A. Contact Information KIMEP University Name of university

Contact person for incoming students from Partner Ms. Meruert Oshanova, Program Coordinator Title, email address and telephone [email protected]; +7(727)2704480 http://www.kimep.kz/international/en/exchange-students/ Student exchange and study abroad related website

B. Academic Calendar

FALL 2015 SPRING 2016 International summer school 2016 (ISS) Orientation 21 August 2015 8 January 2016 15 July 2016 Registration begins Monday, August 10, 2015 Monday, December 28, 2015 Monday, May 09, 2016 Registration ends Sunday, August 23, 2015 Sunday, January 10, 2016 Sunday, July 17, 2016 Classes start Monday, August 24, 2015 Monday, January 11, 2016 Monday, July 18, 2016 Add/Drop period 08/24/2015 - 08/30/2015 01/11/2016 - 01/15/2016 07/18/2016 - 07/19/2016 First Mid-term 09/28/2015 - 10/04/2015 02/15/2016 - 02/21/2016 07/18/2016 - 07/22/2016 Study Break 10/05/2015 - 10/10/2015 03/23/2015 - 03/29/2015 Second Mid-term 11/16/2015 - 11/22/2015 04/04/2016 - 04/10/2016 Classes End Friday, December 11, 2015 Friday, April 29, 2016 Friday, August 05, 2016 Final Examination Period 12/14/2015 - 12/23/2015 05/02/2016 - 05/11/2016 Friday, August 05, 2016 Semester Ends Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Friday, August 05, 2016

New Year's Day-KIMEP is closed - 1-2 January, 2016 Women's Day-KIMEP is closed - 8 March, 2016 Nauryz Day-KIMEP is closed - 21-23 March, 2016 International Labor Day-KIMEP is closed - 1 May, 2016 Defenders of the Fatherland Day - 7 May, 2016 Victory Day -KIMEP is closed - 9 May, 2016 Capital Day-KIMEP is closed Kurban Ait-KIMEP is closed 23 September, 2015 First President's Day 1 December, 2015 Independence Day KIMEP is closed 12/16/2015 - 12/17/2015 Constitutional Day - KIMEP is closed 30 August,2015 C. Admission

Fall 2015 Spring 2016 ISS 2016

Application deadline On-line Application On-line Application On-line Application period 1-15 April 2015 period – 1 - 15 October deadline - 12 May 2016 2015.

Minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) Requirement 2.67 out of 4.33 (if applicable) or according to Agreement Letter from home university confirming the level of English language English Proficiency Requirement. proficiency. Exchange students according to the direct partnership

agreement do not have to provide with official test score, but must

know English language at the level min. of IELTS 5.5. Application form (web link or electronic file) www.kimep.kz/online-application Please select Exchange Program/ISS  Upload a scan of your passport  Upload photo (passport size). Bring 4 color matt photos of 3x4 cm with you  Upload a scan of your official transcript (records of grades). Bring original with you  Upload a scan of your previous education certificate (high school Supporting documents required to be submitted with certificate for Bachelors, previous education diploma for Masters) exchange application (should be translated to English or  Upload a scan of your list of vaccinations (vaccinations records) Russian)  Upload a scan of criminal background absence (criminal records)

The following medical certificates submit upon arrival to KIMEP (tests can be taken after arrival (preferable):

 Results of a chest X-ray examination  Health certificate (Medical Professional-Consultative Conclusion), which includes conclusion from the following physicians: therapist, surgeon, neurologist, oculist, otolaryngologist  HIV test

D. Study Area & Course Registration Restricted Subjects for International Exchange Students (Not none open to exchange students) Course list offered in the exchange semester would be provided upon Website International Program request http://www.kimep.kz/current/en/program-of-study/

12 –18 US credits Minimum & Maximum Credits per Semester

E. Tuition (for study abroad students) and other compulsory expense (for exchange students by direct partnership agreement) For study abroad students http://www.kimep.kz/prospective/files/2014/07/Tuition-and-Fees-2014- Tuition fee 2015eng.pdf

For partner universities exchange students – waive of tuition fees.

Books rental (refundable, but some amount of fee is charged according to the cost of a book): 20600 KZT Other compulsory fees for International students 6060 KZT* (*invitation for student visa depends on a country of origin) +

3762 KZT (visa extension) + 2600 KZT (HIV test) + 5000 KZT(notary All fees and costs are subject to slight change translation, Xray, 086y medical certificate) + 2520 KZT student fee (or according to partnership agreement)

F. Accommodation On Campus dormitory might be provided if it is stipulated in the direct Accommodation (Dormitory) arrangement guaranteed? partnership agreement. If not, we will assist in finding off campus housing.

Dormitory (2 students share a room) http://www.kimep.kz/current/en/dormitory/ Types and fees Cost per month: 22500 – 30000 KZT Off campus 1 room apartment (can be shared by 2) from $600 – 800 / month The same as general on-line application Housing application deadline

www.kimep.kz/online-application Application form (web link or electronic file) Please select Exchange Program and tick a box if you need the Dormitory. However, first priority is given to those which agreement stipulates the accommodation in dormitory Housing Department will assist in finding accommodation Sources for housing information in case students need to make their own housing arrangement Please write to [email protected]

G. Others Yes, for the 1st arrival. No drop-off Airport pick-up service

International insurance covers . Students may obtain it upon arrival (~$200 semester) Insurance Requirement

Other comments International students will be assigned a Buddy (local student) who will assist and help newcomers to smoothly transit to KIMEP environment

KIMEP provides support with study visa.

VISA Please be aware that with some countries the total time for a visa issuance may take upto 2 months from the application to KIMEP.

How to apply for visa support at http://www.kimep.kz/international/en/visa/

H. International Summer School 2016

Ms. Meruert Oshanova, Program Coordinator Contact person /related website Email: [email protected] ; website:

http://www.kimep.kz/international/en/international-summer-school/

Class start and end date 18 July 2015 – 5 August 2016 Application Deadline 12 May 2016

IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL at least 560 points or equivalent international test score Admission requirements or as alternative students may take a placement English language test at - Acceptable Language test KIMEP upon arrival. - minimum requirement language score Students from partner university are exempt from the test: Letter from the partner university confirming the level of English language proficiency 100% payment is required by the time of application to visa.

Those who do not need visa - July 12, 2016.

Please see how to pay at Tuition and other compulsory fees http://www.kimep.kz/prospective/en/tuition-and-fees/ .

Student needs to cover bank transfer fee

Upon arrival: 2600 KZT (HIV test) + 5000 KZT(notary translation, Xray, 086y medical certificate)

Whether or not to provide formal transcript including Course Upon successful completion of the course KIMEP provides students with a title, credit and grade transcript and a certificate.

Application form (web link or electronic file) www.kimep.kz/online-application Tick International Summer School

 Upload a scan of your passport  Upload photo (passport size). Bring 4 color matt photos of 3x4 cm with you  Upload a scan of your official transcript (records of grades). Bring original with you  Upload a scan of your previous education certificate (high school certificate for Bachelors, previous education diploma for Masters)  Upload a scan of your list of vaccinations (vaccinations records)  Upload a scan of criminal background absence (criminal records) Other documents to be submitted The following medical requirements upon arrival (tests can be taken upon arrival (preferable):

 Results of a chest X-ray examination  Health certificate (Medical Professional-Consultative Conclusion), which includes conclusion from the following physicians: therapist, surgeon, neurologist, oculist, otolaryngologist  HIV test

On-campus dorms is provided on the first come-first served basis. Please tick in the on-line application if you need the dormitory placement. Housing information Off-campus housing is offered by the Housing department . Please write to [email protected] Minimum and Maximum Credit per session 3 US credits: 5 ECTS (Social Sciences) ; 6 ECTS (Business Sciences)

In order to get single entry official, private, tourist or business visa to Kazakhstan at the Embassies of Kazakhstan, nationals of the following countries do not need an invitation for a short term visit upto 1 month (Kazakhstan visa support): Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, Greece, Denmark, Italy, Ireland, Iceland, Germany, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Portugal, , the USA, Switzerland, , Finland, France, the Republic of Korea.

Citizens of the following countries do not need visa to visit Kazakhstan for a short term: Armenia, VISA Azerbaijan, Byelorussia, Georgia, , Moldova, Mongolia, Russian Federation, , Turkey, , Ukraine.

Citizens from other countries need visa support (invitation number from Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and it may take upto 1 month and cost extra money. Please be aware that in rare cases total time for a visa issuance may take upto 2 months from the application to KIMEP.

Please apply as much earlier as possible. Detailed info at http://www.kimep.kz/international/en/visa/

Possibility(condition) of discount for affiliate (partner) Scholarships available http://www.kimep.kz/international/en/iss-scholarships/ institution