KIMEP UNIVERSITY WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION IN THE HEART OF

www.kimep.kz EXPLORE CENTRAL ASIA IN WHY CHOOSE KIMEP? WHAT SPECIALIZATION IS RIGHT FOR YOU? INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LIFE HOW TO APPLY?

2 EXPLORE CENTRAL ASIA IN KAZAKHSTAN

th largest country th place in the world 9 in the world 12 in oil reserves

th place in the world in nationalities live harmoniously 15 natural gas reserves <120 together in Kazakhstan

ALMATY AND KAZAKHSTAN

It’s a city with a rich and diverse range of social, cultural and sports activities.

It is one of the oldest cities in Kazakhstan with a third of its population under 30 years old young people. has more universities than any other city in Kazakhstan. In January-February 2017, the 28th World Winter Universiade will take place in Almaty.

The same year, Expo 2017 that will be devoted to the «Future Energy» topic, is scheduled to take place in Astana. It will be the first global fair to be held in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Ancient history, tolerant multi-ethnic culture, as well as breathtaking landscapes, ranging from sandy dunes and red canyons to picturesque lakes and mountains covered with forests, make Kazakhstan the intriguing and alluring destination for international tourists from all corners of the world.

BREATHTAKING

Live in the pleasant city with vibrant, thriving cosmopolitan culture.

3 WHY KIMEP University?

international partner <160 universities

KIMEP students participate in the mobility <250 program each year

international degree international students come students study at to KIMEP on the mobility <300 KIMEP each semester <100 program each year Over dual degree programs in scholarships offered to with top international international students at KIMEP <10 universities $1 million for the 2016-17 academic year

BEST JOB PLACEMENT RATES OF KIMEP GRADUATES #1 IN YOUR CAREER KIMEP RANKINGS of KIMEP graduates work in economic sector of • Best Humanitarian-Economic Kazakhstan, and hold leading University by Independent positions in the govermental Kazakhstan Quality Assurance <11,000 and business organizations Agency for Education (IQAA) • Best Public and Municipal Administration Program in the Category of “Social Sciences, of KIMEP students find jobs and Business» in the 43% while studying National Ranking of Educational Programs (IQAA RK) of students find positions • Ranked “Excellent” in ‘International in the leading organizations Orientation’, ‘Regional 93% within 6 months of graduation Engagement’, ‘Knowledge Transfer’ by U-Multirank, a multi-dimensional The additional information concerning career perspectives of KIMEP graduates ranking of over 1300 Universities you can find on the following web page: http://www.kimep.kz/current/career- from over 90 countries, initiated by employment/ the European Commission

4 KEY FACTS ABOUT KIMEP UNIVERSITY

- English is the official language of instruction and communication on campus - North-American credit system of education allows students to develop their own schedule of the classes - 60% of KIMEP faculty are Ph.D. or Doctor of Sciences degree holders - KIMEP University international faculty represent more than 14 different countries, including USA, Germany, Turkey, Republic of Korea, Italy, Spain, and Greece - More than 30 student clubs and organizations are operating under the governance of KIMEP Student Association in fields of charity, entertainment, fashion, media, sports, tourism & recreation, arts & culture, as well as intellectual and international clubs. There are many countrywide famous organizations, that were founded at KIMEP University: · the only English Language Theatre (KELT) in Kazakhstan · the first American Football Team (TITANS) in Central Asia · the English Language Student Newspaper (KIMEP Times) · the single Student Legal Clinic · and many more - Sports Center, dormitory, 2 canteens and 2 cafeterias are the part of modern and comfortable facilities at university campus - Campus wide free Wi-Fi - Student-centered culture: the focus on students and their well-being. Open, honest communications with KIMEP students and parents, transparent and accountable decision-making processes - Many of KIMEP University graduates continue their education at the leading universities of North America, Europe and Asia NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION

KIMEP University has a state license to offer academic programs from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the institutional accreditation from the Independent Kazakhstan Quality Assurance Agency for Education (IQAA) KIMEP is the first university in Central Asia to receive accreditation from the following leading international agencies: AQAAA (Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria) – the first University in Kazakhstan to receive full accreditation of all undergraduate and graduate degree programs by EU-accredited Accreditation Agency ACA (The American Communication Association) – Bachelor and Master programs in Journalism AFBE (Asian Forum on Business Education, Australia) – level III (highest/international) – Executive Master in Business Administration program and Bachelor and Master programs in Business Administration FIBAA (The Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation, Switzerland) – five-year accreditation for the Executive Master in Business Administration program EAPAA (The European Association for Public Administration Accreditation) – market-leading Bachelor and Master in Public Administration programs Detailed information on KIMEP Licenses, Accreditations and Partnerships are available on our website: https://www.kimep.kz/discover/en/ license-state-registration-and-attestation/ and https://www.kimep.kz/discover/en/kimep-rankings-accreditation/ 5 WHAT SPECIALIZATION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Bachelor of Finance Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Investment Management - Accounting and Audit - Corporate Finance - Finance - Financial Institutions and Regulation - Management - Marketing Bachelor of Accounting and Audit - Leadership and Organizational Development - Professional Accounting - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Audit - Taxation Master in Finance (with CFA preparation) Bachelor of Management Master in Accounting and Audit (with ACCA - HR Management preparation) - Leadership Master in Marketing Bachelor of Marketing - Marketing Communications Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) - Brand Management in Economics (MAE) - Tourism and Hospitality Management Master of Arts in International Journalism and Mass Bachelor of Economics Communication (MAIJ) - Financial Economics - Journalism and Media Management - Public Policy - Public Relations and Advertising - Business Economics Master of Public and Municipal Administration Bachelor of Public and Municipal Administration (MPMA) - Public Policy and Management - Financial Management Master of International Relations (MIR) - Governance and Law in International Law (LLM) Bachelor of International Relations - Global Security and International Relations Master of Arts in Foreign Language: Two Foreign - regional Studies and Energy Policy Languages (MAFL) Bachelor of Journalism - Media Management KIMEP university also offers: - Public Relations - Non-degree options - Mini MBA Bachelor of Jurisprudence - Executive and professional programs (certificate and tailor made) Bachelor of International Law - Preparatory and language programs - Intensive Russian and programs

6 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LIFE

For our students’ personal development that occurs outside the classroom is as important as what is learned inside the classroom. Student Organizations play a vital role in any academic institutions. KIMEP University is not an exception. Social life at KIMEP is very active. Students are free to choose, which clubs to join and where to spend his or her spare time. Some students are interested in sports: they attend the gym regularly, do aerobics or bodybuilding, play tennis, or go jogging around the campus. Other students meet and spend time together in student organizations like the student Debates club, KIMEP Times, AIESEC, and the KIMEP Entrepreneurs Club or take part in the organization of events like beauty contests, and various student conferences. Indeed, the KIMEP’s English-speaking environment offers a number of possibilities for students to be together and spend time in an enjoyable way. HOW TO APPLY?

KIMEP University accepts applications throughout the whole year. The complete application package should be submitted to the Admission Office:

— Via KIMEP University website: apply on-line and upload all necessary documents through on-line service at http://www2.kimep.kz/onlineappl/ or — Via post services: send hard copy of complete application to the following mailing address: 4 Abai ave., Almaty, 050010, Republic of Kazakhstan, KIMEP University, Admission Office All application packages are considered in the same manner, regardless of the way of delivery.

7 CONTACT INFORMATION:

Department of Student Recruitment and Admission Tel: +7 727 270 42 13 (Bachelor programs) Tel: +7 727 270 42 48 (Master programs) Fax: +7 727 270 43 20 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]