--- title: "Study in Kazakhstan: costs, visa, scholarships and universities | Arman Education" description: "Costs, visa process, work rights, scholarships and university options for studying in Kazakhstan." canonical_url: "https://armaneducation.com/en/countries/kazakhstan" locale: en meta: "og:description": "Costs, visa process, work rights, scholarships and university options for studying in Kazakhstan." "og:image": "https://armaneducation.com/og/country-kazakhstan-en.png" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Study in Kazakhstan: costs, visa, scholarships and universities" "twitter:image": "https://armaneducation.com/og/country-kazakhstan-en.png" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://armaneducation.com/llms.txt) Countries # **Study in Kazakhstan: costs, visa, scholarships and universities** Costs, visa process, work rights, scholarships and university options for studying in Kazakhstan. [**Free consultation for Kazakhstan**](https://armaneducation.com/en/contact?country=kazakhstan) ## **Overview** Kazakhstan is a Central Asian country whose higher-education system includes state universities, autonomous research universities such as Nazarbayev University, and private institutions. International degree students are usually admitted on a fee-paying basis after an interview or placement test instead of the Unified National Testing (UNT), as Satbayev University states for foreign applicants. Instruction is mostly in Russian and Kazakh, but a growing number of institutions (NU, KIMEP, KBTU, SDU, Astana IT University, MNU) teach in English. The state-funded route for foreigners is the Scholarship Program for International Students: in the 2026 round 490 bachelor's, 50 master's and 10 doctoral places were offered, and in 2024 there were 11,293 applications from 83 countries for 550 places. The scholarship covers tuition and a monthly allowance; travel, housing, visa and medical insurance are not covered. Tuition for self-funded students varies widely by institution: for example NU quotes USD 15,000 per year for undergraduate study, KIMEP charges 163,230 KZT per credit in 2026-27, and Astana IT University lists 2,500,000 KZT for its bachelor's degree. Non-visa-exempt students usually enter on a C9 study visa that the university requests via the migration police; KBTU states the consular visa fee is USD 200 for an annual multiple-entry visa and that citizens of CIS/EAEU countries may enter without a visa but must obtain a temporary residence permit if staying more than 30 days. Students must also complete recognition (nostrification) of foreign education documents in the first semester and provide medical certificates, including HIV testing. This dataset could not verify, from official sources, the part-time work rules for international students, the post-study stay options, or current 2027-cycle deadlines, because the government portals that publish them (gov.kz, egov.kz, adilet.zan.kz, studyin.kz) were not readable during the research session. These fields are left null and should be confirmed with the university international office or the Migration Service before use.
**Public university tuition**
No unified public-university rate for foreigners was verified. Satbayev University and ENU enrol foreigners on a contract (fee-paying) basis; ENU links a separate tuition table for foreign citizens (admission 2026) that was not read. State grants for foreigners exist only via the Scholarship Program for International Students.Source
**Monthly living cost**
Only institution-level figures could be verified. NU estimates about USD 400 per month on campus (dining ~300, dormitory ~55, transport ~15, laundry ~8) with accommodation guaranteed for international students. KIMEP dormitory bed 108,050 KZT per month plus 71,180 KZT deposit (2026-27). The national scholarship monthly allowance (2025, via KBTU) is 52,372 KZT bachelor, 117,098 KZT master, 262,500 KZT doctoral. No government cost-of-living figure was verified.Source
**Visa processing time**
Official visa classification: single entry up to 90 calendar days, multiple entry up to 1 year; C9 extension up to 1 year on request of the education authority/institution. Processing times in days were not verified from a government page (egov.kz CMS pages and gov.kz did not load content).Source
**Work rights**
No work right for students was found in the current official texts. Law 'On Migration' Art. 36-1 (read 2026-10-25) sets a foreign-labour quota/permit system and lists exempt groups (autonomous educational organisations' managers/specialists, state bodies, investment projects, SEZ participants, permanent residents, branch heads, Astana Hub, persons on a Government list, intra-corporate transferees); students are not listed in the article text read. The Government list of persons exempt from local-authority permits (Resolution No. 1041, 24 Nov 2023, referenced in a search result) was not opened. Do not publish a part-time work right for international students; show 'Henuz dogrulanmadi'.Source
**Intakes and deadlines**
Fall semester starts in September (NU: 1 September; SDU: September) and spring in January; KIMEP also runs summer terms and rolling applications. NU also offers a mid-year intake for 2026-27 (applications 18 Aug-28 Nov 2026). Application windows for 2027 are mostly not yet published; 2026 windows: SDU 31 Jul/30 Nov, ENU 1-31 Mar and 15 Jun-25 Jul with interviews in April and July, enrolment before 28 Aug.Source
**Language requirement**
English-medium programmes require proof: NU IELTS 6.0 (undergraduate, writing 6.0), KIMEP IELTS 5.5 (>=5.0 each section) or placement test, SDU IELTS 5.5 or placement test, Satbayev/ENU doctoral and English programmes IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL iBT 35 / TOEFL ITP 417 / TOEIC 550 / Duolingo 80. Russian/Kazakh-medium programmes: language requirement not verified.Source
## **Tuition and living costs**
**Public university tuition**
No unified public-university rate for foreigners was verified. Satbayev University and ENU enrol foreigners on a contract (fee-paying) basis; ENU links a separate tuition table for foreign citizens (admission 2026) that was not read. State grants for foreigners exist only via the Scholarship Program for International Students.Source
**Private university tuition**
NU (autonomous research university): USD 15,000 per year undergraduate, USD 16,000 master's. KIMEP: 163,230 KZT per credit bachelor, 235,430 KZT per credit MBA/most master's (2026-27). Astana IT University: bachelor 2,500,000 KZT (period unstated). SDU, MNU: per-credit tables not read.Source
**Monthly living cost**
Only institution-level figures could be verified. NU estimates about USD 400 per month on campus (dining ~300, dormitory ~55, transport ~15, laundry ~8) with accommodation guaranteed for international students. KIMEP dormitory bed 108,050 KZT per month plus 71,180 KZT deposit (2026-27). The national scholarship monthly allowance (2025, via KBTU) is 52,372 KZT bachelor, 117,098 KZT master, 262,500 KZT doctoral. No government cost-of-living figure was verified.Source
### Accommodation NU guarantees accommodation to international students (about USD 55 per month dorm plus dining). KIMEP dormitory 108,050 KZT per bed per month with a 71,180 KZT deposit. KBTU runs the JASTAR CITY dormitory (applications from 1-6 July). The national scholarship does not cover housing. When planning the total budget, separate one-off and monthly items. [Budget planning guide](https://armaneducation.com/en/guides/budget-planning) ## **Visa and residence permit** Official texts read on adilet.zan.kz: study (C9) visa is issued on the request of an education authority or a Kazakh-registered educational institution; single entry up to 90 days, multiple entry up to 1 year, extendable up to 1 year. Foreign missions and the Ministry of Internal Affairs issue C9 on the basis of an invitation; the Rules also list C9 among categories issued at international airports. Enrolled full-time students additionally receive a temporary residence permit applied for by the educational organisation (1 year, not longer than the study period). From 1 Nov 2026 an electronic entry permit is being phased in for visa-free nationalities (mandatory from 1 Jul 2027); holders of a temporary residence permit are exempt.
**Visa processing time**
Official visa classification: single entry up to 90 calendar days, multiple entry up to 1 year; C9 extension up to 1 year on request of the education authority/institution. Processing times in days were not verified from a government page (egov.kz CMS pages and gov.kz did not load content).Source
**Proof of funds**
Satbayev University: bank certificate of at least USD 5,000 presented on arrival. ENU requires a solvency certificate. No government figure verified.Source
**Health insurance**
Satbayev University lists medical insurance for one year among documents students provide on arrival; medical certificate 075/u, fluorography, vaccination card 063 and HIV testing are required by several universities. No national insurance rule for foreign students was verified.Source
### Application steps 1. Admission and enrolment order from the university. 2. University requests the invitation letter from the migration police (KBTU: Almaty Migration Police, 7 working days; state fee 2,166 KZT in 2025; Satbayev: up to 14 days). 3. Applicant submits invitation, passport (valid 6+ months beyond the visa, 2 blank pages), form, photo and fee at the Kazakh embassy/consulate (KBTU: about 5 business days). 4. On arrival notify the university's international office so migration registration is made within the legal period (university pages state 2-3 days). 5. Extend the visa each year (KBTU: submit documents 30 working days, no later than 10 working days, before expiry; state fee 119,460 KZT for a multiple-entry visa). 6. CIS students staying over 30 days obtain a temporary residence permit (KBTU) within 30 days of arrival. ### Documents required - Passport valid 6+ months after the visa expiry with 2 blank pages (KBTU, Satbayev) - Invitation letter issued via university - Application form and 3.5x4.5 cm photo - Education certificate with supplement, notarised translation, later nostrification - Medical certificate form 075/u, fluorography, vaccination card 063, HIV/hepatitis tests (university pages) - Bank solvency certificate of at least USD 5,000 (Satbayev, ENU lists a solvency certificate) - Medical insurance for one year (Satbayev)
**Fees**
Consular fee (MFA order No. 11-1-4/227, as amended; text read 2026-10-25): single-entry visa (not tourist/transit) USD 80; multiple-entry visa 1 year USD 200, 2 years USD 400, 3 years USD 600, 4 years USD 800, 5 years USD 1000. No student-specific rate is listed. University pages (KBTU, 2025) state invitation state fee 2,166 KZT and visa extension state fee 119,460 KZT; these were not re-verified on a government page.Source
**Nationality-specific notes:** general: The official list of visa-free countries and per-country stay lengths could not be read from gov.kz/MFA (gov.kz pages stay on 'Loading' and its content API returns 'notAllowed'; no protection was bypassed). The only verified general rule is the Law Art. 6(4) default of 30 days per stay and 90 days in 180, subject to treaties. Treaty-based exceptions for Russia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Turkey and others must be confirmed with the Kazakh MFA or the university; none is stated as fact here.; turkish: Henuz dogrulanmadi: resmi MFA listesi okunamadi. Study stays are not tourist stays: for study, the university requests a C9 visa/temporary residence permit regardless of visa-free tourist entry (Rules: TRP issued on application of the educational organisation).; russian: Henuz dogrulanmadi (resmi liste okunamadi). Russia is an EAEU member; EAEU citizens are covered by the e-entry permit rule's wording ('countries of the Eurasian Economic Union') from the phased dates above.; azerbaijani: Henuz dogrulanmadi (resmi liste okunamadi).; ukrainian: Henuz dogrulanmadi (resmi liste okunamadi). [**Our visa consulting **→](https://armaneducation.com/en/services/visa) ## **Work rights and after graduation** No work right for students was found in the current official texts. Law 'On Migration' Art. 36-1 (read 2026-10-25) sets a foreign-labour quota/permit system and lists exempt groups (autonomous educational organisations' managers/specialists, state bodies, investment projects, SEZ participants, permanent residents, branch heads, Astana Hub, persons on a Government list, intra-corporate transferees); students are not listed in the article text read. The Government list of persons exempt from local-authority permits (Resolution No. 1041, 24 Nov 2023, referenced in a search result) was not opened. Do not publish a part-time work right for international students; show 'Henuz dogrulanmadi'. **After graduation:** Not verified yet [Source](https://adilet.zan.kz/eng/docs/Z1100000477) ## **Language requirements and intakes**
**Language requirement**
English-medium programmes require proof: NU IELTS 6.0 (undergraduate, writing 6.0), KIMEP IELTS 5.5 (>=5.0 each section) or placement test, SDU IELTS 5.5 or placement test, Satbayev/ENU doctoral and English programmes IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL iBT 35 / TOEFL ITP 417 / TOEIC 550 / Duolingo 80. Russian/Kazakh-medium programmes: language requirement not verified.Source
**Intakes and deadlines**
Fall semester starts in September (NU: 1 September; SDU: September) and spring in January; KIMEP also runs summer terms and rolling applications. NU also offers a mid-year intake for 2026-27 (applications 18 Aug-28 Nov 2026). Application windows for 2027 are mostly not yet published; 2026 windows: SDU 31 Jul/30 Nov, ENU 1-31 Mar and 15 Jun-25 Jul with interviews in April and July, enrolment before 28 Aug.Source
[**Language and exam preparation **→](https://armaneducation.com/en/services/language) ## **Scholarships** **bachelor (490 places in 2026 round) / master (50) / PhD (10)****Direct application** ### **Scholarship Program for International Students ('Study in Kazakhstan')** Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan; operator JSC Center for International Programs
**Coverage**
Operator: JSC Center for International Programs. Places in the 2026 round: 490 bachelor, 50 master, 10 PhD. Applications accepted in Kazakh, Russian or English; participating universities and specialities are published on the Study In portal at application time.
**Deadline**
2026 round: documents online 30 March - 31 May 2026, 23:59 Astana time via studyin.kz/admission (closed). No 2027 round announcement on the Bolashak page as of 2026-10-25; studyin.kz returned HTTP 502 in the browser.
**Eligibility**
Foreign citizens and ethnic Kazakhs who are not Kazakh citizens; each education level pursued for the first time; documents: ID, previous-level diploma with notarised translation, motivation essay, recommendation letter(s), medical certificates incl. HIV, application form; master's/PhD GPA >=3.0/4.0 and language certificate (IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 46 / TOEFL PBT 453; not required if previous education was in the programme language). Selection: documents, online adaptability test, online interview. 2024: 11,293 applications from 83 countries for 550 places. Applications in Kazakh, Russian or English; universities list shown on the Study In portal during the application.
[Source](https://bolashak.gov.kz/en/scholarship-program) **bachelor (2 places) / master (2 places)****Via the university** ### **ENU 'Kultegin' (bachelor) and 'Gumilyov' (master) scholarships** L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
**Coverage**
Free tuition, accommodation and a monthly scholarship.
**Deadline**
Competition announced annually on the ENU site; no date fixed on the page
**Eligibility**
Foreign students already enrolled on a contract basis; highest academic performance, active in social and research activities; two-stage competition (application, commission review).
[Source](https://enu.kz/en/page/applicants/for-foreign-citizens) **bachelor****Via the university** ### **IATS@MNU International Academic Talent Selection** Maqsut Narikbayev University
**Coverage**
20-99% tuition discount
**Deadline**
2026 round: 30 Apr 2026 (results by 1 Jun); next round not announced
**Eligibility**
International applicants; application with motivation questions, online interview, essay.
[Source](https://intl.mnu.kz/en/undergraduate) **bachelor****Direct application** ### **Ahmet Yesevi University - Turkic Republics and Related Communities quota (incl. 'Turkey Quota')** Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University (university page)
**Coverage**
University page: 250 undergraduate places for students from Turkic Republics and Related Communities; 200 receive a full scholarship (education support from the Republics of Turkey and Kazakhstan, incl. one return trip per year) and 50 receive the 'Turkey Quota'; living expenses are paid by the student. The page says the Kazakh Ministry of Education and Science allocates 200 scholarship quotas; the legal basis and year of the quota figures are not stated on the page.
**Eligibility**
Not verified beyond the university page; confirm quota year and eligibility with the university before publishing.
[Source](https://ayu.edu.kz/en/2827/uluslararasi-ogrenciler) ## **Cities** **Astana** **Almaty** ## **Universities** [**Nazarbayev University (NU)** Astana · State (other ministry) Tuition per academic year: Foundation Year USD 12,000; undergraduate USD 15,000; master's USD 16,000; doctoral USD 23,500; Doctor of Medicine USD 25,000 (USD 30,000 for non-residents); residency USD 11,200. The undergraduate page states the 2026/27 fee is the same for local and international students. Residents of Kazakhstan pay in tenge at an internal rate of 486 KZT per USD. 5% discount if the full annual fee is paid in one payment. Application fee 10,000 KZT (30,000 KZT in the last two weeks before the first deadline or in the extension period), non-refundable. The tuition-discount categories (75%, 50%, 25%) on the NU fees page are described for citizens of Kazakhstan only.](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/nazarbayev-university) [**KIMEP University** Almaty · Private 2026-27 price per credit (no separate international rate shown): bachelor programmes (Economics, Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting & Audit, Public Administration, International Relations, Law, International Law, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Foreign Languages, Translation, Information Systems, Computer Science, Political Science, Journalism) 163,230 KZT per credit; MBA, MSc Accounting/Finance/Management/Marketing and PhD Marketing/Management/Finance/Accounting 235,430 KZT; Executive MBA 413,280; MSc Economics and PhD Economics 225,060; MSc Public Administration and International Relations 174,640; MSc Psychology, Foreign Languages, Education Policy, Journalism 165,230; MSc International Law 235,430. Credits per year depend on the study plan (not stated on the fee sheet). Student activity fee 9,130 KZT per semester; annual medical-check fee 6,560 KZT. Dormitory 108,050 KZT per bed per month, deposit 71,180 KZT.](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kimep-university) [**Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU)** Almaty Tuition for international students is not published on the fetched KBTU pages (null). Related costs stated by KBTU: invitation-letter state fee 2,166 KZT (2025); multiple-entry C9 visa USD 200; visa extension state fee 119,460 KZT; nostrification about USD 70.](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kbtu) [**Astana IT University (AITU)** Astana · Private Price list 2026-27: Bachelor's degree 2,500,000 KZT (the page does not state the period; probably per academic year - not verified). A credit price list is a separate document. The page does not show a separate rate for foreign citizens.](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/astana-it-university) [**SDU University** Kaskelen (Almaty region) · Private Tuition is per ECTS credit and differs by programme; fee tables for 2026-27 (bachelor, master, PhD) are published as Google-Drive documents on the tuition page and were not downloaded. Each semester students take 20-42 ECTS; bachelor needs 240 ECTS, master 120, PhD 180. International applicants pay a USD 200 'Student Fee' at the application step.](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/sdu-university) [**Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU, formerly KAZGUU)** Astana · Private Tuition = price per credit x credits per semester, set in the educational services agreement; the rate is not published on the fetched pages. International scholarship programme IATS@MNU gives 20-99% tuition discount to bachelor applicants (2026 call, application by 30 Apr 2026; results by 1 Jun).](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/maqsut-narikbayev-university) [**Almaty Management University (AlmaU)** Almaty · Private Not found on fetched pages.](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/almaty-management-university) [**L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University** Astana · Public 2026 admission, foreign citizens, bachelor, per academic year: USD 4,400 (pedagogical sciences), 4,600 (natural sciences, social sciences, engineering), 4,800 (arts and humanities, services), 5,000 (business, law, ICT, international relations) - EUR equivalents are also listed. 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Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/abai-kazakh-national-pedagogical-university) [**Satbayev University** Almaty · Public Tuition is charged per year of study (36 credits for bachelor); from USD 4,000 per year, depending on programme; confirm the price with the Admission Committee.](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/satbayev-university) [**Al-Farabi Kazakh National University** Almaty · Public Tuition fee schedules for bachelor, master, PhD, residency and internship are published as PDF downloads on the foreign applicants page; the amounts were not readable on the page, so no figure is given here.](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/al-farabi-kazakh-national-university) [**Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University** Almaty · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kazakh-national-women-s-teacher-training-university) [**Civil Aviation Academy** Almaty · State (other ministry)](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/civil-aviation-academy) [**Energo University (Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications)** Almaty · State (other ministry)](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/energo-university-almaty-university-of-power-engineering-and-telecommunications) [**Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism** Almaty · State (other ministry)](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kazakh-academy-of-sports-and-tourism) [**ALT University (formerly Tynyshpayev Kazakh Academy of Transport and Communications)** Almaty · State (other ministry)](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/alt-university-formerly-tynyshpayev-kazakh-academy-of-transport-and-communications) [**Ablai Khan Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages** Almaty · State (other ministry)](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/ablai-khan-kazakh-university-of-international-relations-and-world-languages) [**Kunaev Eurasian Law Academy** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kunaev-eurasian-law-academy) [**Almaty Technological University** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/almaty-technological-university) [**Kazakh-American University** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kazakh-american-university) [**Kazakhstan-Russian Medical University** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kazakhstan-russian-medical-university) [**Kazakh Head Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kazakh-head-academy-of-architecture-and-civil-engineering) [**Kazakh Automobile and Road Institute** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kazakh-automobile-and-road-institute) [**Egyptian University of Islamic Culture Nur-Mubarak** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/nur-kazakh-egyptian-islamic-university) [**Caspian University** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/caspian-university) [**Narxoz University** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/narxoz-university) [**Turan University** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/turan-university) [**Kenzhegali Sagadiyev University of International Business** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kenzhegali-sagadiyev-university-of-international-business) [**International Educational Corporation** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/international-educational-corporation) [**Q University (formerly Kainar University)** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/q-university-formerly-kainar-university) [**META University (formerly Eurasian Technological University)** Almaty · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/meta-university-formerly-eurasian-technological-university) [**Almaty Humanitarian-Economic University** Almaty · 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Auezov South Kazakhstan University** Shymkent · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/m-auezov-south-kazakhstan-university) [**South Kazakhstan Medical Academy** Shymkent · State (other ministry)](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/south-kazakhstan-medical-academy) [**Peoples Friendship University named after Academician A. 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Saparbayev South Kazakhstan Humanitarian Institute** Shymkent](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/m-saparbayev-south-kazakhstan-humanitarian-institute) [**Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University** Turkistan · State (other ministry)](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/khoja-akhmet-yassawi-international-kazakh-turkish-university) [**M. Kh. 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Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University** Aktobe · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/k-zhubanov-aktobe-regional-university) [**Marat Ospanov West Kazakhstan Medical University (Ospanov Medical University)** Aktobe · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/marat-ospanov-west-kazakhstan-medical-university-ospanov-medical-university) [**Kazakh-Russian International University** Aktobe · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kazakh-russian-international-university) [**Aktobe Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs** Aktobe · State (other ministry)](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/aktobe-law-institute-of-the-ministry-of-internal-affairs) [**Military Institute of the Air Defense Forces** Aktobe · State (other ministry)](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/military-institute-of-the-air-defense-forces) [**Aktobe State Pedagogical Institute** Aktobe](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/aktobe-state-pedagogical-institute) [**Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University** Atyrau · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kh-dosmukhamedov-atyrau-university) [**S. Utebayev Atyrau University of Oil and Gas** Atyrau · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/s-utebayev-atyrau-university-of-oil-and-gas) [**M. Utemisov West Kazakhstan University** Oral (Uralsk) · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/m-utemisov-west-kazakhstan-university) [**Zhangir Khan West Kazakhstan Agrarian-Technical University (Zhangir Khan University)** Oral (Uralsk) · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/zhangir-khan-west-kazakhstan-agrarian-technical-university-zhangir-khan-university) [**West Kazakhstan Engineering-Humanitarian University** Oral (Uralsk) · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/west-kazakhstan-engineering-humanitarian-university) [**Eurasian Academy** Oral (Uralsk) · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/eurasian-academy) [**West Kazakhstan Humanitarian Academy** Oral (Uralsk)](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/west-kazakhstan-humanitarian-academy) [**Sh. Yessenov Caspian University of Technology and Engineering** Aktau · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/sh-yessenov-caspian-university-of-technology-and-engineering) [**Zhetysu University named after I. 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