Входящие Студенты по программе обмена
Университет КИМЭП предлагает один или два семестра по обмену, а также возможность свободно выбирать курсы из бакалаврских, магистерских и докторских программ при соблюдении требований по пререквизитам.
Координатор Международного офиса:
Меруерт Ошанова
Email: incoming@kimep.kz
Тел: +7 727 2374800 (вн. #1038)
Whats-app: +7 701 428 11 26
Понедельник–пятница: 08.00 – 17.00, обед 13.00 – 14.00
How to apply
- A student should be nominated by partner university. Complete an online application via http://www2.kimep.kz/onlineappl/
Upload the following: - Scanned copy of your passport;
- Color photo (passport size);
- Scanned copy of your official transcript (bring original with you);
- Tick for the Dormitory (Residence Hall) through KIMEP online application if you need it.
By the end of May complete the application for exchange in Fall semester, and by the end of November for exchange in Spring semester, uploading the following:
- Scanned copy of your immunization/vaccination record;
— Scanned copy of a bank statement (demonstrating possession of $5000 if the duration of your study period is one academic year; and $2500 for one semester) or a letter from the university about a mobility grant (bring the original with you)
— Scanned copy of a document demonstrating that a student have no criminal background (bring the original with you) - Language proficiency (Letter from university/equivalent to IELTS 6.0).
Before arrival procedures:
- Receive from the Admission Office an Admission letter with a student ID number to proceed with visa, travel planning, registration for courses, etc.;
- Fill in the Visa form and send to Visa Coordinator at visa@kimep.kz along with the copy of the passport;
- Receive an Invitation Letter with a number from the Visa Coordinator and apply for visa from home country;
- Plan your trip;
- Register for courses using the ID number;
- Select via online tool a room in the dormitory or apply for an off-campus housing.
Accommodation:
KIMEP University guarantees a place in the dormitory for exchange students coming from partner universities, if it is so stipulated in the agreement between both institutions. However, upon availability, the remaining places can be allocated to students who indicated this need in the online application form. Those who would like to live off campus should request an assistance in finding a flat (to live alone or share with other students).
After Arrival Procedures:
- Visit Coordinator for incoming mobility who gives you the required documents and to whom you submit original certificates from your country.
- Daniil Litvin (Mr.)
International Office
Residence Hall bld.
Email: incoming@kimep.kz
Tel: +7 (727) 2374800 (ext. 1038)- Complete Medical check up in medical clinics of Almaty to obtain the following documents:
• Chest X-ray;
• Medical Certificate Form 086/y.
A KIMEP car will be organized and a Buddy will accompany you.
- Prepare and Submit the following documents to Visa coordinator:
• copy of passport;
• Migration card;
• 2 passport size photo;
• Student Statement Order;
• Residence address in Almaty (KIMEP dormitory (2 Abay avenue) if you stay there/ or an address of a rental apartment)
Visa Coordinator will give you a cheque for the Invitation letter and a student should pay in the Cashier office 118/Dostyk building.
Email: visa@kimep.kz
#111 Dostyk Building
tel. +7 727 2704229 ext. 2048- Get username and password for login to the computers on campus and Wi-Fi from Coordinator for incoming students;
- Get Entry Card and Student library Card (in #101/new library) submitting
• Copy of passport
• 3*4 size photo - Attend orientation session (See Calendar of events)
7. During Add/drop period you may withdraw from/add new courses
- Complete Medical check up in medical clinics of Almaty to obtain the following documents:
Правила академической мобильности
- Критерии отбора:
Кандидаты должны:
- владеть английским языком на достаточном уровне (средняя оценка по курсам английского не ниже B (3.0) / IELTS 6 / TOEFL iBT 72 / TOEFL PBT 523). Если язык обучения в домашнем университете — английский, достаточно справки из международного офиса;
- быть в возрасте 18 лет и старше;
- иметь GPA не ниже 2.67 (из 4.33);
- быть студентом очной формы обучения на момент подачи заявления на программу обмена.
- Процесс номинации и подачи заявки
- Объявление о номинации обычно публикуется за 4 месяца до начала периода мобильности.
- Партнерский университет проводит номинацию студентов.
- Международный офис информирует номинированных студентов за 2 месяца до начала программы мобильности.
- Номинированные студенты подают заявку на программу академической мобильности через онлайн-портал KIMEP.
Пакет документов:
Необходимые на этапе предварительного отбора:
- Копия загранпаспорта;
- Копия текущей официальной выписки с оценками (transcript);
- Фото 3×4, цветное.
Необходимые на предвъездном этапе:
- Подтверждение уровня владения английским языком (см. выше);
- Прививочный паспорт
Предоставление поддельных документов ведёт к немедленному отстранению от программы обмена и направлению жалобы в домашний университет.
Номинированный студент:
освобождается от оплаты регистрационного и учебного взносов, но
- несёт ответственность за расходы на перелёт, визу, проживание, медицинскую страховку, учебники, материалы и депозиты;
- может регистрироваться на любые курсы, включая профессиональную и исследовательскую практику, магистерскую или PhD-диссертацию, если это одобрено домашним университетом, но должен быть зарегистрирован минимум на 15 ECTS / 9 кредитов KIMEP;
- обязан пройти медицинский осмотр в местной клинике и получить местную медицинскую страховку по прибытии;
- может продлить период обмена на следующий семестр при наличии одобрений как домашнего, так и принимающего университетов;
- соглашается, что его персональные данные могут быть переданы третьим лицам;
- обязан уведомить принимающий и домашний университет в течение 5 (пяти) календарных дней в случае вынужденного отчисления (hardship withdrawal) из программы.
FAQ для входящих студентов по обмену
- Подача документов и поступление
1.1 Какие документы необходимо загрузить для подачи на программу обмена?
На этапе предварительного отбора:
- Копия заграничного паспорта
- Копия текущей официальной выписки с оценками (transcript)
- Цветная фотография 3×4 см
На этапе перед приездом:
- Подтверждение уровня владения английским языком
- Сертификат о прививках
1.2 Когда я получу подтверждение о зачислении?
После официального зачисления вы получите Admission Letter (письмо о зачислении) от Приёмной комиссии.
Оно содержит:
- Ваш студенческий ID
- Подтверждение участия в программе мобильности
- Дальнейшие инструкции
- Виза и приезд
2.1 Когда начинается процесс оформления визы?
Процесс оформления визы начинается после вашего официального зачисления, а не после отправки формы.
Срок оформления: 5–10 рабочих дней.
Вопросы по визе:
📧 visa@kimep.kz (г-жа Юлия Алимкулова)
2.2 Предоставляется ли трансфер из аэропорта?
Да. KIMEP предоставляет бесплатную круглосуточную услугу встречи в аэропорту.
Подача формы прибытия:
- Начало августа (осенний семестр)
- Начало декабря (весенний семестр)
Подробности будут отправлены ближе к вашему приезду.
2.3 Нужен ли местный мобильный номер?
Да. Рекомендуется приобрести казахстанскую SIM-карту и зарегистрировать её на свой паспорт.
Ассистенты Центра поддержки Globus помогут вам её приобрести.
- Проживание и процедуры по прибытии
3.1 Помогают ли сотрудники KIMEP с поиском жилья вне кампуса?
Да. Специалисты отдела проживания и работы с жильём помогут вам найти жильё за пределами кампуса.
Вопросы по проживанию:
📧 atokina@kimep.kz (г-жа Асель Токина)
3.2 Как забронировать комнату в общежитии KIMEP?
Периоды бронирования:
- Конец июля — осенний семестр
- Конец ноября — весенний семестр
Бронирование через Student Portal:
my.kimep.kz → Campus Life → Accommodation → Reservation
Студентам по обмену гарантируется место в общежитии.
Оплата возможна международным переводом или по прибытии.
Вопросы по проживанию:
📧 atokina@kimep.kz (г-жа Асель Токина)
3.3 Какой офис я должен посетить первым по прибытии?
Первым вы должны посетить Международный офис.
Сотрудники помогут вам с дальнейшими шагами и предоставят всю необходимую информацию.
3.4 Нужно ли посещать визовый офис после прибытия?
ДА. Вы обязаны посетить визовый офис KIMEP в первый рабочий день после прибытия, чтобы оплатить приглашение (2000 тенге наличными).
Сразу после приезда отправьте фото паспорта и миграционной карты/штампа:
📱 WhatsApp: +77013600216
📧 visa@kimep.kz
- Медицинские требования
4.1 Какие медицинские документы необходимо предоставить после прибытия?
Вам нужно посетить местную клинику в Алматы и получить:
- Рентген грудной клетки
- Медицинскую форму №075/у
Ассистенты Центра Globus помогут вам с посещением клиник.
4.2 Нужно ли приносить прививочную карту?
Да. Возьмите копию вашей прививочной карты с перечнем всех полученных прививок с рождения.
- Академическая информация
5.1 Как получить доступ к Student Portal?
Перейдите на: https://my.kimep.kz
- Логин: ваш Student ID
- Начальный пароль: такой же, как Student ID
(После входа можно изменить пароль в разделе “Personal Info”.)
5.2 Где найти расписание курсов?
Student Portal → Study → Schedule → General Schedule
Выберите Fall или Spring semester.
Коды курсов:
- 1000–4999 — бакалавриат
- 5000–5999 — магистратура
- 6000+ — PhD
Все курсы преподаются на английском языке.
Силлабусы курсов:
https://www.kimep.kz/current-students/en/course-offerings/
Если нужного силлабуса нет, направьте список курсов на:
📧 incoming@kimep.kz (Меруерт Ошанова)
5.3 Как проходит регистрация на курсы?
- Начало регистрации: середина июля (осенний семестр) и конец ноября (весенний).
- Студенты по обмену получают ранний доступ за 3 дня до местных студентов.
- Регистрация проходит по принципу первый пришёл — первый зарегистрировался.
Вы получите пошаговую инструкцию и приглашение на онлайн-сессию.
5.4 Сколько кредитов я должен взять?
Вы должны обучаться на полной нагрузке:
- Минимум: 9 кредитов KIMEP / 15 ECTS
- Максимум: 18 кредитов KIMEP / 30 ECTS
Если подходящих курсов нет, сообщите координатору IO.
5.5 Могу ли я изменить расписание или отказаться от курса?
- Неделя Add/Drop (1-я неделя семестра): изменения бесплатны.
- После Add/Drop: изменения требуют оплаты и согласования с преподавателем.
- Снятие с курса возможно только в сроки, указанные в академическом календаре.
5.6 Обязательна ли посещаемость?
ДА. Посещаемость строго контролируется.
Пропуск более 5 занятий приводит к автоматическому незачету курса.
- Жизнь в Алматы и безопасность
6.1 Насколько безопасен Алматы?
Алматы — безопасный город, но как в любом мегаполисе:
- Не рекомендуется ходить одному поздно вечером
- Лучше передвигаться с друзьями
- Следите за личными вещами
Кампус KIMEP:
- Охраняется 24/7
- Оснащён камерами
Всегда закрывайте на ключ свой номер/квартиру.
6.2 Есть ли Buddy-программа?
Да. Центр поддержки Globus — это команда обученных ассистентов, которые помогают международным студентам адаптироваться и решать бытовые вопросы.
- Путешествия и иммиграция
7.1 Могу ли я путешествовать внутри и за пределами Казахстана?
Да, если у вас многократная виза.
Необходимо уведомить визового координатора:
- Не менее чем за 7 дней до международной поездки
- Перед поездкой в другие города Казахстана
Студенты с другими типами виз путешествуют согласно правилам своих виз.
- Студенческая жизнь и мероприятия
8.1 Могу ли я участвовать в культурных мероприятиях?
Да! KIMEP проводит множество мероприятий, включая:
- Ориентацию
- Welcome Party
- День культуры
- Фестивали (Spring Fest, Китайский Новый год)
- Farewell Party
- Экскурсии
Вы можете привезти национальные костюмы, сувениры и другие предметы для презентации своей культуры.
- Библиотека
9.1 Могу ли я брать книги в библиотеке KIMEP?
Да.
- Чтение в библиотеке — бесплатно
- Выдача книг на дом (неделя/семестр) — за отдельную плату
Testimonials of exchange students
Edwin Wong, exchange student from Singapore Management University, Singapore
“Having my International Student Exchange Program at KIMEP University in Almaty is the highlight of my university life. Very rarely do one have the opportunity to travel, especially to a place that not many would be familiar with. Almaty and KIMEP is full of gems, from hospitable hosts to lifelong friends, beautiful streets to stunning mountains. The highlight of my exchange would be friends made over the 4 months, and who can really claim to have sat down and had a meal with over 9 nationalities at the same table? Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Almaty and KIMEP is full of pleasant surprises every corner, as long as you keep and open mind and a wide smile on your face. Come to Almaty, come to KIMEP for you student exchange!”
Ramazanova Bekzada, exchange student from Suleyman Demirel University, Kazakhstan
Hello! I am regular student of SDU who was glad to be an exchange student at the KIMEP university . Thanks to the international office I spent the most interesting semester here. During my exchange program I was a member of KF, KISA, GEEK, ENACTUS, KFI for some period of time and met great people. I participated in the MISS KIMEP. It was definitely a big experience. I wrote my research paper about Big Data Analytics and so grateful to my professor for all the support and knowledge which they gave me.
Thank you so much, KIMEP university!!!
Olivia Samuelsson, Exchange student from Uppsala University, Sweden
From the moment I got accepted to KIMEP University, I have felt welcome. The service from the international office has been excelent! Before I came, the correspondence went really smooth, with quick replies on my mails and always a kind tone. After I finally arrived, all staff at the international office has been very kind and always willing to help out with everything — from signing papers to help me find english speaking movies 😉 During my stay in Almaty I have found that this is a characteristic behaviour for Kazak people — always ready to help out, always warm and kind. I think Kazakhstan is a beautiful country with beautiful people, and I will always remember that from my exchange at KIMEP University.
Guy Benoit Marie Pascal Thierry, exchange student from IESEG School of Management, France
Hi I’m Benoit, and I come from France. I am studying in KIMEP through Exchange Program with my home school in Lille. I stay here from September to May, what I like in KIMEP is the general atmosphere within the beautiful campus. Moreover, BIS association is helping international students to adapt and socialize with local students. About courses, there is a very good level, the quality of courses is high and you can easily find materials through the website, which is instinctive.
Douglas Svedberg, exchange student from Uppsala University, Sweden
During the past four and a half months, living in Almaty while studying in KIMEP University has been a great and very unique experience for me as a Swedish student. The people of Almaty and Kazakhstan, including KIMEP students and staff, has been so kind and friendly throughout my visit. The spirit of the people is something that I definitely will promote once I’m back in Sweden.
I am very pleased with my exchange semester at KIMEP University. It has been a fun experience as well as very rewarding for my personal development. During the semester, KIMEP hosted alot of nice events which I enjoyed together with other fellow students. Finally, I would like to devote special gratitude towards the International Office. They are very inviting towards exchange students and if you have any issues or questions, they always help you out.
İsa Poçan, Exchange student from Middle East Technical University, Turkey
I would like to say thank you BIS organisation, international, admission and registration offices and others in KIMEP University who helped us very much and welcomed us very well. Education quality is higher than my expectation before coming here. Weather in Almaty during the winter was cold, soo awesome and eventhough the difficulties I enjoed it very much. I liked the tradition, culture in Kazakhstan. I liked the meals, pilov,samsa etc. I hope I would try again in my future life.I don’t regret coming here and I will remember all my memories here for the rest of my life. THANK YOU :):):)
Judit Czendrei an exchange student from National University of Public Service, Hungary
Why not Kazakhstan? Before I came to Kazakhstan the first thing everyone asked me was ’Why?’. My answer was always the same ’Why not?’. Sometimes you have to challenge yourself and find a way to step out of your comfort zone. I think that is the only way you can discover new places, get to know new cultures and people, understand the mentality and experience a different lifestyle. The new friendships, the memories, the feeling of being a foreigner, the culture shock, and the good and bad things you come across are priceless, what’s more they are going to affect you the rest of your life.
From the perspective of most European people, Kazakhstan is not so popular or familiar. Although it is the ninth largest country in the world, I personally think it doesn’t get enough recognition. During my stay in Almaty I have experienced the big city life and all the hustle it provides. However, we cannot forget about the beautiful panorama and the picturesque landscape that is all around us. Big Almaty Lake, Charyn Canyon or Tamgaly Tas are just a few natural beauties to mention.
Not only is the country worth the visit, but also the university. What I most love about KIMEP is that you cannot get bored, as it always has something to offer. During the Country Days I could get a lot of new information about other nations, at the International Day I and my fellow Hungarians could show the typical Hungarian dishes to the audience, while tasting the delicious cuisines of others. First in my life I tried paragliding in a breathtaking scenery in the outskirts of Almaty. I have visited Kyrgyzstan and also experienced the ‘Astana-cold’ in the capital.
One day I might come back to Kazakhstan, but until that I hope to see a lot of you in Hungary or anywhere in the world.
Lee Jungwong an exchange student from Chonnam National University, South Korea
During my stay here in KIMEP university, I was thankfully able to have 3 precious experiences. First, I was able to enjoy the abundant diversity. In this fall semester of 2016, there were various students of different nationalities that I have never met before. As I studied and enjoyed the semester with them, I learned how people of different cultures think and feel about the world. Therefore, I was able to enlarge my view of the world and different cultural boundary. Second, I was able to enjoy Central Asia’s abundant nature. While staying here, we exchange students were able to visit many natural places of Almaty and even other Central Asian countries. Since Central Asia is not popular for travel at the moment, we did not expect that much. But there were so many magnificent sites that people should visit. And now I am greatly thankful to see those beautiful places because I decided to come here. Third, I was able to meet the future leaders of developing country, Kazakhstan. While I studied here, I was able to meet so many students who are very clever and talented in many skills. Luckily, I got an opportunity in studying with them, I became motivated from these bright students in KIMEP and I am very thankful for that. Besides these, I have so many other things that I am grateful for. There was never a time when I regretted in choosing this university for my exchange program. Thank you KIMEP University!
Yeongho Suh – an exchange student from Pusan National University
My choice of KIMEP as my exchange student program was the best choice. To be honest, I was a little bit worry about studying in Kazakhstan because I did not know much about it, but it was just waste of time. My experience in Kazakhstan was the most precious one in my life. I traveled several Central Asia countries and it was quite unique and great. But the most meaningful memory was the time with the people. There were many students from many countries like Europe, Singapore, United States and etc. So, I made a lot of international students.
Daniel Csur – an exchange student from Oxford Brookes University
My exchange at KIMEP has been clearly the best experience of my life. Kazakhstan gave me loads of possibilities to see, learn and travel in Kazakhstan and in Central Asia. KIMEP is a very interesting place providing a „modern way“ education in the center of Central Asia. The education is quite comparable to the western schools, however a school still barriers a style of „soviet“ education based on authorities within the school. One of the most significant problems within KIMEP is the lack of feedback towards the teachers and sometimes impossibility to disagree with the view of the teacher and have a better opinion which is very normal in all the western schools. However KIMEP still offers the best business education in Central Asia hosting professors and teachers from all around the world.
Kazakhstan is however an awesome place which provides a loads of opportunities for all the foreigners and in my opinion it is one of the best place to spend a semester to study and travel. Central Asia has a lot to offer for not just Europeans and Americans but also all the people coming from around the world. Since Russian is a spoken language in Almaty the possibility to learn Russian as a foreign language has been a great opportunity for me as well. KIMEP provided us with a lot of traveling possibilities to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and other beautiful places around Almaty. To conclude my exchange semester at KIMEP has been the best experience of my life ever full of positive surprises and a huge change in my life
Margaret SZETO – an exchange student from Hong Kong Baptist University
Being an explorer from a developed city, Kazakhstan is definitely a novel wonderland for me. Comparing with Hong Kong, I prefer the simple life here. Having tea time on a daily basis is already a must for me. I really love this tea culture since I could chitchat with friends and share each other’s happiness and daily experience. Moreover, I enjoy every single moment walking on the roomy street in a slow pace. It is so relax for me to see the trees along the road and surrounding environment without blocking by high-rise buildings. The nature is also one of my favorites which can calm me down and refresh myself. When people ask me what impress me the most in Kazakhstan, the answer always comes to the PEOPLE. Honestly, I did not expect to experience my first inevitable cultural shock once I arrived, which was people here do not smile quite often. I thought that maybe they don’t like me. However, I was more and more surprised and enthusiastic day by day. I was pleased to stay with senior students in dormitory previously, the way they treated me was tremendously impressed. I have never met such generous and caring people who assisted me to break the language and cultural barriers by introducing me their culture and history, as well as inviting me to celebrate the festivals. I can’t forget the time my neighbors cooked me local food and gave me some local fruits that I haven’t seen.
I have spent some time to really learn about Kazakhstan as well as Kazakh culture and lifestyle, and now I am falling in love with it. The people are always the reason why I like Kazakhstan. You all are really awesome, my dear Kazakhs, Tajiks, Uzbeks, Turkmens and other international students. Thank you for being part of my exchange journey!
Chanan Catikkas – an exchange student from Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Turkey
When I selected KIMEP university, people asked me why Kazakhstan and KIMEP University? At that time, I definitely believed that Kazakhstan will be different for a people who are used to live closer to the Europe. Moreover, KIMEP University is an international and best university in Central Asia. I had a really fantastic exchange experience starting from my study and learning a lot from my professors, learning Russian and Kazakh, traditions, cultures and many other things. Every day I had a great chance to meet a new interesting people and what I observed that most of them was so friendly and always tried to help and support me in any situations. I will strongly recommend to get such an opportunity for all. Thanks for that opportunity and I will be waiting all my friends in Turkey!
ZhengDa Ang – an exchange student from Singapore Management University, Singapore
Exchange in KIMEP was about the most memorable time of my university life. Beautiful mountains, rich culture, trying out horse riding and skiing, the Green Market, travelling within and out of Kazakhstan, there is so much to love about it. But the above all, it was the friends I’ve got to make in KIMEP that have made it all so wonderful. Although I had some initial concerns about adapting to the different culture, my buddies and the staff at KIMEP were ever so helpful to make things easy and enjoyable. From taking us out to the rural countryside to inviting us for a short stay their homes, my friends in KIMEP have allowed me a taste of the true Central Asian culture. I love it, and I hope to be back again soon!