University graduates applying for residency are required to take a comprehensive examination for groups of educational programs, consisting of a foreign language test, a professional test in the relevant group of educational programs, and a test to determine their readiness for study. Applicants entering residency programs taught in English take a comprehensive examination in English for groups of educational programs and a test, at their choice, to determine their readiness to study in Kazakh or Russian. Admission to residency is carried out on a competitive basis based on the results of entrance examinations for individuals who have completed higher education programs. Admission of foreign citizens to residency is carried out on a fee-paying basis.