Dual Degrees

KIMEP University is committed to developing strong dual degree programs with some of the world’s most famous universities. These programs allow students to receive two separate degrees: one from KIMEP University and one from the partner institution. This is a testament to the international recognition that KIMEP University attained all around the world.

The principle of dual degree programs is that students complete some of their courses at KIMEP University and the rest at the partner institution, with credits being recognized by both. All classes are taught in English. Students pay tuition where they study at that time. Usually, the number of places for dual degree programs are limited and competitive. Completing a dual degree program increases the students’ employability after they graduate, providing them with more and better job opportunities, both in Kazakhstan and abroad.

Currently, KIMEP University offers the following dual degree programs:

Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany. Through this program, students earn a Master of Science (MSc) in Economics and Management Science from Humboldt University and a Master in Arts (MA) in Economics (MAE) from KIMEP University. Students complete the first year in Almaty, and move to Berlin for their second year. During the year at Humboldt, dual degree students from KIMEP University pay no tuition, except for an administrative fee totaling several hundred euros.

University of Glasgow, UK. Through this program, students earn a Master in Russian, Central and Eastern European Studies from the University of Glasgow and a Master in International Relations (MIR) from KIMEP University. Students spend the first year in Glasgow and the second year in Almaty. Currently, this option is only available for students from the University of Glasgow, but negotiations are underway to open the program for KIMEP University students in 2013-2014 academic year. European funding is available for scholarships (full tuition fee and stipend) for this dual degree.

IESEG School of Management, part of Catholic University of Lille, France, with campuses in Lille and Paris. Through this program, students earn a Master in International Business from IESEG School of Management and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from KIMEP University. Students study the first year in Almaty and the second year in Lille (if they have less than 3 years work experience) or Paris (if they have more than 3 years work experience). For the second year KIMEP University students receive a 10 % tuition discount and there are a few scholarships available with tuition discounts of up to 50 %.

Accredited by EQUIS and AACSB (the world’s leading international accreditations for business schools)
IESEG School of Management, part of Catholic University of Lille, France (EQUIS and AACSB accredited), with campuses in Lille and Paris. Through this program, students earn a Bachelor in Business Administration degree from IESEG School of Management and Bachelor of Business Administration and Accounting degree from KIMEP University. Students study three years in Almaty and their final year at IESEG and get two bachelor degrees.
EM Strasbourg Business School, part of University of Strasbourg, France. Through this program, students earn a Bachelor in European Management from EM Strasbourg Business School and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business and Accounting from KIMEP University.

Students study 3 years in Almaty and 1 year (the 3rd of 4th year of study) in Strasbourg.

This is part of a student exchange agreement, meaning that students pay tuition for the full four years at KIMEP University, not to EM Strasbourg Business School.
Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea. KIMEP University has signed four dual degree agreements with the Graduate School of International Studies at Yonsei University. Students study either 1st year in Yonsei University and 2nd year in KIMEP or 1st year in KIMEP University and 2nd year in Yonsei.:

  1. Master in Global Affairs & Policy from Yonsei University and Master in International Relations (MIR) from KIMEP University
  2. Master in Korean Studies from Yonsei University and Master in International Relations (MIR) from KIMEP University
  3. Master in Global Economy & Strategy from Yonsei University and Master in International Relations (MIR) from KIMEP University
  4. Master in Global Economy & Strategy from Yonsei University and Master of Arts in Economics (MAE) from KIMEP University (expected in February 2013).
Cass Business School, part of City University London, UK. Through this program, students earn an MSc in International Finance and Accounting or MSc in Energy Trade Finance from Cass Business School and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from KIMEP University. Students study one year plus the following fall semester in Almaty, and the following spring and summer semesters in London.

Soon to be signed

University of Dundee, Scotland, UK. Through this program, students earn a LLM degree from Dundee University and a LLM degree from KIMEP University.

LLM –MBA Dual Degrees Program

Classes are conducted:

  • in English;
  • by the best Kazakhstani and international professors and practitioners;
  • in the evenings and during weekends (students create their schedule by themselves).

Curriculum includes:

  • foundation English (if necessary);
  • courses on different aspects of business – finance, accounting and auditing, management, marketing, operations management and others;
  • courses on international, public and private law (both required and electives in the chosen sphere of specialization);
  • an internship that can be taken with one of KIMEP’s partner organizations: Grata, White and Case, UNIUS Law Firm, Michael Wilson Partners, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, British American Tobacco, HSBC and other leading banks and organizations;
  • a master’s thesis.

Our MBA program is accredited by the AFBE (Asian forum for Business Education).

Admission contacts: +7 (727) 237 47 57; Skype: kimepgraduateoffice; Facebook: Graduate Study at KIMEP

KIMEP University is planning to introduce many more dual degree opportunities for its students and is currently negotiating with more than 10 leading universities all around the world.

For more information please contact the International Relations Office at exchange@kimep.kz or visit office 409, Dostyk building.

KIMEP’s International Partners