International Relations Department

Exchange of experience in the specialty of students of the University continuous improvement of the process of training foreign attraction;

Professors who arrived under the Visiting Professor program for lectures, seminars, conferences for organization and supervision;

Assistance to participation in the programs selected to MAUN RK;

From foreign NGOs organized by Europe and Turkey the academic mobility program (Orhun, Mevlana, Erasmus +,  Grant of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan; 5. Raising the level of the University internationally;

In order to increase academic mobility in the field of education for educational programs of country and domestic universities, monitoring and conclusion of a contract;

Agreement with institutions for international relations, preparatory work for the conclusion of a memorandum;

Conclusion of a contract with foreign ODOs under a two-degree educational program;

Conclusion of memoranda between the University and MBDEI of the Republic of Kazakhstan internal mobility program based on concluded memoranda working within the framework;

To teachers-professors invited to serve at the University, master's student, doctoral student, master's student, providing visa support to students and crossing the border of the Republic of Kazakhstan within 3 days after registration with local migration bodies, carry out work;

The current education of the Republic of Kazakhstan for foreign citizens of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of education, (production of syllabus, writing records, passing the exam) questions, acceptance of exams, platonus and other faculties, departments in case of misunderstanding participation in implementation);

Establishing close relations with local departments to support foreign staff and students (population services center, banks, tourism, city education department);

Supervision of the expiration of the contract or further extension of the term, inspection of passports by foreign nationals working at our university;

Organization of compulsory medical examination of each foreign national arriving in Kazakhstan in accordance with the requirements of the current regulations;

Сonducting nostrification and notarization studies for the purpose of verifying the documents of students from abroad;

Participation in organizing international conferences and meetings with international students;

Organization of reception and wires of foreign professors coming to our university within the framework of various programs.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is academic exchange? 

Academic exchange refers to the temporary transfer of students or researcher-instructors to another higher education institution (either domestically or abroad) for a specific academic period—such as a semester or academic year—for the purpose of study or research.

2) What is external academic exchange? 

External academic exchange involves students, master's students, PhD candidates, and instructors participating in educational programs at foreign educational or scientific institutions. This type of exchange is carried out by traveling outside the Republic of Kazakhstan for one academic period to fulfill academic or professional assignments.

3) What is internal academic exchange? 

Internal academic exchange refers to students, master's students, PhD candidates, and instructors undertaking educational programs at leading Kazakhstani universities and research centers. This exchange is implemented as a domestic assignment within Kazakhstan, provided there is a formal agreement between partner institutions.

4) What is the main goal of academic exchange? 

The primary goal is to ensure the quality of Kazakhstani higher education in line with international standards and to enhance its global competitiveness.

5) Under which programs is academic exchange implemented? 

Academic exchange is carried out through grants allocated by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, through self-funding, and via programs such as Orhun, Mevlana, and Erasmus+.

6) What are the benefits of academic exchange programs? 

- Gaining invaluable international experience in education and research 

- Expanding professional knowledge and practical skills 

- Acquiring useful language practice 

- Experiencing teaching and communication in international, intercultural groups

7) Who can participate in academic exchange programs? 

Students, faculty members, and university staff.

8) What documents are required for students participating in academic exchange programs? 

1. Application form 

2. Copy of ID/passport 

3. Information sheet 

4. Individual study plan (certified with the university’s official stamp) 

5. Protocol 

6. Recommendation letter 

7. Learning agreement 

8. Medical certificate (for external academic exchange programs) 

9. Current transcript (certified with the university’s official stamp) 

10. Language proficiency certificate

9) What is the minimum GPA required to apply for exchange programs? 

A minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 is required.

10) What are ECTS credits? 

ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) is a system that measures a student’s academic workload. It includes lecture attendance, classroom hours, independent study, exam preparation, and assessment activities. 

The standard annual workload in the ECTS system is 60 credits, with 30 credits per semester. One ECTS credit equals 25–30 academic hours.