processes- Many of KIMEP University graduates continue their education at the leading universities of North America,

Europe and Asia

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION

KIMEP University has a state license to offer academic programs from the Ministry of Education and Science of the republic of Kazakhstan and the institutional accreditation from the Independent Kazakhstan Quality Assurance Agency for Education (IQAA)

KIMEP is the first university in Central Asia to receive accreditation from the following leading international agencies:

AQAAA (Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria) – the first University in Kazakhstan to receive full accreditation of all undergraduate and graduate degree programs by EU-accredited Accreditation Agency

ACA (The American Communication Association) – Bachelor and Master programs in Journalism

AFBE (Asian Forum on Business Education, Australia) – level III (highest/international) – Executive Master in Business Administration program and Bachelor and Master programs in Business Administration

FIBAA (The Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation, Switzerland) – five-year accreditation for the Executive Master in Business Administration program

EAPAA (The European Association for Public Administration Accreditation) – market-leading Bachelor and Master in Public Administration programs

Detailed information on KIMEP Licenses, Accreditations and Partnerships are available on our website: https://www.kimep.kz/discover/en/license-state-registration-and-attestation/ and https://www.kimep.kz/discover/en/kimep-rankings-accreditation/

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WHAT SPECIALIZATION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Bachelor of Finance - Investment Management- Corporate Finance- Financial Institutions and regulation

Bachelor of Accounting and Audit - Professional Accounting- Audit- Taxation

Bachelor of Management- HR Management- Leadership

Bachelor of Marketing- Marketing Communications - Brand Management- Tourism and Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Economics - Financial Economics- Public Policy- Business Economics

Bachelor of Public and Municipal Administration - Public Policy and Management- Financial Management- Governance and Law

Bachelor of International Relations - Global Security and International relations- regional Studies and Energy Policy

Bachelor of Journalism - Media Management- Public relations

Bachelor of Jurisprudence

Bachelor of International Law

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)- Accounting and Audit- Finance- Management- Marketing- Leadership and Organizational Development - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Master in Finance (with CFA preparation)

Master in Accounting and Audit (with ACCA preparation)

Master in Marketing

Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA)

Master of Arts in Economics (MAE)

Master of Arts in International Journalism and Mass Communication (MAIJ) - Journalism and Media Management- Public relations and Advertising

Master of Public and Municipal Administration (MPMA)

Master of International Relations (MIR)

Master of Laws in International Law (LLM)

Master of Arts in Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages (MAFL)

KIMEP university also offers:- Non-degree options- Mini MBA- Executive and professional programs (certificate

and tailor made)- Preparatory and language programs- Intensive russian and Kazakh language programs

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LIFEFor our students’ personal development that occurs outside the classroom is as important as what is learned inside the classroom. Student Organizations play a vital role in any academic institutions. KIMEP University is not an exception. Social life at KIMEP is very active. Students are free to choose, which clubs to join and where to spend his or her spare time. Some students are interested in sports: they attend the gym regularly, do aerobics or bodybuilding, play tennis, or go jogging around the campus. Other students meet and spend time together in student organizations like the student Debates club, KIMEP Times, AIESEC, and the KIMEP Entrepreneurs Club or take part in the organization of events like beauty contests, and various student conferences. Indeed, the KIMEP’s English-speaking environment offers a number of possibilities for students to be together and spend time in an enjoyable way.

HOW TO APPLY?KIMEP University accepts applications throughout the whole year.

The complete application package should be submitted to the Admission Office:

— Via KIMEP University website: apply on-line and upload all necessary documents through on-line service at http://www2.kimep.kz/onlineappl/

or— Via post services: send hard copy of complete application to the following mailing address: 4 Abai ave.,

Almaty, 050010, Republic of Kazakhstan, KIMEP University, Admission OfficeAll application packages are considered in the same manner, regardless of the way of delivery.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Department of Student recruitment and AdmissionTel: +7 727 270 42 13 (Bachelor programs)Tel: +7 727 270 42 48 (Master programs)

Fax: +7 727 270 43 20Email: uao@kimep.kzEmail: gao@kimep.kz