2023-2024 academic year
Scholarships for the Winners of the Intellectual Olympiad
Scholarships cover: 100% and 50% tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not include stipend and accommodation fees. The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: 4 academic years (cannot be extended)
Quantity: 13 with 100% and 13 with 50% tuition
Citizenship: any
Selection criteria: 2023 graduates of Kazakhstan high/vocational school
Date: March 19, 2023 (Sunday)
Starting time: 10.00
Location: The Olympiad will be held offline on KIMEP University campus for all applicants from Almaty and regions
Application deadline: March 1, 2023 inclusively
This information is intended for applicants entering the programs of the following Colleges:
– Bang College of Business
– College of Social Sciences
– College of Education and Humanities
For applicants of “International Law” and “Jurisprudence”, an Olympiad will be held in the form of a Debate Tournament. The detailed information about the Debate Tournament is published here.
How to apply for the KIMEP Intellectual Olympiad:
1. Fill out the Scholarship Registration form.
2. Upload an electronic copy of the identity card/passport.
3. Download a copy of the certificate from the school/college, which confirms graduation (11/12).
4. If you have IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo certificates, download valid copies or take the KEPT – a free online English proficiency test of KIMEP University. For more information about registering for KEPT, please contact the Admissions Office (uao@kimep.kz , +7 (727)2704213, 8 707 1704213).
5. Expect a letter from us confirming the status of your application.
Participants with incomplete application will not be allowed to participate in the Olympiad
This year the KIMEP Intellectual Olympiad will be conducted offline on KIMEP University campus and will consist of 2 stages:
Participants can provide international IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo certificates or take the KIMEP University’s free English proficiency test (the KEPT is valid only for KIMEP University).
Passing score for the second stage: KEPT 80 / IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL IBT 70 / Duolingo 85.
Students who have scored passing points will be invited to the second stage of the Olympiad.
Important! All exams will be held in English on March 19, 2023 on KIMEP University campus
The Olympiad participants applying for “Management”, “Marketing”, “Finance”, “Accounting and Audit”, “Information Systems”, “Economics”, “Cognitive Sciences” will take Math Exam.
Exam duration: 2 hours
Exam participants are evaluated based on the results of solving mathematical tasks. The proposed mathematical tasks are not standard and can be compared with classical tasks of the Olympiad type. Competitors are expected to demonstrate their logical and analytical thinking.
Exam structure:
Competitors will be given six Mathematics problems to solve. They consist of:
– 2 easy problems, based on high school program (worth 10 points each);
– 2 medium problems using logical thinking (worth 15 points each);
– 2 advanced problems of Olympiad level (worth 25 points each).
The correct solution of each problem is estimated at 25 points
Evaluation criteria:
The Mathematics Olympiad Selection Committee will make decisions regarding each competitor’s grades in mathematics. Competitors in the field of mathematics are expected to provide full detailed solutions and answers to the problems they were asked in their paper. Original and creative solutions will be encouraged and appreciated.
To prepare for the Mathematics Exam, you can use the following sources:
1) pdf-file in Russian “Collection of tasks in Mathematics for those entering the technical universities under the editorship of M.I.Skanavi” with answers inside;
2) pdf-file in Russian “Collection of tasks for a written examination in Mathematics for the course of secondary school. 11 grade. G.V.Dorofeev”. Answers to the collection in Russian here;
3) pdf-file in Russian“Mathematical olympiads for schoolchildren. I.S.Petrakov” with answers inside;
4) pdf-file in Russian “The tasks of mathematical olympiads. I.L.Babinskaya” with the answers inside;
5) Any other sources of such manual.
The Olympiad participants applying for “International Relations”, “Journalism”, “Public and Municipal Administration“, “Psychology” will take History Exam.
Exam duration: 2 hours
Exam structure:
1. Multiple choice test, includes 30 questions about World History. The total amount of points is equal to 30.
To prepare for the World History Exam, you can use the following source:
1) pdf-file in Russian “The World History. Social and humanitarian direction. Part 2. R.R.Kairbekova”.
2. Writing essay in English. The essay must be written in at least 500 words. Correct spelling and grammar are taken into account. The maximum score for an essay is 70 points.
Essay writing is divided into the following stages:
- Brief introduction:
– the introduction should contain justification(s) of the relevance of the chosen topic;
– it should present the argument of your essay to the reader.
- Main part:
– this part of your essay would answer in an organized and logical way the questions as part of the topic;
– the main part must persuade and convince the reader (and marker) that you understand the topic well. Every sentence and every paragraph should be relevant to the question, and provide a step-by-step link in the development of the argument.
- Conclusion:
– the conclusion should summarize the main points and arguments of the essay.
Essay topics in 2023 for the History exam:
General topic is: “Jaña Qazaqstan” (New Kazakhstan)
Subtopics: will be given during the exam
Competitors, who are applying for one of the following programs, will take a separate Exam: “Translation Studies”, “Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages”.
Exam duration: 2 hours
Exam structure:
1. Multiple choice test, includes 30 questions about World History. The total amount of points is equal to 30.
To prepare for the World History Exam, you can use the following source:
1) pdf-file in Russian “The World History. Social and humanitarian direction. Part 2. R.R.Kairbekova”.
2. Writing essay in English.
Number of words: from 250 to 500 words.
Essay topics in 2023 for Exam:
General topic is: related to translation studies, language teaching and learning
Subtopics: will be given during the exam
The finished essay should be in line with the following requirements:
1. Is the introduction short, clear and corresponds to the topic?
2. Do you formulate one main and clear idea in each paragraph?
3. Are the paragraphs represented in a logical sequence?
4. What arguments do you use to support your ideas?
5. Do you acknowledge opposite opinions?
6. Do you avoid repetitions and generalizations?
7. Do you use appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation?
8. Is your conclusion brief and relevant to the topic?
IMPORTANT! The essay should reflect the author’s personal experience, opinion, and background knowledge on the topic.
Evaluation criteria:
The essays will be assessed according to the IELTS Writing Task 2 Band Descriptors (public version).
Suggested Literature for Preparation:
1. Academic Writing from Paragraph to Essay, 2010, by Dorothy E Zemach & Lisa Rumisek
2. Engaging Writing 2: Essential Skills for Academic Writing, 2nd Edition, 2011, by Mary Fitzpatrick
3. Essay Writing For English Tests, 2001, by Gabi Duigu
4. Writing High School Essays With Advanced English Grammar: Book 2, 2016, by Quek Boon Chuan
5. Writing Essays: A guide for students in English and the humanities, 2015, by Richard Marggraf Turley
Results will be announced: April – May, 2023
– The Organizing Committee of the Olympiad distributes scholarships based on the exam scores.
– In case of getting the same score, the Organizing Committee can apply additional criteria (English score, interview, etc).
– The KIMEP Olympiad provides for a 100% scholarship for the 1st place winner and a 50% scholarship for the 2nd place winner.
– Candidates who received less than 50% for the exam, can not be awarded a scholarship.
– The waiting list will be formed in case of scholarship’s redistribution. Only candidates with a total score of 50% or higher are included in the waiting list.
– The scholarship is provided for the study of a program that is indicated in applicant’s Olympiad Registration form.
– Awarded students cannot change their study program, otherwise their grant will be canceled.
– The winners of the Olympiad are required to fulfill the admission requirements prescribed by the rules of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the internal admission policy of KIMEP University.
Scholarships for citizens of Central Asian Countries
Scholarship covers: 100% tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not include stipend and accommodation fees. The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: 4 academic years (cannot be extended)
Quantity: 50 scholarships for “Management”, “Marketing”, “Finance”, “Accounting and Audit”, “Information Systems in Business”
Citizenship: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
Selection criteria:
Important! Currently enrolled KIMEP students are not eligible (with the registration in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summers 2023)
– high/vocational school graduates of 2022 and 2023 years
– or: students transferring from other universities;
– excellent English proficiency (minimum IELTS 5.5 (not less than 5.0 in each section) / TOEFL IBT 70 / Duolingo 105 (not less than 100 in each section) / KEPT 80);
– high/vocational school GPA – 4.00 and above out of 5.00 (attestat);
– overall GPA after Fall 2022 and/or Spring 2023 semester of the previous university – min 70% (if already available).
Additional criteria:
– academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years;
– other criteria as required by the Financial Aid Office (English level, high school GPA for 5-11/12 grades, interview, etc.).
How to apply for the scholarship:
1. Fill out the Scholarship Registration form.
2. Upload an electronic copy of the identity card/passport.
3. If you have IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo certificates, download valid copies or take the KEPT – a free online English proficiency test of KIMEP University. For more information about registering for KEPT, please contact the Admissions Office (uao@kimep.kz , 8 707 170 42 13).
4. Upload to the Registration form a copy of the certificate of general secondary education (attestat) with its supplement. Also upload in this file your transcript with all grades from any previous university studies (if already available).
5. Upload to the Registration form copies of academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years (if available).
Application deadline: July 12, 2023 inclusively
Scholarships for citizens of Uzbekistan
Scholarship covers: 100% tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: 4 academic years (cannot be extended)
Quantity: 50 scholarships:
15 scholarships that cover 100% of tuition fee and 100% of accommodation fee
15 scholarships that cover 100% of tuition fee and 50% of accommodation fee
20 scholarships that cover only 100% of tuition fee
Citizenship: Uzbekistan
Selection criteria:
Important! Currently enrolled KIMEP students are not eligible (with the registration in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summers 2023)
– high/vocational school graduates of 2022 and 2023 years
– or: students transferring from other universities;
– excellent English proficiency (minimum IELTS 5.5 (not less than 5.0 in each section) / TOEFL IBT 70 / Duolingo 105 (not less than 100 in each section) / KEPT 80);
– high/vocational school GPA – 4.00 and above out of 5.00 (attestat);
– overall GPA after Fall 2022 and/or Spring 2023 semester of the previous university – min 70% (if already available).
Additional criteria:
– academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years;
– other criteria as required by the Financial Aid Office (English level, high school GPA for 5-11/12 grades, interview, etc.).
How to apply for the scholarship:
1. Fill out the Scholarship Registration form.
2. Upload an electronic copy of the identity card/passport.
3. If you have IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo certificates, download valid copies or take the KEPT – a free online English proficiency test of KIMEP University. For more information about registering for KEPT, please contact the Admissions Office (uao@kimep.kz , 8 707 170 42 13).
4. Upload to the Registration form a copy of the certificate of general secondary education (attestat) with its supplement. Also upload in this file your transcript with all grades from any previous university studies (if already available).
5. Upload to the Registration form copies of academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years (if available).
Application deadline: July 12, 2023 inclusively
Dr.Bang Educational Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship covers: 100% tuition
Important! Deposits and fees (dormitory and library), as well as compulsory fees (student, medical, etc.) are not covered by this scholarship. Exception: Non-Almaty students will receive free accommodation in KIMEP’s Residence Hall in the the Fall and Spring semesters, as well as a monthly stipend during offline study mode from September till May (9 months).
Duration: 4 academic years (cannot be extended)
Quantity: 4
Citizenship: Kazakhstan
Selection criteria:
– 2023 high school graduates, belonging to the categories of socially vulnerable citizens** listed in the Enactment #64 of the Government chapter #1 of the Republic of Kazakhstan as of January 25, 2008 and registered in the automated database of the relevant organizations;
– good English proficiency (minimum IELTS 4.5 (not less than 4.0 in each section) / TOEFL IBT 57 / Duolingo 95 (not less than 90 in each section) / KEPT 51);
– high school GPA – 4.50 out of 5.00;
– UNT score – min 100 out of 140 or equivalent.
Additional criteria:
– “Altyn Belgi” distinction;
– academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years;
– other criteria as required by the Financial Aid Office (English level, high school GPA for 5-11/12 grades, interview, etc.).
How to apply for the scholarship:
1. Fill out the Scholarship Registration form.
2. Upload an electronic copy of the identity card/passport.
3. If you have IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo certificates, download valid copies or take the KEPT – a free online English proficiency test of KIMEP University. For more information about registering for KEPT, please contact the Admissions Office (uao@kimep.kz , 8 707 170 42 13).
4. Upload to the Registration form a copy of the certificate of general secondary education (attestat) with its supplement.
5. Upload the UNT certificate to the Registration form.
6. Upload to the Registration form a reference certificate of the established form, signed by a social pedagogue and certified by the school (download the certificate form).
7. Upload to the Registration form copies of academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years (if available).
Application deadline: July 12, 2023 inclusively
**Categories of applicants that can be considered for this Scholarship:
1) children from families entitled to receive state targeted social assistance;
2) children from families that do not receive state targeted social assistance, in which the average per capita income is below the subsistence level;
3) orphans and children without parental care living in families;
4) children from families requiring emergency assistance as a result of emergency situations;
5) other categories of children determined by the board of trustees.
Scholarships for citizens of Ukraine
Scholarship covers: 100% tuition; free accommodation in KIMEP’s Residence Hall (including a deposit); library fees and deposit; compensation of travel expenses (two-way ticket in the amount of the established budget); monthly stipend; VISA; nostrification process
Important! Compulsory fees (student, medical, etc.) are not covered by this scholarship
Duration: 4 academic years (cannot be extended)
Quantity: 6
Citizenship: Ukraine
Selection criteria:
– 2023 high/vocational school graduates or students transferring from universities of Ukraine or Russia;
– good English proficiency (minimum IELTS 4.5 (not less than 4.0 in each section) / TOEFL IBT 57 / Duolingo 95 (not less than 90 in each section) / KEPT 51);
– high school GPA – 4.00 out of 5.00 (or 80%);
– overall GPA after Fall 2022 and/or Spring 2023 semester of the previous university – min 70%.
Additional criteria:
– academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years;
– other criteria as required by the Financial Aid Office (English level, high school GPA for 5-11/12 grades, interview, etc.).
How to apply for the scholarship:
1. Fill out the Scholarship Registration form.
2. Upload an electronic copy of the identity card/passport.
3. If you have IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo certificates, download valid copies or take the KEPT – a free online English proficiency test of KIMEP University. For more information about registering for KEPT, please contact the Admissions Office (uao@kimep.kz , 8 707 170 42 13).
4. Upload to the Registration form a copy of the certificate of general secondary education (attestat) with its supplement. Also upload your transcript with all grades from any previous university studies (if already available).
5. Upload to the Registration form copies of academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years (if available).
Application deadline: July 12, 2023 inclusively
International Scholarship
Scholarship covers: 50% tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not include stipend and accommodation fees. The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: 4 academic years (cannot be extended)
Quantity: 5 scholarships for “Management”, “Marketing”, “Finance”, “Accounting and Audit”, “Information Systems in Business” and 2 scholarships for “International Law”, “Laws”
Citizenship: non Kazakhstan
Selection criteria:
– high/vocational school graduates of 2023 year;
– excellent English proficiency (minimum IELTS 5.5 (not less than 5.0 in each section) / TOEFL IBT 70 / Duolingo 105 (not less than 100 in each section) / KEPT 80);
– high/vocational school GPA – 4.50 and above out of 5.00 (attestat).
Additional criteria:
– academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years;
– other criteria as required by the Financial Aid Office (English level, high school GPA for 5-11/12 grades, interview, etc.).
How to apply for the scholarship:
1. Fill out the Scholarship Registration form.
2. Upload an electronic copy of the identity card/passport.
3. If you have IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo certificates, download valid copies or take the KEPT – a free online English proficiency test of KIMEP University. For more information about registering for KEPT, please contact the Admissions Office (uao@kimep.kz , 8 707 170 42 13).
4. Upload to the Registration form a copy of the certificate of general secondary education (attestat) with its supplement.
5. Upload to the Registration form copies of academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years (if available).
Application deadline: July 12, 2023 inclusively
KAEF Scholarship
Sponsor of Scholarship: KIMEP Alumni Endowment Fund
Quantity: 10
Citizenship: Kazakhstan
Application is here: kaefund.kz
Application deadline: July 31, 2023 inclusively
Contact phone (KAEF): 8-771-3469956
Instagram: @kaefund
E-mail: kaefund@kimep.kz
Kazenergy Association Scholarship
Sponsor of Scholarship: Kazenergy Association
Scholarship covers: 100% coverage of tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not include stipend and accommodation fees. The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: 2023-2024 academic year
Quantity: total ~5 for undergraduate and graduate applicants
Citizenship: Kazakhstan
Application is here: kazenergy.com
Statement (spravka) for appyling:
Freshmen students will be able to apply for spravka after August 10, when they will be admitted. Freshmen students shall contact the KIMEP University Student Learning Support Center via link to get a recommended number of credits by semesters. Then contact Akylbek Kazimov, contracts specialist of KIMEP Corporate Development Department by a.kazimov@kimep.kz (WhatsApp +7 705 1563636) to get admission and tuition fee statement. Freshmen students in the email shall provide:
– Full name (official from your personal state ID)
– Scan of your personal state ID
– Student ID
– Credits to be taken in each semester – Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summers 2024 based on information from KIMEP E-Advising.
Spravka will be sent to your email within 3 working days after application.
Application deadline: from the middle of July till the and of August, 2023 inclusively
Contact phone (Kazenergy): 8(7172)794975, 8-708-2103242
E-mail: candidate@kazenergy.com
Honor Class Scholarship
Scholarship covers: 100% tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not include stipend and accommodation fees. The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: 2023-2024 academic year (cannot be extended)
Quantity: 20
Citizenship: Kazakhstan
Selection Criteria:
– 2023 high school graduates;
– excellent English proficiency (minimum IELTS 5.5 (not less than 5.0 in each section) / TOEFL IBT 70 / Duolingo 105 (not less than 100 in each section) / KEPT 80);
– high school GPA – 5.00 out of 5.00;
– UNT score – min 100 out of 140 or equivalent.
Additional Criteria:
– “Altyn Belgi” distinction;
– academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years;
– other criteria as required by the Financial Aid Office (English level, high school GPA for 5-11/12 grades, interview, etc.).
How to apply for the scholarship:
1. Fill out the Scholarship Registration form.
2. Upload an electronic copy of the identity card/passport.
3. If you have IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo certificates, download valid copies or take the KEPT – a free online English proficiency test of KIMEP University. For more information about registering for KEPT, please contact the Admissions Office (uao@kimep.kz , 8 707 170 42 13).
4. Upload to the Registration form a copy of the certificate of general secondary education (attestat) with its supplement.
5. Upload the UNT certificate to the Registration form.
6. Upload to the Registration form copies of academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years (if available).
Application deadline: July 12, 2023 inclusively
«Altyn Belgi» Scholarship
Scholarship covers: 50% tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not include stipend and accommodation fees. The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: 2023-2024 academic year (cannot be extended)
Quantity: 10
Citizenship: any
Selection Criteria:
– 2023 Kazakhstani high school graduates;
– “Altyn Belgi” certificate;
– UNT score – min 70 out of 140 or equivalent (but not less than the Admission required minimum).
Additional criteria:
– the highest level of English proficiency;
– academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years;
– other criteria as required by the Financial Aid Office (English level, high school GPA for 5-11/12 grades, interview, etc.).
How to apply for the scholarship:
1. Fill out the Scholarship Registration form.
2. Upload an electronic copy of the identity card/passport.
3. If you have IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo certificates, download valid copies or take the KEPT – a free online English proficiency test of KIMEP University. For more information about registering for KEPT, please contact the Admissions Office (uao@kimep.kz , 8 707 170 42 13).
4. Upload to the Registration form a copy of the certificate of general secondary education (attestat) with its supplement.
5. Upload the UNT certificate to the Registration form.
6. Upload to the Registration form copies of academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years (if available).
Application deadline: July 12, 2023 inclusively
100% Scholarships for Bang College of Business
Scholarship covers: 100% tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not include stipend and accommodation fees. The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: 1 academic year (2023-2024) for all BCB program (cannot be extended), except MBA. For MBA – 2 academic years (cannot be extended)
Quantity: 2 for “Business Administration” and 1 per other program – “Accounting and Audit”, “Finance”, “Management”, “Marketing”
Citizenship: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
Application deadline: July 19, 2023 inclusively
Important! Currently enrolled KIMEP students are not eligible (with the registration in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summers 2023). Except for KIMEP graduating undergraduate students applying for graduate programs
Selection criteria:
– CV;
– Excellent English proficiency (minimum IELTS 5.0 (not less than 4.5 in each section) / TOEFL IBT 70 / Duolingo 105 (not less than 100 in each section) / KEPT 60);
– Submission of a 500-1000 word essay in English (the topic of the essay is available in the Registration form). Evaluated: idea, content and English level;
– Portfolio:
a) number of additional degree diplomas;
b) work experience confirmed by official document (confirmation certificate from a workplace, employment record, etc.);
c) number of professional publications in academic journals and professional magazines, etc.;
d) certificates for extracurricular achievements.
– Results of state program exams are “pass/fail” option.
Additional criteria may be defined if necessary.
How to apply for the scholarship:
1. Fill out the Scholarship Registration form.
2. Write an Essay in the Registration form.
3. Upload an electronic copy of the identity card/passport.
4. If you have IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo certificates, download valid copies or take the KEPT – a free online English proficiency test of KIMEP University. For more information about registering for KEPT, please contact the Admissions Office (gao@kimep.kz , 8 707 170 42 13). Students from KIMEP University and other universities with instruction in English are not exempt from this condition
5. Upload to the Registration form a copy of all diplomas with their transcripts.
6. Upload the CV to the Registration form.
7. Upload the official document, that proof work experience to the Registration form.
8. Upload professional publications in academic journals and professional magazines to the Registration form.
9. Upload to the Registration form copies of academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years (if available).
The Scholarship distribution is based on the highest number of points out of 100, scored by evaluating all of rating.
English Proficiency (maximum weight = 10%)
Essay (maximum weight = 60%):
Faculty members evaluate the uploaded essays for the content/idea giving 50% out of possible 60% and the rest 10% for English
Portfolio (maximum weight = 30%):
- Number of additional degree diplomas:
– no = 0%
– one and more = 6% - Work experience confirmed by official document (confirmation certificate from a workplace, employment record, etc.):
– no = 0%
– less than 1 year = 2%
– from 1 to 2 years = 4%
– from 2 to 3 years = 6%
– 3 years and more = 8% - Professional publications in academic journals and professional magazines (to be confirmed – valid or not valid):
– no = 0%
– one = 4%
– two and more = 8% - Extracurricular achievements (to be confirmed – valid or not valid):
– no = 0%
– 1 and more = 8%
Important: In tie cases quality of publications and extracurricular achievements will be considered by Colleges. In case of necessity, additional criteria may be set (e.g. interview, etc.).
100% Scholarships for College of Humanities and Education and College of Social Sciences
Scholarship covers: 100% tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not include stipend and accommodation fees. The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: 2023-2024 academic year (cannot be extended)
Quantity: 3 for “Two Foreign Languages” and 2 per other program – “Education Policy and Management”, “Economics”, “International Journalism”, “International Relations”, “Public and Municipal Administration”
Citizenship: any
Application deadline: July 19, 2023 inclusively
Important! Currently enrolled KIMEP students are not eligible (with the registration in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summers 2023). Except for KIMEP graduating undergraduate students applying for graduate programs
Selection criteria:
– CV;
– Excellent English proficiency (minimum IELTS 5.0 (not less than 4.5 in each section) / TOEFL IBT 70 / Duolingo 105 (not less than 100 in each section) / KEPT 60);
– Submission of a 500-1000 word essay in English (the topic of the essay is available in the Registration form). Evaluated: idea, content and English level;
– Portfolio:
a) number of additional degree diplomas;
b) work experience confirmed by official document (confirmation certificate from a workplace, employment record, etc.);
c) number of professional publications in academic journals and professional magazines, etc.;
d) certificates for extracurricular achievements.
– Results of state program exams are “pass/fail” option.
Additional criteria may be defined if necessary.
How to apply for the scholarship:
1. Fill out the Scholarship Registration form.
2. Write an Essay in the Registration form.
3. Upload an electronic copy of the identity card/passport.
4. If you have IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo certificates, download valid copies or take the KEPT – a free online English proficiency test of KIMEP University. For more information about registering for KEPT, please contact the Admissions Office (gao@kimep.kz , 8 707 170 42 13). Students from KIMEP University and other universities with instruction in English are not exempt from this condition
5. Upload to the Registration form a copy of all diplomas with their transcripts.
6. Upload the CV to the Registration form.
7. Upload the official document, that proof work experience to the Registration form.
8. Upload professional publications in academic journals and professional magazines to the Registration form.
9. Upload to the Registration form copies of academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years (if available).
The Scholarship distribution is based on the highest number of points out of 100, scored by evaluating all of rating.
English Proficiency (maximum weight = 10%)
Essay (maximum weight = 60%):
Faculty members evaluate the uploaded essays for the content/idea giving 50% out of possible 60% and the rest 10% for English
Portfolio (maximum weight = 30%):
- Number of additional degree diplomas:
– no = 0%
– one and more = 6% - Work experience confirmed by official document (confirmation certificate from a workplace, employment record, etc.):
– no = 0%
– less than 1 year = 2%
– from 1 to 2 years = 4%
– from 2 to 3 years = 6%
– 3 years and more = 8% - Professional publications in academic journals and professional magazines (to be confirmed – valid or not valid):
– no = 0%
– one = 4%
– two and more = 8% - Extracurricular achievements (to be confirmed – valid or not valid):
– no = 0%
– 1 and more = 8%
Important: In tie cases quality of publications and extracurricular achievements will be considered by Colleges. In case of necessity, additional criteria may be set (e.g. interview, etc.).
50% Scholarships for any Graduate programs
Scholarships cover: 50% tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not include stipend and accommodation fees. The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: 2023-2024 academic year (cannot be extended)
Quantity: 1 per program
Citizenship: any
Application deadline: July 19, 2023 inclusively
Important! Currently enrolled KIMEP students are not eligible (with the registration in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summers 2023). Except for KIMEP graduating undergraduate students applying for graduate programs
Selection criteria:
– CV;
– Excellent English proficiency (minimum IELTS 5.0 (not less than 4.5 in each section) / TOEFL IBT 70 / Duolingo 105 (not less than 100 in each section) / KEPT 60);
– Submission of a 500-1000 word essay in English (the topic of the essay is available in the Registration form). Evaluated: idea, content and English level;
– Portfolio:
a) number of additional degree diplomas;
b) work experience confirmed by official document (confirmation certificate from a workplace, employment record, etc.);
c) number of professional publications in academic journals and professional magazines, etc.;
d) certificates for extracurricular achievements.
– Results of state program exams are “pass/fail” option.
Additional criteria may be defined if necessary.
How to apply for the scholarship:
1. Fill out the Scholarship Registration form.
2. Write an Essay in the Registration form.
3. Upload an electronic copy of the identity card/passport.
4. If you have IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo certificates, download valid copies or take the KEPT – a free online English proficiency test of KIMEP University. For more information about registering for KEPT, please contact the Admissions Office (gao@kimep.kz , 8 707 170 42 13). Students from KIMEP University and other universities with instruction in English are not exempt from this condition
5. Upload to the Registration form a copy of all diplomas with their transcripts.
6. Upload the CV to the Registration form.
7. Upload the official document, that proof work experience to the Registration form.
8. Upload professional publications in academic journals and professional magazines to the Registration form.
9. Upload to the Registration form copies of academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years (if available).
The Scholarship distribution is based on the highest number of points out of 100, scored by evaluating all of rating.
English Proficiency (maximum weight = 10%)
Essay (maximum weight = 60%):
Faculty members evaluate the uploaded essays for the content/idea giving 50% out of possible 60% and the rest 10% for English
Portfolio (maximum weight = 30%):
- Number of additional degree diplomas:
– no = 0%
– one and more = 6% - Work experience confirmed by official document (confirmation certificate from a workplace, employment record, etc.):
– no = 0%
– less than 1 year = 2%
– from 1 to 2 years = 4%
– from 2 to 3 years = 6%
– 3 years and more = 8% - Professional publications in academic journals and professional magazines (to be confirmed – valid or not valid):
– no = 0%
– one = 4%
– two and more = 8% - Extracurricular achievements (to be confirmed – valid or not valid):
– no = 0%
– 1 and more = 8%
Important: In tie cases quality of publications and extracurricular achievements will be considered by Colleges. In case of necessity, additional criteria may be set (e.g. interview, etc.).
30% Scholarships for School of LAW for KIMEP Alumni
Scholarship covers: 30% tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not include stipend and accommodation fees. The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: 2023-2024 academic year (cannot be extended)
Quantity: 6 for “International Law”
Citizenship: any
Application deadline: July 19, 2023 inclusively
Important! Currently enrolled KIMEP students are not eligible (with the registration in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summers 2023). Except for KIMEP graduating undergraduate students applying for graduate programs
Selection criteria:
– KIMEP Alumni;
– CV;
– Excellent English proficiency (minimum IELTS 5.0 (not less than 4.5 in each section) / TOEFL IBT 70 / Duolingo 105 (not less than 100 in each section) / KEPT 60);
– Submission of a 500-1000 word essay in English (the topic of the essay is available in the Registration form). Evaluated: idea, content and English level;
– Portfolio:
a) number of additional degree diplomas;
b) minimum 18 months of work experience confirmed by official document (confirmation certificate from a workplace, employment record, etc.);
c) number of professional publications in academic journals and professional magazines, etc.;
d) certificates for extracurricular achievements.
– Results of state program exams are “pass/fail” option;
Additional criteria may be defined if necessary.
How to apply for the scholarship:
1. Fill out the Scholarship Registration form.
2. Write an Essay in the Registration form.
3. Upload an electronic copy of the identity card/passport.
4. If you have IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo certificates, download valid copies or take the KEPT – a free online English proficiency test of KIMEP University. For more information about registering for KEPT, please contact the Admissions Office (gao@kimep.kz , 8 707 170 42 13). Students from KIMEP University and other universities with instruction in English are not exempt from this condition
5. Upload to the Registration form a copy of all diplomas with their transcripts.
6. Upload the CV to the Registration form.
7. Upload the official document, that proof work experience to the Registration form.
8. Upload professional publications in academic journals and professional magazines to the Registration form.
9. Upload to the Registration form copies of academic merits of national or international level within the recent 3 years (if available).
The Scholarship distribution is based on the highest number of points out of 100, scored by evaluating all of rating.
English Proficiency (maximum weight = 10%)
Essay (maximum weight = 60%):
Faculty members evaluate the uploaded essays for the content/idea giving 50% out of possible 60% and the rest 10% for English
Portfolio (maximum weight = 30%):
- Number of additional degree diplomas:
– no = 0%
– one and more = 6% - Work experience confirmed by official document (confirmation certificate from a workplace, employment record, etc.):
– no = 0%
– less than 1 year = 2%
– from 1 to 2 years = 4%
– from 2 to 3 years = 6%
– 3 years and more = 8% - Professional publications in academic journals and professional magazines (to be confirmed – valid or not valid):
– no = 0%
– one = 4%
– two and more = 8% - Extracurricular achievements (to be confirmed – valid or not valid):
– no = 0%
– 1 and more = 8%
Important: In tie cases quality of publications and extracurricular achievements will be considered by Colleges. In case of necessity, additional criteria may be set (e.g. interview, etc.).
Scholarships for siblings and family members, for KIMEP Alumni and for students from business sector
Scholarship covers: 20% tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not include stipend and accommodation fees. The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: for the entire study period
Citizenship: any
Eligibility criteria:
– study at KIMEP graduate program;
– student should be a graduate of KIMEP degree program (undergraduate, graduate, PhD).
Application process for financial aid via email: finaid@kimep.kz
Scholarship covers: 10% tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not include stipend and accommodation fees. The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: for the entire period of study upon condition of simultaneously study
Citizenship: any
Eligibility criteria:
– spouse, children, siblings, parents simultaneously studied at KIMEP graduate program.
Note: if two current students from the same family are attending KIMEP, two of them will be offered 10% coverage of tuition.
Application process for financial aid via email: finaid@kimep.kz
Scholarship covers: 10%-20% tuition
Important! The Scholarship does not include stipend and accommodation fees. The Scholarship does not cover student and medical fees, fines, library fees, any deposits and other
Duration: for the entire study period
Citizenship: any
Eligibility criteria:
– to be officially employed.
Note:
a. If three and more full-time students come from one company, they will receive 20% coverage of tuition.
b. If a full-time student comes from partner companies’ employers, he/she will receive 10% coverage of tuition.
Application process: application process for financial aid by letters from Corporate Development Department and employment certificate
1. If the applicant falls under two or more categories, the combined discount cannot exceed 30%.
2. In order to keep the financial assistance during the whole period of its validity the recipient have to keep certain minimum overall GPA each semester as required by particular scholarships/grants/financial aid stated in the letter of award and to keep a full-time status in Fall and Spring semesters: registration minimum for 3 courses or 9 credits for Masters. The exception to this policy is the registration for the last credits left for graduation in the final semester of study where the full-time status is waived (p. 18, page 42, Catalog of KIMEP U).
3. The awarded students should follow the rules and regulations set by the Financial Aid Office.
4. The Corporate Development Department is responsible for providing, verifying and updating the list of partner companies whose employees will be eligible for financial aid.
Appendix 1. An example of the distribution of combined discounts
| # | First category | Second category | Total |
| 1 | Scholarship for KIMEP alumni – 20% | Scholarship for students from business sector b) – 10% | 30% |
| 2 | Scholarship for siblings and family members – 10% | Scholarship for KIMEP alumni – 20% | 30% |
| 3 | Scholarship for students from business sector a) – 20% | Scholarship for siblings and family members – 10% | 30% |
| 4 | Scholarship for students from business sector a) – 20% | Scholarship for students from business sector b) – 10% | 30% |
| 5 | Scholarship for siblings and family members – 10% | Scholarship for students from business sector b) – 10% | 20% |
PhD scholarships
Application deadline: First priority – May 16, 2023. Second priority – June 13, 2023
Detailed information about scholarships for PhD is published at the link
For detailed information please contact Tashanova Lazzat, BCB employee:
E-mail: bcb-graduate@kimep.kz
Contact phone: +7 (727) 270-44-40 (ext 2356)
For detailed information about PhD in Economics please contact Dr. Eldar Madumarov, CSS faculty:
E-mail: madumarov@kimep.kz
Contact phone: +7 (727) 270-42-71 (ext 3071)
For detailed information about PhD in Public Administration please contact Kamila Mussina, CSS employee:
E-mail: css_coordinator@kimep.kz
Contact phone: +7 (727) 270-42-12 (ext 3266)
For detailed information please contact Dr. Maganat Shegebayev, CHE faculty:
E-mail: magas@kimep.kz
Contact phone: +7 (727) 270-43-67 (ext 2137)