GPA 3,67+
For students travelling at the university’s expense (abroad or within Kazakhstan).
What is academic mobility
Academic mobility means studying or doing research at another university (in Kazakhstan or abroad) for a semester or an academic year, with the courses you complete credited back at your own university.
- WhyStudy experience abroad, competitiveness, networking, a new culture
- Who can take partBachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students with at least 60 ECTS credits
- Who we inviteSecond- and third-year students
- ResultA transcript from the host university and credit transfer
How to apply
- Application. Write an application to join the academic mobility programme.
- Read the FAQ. Read the FAQ section below.
- Check requirements. Compare your profile with the requirements of the host university.
- English test. If you have an IELTS or TOEFL certificate, attach it and you are exempt from the test.
- Selection committee. An interview and the committee’s final decision.
- Study abroad. A semester at the partner university and credit transfer on your return.
Timing. The call runs several months before the semester: start preparing in March for the autumn semester and in September for the spring semester.
Selection criteria
GPA 2,5+
For students travelling at their own expense.
English B2
An official TOEFL or IELTS certificate; most programmes are taught in English.
Matching field
Courses abroad are agreed with your adviser and the dean (individual study plan).
Internal academic mobility
A semester at another university in Kazakhstan. Documents required for a one-semester transfer:
- Application addressed to the Rector
- Parental consent addressed to the Rector (with a copy of the parent’s ID)
- Recommendation letter and/or tutor’s reference (signed by the dean or head of department)
- Copy of ID
- Application — 2 copies (International Office form)
- Agreement — 2 copies (International Office form)
- Three-party contract — 3 copies
- Individual study plan (from your adviser)
- Transcript (from the office registrar)
Partner universities in Kazakhstan
- Suleyman Demirel University
- Atyrau Engineering and Humanities Institute
- Ekibastuz Engineering and Technical Institute named after K. Satpayev
- L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
- Kazakh-Russian International University
- Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University
- S. Baishev Aktobe University
- Kazakh-British Technical University
- Almaty Technological University
- International Information Technology University
- T. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts
- Kazakh University of Technology and Business
- South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute
- T. Ryskulov Economic University
- Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications
- Shakarim State University
- Kazakh National Agrarian University
- K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University
- M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University
- D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University
External academic mobility
The aim is integration into the global education space: students are sent to partner universities for a semester or a year, including online, with programmes harmonised with European standards and the principles of the Bologna Process.
Documents
- Application addressed to the Rector
- Parental consent addressed to the Rector
- Recommendation letter and/or tutor’s reference
- Copy of the foreign passport
- Student application and three-party agreement (International Office forms)
- Transcript with GPA and individual study plan
- Language certificate (notarised copy)
- Copy of the invitation from the foreign university with a Kazakh or Russian translation
Partner universities abroad
- Università degli Studi di Padova — Italy
- Uniwersytet Rolniczy im. Hugona Kołłątaja w Krakowie — Poland
- Vilniaus Gedimino technikos universitetas — Lithuania
- Universidad de Cádiz — Spain
- Technische Universität Chemnitz — Germany
- Politechnika Lubelska — Poland
- Università degli Studi del Molise — Italy
- Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu w Krakowie — Poland
- Istanbul Kültür University — Türkiye
- Marmara University — Türkiye
- Universitas Barcinonensis — Spain
- Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg — Germany
- Tadeusz Kościuszko University of Technology — Poland
- Hof University — Germany
- Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Iași — Romania
- Turība University — Latvia
- Universiteit Gent — Belgium
Finance
Tuition
Under the agreements the host university normally charges no tuition (with some exceptions). You still pay Auezov University as set out in your contract.
Personal costs
Visa, insurance, transport, housing and food are paid by the student.
Erasmus+ scholarships
An Erasmus+ scholarship is possible at partner universities with an Erasmus+ agreement.
State grant
A state mobility grant covers the flight, accommodation, visa fees and medical insurance.
Before departure and on arrival
Before departure
- Hand in the 082 medical certificate and notarised parental consent to office 136
- Work out your budget: transport, housing, food
- Sort out your visa; your passport must be valid
- Meet registration and housing deadlines
On arrival
- Register with the Kazakh embassy
- Get your class and exam timetable and campus information
- Sign the Learning Agreement and email a scan to sksu-mobility@mail.ru
Frequently asked questions
How do I enter the call?
Write an application addressed to the department director in two languages, register your current transcript with your GPA and have it signed by the director of your school. Add recommendation letters (if any) and notarised parental consent for study of over two months. Hand the full set in to office 136 during the application period.
How does selection work?
Two stages: an English test (not needed if you have IELTS/TOEFL) and an interview with the selection committee, which takes the final decision.
How much does it cost to study abroad?
Partner universities offer tuition-free study, but the flight, housing, food and other personal costs are usually paid by the student. The amounts are listed in each partner’s information, so assess your budget before applying.
Which courses will I take?
At some universities the course list is published only a month before the start. Agree the programme with your school in advance; if there are differences, an individual study plan is approved together with the office registrar.
Do I need an IELTS/TOEFL certificate?
A certificate exempts you from the internal test. The required level is at least B2; many programmes are taught in English, though another language of instruction can be chosen.
Can I extend my stay abroad?
Yes, with the consent of the dean (director) of your school, within the same academic year and not for the last semester before graduation.
Documents and forms
Still have questions?
Visit room 136 in the main building or write to sksu-mobility@mail.ru.