KIMEP
Almaty, Kazakhstan
INFORMATION SHEET USE PARTNER UNIVERSITY 2011
Full name of University:
Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics and Strategic
Research (KIMEP)
Address:
4 Abai Ave., 050010, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
Tel: (727) 270 42 13; Fax (727) 270 42 11
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How to apply:
General website: http://new.kimep.kz/
International Office: http://new.kimep.kz/international/
Student Guide:
http://new.kimep.kz/international/files/2011/10/20102011_International_Student_Guide.pdf
KIMEP Catalogue (all information about the entire
institution: academic matters, student affairs, financial aid
etc.): http://new.kimep.kz/about/files/2011/10/Catalog2011-2012.pdf
KIMEP accepts applications throughout the year. This makes it possible to
start your studies at KIMEP in any semester: Fall, Spring or Summer
semester. All applications need to be sent directly to the KIMEP
International Office. However, the sooner you apply, the sooner we can get
started on sorting out your accommodation and preparing you for life in
Almaty and your study at KIMEP.
Once you have chosen a program and you are ready to apply, start with
completing Online Application Form, and please send a scanned version of
the application package by email to international@kimep.kz. The
international Students Recruiter will verify if the package is complete and
correct and inform you about your eligibility for admission.
http://new.kimep.kz/international/about/intstud/enter/
Language(s) of
instruction:
All courses are taught in English. (You do not need to provide
KIMEP with the results of a TOEFL or IELTS test, but you are
expected to have a good command of English.)
Available discipline:
Economics, Business, Law, Journalism, Social sciences and English
Pedagogy
Academic calendar:
http://www.kimep.kz/academics/registrar/Academic-Calendar2011-2012
Orientation/introduction:
KIMEP organizes an Orientation Program before and at the
beginning of each semester. This program is aimed to help you
adapt to the KIMEP environment and make your life and study
more organized and pleasant.
Summer Advising and Orientation Program for freshmen is in mid
July
Fall Advising and Orientation Program for new students in fall
semester mid August
Spring Advising and Orientation Program for new students in spring
semester mid January.
Courses available:
http://www2.kimep.kz/registration/2year_sched/Manual.pdf
Credit system:
KIMEP uses an American credit system as its educational
foundation. For each course that a student successfully completes,
a certain number of credits is awarded. The usual number of credits
awarded for a full semester course is three.
Teaching style
A student can expect to see something similar to a Western
institution, i.e. lectures, tutorials and seminars. In general, KIMEP
is an American style university.
Grading system:
KIMEP has adopted a letter grading system (A, B, C, D, F, etc.)
Quality Numerical scale
A+
90—100
A
85—89
A80—84
B+
77—79
B
73—76
B70—72
C+
67—69
C
63—66
C60—62
D+
57—59
D
53—56
D50—52
F
Below 50
http://www.kimep.kz/academics/registrar/grading
Housing options:
International students and students from outside Almaty have the
chance to live in the KIMEP Dormitory, which provides excellent
accommodation right on KIMEP campus for a nominal fee. The
recently-renovated Dormitory has kitchens, study rooms and good
living facilities.
Accommodation fees per person in a double-bed room range
between KZT 9200 -13020 (€45-€65). A standard double-bed room
is equipped with 2 beds, 2 tables, 2 bedside tables, 2 wardrobes, 2
lamps, curtains, and mirror.
Services and Facilities at the Student Dormitory
 Medical services are available free of charge for all KIMEP
students
 Security team is provided to oversee the safety issues
 Cleaning team is involved in keeping facilities clean
 Residential Assistants help administration and students in all
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related aspects
Housing Office provides assistance to students/faculty to
find alternative residence
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
Laundry offers 4 washing machines free of charge
Canteen offers meals
2 kitchens on each floor equipped with 2 electric ranges and
a microwave oven, boilers, and tables
Hairdresser also offers services to both residents and nonresidents
Rooms are reserved in advance by filling in online application form.
Keys are taken at reception desk.
http://new.kimep.kz/international/about/intstud/life-atkimep/inthed/
Visa:
KIMEP provides assistance in obtaining student visas to incoming
international students who are visa nationals. On arrival in
Kazakhstan, KIMEP helps to register international students with the
local authorities.
http://new.kimep.kz/international/about/intstud/prep/vir/
Health insurance:
Estimated costs of
living:
KIMEP strongly advise you to get a Medical Insurance Policy from
your 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 any insurance company in Almaty listed below:
 SOS International tel. 2581911
 Oil and Gas Insurance Company tel. 2543494, 2543498
 BTA tel. 2503104, 2732945
 Ecopolicy tel. 2938393, 2938280
 Amanat Insurance tel. 2924015, 2926196, 2920022
 Interteach tel. 2582332
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Meals KZT 30000/month (€150)
Dormitory (depends on a room) KZT 9 200-13 020/month
(€45-€65)
Urban transport in Almaty KZT 2000/month (€10)
Supplies (stationery, copying, etc) KZT 15000/semester
(€75)
Library deposit (partially refundable) KZT 15000 per
semester (€75)
Bottom line: much cheaper than the Netherlands
Additional information:
Almaty in general
Located in the foothills of the Zilishkiy Alatau mountains, 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.
One of the first reactions experienced by many foreigners arriving
in the city is that it is the most ‘European’ in its architecture of all
the Central Asian cities. ‘Almaty’ was the original name of a small
Kazakh town, which was renamed ‘Fort Vernyi’ or ‘Loyal Fort’ by
the Cossacks of the Russian Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries.
In the early twentieth century, the capital of the Soviet Socialist
Republic of Kazakhstan was established in the city, which was
renamed Alma-Ata. Since then, the city has become the center of
the economic, cultural, and political life in Kazakhstan. In 1997 the
capital was moved to Astana, which is located further to the North,
in the geographical center of Kazakhstan. However, Almaty remains
the ‘Southern Capital,’ and the financial and cultural center not just
of Kazakhstan but of the whole Central Asian region.
Almaty’s climate is continental: it is hot in summer and can get
very cold in winter. The coldest months are January and February,
when the average temperature drops to -13°C, and the hottest
months are July and August, when the mercury averages around
+27°C. The low rainfall is reflected by low humidity, which
moderates both the heat of Almaty’s summer and the cold of its
winter.
KIMEP
KIMEP is situated in the center of Almaty, near Republic Square, in
close proximity to shops, cafes, major hotels, and the main road to
the mountains.
Currently, KIMEP has approximately 4,000 students enrolled in
their academic units.
KIMEP has been formally accredited by the Ministry of Education
and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Though the institution
has not yet received an international accreditation but it has been
working on obtaining it since 2001 and plans to receive it within the
next few years. In the fall of 2004, KIMEP applied for the
international accreditation through one of the six American
accreditation groups that then visited the institution. Today, KIMEP
is extensively collaborating with a number of academic institutions
in Kazakhstan and abroad. These agreements altogether constitute
a sharp spring-board that will guarantee the international
accreditation in the near future.
Rank:
http://www.kimep.kz/administration/opad/qualityassurance/KIMEPRating-Results
Social Life
Social life at KIMEP is very active. There are more than 20 student
organizations on campus. 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.
The recently renovated and refurnished Sport Complex of KIMEP
offers the following activities for students, faculty, and staff:
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Different 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.