GUIDE FOR
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
Degree and Non-degree
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CONTENTS
Welcome to Almaty and Kazakhstan, and to KIMEP University
The city of Almaty
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Kazakhstan: Facts and figures 6
KIMEP University
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When you are new to KIMEP
Department of International
Academic Mobility
Student advisory services
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Study at KIMEP
Admission to KIMEP
Academic practices and principles Academic calendar Tuition and fees
Registration for courses
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Before leaving home:
Pre-departure check list
Preparing your stay at KIMEP and Kazakhstan
Admission status
Visa and entry
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Medical insurances
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Diploma recognition and nostrification 19
Accommodation
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Arrival to Almaty
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Airport pick up
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Plan your budget
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At your arrival to Almaty:
Arrival check list 23
Life on campus
KIMEP campus
Student dormitory
Student organizations KIMEP International Students Association Calendar of international student events
Orientation program
Passport registration upon arrival
Medical services
Equal opportunities for KIMEP students
Dress Code at KIMEP
KIMEP bank requisites 24
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Computer facilities and Internet
Student ID card
Library
Study places at KIMEP
Student canteens and cafeterias
Student stores, photocopying,
printing and making photo
Student Center Sport complex
Life in Almaty
Adaptation
Tourist center Housing in Almaty
Food
Transport Post offices Money matters Telephone service Health care
Shopping
Emergency phone numbers
Maps
(KIMEP’s vicinity, metro and trams)
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Appendix: Department of International Academic Mobility contacts, important
services and emergency numbers
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Dear International Students,
Welcome to KIMEP University! We are pleased that you have chosen to complete a part of
your studies here. With your plan, you are taking on a special challenge: going to study in a
foreign country and in a foreign city, and in a language that may still be foreign to you. That
takes courage and a great deal of commitment! We will do our best to support you during
your stay, for we want your experience at KIMEP to be a positive one – both academically
and personally.
KIMEP is the oldest western-style university in Kazakhstan and offers the broad range of
study programs. People from many countries study, teach, and work in the university’s 3
faculties and 11 departments. Approximately 13 percent of our 3000 students and almost 80
percent of our professors are of foreign nationality. Many of our successful research projects
are based on international collaboration. We see internationality as both a challenge and a
mark of quality.
The Department of International Academic Mobility is responsible for promoting international activities at KIMEP, including student activities. This is a particularly important point
for us, for as a student you, too, contribute towards the internationality of the university:
You bring us your experiences from your university at home, and you take your experiences
in Kazakhstan back to your own country. And so we encourage you to make use of your
time and opportunities in Almaty: Get to know people! Talk to people, ask questions, and exchange ideas with others! Don’t be afraid to enter into discussion with your fellow students,
or to explain your perspectives to your instructors. You will learn the most about us that
way, and we will benefit from your showing us that in addition to the “KIMEP way,” there are
other ways, too. On this note, we wish you all the best and a most interesting stay at our
University, in the city of Almaty, and in Kazakhstan.
Team of the Department of International Academic Mobility
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Welcome to Almaty, Kazakhstan, and the
KIMEP University
The city of Almaty
KIMEP is located in the heart of the flourishing city of Almaty, the commercial capital of Kazakhstan. With a population of over 1 million people, Almaty as the biggest city in Kazakhstan
is also one of the most beautiful cities of Central Asia. Almaty has perhaps one of the most
striking and beautiful locations of any city in the world. Located in the spectacular foothills
of the Zailishkiy Alatau mountains with its skating rink Medeo and skiing resort Chymbulak
and nature beauties as Kulsay lakes, Charyn canyon, sandy dunes in the National Park AltynEmel, Almaty is a pleasant city to live in, vibrant, green, and with a thriving cosmopolitan
culture. The impressive mountains are only half an hour’s drive from the city center. In 2011
Almaty hosted The Asian Winter Games. KIMEP is an ideal place for international students to
study and Almaty a great place to travel. The diversity of the city comes from the tolerant,
cosmopolitan, and multicultural population and from its renowned cultural facilities and various alternative and smaller-scale cultural events.
British portal The Rough Guide has rated cities worth visiting in 2014. Almaty city is among
top 10: “It is no longer the capital (that title went to Astana in 1997) but Almaty remains Kazakhstan’s the most alluring city. Its setting along the old Silk Road, with rippling mountains
all around, is as exotic as they come. Add this to the recent economic boom, which has seen
luxury brands pumping millions into new developments”.
Top places to visit in Almaty
Panfilov Park
Zenkov Cathedral
The Green Market
Chocolate factory Rakhat
Central Mosque
National Museum
Republic Square/New Square
The Arasan Baths
Pedestrian Street (Arbat)
Park of the First President of
Kazakhstan
Big Almaty Lake
Medeu Ice Rink
Chimbulak Ski Resort
Kok-Tobe hill
Charyn Canyon
More info http://www.almaty-kazakhstan.net/
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Kazakhstan: Facts and figures
State: Independent since 1991. Political system - Republic; authoritarian presidential rule,
with little power outside the executive branch. Capital – Astana. Largest city - Almaty. Kazakhstan population – over 17 million (over 130 nationalities and 30 ethnic groups: 57% Kazakh, 30% Russian, 4% German, 3% Ukrainian: other significant minorities include Uighurs,
Uzbeks, Belorussians, Dungans, Koreans, Chechens, and Greeks). Religion – Islam (70%),
Christianity. Area – 2,725 thousand sq km; the size of Western Europe; the 9th largest in the
world. President – Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Language: The official language is Kazakh, a Turkic language closely related to Kyrgyz and
Turkish. The Government has undertaken to replace the Russian Cyrillic alphabet with the
Turkish version of the Roman alphabet. However, the Cyrillic alphabet is currently still in
general use, and most people in the cities speak Russian, whereas in rural areas people tend
to speak only Kazakh. The younger generation and people working in tourism often speak
English. Tatar, Uighur and other regional languages and dialects are also spoken.
Other: Time: UTC +5, International dialing code: +7, General Emergency number: 112.
National holidays (KIMEP is closed):
January 1-2 – New Year
January 7 – Orthodox Christmas
March 8-9 – International Women’s Day
March 21-25 – Nauryz (Traditional holiday of Spring, ancient Turkic New Year)
May 1 – Day of Unity of Peoples of Kazakhstan
May 7 – Day of defenders of motherland
May 9 – Victory Day
July 6 - Capital Day
August 30 – Constitution Day
October 4-6 - Kurban Ait (Feast of Sacrifice)
December 1 – Day of the First President of Kazakhstan
December 16-17 – Independence Day
More info www.visitkazakhstan.kz ; www.aboutkazakhstan.com
KIMEP University
KIMEP University is the oldest independent western style academic institution in the CIS.
KIMEP (formerly The Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics, and Strategic Research) was established on January 1, 1992 by the resolution of Nursultan Nazarbayev,
the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The idea of the Institute dates back to early
1991, when President Nazarbayev, acutely aware of the Republic’s urgent need for trained
personnel, asked Doctor Chan Young Bang to create an entirely new educational institution
in Almaty, staffed by foreign instructors and operating according to the highest academic
standards of the European Community and the United States. Today, KIMEP is a non-profit institution of higher education. Its mission is to develop well-educated citizens and to improve
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the quality of life in Kazakhstan and the Central Asian region through teaching, researching,
and the advancement of knowledge in the various educational fields and through community
service. KIMEP gives you the opportunity to study on a regular, exchange, or non-degree
basis. KIMEP University faculty is made up of both Kazakhstani and expatriate scholars,
the vast majority of whom earned their Masters and Doctoral Degrees from European and
North American Universities. KIMEP has about full-time 3200 undergraduate, graduate, and
postgraduate students with about 13% being international students. Students come from
30 different countries, including Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, the USA, the UK, Germany, China, and Turkey. KIMEP provides a wide range of student
support services including student dormitory, sport complex, medical center, research and
development center, computer labs, and libraries. There is no discrimination at KIMEP on racial, national, sexual, religious, or any other terms. Kazakh students live and study together
with their international classmates.
KIMEP offers degree programs, including undergraduate and graduate programs in Business, Social Sciences, Law and Foreign languages. An Executive Master of Business Administration program, a wide range of certificate programs and short courses are also offered.
KIMEP University’s world-class curriculum is based on international standards, and all of
its classes are taught in English. Utilizing a strong support system that features a first-rate
Language Center, the largest English-language library in the CIS, a modern Sports Center
and much more, KIMEP University strives to provide an invaluable academic experience for
all of its students and faculty.
KIMEP has established links and partnerships with more than 140 universities in North America, Europe and East Asia, which offer exchange programs and dual degree programs for
undergraduate and graduate students, joint forums and research opportunity, faculty visiting and exchange programs, summer schools, and study abroad programs. Around 25 % of
KIMEP students do part of their studies at our international partner universities.
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KIMEP University is committed to developing strong dual degree programs with some of the
world’s most famous universities. Completing a dual degree program increases the students’
employability after they graduate, providing them with more and better job opportunities,
both in Kazakhstan and abroad. Nowadays 14 dual degree programs with 9 renowned universities in Europe and South Korea are established. Among them there are such universities
as City University London and University of Glasgow in the UK and Yonsei University, South
Korea.
KIMEP University has an outstanding reputation throughout Kazakhstan and the region. We
have links with the business community, with support from the ‘Big 4’ audit and accounting
firms,, Citibank, the state oil company KazMunaiGaz, US Central Asian Education Foundation,
Samsung Electronics and many others. Our programs are consistently rated by the Kazakhstani Ministry of Education as the first in their class.
Accreditation and Ranking
KIMEP University has been awarded the following accreditations:
1. The Accreditation Council of Independent Kazakhstan Quality Assurance Agency for Education (IQAA) accredited KIMEP University at the Institutional Level for 5 years (December 2012- December 2017).
2. All academic programs are awarded accreditation by Agency of Quality Assurance and
Accreditation Austria (AQAAA).
3. The Asian Forum on Business Education (AFBE) awarded the Bang College of Business
international accreditation for its market-leading MBA and Bachelor of Science as well as
ExMBA programs in April 2013.
4. The executive MBA program has been accredited for five years by the Swiss agency
FIBAA, the Foundation for International Business Administration accreditation.
5. The BSSPA and the MPA programs have received the EAPAA (European Association for
Public Administration Accreditation) full accreditation for a period of seven years, September 2012 – September 2019.
6. The American Communication Association board of directors has granted the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at KIMEP University conditional accreditation status until December 13, 2013. Nowadays, the department is in the process of
getting a full accreditation.
• According to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2014
KIMEP’s positions are as following:
• “State and Municipal Administration” specialty - 1st rank
• “Journalism” specialty – 4th rank
• “International Relations” specialty – 5th rank
• “Economics” specialty – 7th rank
• EDUNIVERSAL Master Ranking 2012-2013 has recognized KIMEP University’s Master in
Marketing, MBA as one of the top 200 best master programs worldwide (# 10 in Central
Asia). Also No. 17 in Central Asia for MBA Management, No. 7 in Central Asia for Master
of Public Administration (MPA), No. 6 in Central Asia for MA in Economics, No. 9 in Central Asia for Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law, No. 9 in Central Asia for MA in
International Journalism and Mass Communication, No. 9 in Central Asia for Executive
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MBA Program, No. 20 in Central Asia for MBA Leadership and Organizational Development. EDUNIVERSAL Business Schools Ranking 2014 has recognized KIMEP University
Bang College of Business with 2 Palmes of Excellence as Good Business School with
strong regional influence.
• KIMEP has received the top ranking among Kazakhstan universities in a survey of 2014.
It was conducted by IQAA, a national ranking organization.
• “Economics and Business” specialty - 1st rank (Master program)
• “Law” specialty - 1st rank (Master program)
• “Economics and Business” specialty - 1st rank (Bachelor Program)
More info http://www.kimep.kz/discover/en/
When you are new to KIMEP
Department of International Academic Mobility
We as the Department of International Academic Mobility strive to expand KIMEP’s international activities and to increase its overall awareness as a competitive institution in the
global academic community. Our department is responsible for initiation, co-ordination and
implementation of international exchange and other joint programs with other academic
institutions worldwide in the following areas:
• Student exchange
• Faculty member exchange
• Joint programs
• Summer programs
• Participation in international academic activities/conferences
• International networks
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The Department of International Academic Mobility is the primary source of advising for
admitted international students. We serve as general guide for international students’ inquiries, provide international student orientation and visa support, and organize a variety of
academic and social events. We also provide pre- and post program advising on international
exchange and degree programs for KIMEP students, faculty, and staff willing to study or
work abroad for a term. Finally, we work collaboratively with foreign embassies and international organizations on international activities as well as with academic and student affairs
departments at KIMEP in order to provide better services and programs to international students, faculty, and staff. We will make every effort to provide assistance, or direct the parent
or student to the proper office for assistance.
More info www.kimep.kz/international/en/
Student advisory services
KIMEP is student-centered. The Division of Academic Affairs is devoted to providing academic and non-academic support for students. Starting from enrollment up to graduation
the following offices are of help for international students.
• Student Recruitment and Admissions
Student Recruitment and Admissions office coordinates applicants through application and
admission. Admission Officers or Regional Coordinators are a main contact staff for applicants and newly admitted students till the moment the first registration for courses.
• Student Learning Support Center
All students at KIMEP are entitled to academic advising regardless of their status.
Student Learning Support Center provides academic advising to all undergraduate and graduate freshman students regardless of their program in their first year of study. The Center
holds the Orientation Program in the beginning of each semester. Starting from the second
year of study each student at KIMEP is assigned to a faculty member who is an academic
advisor for both educational and career guidance. Non-degree students are not assigned a
faculty member as an advisor, but may also apply for resources and services provided by
Student Learning Support Center.
• College advising
Undergraduate and Graduate students may get advice on academic curriculum, program
requirements, etc from Program Managers at Bang College of Business (BSB) and College
of Social Sciences (CSS).
• Registrar’s Office
The office of the Registrar is dedicated to providing a wide range of services in the areas of
academic records, student status, registration, course enrollment, classroom assignments
and scheduling.
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• Office of Student Affairs
Student Affairs provides an environment that fosters the intellectual and personal development of students, consistent with KIMEP University’s mission. The Student Affairs reinforces
and extends KIMEP University’s influence beyond the classroom. Its services include student
support services such as Recreation and Sports, Student Housing, Student Health, Student
Life and Student Learning Support Center.
• Catalog
KIMEP Catalog provides students, faculty members, administrators and all other interested
persons with the details of postgraduate, graduate and undergraduate studies at KIMEP University. Catalog renders detailed descriptions of academic policies and procedure, rules and
regulations, academic departments, programs, curricula, and organization structure of the
University. All students should read the Catalog carefully and abide by the rules and policies
published by KIMEP. More info http://www.kimep.kz/discover/en/publications/
All contact details of advisory services may be found in the Appendix.
Study at KIMEP
Admission to KIMEP
KIMEP University receives applications on a year-round basis. KIMEP welcomes degree students, non degree students, adult learners, exchange students, dual degree and International Summer School students. Specialists in Admission Office will provide assistance and
will answer all questions regarding application and admission process. Specialists in the
Department of International Academic Mobility will also coordinate exchange, degree/ondegree and International Summer School students in all matters.
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Degree students undergo application and admission process with the help of Undergraduate
and Graduate Admission Offices. Entrance exams and interview for the program are required
for international applicants.
According to cooperation agreements concluded between KIMEP University and foreign academic institutions, exchange students undergo a selection process at home university to
study at KIMEP University for one or two semesters depending on specific conditions of the
cooperation agreements. After nomination exchange students shall apply and be admitted
to KIMEP. Conditions of studying are monitored by the Department of International Academic Mobility of KIMEP University. Exchange and International Summer School students
are waived from entrance exams.
Applicants wishing to take courses for personal purposes without any intention of obtaining
a degree are accepted as non degree students. The successfully completed courses may be
transferred to undergraduate or graduate degree programs.
Adult Learner is an option of non-degree study, offered to all people (21 years old and older)
interested in auditing courses currently offered by KIMEP University. A person under adult
learning status can only audit courses; however no current or final course assessment or
academic credits will apply to these individuals.
All applicants regardless of program and student status will need to submit the Application
Form (www.kimep.kz/online-application) with required documents attached for certain semester by set deadlines.
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Admission status may be checked at http://www2.kimep.kz/admissions/letters.asp by entering your passport number. Every admitted student is given a Student ID number, indicated
in the admission status letter, which will be sent to the Student Recruitment and Admission
office at admitted student’s email.
Academic practices and principles
KIMEP follows the credit system in evaluating students’ performance (read more about it in
the next section). Teaching, studying, and working at KIMEP are conducted in English. At the
second year every student is assigned a faculty member as his or her academic advisor. In
general, students should expect Western teaching and studying methods that imply pro-active student participation in seminars and workshops, or, in other words, more independent
way of learning and studying; they are going to work in teams, do group assignments and
presentations, and conduct their own research. Though attendance to all classes is crucial in
evaluating the student’s progress, many professors do not take official attendance, but seminars and coursework are very demanding and students are highly recommended not to miss
classes at all. There is no discrimination at KIMEP on racial, national, sexual, religious, or any
other terms. Kazakhstan students live and study together with their international classmates.
Approximately 160 faculty members, or about 40 percent of total faculty, are from 30 different countries such as the USA, the UK, Canada, India, Italy, Bangladesh, and others who
hold terminal degrees from recognized universities worldwide. Among other innovations is
the students’ evaluation of teachers’ performance. Monitoring is done once a semester and
then passed to the faculty academic councils for further quality assurance work. It should
be also noted that teacher-student relations demand high performance from each other, a
feature that reflects mutual respect and openness.
The Academic Year consists of two semesters Fall and Spring. There are additional short semesters in summer: Summer 1 and Summer 2. Summer 2 is presented by the International
Summer School. Students may design their own schedule. Minimum 1 course and maximum
6 courses are allowed to register per regular semester. Maximum 3 courses are allowed for
registration in Summer 1 and 1 course only in Summer 2 semester.
Classes may last from 50 to 75 minutes. Some classes imply lecture and tutorials sessions.
Typically a semester long course will meet for forty-five class contact hours and is worth
three credits. However, some courses are worth more than three credits and some worth
less. To earn a degree from KIMEP University, a student completes a set of credit requirements for a particular program. Another requirement for graduation is a minimum level of
scholastic performance, which is measured by the grade point average or GPA. KIMEP University uses a letter grading system and follows North American and ECTS credit systems.
More detailed Academic Policies and Procedures may be found in KIMEP Catalog.
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar 2015-2016:
Fall
Spring
Summer1
Summer2
(15 weeks,
excluding
Examination
period)
(15 weeks,
excluding
Examination
period)
(6 weeks, 75
min classes)
(For Modules
by KIMEP
and visiting
professors) (3
weeks, 150
min classes)
Advising starts
Tuesday, June
30, 2015
Monday,
November
23, 2015
Monday, April
04, 2016
Monday, April
04, 2016
Registration for 4th year undergraduate students, Honored students, students with special
needs and all Master students begins (1/3
payment and Student Fee are required prior to
registration for Fall semester)
Tuesday, July
28, 2015
Tuesday,
December
15, 2015
Tuesday, April
26, 2016
Tuesday, April
26, 2016
Registration for 3d year Undergraduate students
begins (1/3 payment and Student Fee are required prior to registration for Fall semester)
Friday, July
31, 2015
Friday,
December
18, 2015
Friday, April
29, 2016
Friday, April
29, 2016
Registration for 2d year Undergraduate students
begins (1/3 payment and Student Fee are required prior to registration for Fall semester)
Tuesday,
August 04,
2015
Tuesday,
December
22, 2015
Tuesday, May
03, 2016
Tuesday, May
03, 2016
Registration for 1t year Undergraduate students
begins (1/3 payment and Student Fee are required prior to registration for Fall semester)
Friday,
August 07,
2015
Friday,
December
25, 2015
Friday, May
06, 2016
Friday, May
06, 2016
Registration for non-degree students begins
(100% payment for all courses + Student Fee
is required)
Monday,
August 10,
2015
Monday,
December
28, 2015
Tuesday, May
10, 2016
Tuesday, May
10, 2016
Registration ends
Sunday,
August 23,
2015
Sunday,
January 10,
2016
Sunday, May
22, 2016
Sunday, July
10, 2016
Classes start
Monday,
August 24,
2015
Monday,
January 11,
2016
Monday, May
23, 2016
Monday, July
11, 2016
Add/Drop period
24 -30
August, 2015
11 -17
January, 2016
23 -24 May,
2016
11 - 12 July,
2016
Late Registration period for all students (need
Instructors’ approval)
31 August
- 06
September,
2015
18 - 24
January, 2016
25 -26 May,
2016
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Withdraw from a Course with 80% Tuition
Refund (online)
31 August
- 06
September,
2015
18 - 24
January, 2016
-
-
Withdraw from a Course with 60% Tuition
Refund (online)
07 -13
September
2015
25 -31
January, 2016
-
-
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Withdraw from a Course with 40% Tuition
Refund (online)
14 -20
September
2015
01 - 07
February,
2016
-
-
Withdraw from a Course with 20% Tuition
Refund (online)
21 - 27
September,
2015
8 -14
February,
2016
-
-
(after this date there are no refunds for withdrawals from courses)
Sunday,
September
27, 2015
Sunday,
February 14,
2016
-
-
Second Payment Deadline (second 1/3 of total
tuition is due) [1]
Friday,
September
25, 2015
Friday,
February 12,
2016
-
-
“I” grades from previous semester convert into
“F”s (7’th week of classes)
05 - 11
October, 2015
22-28
February,
2016
First Mid-term Assesments Submission of Scores
(6’th week of classes)
28 September
- 4 October,
2015
15 -21
February,
2016
-
-
Reading week
12 - 18
October, 2015
7 -13 March,
2016
-
-
Third Payment Deadline (final 1/3 of total tuition
is due)
Friday,
October 23,
2015
Friday, March
11, 2016
-
-
Second Mid-term Assesments Submission of
Scores (12’th week of classes)
9 - 15
November,
2015
28 March - 3
April, 2016
-
-
Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with grade
of “W” (online)
Friday,
December
11, 2015
Wednesday,
May 04, 2016
Friday, July
01, 2016
Friday, July
29, 2016
Classes End
Saturday,
December
12, 2015
Wednesday,
May 04, 2016
Friday, July
01, 2016
Friday, July
29, 2016
Final Assesments Starts, Examination
Period
13, 14, 15,
18 - 23
December,
2015
5,6,8,10 -15
May, 2016
Friday, July
01, 2016
Friday, July
29, 2016
Semester Ends
Wednesday,
December
23, 2015
Sunday, May
15, 2016
Friday, July
01, 2016
Friday, July
29, 2016
All grades officially submitted
Wednesday,
December
30, 2015
Monday, May
23, 2016
Friday, July
08, 2016
Friday,
August 05,
2016
Change Grade Forms due
Friday,
January 15,
2016
Monday, May
30, 2016
Friday, July
15, 2016
Friday,
August 12,
2016
Graduation Ceremony
-
Saturday,
May 21, 2016
-
-
* please see catalogue for KIMEP make up
policy
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Tuition and fees
Tuition at KIMEP is paid based on the number of courses a student registers for in any given
semester. Freshmen are recommended to visit/contact the Student Learning Support Center
to develop a study plan and get calculations of tuition and fees payments. Tuition can be
paid in three installments for the Fall and Spring semesters, allowing students to make payment on an almost monthly basis. Tuition for Summer semesters and non-degree studies
must be paid 100% at once before the start of the semester. Along with tuition payments
students are entitled for payment of Student Activity Fee each semester and a Textbook security deposit. You can pay for KIMEP University services either by cash to local bank’s cash
office from an individual to a legal entity (KIMEP University JSC) or by wire transfer (locally
or abroad) to KIMEP’s bank requisites in the Bank Center Credit. For more information about
payment deadlines, please see the Academic Calendar. Students with good academic standing or a need for financial aid may apply for KIMEP various types of financial aid in the form
of grants, tuition discounts and work-study discounts.
Information about tuition and fees rates may be found at http://www.kimep.kz/current/en/
KIMEP’s bank requisites and local banks’ locations may be found on website and also in this
guide in the section Life on campus.
Registration for courses
Registration for courses is made at Student Portal (http://my.kimep.kz/) by logging in with
student ID number and password. Student ID number may be found in Admission letter
(http://www2.kimep.kz/admissions/letters.asp) At first log the password at Student Portal is
same as ID number. You may change initial password to your new own.
International student may register for courses under conditions that all necessary documents are submitted to respective offices upon arrival to campus until the date registration
ends (check Academic Calendar). Registration for courses will be automatically dropped
off by Registrar Office if documents will not be submitted by indicated date. Find the list of
documents in the pre-departure checklist in the section Preparing your stay at KIMEP and
Kazakhstan.
Preparing your stay at KIMEP and Kazakhstan
Before leaving home:
Please use the pre-departure checklist below to help you throughout the different stages of
your planning and packing to arrive in Kazakhstan.
• Check your admission status to KIMEP
• Check visa and immigration requirements to Kazakhstan; send required document to
KIMEP’s visa coordinator and apply for visa
• Plan your budget (tuition, accommodation, visa, travel, pocket money, meals, other fees)
• Prepare documents to assure your admission to classes * (medical insurance, vaccination
card, certificate of absence of criminal records, and statement of bank account)
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• Prepare apostiled educational documents for diploma recognition and nostrification procedure (for degree students only)
• Register for courses
• Arrange accommodation in Almaty in advance
• Plan travel to your accommodation
* List of documents for exchange students may vary. Exchange students are advised to
check respective information in the Exchange Student Guide.
Visa and entry
Getting Invitation letter from KIMEP:
If you are planning to arrive in Kazakhstan, you must apply for relevant visa at an overseas
Kazakhstan embassy or consulate. Before applying for visa, KIMEP students must be admitted and get Invitation Letter with reference number from KIMEP Visa Coordinator.
The application procedure to the embassy or consulate varies, so it is advised to check with
Kazakhstan embassy or consulate beforehand. The length of the visa is determined by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the expiration date on your visa may not match the end date
of your degree program.
How to apply for KIMEP invitation letter with reference number for visa:
1) The KIMEP’s Visa Application Form should be submitted to KIMEP’s Visa Coordinator
(visa@kimep.kz) in writing by e-mail not less than 30 working days (citizens of some
countries require min. 2 months) prior to the intended date of arrival and shall contain
the following information:
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KIMEP University VISA FORM
Full name (exactly as in your passport)
Date and place of birth (date-month-year)
Gender
Passport number
Date of issue (date-month-year)
Date of expiry (date-month-year)
Citizenship
Profession/address
Residence address
Purpose of visit (in details)
Date and means of arrival and departure (date- month-year) flight details
Place where the visa should be issued, some airports / or KZ consulate in your country or
abroad/country of stay
2) Scanned copy of passport (in PDF, JPEG)
Visa-free regime for short visits
Citizens of some countries are able to come to Kazakhstan without a visa, visit the historic,
tourist and natural attractions, acquainted with the culture of Kazakhstan and establish business contacts.
Citizens of the United States, the Netherlands, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, UAE, Japan, Australian Union, Hungary, Principality of Monaco, Kingdom of Belgium,
Kingdom of Spain, Kingdom of Sweden, Singapore, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Finland, The Swiss Confederation holding valid diplomatic, official and national passports in
the period from 16 July 2015 to 31 December 2017 can repeatedly enter, leave and transit
through RK without a visa for up to 15 calendar days from the moment of crossing the state
border.
KIMEP welcomes researchers, students to study intensive language courses, students for
short-term summer study. Hereby is list of states the citizens of which are liberated from the
necessity of demonstrating the visa support or invitation when receiving single entry visas of
«А1», «А2» (diplomatic), «В1», «В2» (service), «D1» (business) and «G1» (private) categories as well as of single and double entry visas of «F1» (tourist) category:
1. Republic of Argentina
2. Bosnia and Herzegovina
3. Republic of Hungary
4. Republic of Greece
5. Republic of Italy
6. Kingdom of Denmark
7. Kingdom of Spain
8. Republic of Lithuania
9. Republic of Portugal
10.Republic of Bulgaria
11.Republic of Cyprus
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12.Republic of Cuba
13.Republic of Macedonia
14.Republic of Poland
15.Republic of Serbia
16.Republic of Slovenia
17.Republic of Croatia
18.Romania
19.Holy See (Vatican City State)
20.Republic of Slovakia
21.Turkish Republic
22.Federative Republic of Brazil
23.Federal Republic of Germany
24.Republic of Finland
25.Republic of France
26.Republic of Estonia
27.Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
28.The State of Israel
29.Islamic Republic of Iran
30.Islamic Republic of Pakistan
31.Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
32.Republic of China
33.Mongolia
34.Arab Republic of Egypt
35.Republic of India
36.Republic of Indonesia
37.Republic of Korea
38.Republic of the Philippines
39.Socialist Republic of Vietnam
40.Special Administrative Region of Hong
Kong, China (without visa till the 14 days)
41.UN
Basic required documents to apply for a visa in the Consulate of RK:
- Passport (original+xerox copy)
- Completed Embassy’s Visa Application Form
- KIMEP Invitation letter with reference number
- Letter on Order of Admission to KIMEP
- Certificate of absence of criminal records
Visa relative costs:
Invitation letter - 6900 KZT (payment to KIMEP Cashier office upon arrival)
Multi entry visa - 3704 KZT (2 MCI)
Exit visa - 926 KZT (0,5 MCI)
Bank commission – 150-300 KZT
Visa – 200 USD (1 entry), 170 EUR (multi entry)
* costs are subject to change after 1 January 2015
Medical Insurances
KIMEP students must have health insurance based on the Admission requirements of the
Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. A copy of certificate of
international health insurance (from country of residence) or the one purchased in a Kazakhstani insurance company upon arrival shall be submitted to KIMEP’s Medical Center.
Students may get advising on medical Insurance options from the Doctor in KIMEP Medical
Center. Students shall mind that registration for courses will be blocked if a copy of insurance
certificate (and other documents – read below in section Life on campus) is not submitted
to the Medical Center.
Diploma recognition and nostrification
According to Article 39 of the Law on Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan of 27 July
2007, procedure of nostrification/ recognition of educational credentials received abroad are
obligatory for all undergraduate and graduate applicants and students who wish to receive
their degree at KIMEP University while being graduates of foreign education institutions. All
applicants and students who fail to comply with the nostrification requirements lose the legal
basis for gaining access to higher educational institution in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and
therefore to continue their studies or graduate in Kazakhstan. KIMEP students with foreign
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academic credentials will need to pass nostrification procedure in the first semester upon
enrollment and submit the necessary documents upon arrival. To support students, the
University voluntarily provides administrative support in terms of submitting the documents
to the Center for Bologna Process and Academic Mobility of the Ministry of Education and
Science of RK, Department of Recognition and Nostrification (usually only once during the
Fall or Spring semester). Documents necessary for the nostrification procedure are available
at the http://www.kimep.kz/admission/nostrification
Accommodation
KIMEP offers accommodation in and outside of campus.
International degree students are eligible for a place in the dorm. A student is eligible for
a dormitory place if he/she is a Bachelor Degree student and registered for not less than 4
courses (12 credits). Non-degree and Master (Graduate) students are not eligible for a place.
Rooms in the dormitory are reserved in advance by filling in online application form (www.
kimep.kz/online-application). Students are given a place in the dormitory for one academic
year in accordance with the order #1 from January 4, 2013 on Management of Priority of
Student Housing Needs and Oversight. Prolongation of stay or possibility of accommodation
based on specified need is under consideration of the Director of the Dormitory based on
space available, full-time enrollment to classes, good administrative and academic standing.
The dorm can not accommodate all students wishing to live on campus. Housing Office may
assist in finding accommodation outside campus. Housing Department helps students in
any type of accommodation, starting from advisory work until final rent of apartments and
checking-in hotels and hostels.
Read more about dormitory and accommodation in the city below in sections Life on campus
and Life in Almaty.
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Arrival
Almaty International Airport is a useful gateway to Kazakhstan for far destination arrivals.
National carrier Air Astana (www.airastana.com) carries flights to Almaty from/to the following destinations:
Asia
Caucasus
Central Asia
Europe
Kazakhstan
Middle East
Russia
Bangkok
Beijing
Delhi
Ho Chi Minh
City
Hong Kong
Kuala
Lumpur
Seoul
Urumqi
Baku
Tbilisi
Bishkek
Dushanbe
Tashkent
Amsterdam
Antalya
Frankfurt
Istanbul
Kiev
London
Aktau
Aktobe
Almaty
Astana
Atyrau
Karaganda
Kostanay
Kyzylorda
Oskemen
Pavlodar
Shymkent
Zhezkazgan
Abu Dhabi
Kazan
Moscow
Novosibirsk
Omsk
Saint Petersburg
Samara
Yekaterinburg
Other airlines flying from international destinations to Almaty include the following:
Asiana Airlines, Seoul
British Airways, London
China Southern Airlines, Urumqi
Georgian National Airlines, Tbilisi
Imair, Baku
Kam Air, Kabul
KLM, Amsterdam
Kras Air, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk
Lufthansa, Frankfurt
Aeroflot, St Petersburg
SCAT, Dushanbe, Moscow, Yerevan and Bayan-Ölgii (Ulgit), Mongolia
Tajik Air, Dushanbe
Transaero, Moscow
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Istanbul
Ukraine Airlines, Kiev
Ural Airlines, Yekaterinburg
Uzbekistan Airlines, Tashkent
The neighboring CIS countries’ cities are well connected with Almaty by railway and bus
networks.
More information on getting in and around you may find at http://www.lonelyplanet.com/
kazakhstan/almaty/transport/getting-there-away
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Airport pick up
International degree, dual-degree, non-degree, exchange, International Summer School
students, who arrive to KIMEP for the first time, are provided with airport pick up service.
KIMEP offers a free pick-up service from airport/train/bus stations to a place of your stay.
Service is available only for non Kazakh/Russian-speaking students with citizenship outside
CIS. Online request for transportation may be made at Student Portal (log with Student
ID#) – Student Life –Transportation form. Confirmation on your request from KIMEP Transportation department shall be expected at your email. Requests sent on weekends, national
holidays will not be considered.
In other cases as for airport drop-off and for personal reasons student may use public taxi.
Taxi right upon the exit from the airport is usually overpriced. For official pricing you better
call a cab on +7(727) 3 900 500, +7(777) 672 7777 (Eco taxi); +7 (727) 3550-550 (Lider
taxi) with English speaking dispatchers available. Taxi fee from/to airport: not more than
3000 KZT/per car (1 USD=185 KZT). If arriving to Sayran bus station or Almaty railway
station taxi fee to KIMEP shall be not more than 2000 KZT. Taxi service is 24 hours; but
no English spoken. You may ask Department of International Academic Mobility staff, your
“buddy” or local friend to help with taxi order.
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Plan your budget
Costs for studying at KIMEP (per semester, 15 weeks):
1 USD =187 KZT
1 EUR = 205 KZT (round off figures; check exact exchange rates at www.nationalbank.kz)
Item
KZT
USD
EUR
Comments
Visa matters
50000
267
244
Subtotal for invitation, visa and registration
Meals
216000
1155
1054 3 times average cost meal at KIMEP Grill
canteen, average 600 tenge each
Dormitory
120000
642
585
Max 30000 KZT/month depending on room
equipment
Urban transport
19200
103
94
2 way ticket/day, 80 KZT/ticket
Supplies (stationery, copying, etc)
18700
100
91
Per student's needs
Library deposit
(refundable)
22770
122
112
Must be fulfilled every semester after
rental fee of 25% from cost of each book.
Refundable by the end of study
Student activity
fee
2520
13
12
Per semester
Other: medical,
notary
20000
107
98
2600 KZT (HIV test) + 2500 KZT (form
086y) + rest (notary translation for nostrification)
Total:
469190
2509
2290
All costs are subject to change every year. Any other personal expenses including entertainment, outdoor activities, cultural trips, etc are not included and vary depending on a
student’s interests.
At your arrival to Almaty:
Please use the arrival checklist below to help you throughout the different stages of your settling in Almaty and enrollment to KIMEP. Activities are listed ascending by priority to follow.
Detailed description of activities and list of necessary documents are provided thereafter in
section Life on campus.
• Visit KIMEP Visa Coordinator in 3 working days upon arrival to get passport registration
(weekends, holidays are not counted!)
• Visit local medical clinics to get HIV test, 086y form and chest Xray
• Visit Admission office to sign a Contract for educational services; submit originals of
diploma and transcript, certificate of absence of criminal records, and statement of bank
account
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• Visit Medical office to submit necessary medical documents (086y form, copy of vaccination card, chest X-ray, copy of certificate on health insurance) to assure your access to
classes
• Visit Student Learning Support Center to learn how to register for courses, make a study
plan
• Visit a bank to pay your tuition, accommodation, other fees (if you haven’t done it before
arrival)
• Get your computer login, student ID card and Library card
• Register for courses
• Attend Orientation Program
• Submit documents for procedure of diploma recognition and nostrification
Life on campus
KIMEP Campus
Among KIMEP’s facilities there are the New Building, Valikhanov and Administrative buildings, the Executive Education Center, two libraries, the sport complex, the medical center,
the student dormitory, the faculty house, KIMEP Grill, the Great Hall, the Student Center,
the Copy Center, the multipurpose field, the garage, and the plant operation management
building. All buildings are located on 54,222 square meters of land.
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Student dormitory
The Student Dormitory currently provides accommodation for about 420 students who are
either local students from outside Almaty and international students. Freshmen international
students to study at bachelor programs and exchange students are eligible for a place in the
dorm and have priority. A standard double-bed room is equipped with 2 beds, 2 tables, 2
bedside tables, 2 wardrobes, 2 lamps, curtains, and mirror. The bed-linen is exchanged every
week on Mondays by a linen-keeper.
Services and Facilities at the Student Dormitory:
The ranges of services provided and facilities available in the dormitory are as the following:
• Residential Assistants help administration and students in all related aspects
• Security team is provided to oversee the safety issues
• 2 Kitchens on each floor equipped with 2 electric ranges and a microwave oven, boilers,
and tables
• Canteen offers meal
• Cleaning team is involved in keeping facilities clean
• Laundry offers 4 washing machines free of charge
• Medical services are available free of charge for all KIMEP students and staff
• Computer labs are equipped with computers with Internet
• Study rooms includes several studying places equipped with computers and free Internet
access
• Video and TV rooms are available for taking rest
• Hairdresser also offers services to both residents and non-residents
• Housing Office provides assistance to students/faculty to find alternative residence
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Check-in the dorm procedures: A place in the student dormitory on campus will be automatically booked if you are eligible and indicate the respective field in the online application
form (http://www2.kimep.kz/onlineappl/). Keys are obtained at the security desk on the
ground floor of the dormitory upon arrival. If you are given a place in the dorm, make sure
the director of the dormitory know your arrival date and time. You need to sign an Agreement upon check-in (take from the Director of the dorm) and pay through the local bank.
Your wishes to choose a room and your neighbor will be taken into account, however, the
places are allocated upon availability.
Payment procedure:
Students should pre-pay 1/3 of a semester cost in advance. The rest amount is to be paid in
5 working days of the date when the student takes up residence in the dormitory. Contract
and payment receipt are issued by Director of the Dormitory and may be paid either by cash
to local bank’s cash office from an individual to a legal entity (KIMEP University JSC)), by
non-cash bank transfer (locally or abroad).
Safety Rules:
No electrical cooking or heating equipment is allowed in the rooms. Drinking, usage of alcohol and smoking on campus and student dormitory are strictly prohibited. Rooms must be
locked upon departure and keys submitted to the reception. Guest reception is allowed from
11 am till 10 pm.
Discipline:
Drinking, usage of alcohol and smoking on campus and student dormitory are strictly prohibited. If a student found breaking the discipline s/he is given a first notification. Second
notification leads to disqualification/eviction from the dorm.
Getting help in the dorm
In case of emergency you should contact security team or a receptionist. If you need technical help to fix problems about telephones, electricity, furniture, you have to sign up in special
journals at the reception desk. If you have specific problems, you should contact Director’s
Assistant during workdays or your Resident Assistant on weekends. If you cannot reach any
of them, you should leave a note at the reception desk. All your complaints and suggestions
should be addressed to Residential Assistants in your floor who in turn shall communicate
hotel administration to solve your problems. About 20 students are in charge of student life
in the dormitory.
Student organizations
Student Organizations play a vital role at any academic institution. KIMEP is not an exception. For our students personal development that occurs outside the classroom is as important as what is learned inside the classroom. Social life at KIMEP is very active. Students are
free to choose which club to join and where to spend his or her free time. Some students
are interested in sports: they attend the gym regularly, do aerobics or bodybuilding, play
tennis, or go just jogging around the campus. Other students meet and spend time together
in student organizations (see the list below) like student debates club, join Students in Free
Enterprise Association (SIFE), AIESEC, KVN, or take part in the organization of events like
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beauty contests and various student conferences. Indeed, KIMEP’s English-speaking environment offers a number of possibilities for students to be together and spend time in an
enjoyable way.
KIMEP Student Association (KSA) represents the interests of students to the KIMEP University administration. Each year a new KSA Cabinet member is elected. They have voting rights
on many KIMEP University management committees, including the Tender Committee, Disciplinary Committee and Budget Committee. As representatives of KIMEP students’ interests,
the KSA is consulted for all major management decisions that occur at KIMEP University. KSA
has its International Deputy, who stands up for international students’ interests and needs.
Currently, there are about 50 registered Student Organizations that bring unlimited excitement and energy to the KIMEP campus. In addition, their work contributes greatly to the
intellectual and personal development of our students. When possible, we always encourage our student leaders to participate in the development of KIMEP policy and procedures
and often invite them to serve on KIMEP Standing Committees to represent the interests of
students. Some of the more active organizations include:
List of organization and more information about them may be found at http://www.kimep.
kz/current/en/student-organizations/list-of-organizations/
KIMEP International Students Association (KISA)
KIMEP International Students Association (KISA) is a student organization created to help
international students better transit to the KIMEP’s environment, Almaty, and Kazakh culture.
KISA appoints a “buddy” for every international student to help in adjusting easily to a new
environment, culture, and customs, assisting him or her with different issues that the student may have throughout the entire period of study at KIMEP. KISA holds various cultural
activities for both international and local students as well as contributes greatly into the planning and implementing of International Student Orientations, Welcome and Farewell parties
for International Students that the Department of International Academic Mobility organizes
for new international students.
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There are also volunteer students or groups, which are ready to provide support to international students:
-KOREA: KIMEP United Korean Cultural Association (Contact manager: Mr. Jin San Jung,
kimep-korea@kimep.kz)
- CHINA: Chinese student association (Contact manager: Mr. Ulan Nukan, ulan@kimep.kz )
Calendar of international students’ events
Department of International Academic Mobility in collaboration with KISA organizes the following events for international students:
- Orientation session
- Welcome Party
- Farewell Party
Event
Fall 2015
Arrival dates
17-21 August
Orientation DIAM session for incoming exchange 21 August
students
Spring 2016
8 January
Fall 2015 Advising and Orientation Program (KIMEP- 22 August
wide event)
Welcome Party for incoming international & ex- 4 September
change students
15 January
Farewell party for incoming international & ex- 27 November 29 April
change students
*dates are subject to change. More details are to be announced by coordinator at students’
emails.
Orientation Program
International students are recommended to arrive 1 week prior the start of classes in order
to timely arrange migration, medical matters, course registration and to participate in Orientation Program.
The Orientation Program is obligatory to attend and is organized by KIMEP University at the
beginning of each semester. This program is aimed to help you adapt to the KIMEP University environment, and make your life and study more organized and pleasant. International
Students who were late for Orientation Program by a good reason may be advised individually by the Support Learning Center and the Department of International Academic Mobility.
Schedule of event can be found on website or in Acceptance letter.
Passport registration upon arrival
Rules for International Students upon their Arrival in Kazakhstan:
Upon arrival to Kazakhstan all KIMEP’s international students and visitors must submit the
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following documents to the KIMEP Visa Coordinator for registration in the local migration
department immediately upon arrival:
• Passport (original)
• 2 xerox copies of passport
• Migration card
• Two passport size photographs
• HIV test (for a stay more than 1 month).
• X-Ray of your chest test (for a stay more than 1 month)
• Residence address in Almaty
• Confirmation of admission at kimep ( abstract from order of admission: take from registrar office)
WARNING! Student passport registration must be completed within 3 (three) days after
the arrival date. The violation of the visa regime in Kazakhstan will result in the fine)
Anybody arriving in Kazakhstan on an international flight a CIS member-country should have
stamp(s) from the Kazakhstan custom’s office in their migration card.
Visa “For STUDY” initially is given for 1 month, but is extended at KIMEP after the passport
registration is complete. In case of changing the residential address, please inform the visa
office within 3 calendar days.( arrival date, Saturday , Sunday are counted )
Visa extension:
If your visa expires before your intended date of departure, you will need to apply for a visa
extension. Please visit Visa Coordinator to submit necessary documents for visa extension
not less than 14 days prior to the date of your visa expire.
Required documents to extend visa:
Package of following documents shall be submitted to KIMEP’s Visa Coordinator for prolongation of “Study” visa:
- Original passport
- Two xerox copies of passport
- Confirmation of admission at KIMEP for the extended period of stay (Abstract from Order
of admission: take from Registrar office) and certificate of clarification of credits number
and course - Confirmation of registration for courses for the extended period of stay
- Chest X-ray certificate (with film)
- HIV test certificate
- Visa fee
Travelling around and outside of Kazakhstan:
International Students are allowed to travel outside Kazakhstan during breaks, Summer and
Winter vacations.
You can easily go in and outside Kazakhstan if you have the multiple entry Kazakhstan visa.
Please do not forget to bring your passport no later than 7 days before a trip to check your
visa and local registration.
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If you want to travel to other cities in Kazakhstan, you should inform
Visa Office by e-mail about your trip and dates.
In accordance with the decision of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July
23, 2013 № 734 foreigners and persons without citizenship need special permission to enter
the border zone. The permission to the border zone are issued for foreigners and persons
without citizenship by migration police of Internal Affairs at the place of temporary or permanent residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Since August 15, 2015 have been added
additional places where require the permission as Medeo, Chimbulak, Charyn Canyon, Lake
Issyk, Turgen waterfalls, Big Almaty Lake, Lake Kolsai etc. The application for a permission
should be submitted in person or by inviting organization. The issuing of permission would
take about 20 calendar days. The permission is issued for a period up to 1 month. If you
would like to travel to see our beautiful natural sights, you should inform your coordinator
and visa office.
Passport loss:
Upon first arrival to Kazakhstan it is strongly recommended to get consular registration in
the Embassy or Consulate of your country in Kazakhstan. In case of the loss of your passport, you shall immediately inform Visa Coordinator at KIMEP and your Embassy/Consulate.
We recommend you to always have a copy of your passport and copies of other important
documents with you.
Medical services
The Medical Office is located in KIMEP Student Dormitory on the ground floor. Medical services are provided by KIMEP medical staff:
The medical services include an ambulance and urgent medical assistance, outpatient care
(therapy), primary pre-medical-sanitary assistance, vaccination, physiotherapy (quartzlamp), Xray examination (once per year), medical information (lecturers, board, newspaper
and e-mail info). The Medical Office also issues medical certificates in case of students’ illness. The certificates cover all missed classes. Upon their approval by KIMEP Medical Office
staff, medical certificates from other medical centers are also accepted by KIMEP faculty and
staff. Please get a notification about your illness from the Med. Center and show to your
tutors.
You should have Medical Insurance. The insurance services include the first aid at a patient’s
home and work place, urgent measures, preventive medical examination, hospitalizing, vaccination, operational interference, and evacuation to the home country. In case you do
not have one and want to be served 24 hours a day even at weekends and holidays, you
can apply to KIMEP Doctor to get advice on insurance coverage from local clinics. Most of
international insurance companies might not have a partnership agreement with the clinic
you are going to be served in locally. In this case, you pay medical services and medicine
by cash, collect all receipts and ask for reimbursement from the insurance company after.
Some are listed below:
SOS International tel. 258-19-11
Interteach tel. 272-72-45, 3-200-206
BTA Zabota tel. 250-01-11, 250-02-22
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Emergency:
Call 112 (from local and mobile phones, even without balance): In case of emergency (also
for ambulance, fire, gas leakage, etc) during night, weekend and holidays (only with a translator). And immediately call International Relations Office, KIMEP Medical Center, or your
own Travel Medical Insurance Company.
There is the Regional Clinic #5 on Dostyk Street (the corner of Khadji-Mukan Street) with
outland in-patient departments (only with a translator). Telephone +7 (727) 264-22-77.
Obligatory Medical Requirements for Students:
Attention! You cannot be registered for courses without medical documents.
For Freshman:
According to the State rules of the Republic of Kazakhstan, International students shall provide the following documentation to the Medical Center at KIMEP University:
• Copy of vaccination record (copy must be submitted to the Medical Center)
• Health medical certificate (Form-086) (can obtain in Almaty clinics)
• Chest X-ray examination record with description (can obtain in Almaty clinic. If you bring
Xray from the country of your residence, then confirmation by doctor from Almaty clinic
is needed)
Address of clinics:
Students can obtain medical certificate Form-086 and chest X-ray in clinic No 5, in Almaty
city. Have your student ID card with you. Chest X-ray – free of charge with KIMEP students
card, 8:00 am to 16:30 PM (Monday-Saturday), results are given immediately. Medical certificate (Form-086) – 2050 KZT for male students, 2500 KZT for female students. Address:
Dostyk Ave., 220. corner of Khadzhimukan st., room #56, 1 floor on the left. Tel: 264-75-66,
264-22-77, 264-16-19.
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HIV test certificate is required for passport registration and can be acquired from the
Almaty City Association “Anti AIDS”. Have your original passport with you and 2850 KZT
(express test – wait result in 30 minutes). Address: Almaty, 215 Zharokov street, upwards
Temiryazev str (bus 56, 98, 18, tram line #6). Tel. +7 727 2754687, 2751892. Working
hours: from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. (lunch break 13.00-14.00 PM, till 13.00 PM on Saturdays,
Sunday – closed). If you have done the HIV test in your country, it will not be recognized in
Kazakhstan and you need to make it in this clinic.
For Sophomore and Senior students:
Every year you have to take X-ray examination and bring the results to the Medical Office.
All 2nd and 3rd year bachelor students must take preventive medical examination (Therapist
ENT, Ophthalmologist, Gynecologist, Surgery, Neuropathologist, Blood examination - hemoglobin, white blood cells, ESR, micro reaction, and Urine protein examination). Additional
methods of examination and treatment, ultrasound examination, and ECG are paid by the
students according to the Medical Office’s price list with a 25% discount.
Equal opportunities for KIMEP students
KIMEP University is committed to providing equal educational opportunity and participation for students with disabilities. It is the University’s policy that no qualified student with
a disability be excluded from participating in any University program or activity, denied the
benefits of any University program or activity, or otherwise subjected to discrimination with
regard to any University program or activity.
Students with disabilities must identify themselves and present professional documentation
to the Medical Center for verification.
Potential students are welcome to visit the campus well ahead of the date of the proposed
entry or contact the Learning Support Center as early as possible before the arrival. This
will enable LSC to assess the needs well in advance and provide applicant with an accurate
picture of what types of assistance are available. Admissions and/or the Learning Support
Coordinators will ensure that any needs student may have are properly assessed. Students
may speak directly with faculty members regarding any academic adjustments and services
they need. Any information student provides is treated as strictly confidential.
More information can be found in the KIMEP University Equal Opportunity Handbook at
http://www.kimep.kz/current/en/learning-support-center/
Dress Code at KIMEP
Casual. Formal. Traditional. KIMEP is very open for students and does not constrain them in
the way they want to behave or dress as long as it does not offend others (or damage facilities). Almaty is the center of fashion in Central Asia and is perceived to be most European.
Jeans and shirts, T-shirts and shorts, or suits and long skirts, red hats or anything that looks
good on you is the best One would also note that our people tend to dress beautiful and very
fashionable every time they are out of their homes. It may be a challenge for those who are
used to super-casual dressing and may also be interpreted as the overwhelming ambition to
be the best in everything.
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KIMEP bank requisites
Read about tuition and fees payment in section “Tuition and fees”.
Those students, who prefer paying by cash, can make payments at the nearest branch of
Bank CenterCredit JSC. To avoid opening a bank account (high rates for non-residents) may
make payment through the CenterCredit bank payment terminal, located in the mentioned
below brunch.As the terminal operates mostly in Russian, we recommend your buddy to join
you for a help.
The following shall be considered when making payment to bank’s cash office:
1) Customer must tell bank cashier he/she wants to pay for KIMEP University JSC services;
2) Have ID/passport, as well as KIMEP University requisites available;
3) The following shall be specified when making a payment:
• Full name of a person a transfer is being sent to;
• Student ID (mandatory for KIMEP University JSC students);
• Indicate one of the following in payment assignation: “Tuition/student fee/accommodations/text rental deposit/etc”
When making cash payments to bank’s cash office –0,25% of the payment amount, 250
tenge minimum (bank fees are subject to change).
Requisites for paying at Almaty Branch of Bank CenterCredit JSC:
KIMEP University JSC
050010, Almaty, 4 Abai ave.
TRN 600 900 063 381
BIN 040740001010
Beneficiary code 17
KZT account: KZ638560000000038823; KCJBKZKX
Bank’s TRN 600 300 022 316
BIN 981 141 000 668
The nearest to KIMEP brunch of Center Credit Bank
Center Credit Bank
050010, Almaty, 64/30
Cashier brunch № 20 Karasay batyr str.
corner Dostyk ave
(727) 2 93 95 76
(727) 2 91 84 84 – Tel/fax
(727) 2 44 30 00 - Call
Center
8-8000-8000-88 – free
international calls
Service for individuals:
M-F: 9.00-18.00 (no
break)
Computer facilities and Internet
Faculty members publish their lecture and teaching materials in electronic format for the
students on the file-server known as L-Drive. The L-Drive is
accessible through KIMEP website www.kimep.kz for the students from any computer in the
world via Internet, upon log in.
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Students have the opportunity to store their papers and projects on the file-server known
as H-Drive, which provides up to 100Mb space for every student. By signing up at the
Computer and Information Systems Center each student is given an individual computer
login and password. Computer labs #301,302 in the New building work from 8.00AM till
20.00PM (Mon-Fr), in Valikhanov building on 3d floor only – from 08.00AM-20.00PM (MonFr), 10.00AM-18.00PM (Sat) and in the Dormitory –from 08.00AM-20.00PM (Mon-Su).
The internal and external electronic communication is carried out through e-mails. Every
student is given an individual KIMEP account at Gmail.com.
Every faculty member, all office employees, and all students have individual e-mail addresses, which are combined into appropriate e-mail lists. Faculty members are able to communicate via e-mail with the students in their classes, and administration is able to communicate
with specified groups of students.
Free Wi-Fi is available on campus under student login. Computer login and password can be
taken in office #326/ac ( Savintseva Larissa. Senior Computer Lab Supervisor)
KIMEP guests may use Wi-Fi network “KIMEP Guests” with log: forum and password: damu2015 (applicable for Android and Apple)
Student ID card
There is another official student ID card, which can be used both on and outside campus.
This card has a standard form which distinguishes all students in Kazakhstan. Every year a
student must get a stamp in the Clerical office as a prove of his/her student status. By having this card a student benefits with 50% discount in public transport, cinema, other places
where applicable.
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You can obtain the Student ID card by submitting a copy of your passport and a passport
photo (matt, 3*4 sm) to the Registrar Office staff in room # 201a/ac (Valikhanov building).
Library
The Main KIMEP Library is located in a separate building on KIMEP campus; its subsidiary
can be found on the 2nd floor in the Valikhanov Building. There are public reading areas
for the library’s circulating collection and for reference, periodicals, and reserves materials.
Electronic resources are accessible in two independent study laboratories with computer
and multimedia workstations within the library. Additional workstations are provided in other
study areas for using the online catalog and reference and periodicals resources, and librarians are available to assist students with finding and evaluating the information in these
resources. Other public use areas include a conference room and lounge in the lobby with
vending machines. Across campus in the Valikhanov building adjacent to university’s Textbook Rental Center, the library operates an additional reading room for reserves materials,
with 90 seats and 24 computers.
KIMEP also implements a textbook rental system to assist students who cannot purchase
their required course materials. Students will place a textbook security deposit at KIMEP at
the beginning of each semester (check Tuition and Fees on the website). To use library is
free of charge. However, if a student wants to keep books for a semester long period, s/he
will be charged a small fee.
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The Center will charge a rental fee for all materials provided from the student’s textbook
security deposit. When the student returns all rented textbooks to the Center in good condition at the end of the semester, he or she will be entitled to a refund of the balance of
the security deposit, or may apply the balance to the security deposit for renting the next
semester’s materials.
In order to use all the services of the library you must have a library card. This card serves
both as the library card and Identification card (ID) for individuals affiliated with KIMEP University. It should be presented when borrowing materials and may be required to enter the
library. A student must produce this card also when requested by faculty, staff or security
personnel. If the student refuses to provide identification information, they will be immediately escorted off campus.
You can obtain the library ID card by giving the copy of your passport or state ID card and
bringing it with a passport photo of yourself to the library staff in Room 101 of the main
library building. If you lose your card, you will have to pay a 3000 tenge for a replacement.
This card allows you to check out materials from the library. You will be responsible for any
loss or damage to those items checked out under your name and liable for any fees that
result from this. Therefore, please be careful with the card and report any loss immediately.
Library is open: Mon- Fr (9 am – 9:30 pm), Sat (9 am – 7 pm), Sunday (10 am - 5 pm). In
exam period Library declares doors 24 hours open.
Study places at KIMEP
Special Study Rooms are located at each floor in Valikhanov, Dostyk and Dormitory buildings.
These rooms equipped with good lighting, tables, chairs and electric sockets are ideal places
for individual study or group meetings. Study rooms may be used during KIMEP open hours
– from 06.00 AM – 22.00 PM. Study rooms in the dormitory work 24 hours. Public recreation
areas including those on the 2nd floor in New Academic building and on the Ground floor
of Valikhanov building are famous places among students to meet and also relax between
classes.
Student canteens and cafeterias
The main canteen at KIMEP is called KIMEP
Grill. It is located in the Valikhanov Building, ground floor. The area is divided into a
VIP zone (extended menu, open buffet, desert included), main dining hall, and coffee
zone. The everyday menu includes 2-5 types
of salads, 2-3 kinds of soups, 3-5 types of
second course dishes, different kinds of dessert, baked items, juices, tea, coffee, and soft
drinks. Food is intercontinental.
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Besides KIMEP Grill, there are 4 other places on campus where students can have their
meals: a small KIMEP Grill cafeteria in the Student Dormitory (1st floor), the Panini café
in Dostyk building (near Student Center/Fun Club), CoffeeInn in New academic building (2
floor) and cafeteria in KStore in Valikhanov building (ground floor).
Good quality and not expensive take away coffee is recommended to buy from CoffeeInn,
KStore and a coffee shop in underpass (corner Dostyk and Abay avenues).
There are also a lot of comfortable cafes around KIMEP campus (read in section “Life in
Almaty”).
Student stores, photocopying, printing and making photo
Students may print their study materials free of charge in computer labs in Valikhanov and
New academic building. There is a specified limit in number of pages to be print and students
are recommended to bring their own paper. Only academic s related documents are allowed
to print in computer labs. KStore at ground floor in Valikhanov building provides paid services in photocoping, printing, computer and internet. Alternative printing and photocoping
services may be found in underpass on Abay ave corner of Dostyk.
Photos:
You can make passport sized photos (3×4) in the underpass of Abai ave. corner of Dostyk.
Price: 400 KZT (2 photos), 600 KZT (4 photos)
Student Center
The Student Center (=Fun Club) venue is the center of student life at KIMEP. It hosts professional (job fairs), cultural (art exhibitions and cultural programs), social (Welcome Party for
International Students, Faculty, and Staff, dance parties, celebrations of holidays, etc), and
extra-curricular activities (activities and programs by student organizations) for the KIMEP
community and guests, and is a home for student activities, campus clubs and organizations.
Sport Complex
The Sport Complex offers the following activities for students, faculty, and staff:
• Different cardio and fitness rooms for men
and women
• Basketball, volleyball, and soccer gyms
• Dance studio
There is also a multipurpose field on campus
that is used for playing soccer, American football, and tennis.
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In order to sign up for sports and fitness at KIMEP you need to get a medical certificate,
proving your good health condition, in the Center of Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Address: 44 Abay ave. corner Baitursynov str (metro stop “Baikonur”, bus #25, 65, 120).
Tel: +7 727 2924044, +7 727 2924334. Have your passport with you and sports wear for a
physical check. A certificate costs 3000 KZT.
Life in Almaty
Adaptation
Kazakhstan might still be seen as a rather unusual expatriate destination; there are few online resources or guide books to help prospective expats prepare for their new life. Newcomers to KIMEP are recommended to get advice on interested questions from current students
or International Relations Office. Below we present some essential matters to know about.
Language barrier in Kazakhstan
While Russian is acknowledged as the ‘language of business’ in Kazakhstan there has been
a push to increase the use of Kazakh and to re-introduce lost traditions in the country. Most
expatriates working in Kazakhstan will need to learn Russian as this is universally understood
in the workplace. However, even a few words of Kazakh will be highly appreciated by the
locals. For most foreign workers, however, this is not that much of an issue at work since
most companies that employ non-natives are multinational companies with English-speaking
managers. Still, living in Kazakhstan would be a more pleasant and enriching experience for
an expat to, at least, try to learn the native language.
Although there is some discussion about altering the alphabet and moving the Kazakh language over to Roman script, both Kazakh and Russian are written in the Cyrillic alphabet.
Thus it makes sense to learn Cyrillic letters to adapt to reading street names, understand
what you are buying in a restaurant or supermarket, or saying destinations to taxi driver.
Most Kazakhstanis are keen to learn English and there is no shortage of opportunities to
learn Russian and/or Kazakh through a language exchange agreement.
International students are offered to enroll into classes of Intensive Kazakh/Russian languages (both academic and non-academic) available at the World Languages Program at
KIMEP. Contact person: Kamiya Abdulkhakimova, Program Development Manager (Email:
kamiya@kimep.kz; Tel:+7 (727) 270-44-83, office 208/adm).
Common phrases in local languages:
ENGLISH
RUSSIAN
KAZAKH
Good morning!
Dobroye utro !
Qayirly Tan [Ka-ihr-ly Tan]
Good Afternoon
(formal)
Dobryy den’
Salamatsyz ba [Sala-maht-syz bah]
Good evening (formal)
Dobryy vecher
Qayirly Kesh [Ka-ihr-ly Kesh]
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Good night (informal)!
Spokoynoy nochi !
Qayirli tyn!
Do you speak English?
Vy govorite po-angliyski?
Syz aglshynsha soileisesiz be?
How are you?
Kak dela?
Qalynyz Kalai [Ka-ly-nyz Ka-lai]?
What’s new?
Chto novogo?
Qandai zhanalyk bar? [Qan-dai zhah-nahlyk bahr]
My name is...
Menya zovut ...
Menym atym... [Meh-nym ah-tym]
It is nice to meet you.
Priyatno poznakomitsa.
Sizben tanyskanyma ote kuyanyshtymyn.
[Syz-behn tah-nys-kah-nyh-ma au-teh kuhah-nysh-tyh-myn]
How old are you?
Skol’ko vam let ?
Sizdin zhasynyz kanshada? [Syz-DIN ZHAsy-nyz kan-SHA-da]
Where are you from?
Otkuda vy ?
Siz qai elden keldiniz?
I am from Korea.
Ya iz Korei.
Men Koreyadanmyn.
Thank you!
Spasibo!
Rakhmet! [Rah-k-met]
Excuse me
Izvinite (Proshu prosheniya)
Keshiriniz
I don’t understand
Ne mogu ponyat
Tusinbedim
The weather is nice
today
Segodnya khoroshaya
pogoda
Bugun aua-rayi sondai zhaksy. [Buh-ghun
ah-uh-wa-rye-yh son-dai zhahk-sy]
It is a beautiful day.
Segodnya prekrasnyy den’.
Bugun aurayie tamasha.
Bureaucracy in Kazakhstan
The post Soviet bureaucracy in Kazakhstan is highly developed, confusing and often frustrating to both expatriates and Kazakhstanis alike. The bureaucracy might be often the biggest
cultural shock for expatriates arriving in Kazakhstan.
On arrival all expatriates are required to register with the authorities (KIMEP will arrange
this) and renew the registration each time they leave the country or every 90 days if they
have not gone abroad in that time. A passport has to be carried at all times and shown to
the authorities on request.
Remain polite at all times and keep a sense of humour and you will find most people willing
to do their best to help.
Business culture in Kazakhstan
One thing also to learn when living among the locals is respect for hierarchy, especially in
the family. People in Kazakhstan are very particular about social rankings and disrespect
for a senior is considered an offense. Kazakhstanis want to be perceived to be helpful and
always avoid letting people down. The Soviet legacy also means that peoples’ roles within
an organisation are very heavily defined with a clear chain of responsibility. This combination
means that people will often avoid giving a negative answer to any question and will simply
‘table’ difficult issues hoping that they will be resolved by someone else. Make an effort to
understand the structure of any business, who is responsible for what areas and address
all queries to the appropriate person. Expats will also have to get used to repeating their
queries a number of times without getting frustrated.
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Hospitality in Kazakhstan
New arrivals should not be surprised if they get invited to the home on a Kazakh they’ve
recently met. If invited for a meal it is polite to bring a small gift for the hosts and to try a
bit of every food offered. If offering flowers to a host, never bring an even number of flowers. It is acceptable for a guest to be late for less than 30 minutes. However, anyone who
expects to be late for such an invitation is expected to make a call informing the host of the
late arrival; not doing so is considered rude. An expatriate in Kazakhstan who is honored
with an invitation should not be surprised to be served bread which is considered sacred in
this land. At any gathering almost everyone will be expected to make a toast. Expats invited
to a function will not be expected to make their toast in Russian or Kazakh, the simple act
of making the toast is usually enough. However, if you know in advance that a toast will be
required it is worth getting a local to teach you a short sentence or phrase in one of the local
languages. The extra effort will always be noticed and appreciated.
People can appear superficially rude on the streets so do not expect people to hold doors or
assist with a child’s stroller. However, expats will soon see that this is very much a superficiality, as Kazakhstani people are extremely friendly and very hospitable.
Food in Kazakhstan
The traditional Kazakh diet is heavily meat based. Vegetable intake, especially greens, is
often deficient. The Kazakh national dish is called Beshbarmak, known as “five fingers”
because it is traditionally eaten with your hands, is made of lamb or mutton, noodles, and
onions. Horse meat is very popular, often served in large uncut pieces which have been
boiled. While Kazakhs are not very religious, most do not eat pork. Be aware of this if you
are dining out with Kazakhs or planning a dinner at home. Also many dishes that are made
elsewhere with pork (such as dumplings or sausage) are made with beef or mutton here.
Other popular foods reflect the presence of various ethnic groups that have left their mark
on Kazakh culture and include Uzbek plov (fried rice and meat), Russian pelmeny (meat pie),
and Uighur manty (dumplings filled with ground meat, onion, pumpkin). Korean dishes are
common, particularly salads, due to the influence of Korean immigrants. Tea is served several times a day, while fermented mare’s and camel’s milks are served on special occasions.
If you’re a vegetarian, you’re probably thinking there’s nothing for you in Kazakhstan. In
Almaty, however, the situation is slowly changing. But if you’re cooking your own food, you’ll
be more than satisfied. Kazakhstan has some excellent products available at little markets
everywhere. You will be amazed with the taste and availability of fresh organic veggies at
low price!
Inexperienced people may be sensitive to Kazakh dairy (horse and camel milk) and meat
products (horse meat, smoked meat, meat delicacies); we recommended avoiding overdo in
trying unusual meals for the first time.
Dress in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstanis tend to dress a lot more formally than most Americans or Europeans. As such,
casual clothing, particularly technical outerwear in the cold winter, will immediately identify
someone as an expat. Most nightclubs will have a dress code so don’t expect to go dancing
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in jeans and trainers. Women face few social restrictions on dress, at least in the cities.
The temperature range, particularly in the north of the country, is extreme (-40 to 35° Celcius), and as such Kazakhstanis have learned to respect the weather. It is not unusual to see
people, particularly children, bundled up in thick coats, scarves, hats and boots in relatively
warm temperatures. If you are not similarly attired expect to be stopped by the older generation and gently advised to be dress in warmer clothing.
Religion and race in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a secular state, home to people of many different ethnicities. Kazakhs are
proud of the diversity of their population and the country strives to promote peace between
religions worldwide.
There is freedom of worship but expatriates should not proselytize. The majority of the
population (about 70 percent) are Muslim with the second largest religious grouping being
Orthodox Christian. Both Eid and Orthodox Christmas are marked as public holidays.
Alcohol is freely available, although imported wines are extremely expensive. Pork is also
available, but only at certain stores. Furthermore, pork products are always kept separate
from the other meat products (Halal). Most Kazakhstanis will enjoy a drink or, if not, will not
object to your drinking. When inviting people for a meal do check their dietary preferences
beforehand to ensure that they can eat the food you are serving.
Basic Kazakh etiquettes
Etiquette and cultural norms related to acceptable and unacceptable behavior vary between
urban and rural Kazakhs. As a rule, rural Kazakhs tend to follow the cultural norms more
strictly.
Kazakh men always shake hands with someone they know when they see each other for the
first time in a day. Usually the younger man initiates this, and shows respect by extending
both hands and shaking the older man’s hand.
Both Kazakhs and non-Kazakhs remove their shoes when inside a house. Guests always
remove their shoes at the door and often put on a pair of slippers provided by the host or
hostess. Central Asian streets often can be very dusty or muddy, so wearing shoes indoors
is a serious social offense.
Greetings are also very structured in Kazakhstan. In Kazakh culture, elder women and men
are greeted with certain phrases showing respect. A Russian system of patronymics is still
widely used.
Public affection between friends is very common. Women and girls often hold hands as they
walk; boys wrestle and often hook arms or walk with their arms around each other. Kissing
cheeks and embracing is perfectly acceptable between good friends.
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Tourist center
Newly arrived students and tourists of Almaty are recommended to visit the Tourist Center
to get a free Almaty city map and a guide book. Address: 33 Kurmangazy street between
Furmanov and Tulebayev streets. Tel: +7(727)390-87-39.
Hot line for foreign tourists about necessary tourist information and emergency situations is
+7 (727) 3908886.
Housing in Almaty
Most accommodation in Almaty is of good standard and is plentiful. However, depending
on personal preferences and during the peak holiday periods it is recommended to book
well in advance. There is a large selection of flats, hotels, or hostel, family housing all for
those with large budgets and those with small budgets where you will experience the true
Kazakh hospitality. KIMEP students may apply to the housing department at KIMEP, which
assists students, faculty and staff in finding proper off-campus accommodation via frequent
updated online database.
Students arriving without arranged accommodation or for a short period, are recommended
to check-in the following KIMEP’s partner hostels through www.booking.com website:
In Almaty: Hostel Estate
In Astana: Grand Astana Hostel
Approximate costs:
Hostel
2500-3000 KZT/person/night
Budget student hotel (can be shared among
3-5 people)
63000-125000 KZT/per month
Single room in apartment in KIMEP vicinity
40000-60000 KZT/person/per month +
utilities bill
1-room apartment in KIMEP vicinity
90000-100000 KZT/month + utilities bill
Food
Grocery shopping:
There are several grocery supermarkets in vicinity to KIMEP (majority work till 22.00 PM):
«Green» budget store, 153 Kunaev st., corner of Shevchenko str.
«SMALL» budget store, 98 Mendikulov st. corner of Zholdasbekov str, Samal-2 micro-district
«Ramstore» international brands A-class supermarket, 226 Furmanov str. corner Zholdasbekov str, Samal-2 micro-district
«Green Bazaar», 53 Zhibek Zholy str., between Kaldayakov st. and Pushkin str.
«Stolichniy» A-class grocery store, 121 Abylai khan ave. corner Kabanbay batyr str. Open
24 hours
«Russia» grocery store, 42 Dostyk ave. corner Kabanbay batyr str.
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Nearby Cafes and Canteens:
«Каganat», Lunch ranges from 500 KZT up to 2000 KZT, works 24 hours a day
Address: 108 Dostyk ave. (corner of Аbai ave.)
«Blinnaya café» Lunch ranges from 400 KZT up to 1500 KZT
Address: 21 Abai ave. (corner of Valikhanov st.)
«Altyn Dan canteen» located in Agrarian University next to KIMEP. Lunch ranges from
500KZT-1000KZT
Address: 19 Valikhanov st.
«Nedelka» and “Mandy’s”café.
Address: 19 Abay ave corner Valikhanov st. (opposite to KIMEP Valikhanov bld)
“The Noodles” cafe. Business lunch 1750 KZT.
Address: 152/2 Dostyk (in the Hotel “Kazakhstan”)
“Assorti” restaurant. Business lunch 1800 KZT.
Address: 106 Dostyk (upwards along Dostyk through underpass at Abay-Dostyk intersection)
National cuisine restaurants:
Kazakh cuisine:
“Alasha” (for all type of Central Asian food), 20 Ospanov str, 254-07-00, 254-07-01
“Tubeteika” (for Uzbek pilav and Kazakh beshbarmak), 3 Dostyk ave. between Satpayev and
Zholdasbekov str. Tel: 292-34-37
“Shashlychniy dvor” (for shashlyk), 22 Kabanbai batyr corner Grushovaya str.
“Zhety Kazyna”, 58a Makatayeva str corner Ablay khan str. Tel: 273 2587, 234 7717
“Kishlak”, 540a Seifullin str. Corner Abay ave. Tel: 261 56 01
“Gakku”, 7 Nikitina str., housing Keremet. Tel: 315 09 67
“Yurta”, Kok-tube park
Korean cuisine:
“3 oranges/3 apelsina”, 23 Abay ave corner Kunayev str.
“Ken Bok Kun”, 15 Ploshad respubliki. corner Zheltoksan str.
“Korean House”, 2 Gogol str. Corner Baribayeva, Tel: 293 9692
“Seung Jo”, Koktem-3, 17. Tel: 394 55 79
Chinese cuisine:
“Princessa” restaurant. Menu in English. Average receipt about 2500 KZT.
Address: 148 Bogenbay Batyr st. (corner of Nauryzbay Baatyr St.); or Valikhanov str, corner
Gogol str.
“Red Dragon” restaurant. Offer Business Lunch. Average receipt about 3250 KZT.
Address: 64 Zhibek Zholy ave. (corner of Valikhanova st.)
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Dungan cuisine:
“ShiWonKha” café. Menu in English. Average receipt about 1530 KZT.
Address 1: 223 Bayzakov st. (corner of Karasay Batyr st.)
Address 2: 64 Kunayev str. Downwards Gogol str.
Uzbek cuisine:
“Tubeteika” teahouse (restaurant). Eastern eating goods. Average receipt about 4440 KZT.
Address: 3 Dostyk ave. between Satpayev and Zholdasbekov str.
“Uzbechka” cafeteria. Delicious meals for low prices.
Address: 8 Iskenderova st. (corner of Kazhimukhana st.), Gorniy Gigant district.
Other cuisine:
“Daredzhani” (Georgian cuisine), 71 Dostyk ave corner Kurmangazy str. Tel: 291-65-51
“VietCafe” restaurant (Thai, Vietnamese). Offer Business Lunch. Average receipt about 7000
KZT. 229 Furmanova str. corner of Bekturova str.
“Namaste” restaurant (Indian), 2 Minina str. corner of Satpaeva ave.
Almaty city map is available at www.2gis.kz ; www.maps.google.com
Transport
There are some official taxis – marked with chequerboard logos or other obvious signs – but
many private cars also act as taxis. Just stand at the roadside with your arm out and you’ll
rarely have to wait more than six or eight cars before one stops. Say where you’re going and
how much you’re offering. If you can’t agree a price, let the car go and wait for another. A
ride in the centre of Almaty should cost 200 KZT to 1000 KZT, depending on distance (a bit
more at night).
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Taxi in Almaty with English-speaking dispatchers:
Eco Taxi Tel: +7(727) 3 900 500, +7(777) 672 7777. Website: www.ecotaxi.kz
Leader Taxi Tel: +7 (727) 3550-550. Web: www.taxi-leader.kz
Read more about transportation (train, bus, air) in Kazakhstan at http://www.lonelyplanet.
com/kazakhstan/almaty/transport/getting-there-away
Post offices
Full postal facilities are available at the main post offices in the cities, which are open seven
days a week. The main Post Office in Almaty is located on Dostyk corner Kurmangazy street.
Delivery within Kazakhstan takes three to five days. Delivery abroad usually takes between
two to three weeks. Mailing addresses should be laid out in the following order: country,
postcode, city, street, house number, and lastly the person’s name. Post office working hours
are 09.00-18.00 Monday to Friday.
We advise you to write your name on the parcel and your dorm/apartment address. If you
want to be sure the post reaches you (important documents, etc), you may write name of
your advisor in the International Relations Office and IRO address.
Money matters
Bank services
Recipients of various financial aid with monthly stipend rewards must get a local bank card to
get payments. Other students willing to have a bank card may also apply to the International
Relations Office to get help in opening a card.
• How to get a Bank Card?
In order to open a bank account non-residents of RK shall collect a set of the following
documents:
1) Copy of Identity card or Passport, and Registration card with indication of address of
permanent residence in Kazakhstan;
2) Copy of the Individual taxpayer identification number certificate, issued by Kazakh tax
authority (IIN)
3) Complete application form for opening a bank card (available at www.kimep.kz -> Student Portal -> Forms)
With all these above mentioned documents, you have to go to the KazKom Bank to open
bank account.
Address: 48 Dostyk Ave. corner of Kurmangazy Str.
Tel: +7 (727) 258-54-99, 258-51-46
Services to individuals – Monday to Friday: 09.00-19.00 (without break), closed Saturday,
Sunday.
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• How to get an Individual Identification Number (IIN)?
1) Copy of passport, notarized and translated into Russian language (978 KZT (notary)
+1500 KZT (translation))
2) Complete application form #17 for IIN (available at www.kimep.kz -> Student Portal ->
Forms)
With all these above mentioned documents, you have to go to the Medeu district Tax Committee office to apply for opening a bank account.
Address: 93/95 Ablay khan str corner Kazybek bi. Tel: 261-29-64, 267-15-45
Services to individuals – Monday to Friday: 09.00-18.00 (without break), closed Saturday,
Sunday.
Recommended notary offices: 21 Abay ave corner Valikhanov str (opposite to KIMEP Valikhanov Building; Tel: +7 (727) 2915987, 87017226173; or 85-а Dostyk ave corner Kurmangazy
str., office 208, Tel: +7 (727) 2509368, 87017178811, 87013937004)
Currency Exchange
Currency exchange is possible both in banks and private exchange offices in Almaty.
List of currency exchange offices:
- Almaty Airport, 2 floor.
- «Limpopo-NEO», open 24 hours
Address: 89 Dostyk ave. corner Satpayev str
- «KazKom Bank»
Address: 48 Dostyk Ave. corner of Shevchenko str.
ATMs
There are ATMs located in and around Valikhanov building at KIMEP. International students
may find there the ATM of HSBC international bank as well as ATMs of Kazakhstani banks,
which accept Visa, Master card, Maestro, etc cards.
List of other ATMs in KIMEP vicinity:
- 4 Abai avenue, corner Valikhanov str. KIMEP University
- 170 Valikhanov Street, corner Satpaev Street, Trading house “Koktem”
- 48 Dostyk Avenue, corner Shevchenko street, Kazkomertsbank (withdrawal
in USD, Euro, KZT)
- 32/163 Kunayev street, corner Shevchenko street, Trading House “Voshod”
Telephone service and mobile phones
Kazakhstan’s country code is +7. The area code for Almaty is 727. International calls can
be made from a land phone: dial “8”, wait for the tone, then dial “10″, followed by country
code, city code, and phone number: 8 + 10 + country code + city code + number. A reduced
rate applies from 20.00-08.00 local time. Alternatively, you can use calling cards that offer a
cheaper rate. Calls from hotel rooms are expensive. Mobile communications operate on the
GSM network. If you are arriving from the US, Canada, or Japan, your mobile phone may
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not work here. Roaming is expensive, and it is often cheaper to get a local mobile number.
We strongly recommend you to purchase the local sim card. There are several operators,
including KCell, Beeline, and Tele2, which does not require registration.
Pharmacy/Drug stores
There are plenty of drug stores around working from 9.00AM – 20.00PM. List of Drug stores
in KIMEP vicinity (24 hours):
- EuroApteka: 89G Dostyk, between Satpayev and Zholdasbekov str. Tel: 262 61 94
- Central Medical Store: Furmanov str 91/97 corner Gogol str, Tel: 273-07-07, www.apteka2.kz
You may check availability of medicines, price and medicine shops’ locations in the Pharmacy
Enquiry Service: Tel: +7 727 291-911
More info at http://www.lonelyplanet.com/kazakhstan/almaty/practical-information/health
Shopping
There is a plenty of shopping centers in Almaty, varying from low cost markets like Barakholka and Green Bazaar to luxury Mega Center, TsUM and Essentai Mall, which offer world
brands. You can search more detailed information about shopping options in Almaty on
website: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/kazakhstan/almaty/shopping
Leisure and culture
You can search more detailed information about Activities, Entertainment, Restaurants,
Shopping, Sights, Tours in Almaty on website: http://www.city-tour.kz; http://www.lonelyplanet.com/kazakhstan/almaty and http://www.mydestination.com/kazakhstan
Emergency Phone numbers (free from any phone):
Police
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Fire
102
Ambulance
103
Gas alert
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Directory inquiries
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Appendix: Department of International
Academic Mobility contacts, important services
and emergency numbers
Department of International Academic Mobility
Overall administration:
Mrs. Elmira Suleimanova, Director
Tel: (+7 727) 270 42 30
Email: diam@kimep.kz
Office 416/adm
International degree & non-degree students and visiting researchers:
Mrs. Albina Eren, International Officer
Tel: (+7 727) 270 44 73
Email: international@kimep.kz
Office 412/adm
International dual degree, International
students(incoming):
Ms. Aizhan Akhmetova, Program Coordinator
Tel: (+7 727) 270 44 80
Email: exchange@kimep.kz
Office 414/adm
Summer
Exchange and study abroad programs (outgoing):
Ms. Zhamilya Utarbayeva
Tel: +7 (727) 270 42 15
Email: studyabroad@kimep.kz
Postal address:
Department of International Academic Mobility #409/adm
KIMEP University
2 Abay avenue
050010 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Webpage: www.kimep.kz /international
Student Recruitment and Admissions
Office: 1 floor/Valikhanov building
Tel: +7 (727) 270 42 13
uao@kimep.kz – for Undergraduate applicants
gao@kimep.kz – for Graduate applicants
Student Learning Support Center
Office: dorm
Tel: +7 (727) 237 48 04/47 99
advising@kimep.kz
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School
&
exchange
Diploma recognition and nostrification
Office: 4/ac
Nailya Akmarova, Admission Support Officer
Tel: (+7 727) 270-42-48 (ext. 3169)
nailya@kimep.kz
College advising
Bang College of Business (BCB):
Khalilova Karina, Undergraduate Programs Manager
Email: karina@kimep.kz ; Tel: 270-44-40 (ext.2115); Office 302-5/adm).
Lazzat Tashanova, Graduate Program Manager DBA&MBA
Email: bcb_graduate@kimep.kz ; Tel: (+7 727) 270-44-40 (ext.2356); Office 302-1/adm).
College of Social Sciences (CSS):
Bulbul Aitzhanova, Coordinator Undergraduate and Graduate programs
Email: und_coor@kimep.kz ; Tel: 237-48-04 (ext.1097), Student Learning Support Center/
dorm.
Office of Student Affairs
Ainura Ashirmetova, Director of Student Affairs
Office: 111/dorm
Tel: +7 (727) 237 47 91
ainura@kimep.kz
Office of the Registrar
Office: 2 floor/Valikhanov building
Tel: +7 (727) 270 43 14
registrar@kimep.kz
Student Dormitory
Zulfiyat Almukhanova, Director
Office: dorm
Tel: +7 (727) 237 47 71
zulfiyat@kimep.kz
Housing Department
Alexandr Klimenko, Housing Manager
Office: 120/dorm
Tel: +7 (727) 237 43 73
alex_klm@kimep.kz
Medical Clinic Department
Ussorokh Natalya, Senior Doctor
Office: ground floor/dorm
Tel: +7 (727) 237 48 05
n.ussorokh@kimep.kz
Visa Coordinator
Yuliya Alimkulova
Office: 111/adm
Tel: +7 (727) 270 42 29
visa@kimep.kz
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KIMEP Campus Map
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We are looking forward to meeting you soon at KIMEP campus!
For more accurate and better location findings, we recommend to download the 2GIS application on mobile devices. Almaty map
is available. You can explore almost any street or building (café, offices, libraries, clubs etc.) of the city.
Map of KIMEP’s vicinity
(with metro and bus stations)
www.kimep.kz
KIMEP in social media:
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