FACT SHEET for EXCHANGE PROGRAM through partnership AY 2019-2020

UNIVERSITY NAME JSC “KIMEP University” General Website (In English) www.kimep.kz International Office Postal address KIMEP University

4 Abay avenue, 050010 , Republic of Student exchange and study abroad related website https://kimep.kz/diam/

International Office

CONTACT DETAILS STAFF MEMBER POSITION PHONE EMAIL Mrs. Elmira Suleimanova Director +7(727)2374796 ext 1184 [email protected] Mrs. Albina Eren International Officer (partnership, agreements) +7(727)2374800 ext 1015 [email protected] Mrs. Oshanova Meruyert Coordinator (Incoming students & staff) +7(727)2374800 ext 1038 [email protected] Ms. Nailya Akhtamova Coordinator (Outgoing students & staff) +7(727)2374800 ext 1085 [email protected]

A. Academic Calendar: http://www.kimep.kz/current/en/academic-calendar/ (dates might be slightly changed)

Fall 2019 Spring 2020 Classes start (dates might slightly August 26 January 08 changed) Classes end December 27 May 12

KIMEP is closed New Year's Day 1-2 January Christmas 7 January Women's Day 8 March Nauryz Day 21-25 March International Labor Day 1 May Defenders of the Fatherland Day 7 May Victory Day 9, 10 May Capital Day 6-8 July Constitutional Day 30 August Kurban Ait 11 August First President's Day 1-2 December Independence Day 16-17 December

EVENTs for International Students organized by the Fall 2019 Spring 2020 International office

Arrival dates (KIMEP is open) 20-22 August 3, 6, 8 January

Orientation session for incoming students 23-24 August 8 January

Welcome Party 12 September 17 January

Mobility Info Day (Exchange, grant programs, summer) 18, 19, 20 November 13, 14, 15 January

Birthday party 3 October (for born during Fall 6 March semester

Orientation sessions for outgoing mobility 4, 5, 6 September 11, 12, 13 March

International Student Day 15 November

Nauryz 18 April

Farewell party 2 December 20 April

Trips, activities in Almaty and around Organized by a student organization Organized by a student organization few times per semester few times per semester

Country Day few times per semester few times per semester

B. Nomination, Admission & VISA Fall Spring

Nomination to KIMEP by the partner Nomination deadline: 1 April Nomination deadline: 1 October coordinator.

Online Nomination Form – link will be sent by email to the partner coordinator.

Application deadline for students On-line application: 15 April On-line application: 15 October Application form should be filled in on line: https://www.kimep.kz/ext/application/online/en- US/

Minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) According to the direct partnership agreement or, if otherwise not stipulated, min. 2.67 Requirement English Proficiency Requirement Letter from home university confirming the level of English language proficiency min. IELTS 6.0. if otherwise not stipulated in the agreement. A Skype interview might also be assigned.

Application form www.kimep.kz/online-application select “Exchange Program”

We understand some documents might not be ready soon, thus, if students do not have all required documents by the application deadline, they may do it in 2 steps:

1) For KIMEP online application deadline: for Fall 2019 - April 15 & for Spring 2020 - October 15

 Scanned Passport  Current Official transcript (records of grades)  English Proficiency Proof (Valid result of International English Proficiency Tests or Letter from University)

After the completion of the first step of the online application, the Admission letter will be sent to a student’s email, so student may apply for a visa and register for classes on time. Supporting documents to be submitted with Application (documents should be translated 2) Complete the online application procedure - upload the following documents for Fall to English before submission) 2019 – by June 30, 2019 & for Spring 2020 by 30 November, 2019:

 Vaccinations record  Criminal background absence (criminal records)  Bank statement ($2500 for a semester exchange, $5000 for a year exchange)

The following medical check should be taken after arrival in Almaty:

 Results of a chest X-ray examination (if you have valid during your stay result from your country, bring notarized translation to Russian along with the picture/film)  Health certificate 086 (Medical Professional-Consultative Conclusion), which includes conclusion from the following physicians: therapist, surgeon, neurologist, oculist, otolaryngologist (only in Almaty)

After the completion of the first step of the online application, the Admission letter will be sent to a Admission Letters student’s email. Hard copy can be sent upon written request to [email protected]. In the letter you will find your ID – a number you will use everywhere at KIMEP

KIMEP provides support with a study visa. Student needs to send a VISA form, scanned copy of passport, booked e-ticket to the Visa coordinator. For some countries, the total time for a visa support from KIMEP may take up to 1 months. How to apply for the visa support find at http://www.kimep.kz/international/en/visa/ . VISA Visa officer will send an INVITATION Letter with a reference number to the student’s email and to the embassy/consulate. It must be submitted to the embassy together with other documents. Upon arrival student should pay for the visa support fee.

Visa coordinator: [email protected] , +7 727 2704229

C. Study Area & Course Registration

Restricted Subjects for International None. Student should follow only the prerequisite requirement Exchange Students (Not open to exchange students) Bachelor https://kimep.kz/prospective-students/bachelor/ Master https://kimep.kz/prospective-students/master/ PhD https://kimep.kz/bang-college-of-business/doctor-of-philosophy-program-phd/

Under the each program find “Program of Study” with course descriptions and syllabus or contact program coordinators at the college: Academic Program Undergraduate Business Programs Manager [email protected] Graduate Business Program Manager DBA&MBA [email protected] Undergraduate Social Sciences Programs Manager [email protected] Graduate Social Sciences Program Coordinator [email protected] Student Learning Support center: [email protected]; [email protected] Department Bachelor Master PhD Study Area Accounting and Audit Y Y Y

Finance Y Y Y

Marketing Y Y Y

Business Studies Management Y Y Y

Information Systems in Y Business Business Y Y Administration Y Y

Public and Municipal Y Y Social Studies Administration International Relations Y Y

Journalism Y Y

Jurisprudence Y Law School International Law Y Y

Foreign Languages Y Y Linguistics Translation Studies Y

Minimum & Maximum Credits per Semester 9 –15 US credits (18-30 ECTS)

D. Tuition and other compulsory expense

Partner exchange students are waived from paying tuition fees to KIMEP University. There are a few Tuition fee exceptional cases (refer to the International Office at home institution to find out the terms of the

agreement with KIMEP University) Exceeding number of exchange students may apply and have 30% tuition fee discount for Fall and Possibility (condition) of discount for Spring semesters – subject to a prior written agreement between partners. affiliate (partner) institution Tuition fee for non-degree students per credit can be found at http://www.kimep.kz/prospective/en/tuition-and-fees/ To use library is for free. However, to borrow books for the whole semester a student needs to pay Textbook security deposit: 32,700 KZT. Textbook rental fee will be collected from Textbook security deposit: 25% of textbook replacement cost. Other fees for International students 4,600 KZT student fee per semester 2,880 KZT medical service fee 1,350 KZT (visa invitation) + 3,000 KZT( 086y medical certificate) + 1,500 (Xray) + 5 000 – 8 000 KZT (notary translation, if any) 73 233 KZT – if student wants to extend the study visa for next semester or leave Kazakhstan after the date of expiration of his study visa. Plan your exchange period thoroughly in order not to pay more than necessary.

For the course in the academic catalog (beginning Kazakh and Russian languages), - tuition fee is free for exchange students. Russian and Kazakh languages For the course not in the academic catalog (intensive courses, other languages), tuition fee is different according to different levels and language types. Detailed information please check: https://kimep.kz/language-center/language-courses/

E. Health issues. Emergency Care

Outpatient medical care for KIMEP students and staff on campus, including physicians, nurse, injections, electrocardiogram, physiotherapy, first aid and psychologist are always free of charge.

Working hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-2pm. KIMEP Medical Center on campus Receptionist: [email protected] Tel: +7 727 237 48 05 ext. 1088 https://www.kimep.kz/current/en/medical-services/ In case of an emergency or life-threatening situation, visit the Medical Center for medical assistance, or dial 103 (Ambulance, Russian speaking) or call the Buddy

In this case for medical care when the medical center is closed (nights, weekends, holidays) – could contact specialized doctors in Almaty’s health institutions. A list of the nearby health care institutions Off campus clinics offering reasonable prices can be found here: https://www.kimep.kz/current/en/medical-services/

F. Accommodation

Student must indicate in the same online Application form that he needs the dormitory www.kimep.kz/online-application . Places in the dorm are distributed on the first-come-first-served basis. Student signs a contract and pays for a bed 47590 KZT/ month in a shared room for 2 people. Compulsory dormitory security deposit is 31340 KZT. Students have to pay for the whole semester at once before moving to the dorm. Students have to purchase a pillow, kitchen utensils, toiletries. On campus: Dormitory All students must pass medical clearance before moving to a room (order from the Health Ministry). Medical clearance is done at the Medical Center in the Dorm. on campus. Thus, students should arrive during arrival dates and working hours of the Medical Center. If they arrive outside of the working hours – they have to stay in a hotel/hostel.

The detailed info and how to choose and reserve a room online find here http://www.kimep.kz/current/en/dormitory/ Director: [email protected] +7 (727) 237-47-72 ext. 1245

Off campus 1-2 room apartment costs from $500/ month (can be shared with a few students). More info at http://www.kimep.kz/current/en/of-campus-housing/

To be on the safe side from frauds on real estate market, always contract the accommodation Off campus: Apartment, hostel, hotel through Residence Hall : Director: [email protected] , +7 (727) 237 47 73 ext. 1022

A place in a hostel/hotel should be booked in advance.

G. Other issues

Password, login KIMEP Coordinator will give students a password and a login to have access to computers and wi-fi All useful and important info is located on Student Portal. Insert your ID and password to start navigation Student Portal https://my.kimep.kz/ Students should arrive during KIMEP working hours and dates. Pick up is arranged only for the 1st arrival for non-CIS citizens. No drop-off for departure. Arrival in August 2019: we will inform students about a taxi to pick up from the airport/train station. They may take a public bus # 92 from terminal to Abay cross road Seifullin streets, cross Abai street and take bus 65, 66, 120, or Airport pick-up service trolleybus 19, 25 towards Dostyk stop. Arrival dates in January 2020: fill in the Transportation Form on Student Portal and a car will pick you up for free to get to KIMEP or closest hostel.

Students must have medical insurance in Kazakhstan. We strongly recommend to obtain it upon arrival –consult the KIMEP Medical Center. http://www.kimep.kz/current/en/medical-services/insurance/ Insurance Requirement Student might have a medical insurance from his home country. In this case the student pays all costs and gets reimbursement from his medical insurance company at home.

Student Buddy System Each exchange student will have a Buddy (KIMEP student) who will assist and help students smoothly transit to KIMEP and Almaty environment. Buddy will contact the student before arrival to Almaty. Exchange Student Guide with KIMEP campus map, Feedbacks https://kimep.kz/diam/study-abroad-opportunities-for-kimep-students/ Almaty & Kazakhstan https://www.kimep.kz/international/en/about-kz-and-almaty/ Events https://kimep.kz/diam/diam-events/ Useful links: Feedback https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj9pYfpfvnc YouTube about Almaty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez6LGAQ0l_U

Recommendations We recommend your students to bring small souvenirs, badges, national costume elements, flags, booklets to actively participate in cultural events and promote home country and university.