Non-commercial joint stock company «K.Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University»
Approved
by the decision of the Board of
Directors of the Non-Profit Joint Stock
Company " K.Zhubanov Aktobe Regional
University" (decision No.

9 dated August 16,
2022; with amendments and additions
from decision No.

3 dated March 28,
2023; decision No.

4 dated July 12, 2024;
decision No.

5 dated June 30, 2025; decision
No.

3 dated June 5)
9 dated August 16,
from decision No.

3 dated March 28,
2023; decision No.
decision No.
No.

3 dated June 5)

## RULES FOR ADMISSION

of students to educational programs of higher and postgraduate education
in Non-commercial joint stock company «K.Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University»
Aktobe, 2026
9 dated August 16,
from decision No.

3 dated March 28,
2023; decision No.
decision No.
No.

3 dated June 5)
Aktobe, 2026

## 1. Rules for admission of students to educational programs of higher and postgraduate education
decision No.
No.

3 dated June 5)
Aktobe, 2026

in Aktobe Regional University named after K. Zhubanov (hereinafter – University) are developed on
the basis of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 27, 2007 "On Education", Standard
Rules for Admission to study in educational organizations implementing educational programs of
higher and postgraduate education, approved by the order of the Minister of Education Ministry of
Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 31, 2018 No. 600, Rules for
conducting unified national testing approved by Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the
Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 2, 2017 No. 204, Methodological recommendations for compliance
of related groups of higher education programs and specialties of technical and professional, post-
secondary education approved by order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of
Kazakhstan dated April 1, 2019 year No. 134, the Rules for awarding an educational grant to pay for
higher or postgraduate education with the award of a bachelor's or master's degree, approved by the
Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated August 11, 2023 No. 403, State
Compulsory Standards for Higher and Postgraduate Education, approved by Order No. 2 of the
Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 20, 2020.

## 2. These rules define the procedure for admission to study at the university's educational

programs.

programs.

## 3. Persons with general secondary, technical and vocational, post-secondary, higher,

postgraduate education are admitted to the university. The training format is full–time. The study
group for each educational program is formed in the number of at least 10 students.

programs.

## 4. The formation of the university's student contingent is carried out through the placement

of an educational grant of higher and postgraduate education at the expense of the republican or local
budget, as well as tuition fees at the expense of citizens' own funds and other sources.

## 5. To participate in the competition for awarding an educational grant of higher education at

the expense of the republican budget or the local budget and (or) enroll in paid education, persons with
secondary, technical and vocational or post-secondary education are allowed, with the exception of
applicants in related areas of higher education training that provide for shortened terms of study, who
have passed the UNT and gained according to its results: in the field of education "Pedagogical
Sciences" – at least 75 points, in other educational programs − at least 60 points. Including the
following EPG (Educational program group):
№ Groups of educational programs Threshold Score for Threshold score for
a scholarship paid tuition

## 7 В015 Training of teachers of humanitarian subject 75 80

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| № | Groups of educational programs | Threshold Score for
a scholarship | Threshold score for
paid tuition |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | В005 Physical culture teachers training | 90 | 100 |
| 2 | В009 Mathematics teachers training | 80 | 85 |
| 3 | В010 Physics teachers training | 80 | 85 |
| 4 | В012 Chemistry teachers training | 75 | 80 |
| 5 | В013 Biology teachers training | 75 | 80 |
| 6 | В014 Geography teachers traing | 75 | 80 |
| 7 | В015 Training of teachers of humanitarian subject | 75 | 80 |
## 30 В074 Urban planning, construction and civil 60 70

engineering

engineering

## 5.1 For the following categories of applicants, minimum passing scores apply for admission

to fee-paying basis (at least 75 points for the "6B01 Pedagogical Sciences" field of study and the
"6B042 Law" training program, and at least 50 points for all other programs):
- "Altyn Belgi" holders;
- Winners and prize-winners of international and (or) republic olympiads in general education
subjects, provided that the selected UNT elective subject aligns with the subject of the olympiad,
within the last three years, in accordance with the List approved by the Order of the Minister of
Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 7, 2011, No. 514 'On Approval
of the List of republic and international olympiads and scientific project competitions (scientific
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| 8 | В016 Kazakh language and literature teachers training | 75 | 100 |
| 9 | В018 Foreign language teachers training | 90 | 100 |
| 10 | В028 Choreography | 60 | 100 |
| 11 | В031 Fashion, design | 60 | 100 |
| 12 | В034 History | 60 | 75 |
| 13 | В036 Translation studies | 65 | 75 |
| 14 | В037 Philology | 60 | 75 |
| 15 | В041 Psychology | 60 | 70 |
| 16 | В049 Law | 75 | 90 |
| 17 | В050 Biological and related sciences | 60 | 70 |
| 18 | В051 Environment | 60 | 70 |
| 19 | В052 Earth Science | 70 | 70 |
| 20 | В053 Chemistry | 60 | 70 |
| 21 | В054 Physics | 65 | 75 |
| 22 | В055 Mathematics and statistics | 65 | 75 |
| 23 | В057 Information technology | 60 | 70 |
| 24 | В062 Electrical technics and energetics | 70 | 70 |
| 25 | В063 Electrical Engineering and Automation | 65 | 70 |
| 26 | В065 Transport equipment and technology | 60 | 70 |
| 27 | В068 Food production | 70 | 70 |
| 28 | В070 Textiles: clothing, footwear and leather goods | 60 | 70 |
| 29 | В071 Mining and mineral extraction | 60 | 70 |
| 30 | В074 Urban planning, construction and civil
engineering | 60 | 70 |
| 31 | В171 Metallurgy | 60 | 70 |
| 32 | В091 Tourism | 60 | 70 |
| 33 | В092 Leisure | 60 | 70 |
competitions) in general education subjects, performers' competitions, professional skill
competitions, and sports competitions' (incorporating changes and additions as of April 30, 2025).

## 6. At the same time, in the History of Kazakhstan and two specialized subjects of the UNT

and (or) creative exam, it is necessary to score you must score at least 5 points, and in the subjects of
Reading Literacy and Mathematical literacy at least 3 points.

## 7. To participate in the competition for award of educational grant of higher education at the

expense of the republican budget or the local budget and (or) enrollment in paid training in related
areas of higher education training that provide for shorter training periods, persons with technical and
vocational, post-secondary education, who have passed the UNT and have scored at least 25 points and
in the field of education "Pedagogical Sciences" – at least 35 points, including at least 5 points in each
discipline of the UNT and (or) creative exam.

## 8. When passing the UNT in electronic format, the applicant participates in the competition

for awarding an educational grant of higher education at the expense of the republican budget or the
local budget with one of the two UNT results that have the required number of points specified in the
above paragraph.
above paragraph.

## 9. Persons holding certificates of the international standardized tests SAT, ACT, IB, A-Level,

TOEFL ITP, TOEFL IBT, IELTS participate in the competition for the award of an educational grant
and (or) are enrolled in universities for a paid department, in accordance with the scale of points
transfer, according to Appendix 1 to these rules.

## 9.1. Persons who have a KAZTEST certificate confirming their proficiency in the Kazakh

language, not lower than level B1 (intermediate), are optionally exempt from taking a core subject or
special discipline of the UNT “Kazakh Language” and participate in a competition for the award of an
educational grant and (or) are enrolled in OHPE for a paid department, in accordance with the scale
for transferring points, in accordance with Appendix 2-1 to these Rules.

## 9.2. Graduates of the autonomous educational organization "Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools"

who have UNT certificates based on the transfer of points for external assessment of learning outcomes,
in accordance with the scale of transfer of points, according to Appendix 2-2 of these Standard Rules,
participate in the competition for the award of an educational grant and (or) enroll in universities for a
paid department.
paid department.

## 10. Upon admission to study at the OHPE, an admission quota is provided in the amount

approved by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 26, 2023 No. 357
"On Approval of the admission quota for admission to study in educational organizations implementing
educational programs of technical and professional, post-secondary and higher education" (registered
in the Register of State Registration of normfederal regulatory legal acts No. 33174).

## 11. Admission of persons entering the OHPE is carried out to their applications on a

competitive basis, except for the case, in accordance with the points of the certificate of the established
sample, in the form approved by the Order of the Acting Minister of Education and Science of the
Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 23, 2007 No. 502 "On approval of the form of strict reporting
documents used by educational organizations in the educational activity" (registered in the Register of
State Registration of Regulatory Legal Acts under No. 4991) and (or) an electronic certificate with
unique data of the applicant, officially confirming the results of the unified national testing (UNT)
published on the website of the National Testing Center (hereinafter referred to as the UNT certificate).

## 12. Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who have technical and professional, post-

secondary education are accepted for training in educational programs of higher education that provide
for shorter training periods in accordance with the Methodological Recommendations of compliance
of related groups of educational programs of higher education and specialties of technical and
professional, post-secondary education approved by Order of the Ministry of Education and Science
of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 1, 2019 No. 134. For admission on a paid basis, an interview
is held.
12-1. Admission of citizens who have a general secondary education and have served military
service to study at the OHPE on a paid basis is carried out within two years after completing military
service based on the results of an interview conducted by the admissions committees of the OHPE
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is held.
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during the calendar year.

At the same time, enrollment of citizens who have served military service
is carried out in accordance with the academic calendar 5 (five) days before the beginning of the next
academic period.

12-2.

Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who have served military service, have technical
and professional, post-secondary or higher education, are accepted within two years after completing
military service for training on a paid basis under educational programs of higher education that
provide for shorter training periods based on the results of an interview conducted by the admissions
committees of OHPE during the calendar year.

## 13. Admission of persons with higher education, providing for a reduced period of study is

carried out on the basis of an interview. The term of study for graduates of OHPE is determined by
the decision of a special commission based on the recognition of mutual compliance of disciplines
based on the results of previous training.

## 14. Persons who do not reach the threshold score according to the results of the UNT results

are not accepted to the university.

## 15. In the conditions of declaring a state of emergency, establishing or strengthening quarantine

measures, a virtual admissions office will function.

## 16. An admissions committee is established at the university by the decision of the Chairman

of the Board-the Rector or by a person acting as his / her duties. The admissions committee consists
of vice-rectors, representatives of heads of structural divisions and faculty of the University. The
admissions committee consists of an odd number, and the chairman of the admissions committee is
elected by a majority vote from among the members of the commission. The Executive Secretary of
the Admissions Committee is appointed as the Chairman of the Admissions Committee. If the votes
are equal, the vote of the chairman of the admissions committee is decisive.

## 17. Admission to study in groups of educational programs of higher education that require

special and (or) creative training, including in the areas of education "Pedagogical Sciences", is carried
out taking into account the results of special and (or) creative exams.

## 18. For the organization and conduct of special and (or) creative examinations, by the decision

of the first head of the university or by a person acting as his / her duties, a commission is created for
the period of the examination.

## 19. The commission consists of representatives of the university from among the teaching staff,

public organizations, mass media. The commission for creative examinations in the areas of training
"Art" and " Training of teachers with a subject specialization of general development " also includes
persons with the appropriate education in the profile and are recommended by the local authorized
person in the field of culture and sports. The examination board does not include members of the appeal
commission. The commission consists of an odd number of members, and the chairman of the
commission is elected by a majority vote from among the members of the commission. The
commission's decision is considered competent if at least two-thirds of its members are present at the
meeting. The decision of the commission is made by a majority vote of those present at the exam. In
case of equality of votes, the vote of the chairman of the commission is decisive.

## 20. Special and (or) creative examinations are conducted according to groups of educational

programs, in accordance with the List of groups of educational programs for which special and (or)
creative examinations are conducted in accordance with Appendix 3 to these admission rules.

## 21. Persons enrolled in educational programs of higher education that require special and (or)

creative training, including in the field of education "Pedagogical Sciences", for passing special and
(or) creative exams, submit the following documents to the admissions committee of OHPE:
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1) a document on general secondary or technical and vocational, post-secondary education
(original);
2) 2 photo cards measuring 3 x 4 cm;
3) a copy of the identity document;
4) UNT certificate (if available);
5) a copy of the document confirming the existence of one of the sports categories and (or)
sports titles established by paragraph 1 of Article 35 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated
July 3, 2014 "On Physical Culture and Sport" (if any).
(original);

## 22. The application period for the first session of creative exams for applicants applying for

educational grants is from June 20 to July 5 of the calendar year.
The application period for the second session of creative exams for applicants applying to
higher education institutions on a tuition-paying basis is from August 5 to August 10 of the calendar
year.
year.

## 23. The creative examinations are conducted from July 7 to August 15 of the calendar year:

First session: from July 7 to July 12 – for applicants participating in the competition for the
award of educational grants;
Second session: from August 11 to August 15 – for applicants applying for admission on a
tuition-paying basis.

## 24. Persons entering a group of higher education programs of higher education that require

creative training, who have documents on general secondary, technical and professional or post-
secondary education, pass two creative exams.

## 25. Persons entering a group of educational programs of higher education that require creative

training in related areas of higher education training, providing for shortened terms of study, pass one
creative exam.
creative exam.

## 26. The form of conducting special and / or creative examinations is established in accordance

with Appendix 4 to these Rules.
creative exam.

## 27. Acceptance of incoming documents and conducting a special exam for admission in the

field of education "Pedagogical Sciences" are carried out from June 20 to August 24 of the calendar
year.
year.

## 28. Persons entering a group of higher education programs of higher education that require

creative training pass creative exams at their chosen universities.
year.

## 29. For graduates of organizations of secondary or technical and professional, post-secondary

education, entering a group of educational programs of higher education that require creative training,
points on the history of Kazakhstan, reading literacy (language of instruction) are taken into account.
29-1. In the UNT o the discipline "History of Kazakhstan" it is necessary to score at least 5
points, and "Reading literacy" it is necessary to score at least 3 points. For the group of educational
programs "B005 Training of physical education teachers", “B007 Training Teacher of Artistic Labor
and Technical Drawing” and "B031 Fashion, design" in the disciplines "History of Kazakhstan" and"
Reading literacy", it is necessary to score at least 20 points in total. In addition, for applicants holding
the 'Master of Sports' title applying for the 'B005 Physical Education Teacher Training' group of
educational programs, the minimum threshold score for the UNT is set at no less than 10 points;
similarly, for graduates of art schools applying for 'B005 Art and Drawing Teacher Training', the
threshold is no less than 15 points. In this regard, candidates are required to submit the original
documents certifying these achievements to the admissions committee. “B006 Teacher Training in
Music”, “B092 Leisure Studies” " in the disciplines "History of Kazakhstan" and" Reading literacy",
it is necessary to score at least 15 points in total. “B028 Choreography” " in the disciplines "History of
Kazakhstan" and" Reading literacy", it is necessary to score at least 10 points in total. With non-
corresponding UNT passing scores, documents are not accepted.

## 30. For persons entering a group of educational programs of higher education that require

creative training in related areas of higher education training, providing for shorter training periods,
points in the profile discipline are taken into account.
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## 31. Persons entering the university in the field of education "Pedagogical Sciences" pass one
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special exam, and scores are taken into account in the history of Kazakhstan, mathematical literacy,
reading literacy (the language of instruction), and two specialized subjects.

## 32. For persons entering related areas of higher education training that provide for shorter

training periods, points in general professional and special disciplines are taken into account.

## 33. The special exam is conducted in the form of an interview at the university. This exam is

necessary to determine the propensity for pedagogical activity, personal qualities and communicative
competencies, the level of motivation for conscious pedagogy.

## 34. The program of the special exam is developed by the Faculty Pedagogy and Management

in Education. The program for conducting creative exams is developed by the Professional and
Creative Faculty. Programs are approved by the Chairman of the university's admissions Committee.

## 35. The schedule of special and creative examinations (form of examination, date, time and

place of holding, consultation) is approved by the chairman of the admissions committee and brought
to the attention of applicants before the start of admission of documents and published on the official
website of the university.

## 36. Admission to the audience (room) for Special and creative examinations is carried out upon

presentation of an identity document. At the same time, Special and creative exams are held in
classrooms (premises), stadiums equipped with video and (or) audio recording.

## 37. Before the beginning of Special and creative exams, applicants are given an examination

material and procedure required for the design of title pages is explained, as well as the time of the
beginning and of the creative exams, the time and place of announcement of the results, and the
procedure for filing an application for appeal are indicated.

## 38. Creative exams for applicants who have documents on general secondary or technical and

professional, post-secondary education are evaluated according to a 50-point system.
Persons entering the group of educational programs "B005-Training of physical education
teachers" and having the sports title "Master of Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan" are awarded
maximum points on creative exams by the commission.

## 39. The creative exam for applicants in related areas of higher education training, which provide

for shorter training periods, is evaluated to a 20-point system.

## 40. The special exam for applicants in the fields of education "Pedagogical Sciences" is

evaluated in the form of "admission" or "non-admission".

## 41. The results of the creative exam are drawn up in a statement of assessments, the results of

the special exam - by a statement of admission, the protocol of the commission in any form and are
transmitted to the executive secretary of the admissions committee (his deputy) to announce the results.
The minutes of the commission are signed by the chairman and all members of the Commission present.

## 43. According to the results of special examinations in the fields of education "Pedagogical

Sciences", an extract from the statement is issued to the applicant for presentation to the OHPE at the
place of enrollment.

## 44. According to the results of the creative exam, the applicant is given an extract from the

statement for admission to the OHPE on a paid basis, regardless of the place of the creative exam.

## 45. For the period of exams, in order to comply with the requirements for a special and / or

creative exam, resolve disputes, protect the rights of persons passing the relevant exams, an appeal
commission is created by order of the first head or a person performing his / her duties, whose
composition consists of an odd number of members, including its chairman.

## 46. The application for appeal is submitted to the chairman of the appeal commission personally

by the person who passed a special or creative exam, is accepted until 13.00 hours of the next day after
the announcement of the results of the special or creative exam and is considered by the appeal
commission within one day.

## 47. The decision of the appeal commission is considered competent if at least two thirds of its

members are present at the meeting. The decision on the appeal of disagreement with the results of a
special or creative exam is made by a majority vote of the number of members of the commission
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present.
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present.

If the votes of the members of the appeal commission are equal, the chairman's vote is decisive.
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present.

The work of the appeals commission is formalized by a protocol signed by the chairman and all
members of the commission present.
present.

## 48. On the day of completion of the special and (or) creative exam, the University transmits to

the information system of the National Testing Center of the Ministry of Higher Education and Science
of the Republic of Kazakhstan the results of the special and (or) creative examination of applicants for
participation in the competition for awarding an educational grant of higher education at the expense
of the republican budget and (or) enrollment in OHPE.

## 49. Admission of persons with technical and professional or post-secondary higher education

in related areas of training of higher education personnel, providing for reduced terms of study, entering
paid training is carried out on the basis of an interview.

## 50. Admission of persons entering the university for reduced periods of study is carried out

based on the results of interviews conducted by subject commissions at the request of applicants.

## 51. The purpose of conducting interviews of persons with technical, professional or post-

secondary, higher education is to check the level of knowledge and personal prerequisites associated
with the acquisition of a profession according to the chosen educational program.

## 52. The subject commission of the interview is formed by the order of the chairman of the

admissions committee. The composition includes the chairman, members of the teaching staff.

## 53. The interview program, questions, tasks are submitted by departments, implemented

educational programs analyzed and approved by the chairman of the admissions committee and
brought to the attention of applicants before the start of the admissions campaign.

## 54. The interview is conducted after receiving the applicant's documents to the admissions

committee, the answers are evaluated as "recommend" or "not recommend".

## 55. The results of the interview are recorded in a statement and a protocol, both signed by the

members of the admission committee. The results of the interview of each applicant are issued in the
form of an "Extract from the interview sheet".

## 56. The interview statement is submitted by the chairman of the subject commission to the

executive secretary of the admissions committee no later than the day of the interview.

## 57. Enrollment of incoming students to the university at the expense of the republican budget

or local budget or on a fee basis is carried out by admission commissions from June 20 to August 25
of the calendar year for studying in Kazakh, Russian or English by order of the first head of the
university or a person acting as her/his duties.

## 58. Holders of an educational grant of higher education at the expense of the republican budget

or the local budget, submit an application for admission to the OHPE specified in the certificate and
are enrolled in the number of students by order of the head of the OHPE or the person acting as his /
her duties.
her duties.

## 59. Holders of an educational grant of higher education in groups of educational programs

requiring creative training are enrolled in the OHPE, in which they passed creative exams.

## 60. Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who enroll on the basis of a state grant, conclude a

contract on working out at least 3 (three) years. In accordance with the procedure established by the
Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated August 11, 2023 No. 403 "On approval
of the Rules for sending a specialist to work, reimbursement of expenses, incurred at the expense of
budget funds, granting the right to self-employment, exemption from the obligation to work for citizens
of the Republic of Kazakhstan who studied on the basis of a state educational standard" (registered in
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the Register of State Regulatory Legal Acts under No.

33291) and Order No.

443 of the Acting Minister
of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated August 25, 2023 "On Approval
of the Rules for Awarding an Educational Grant to Pay for higher or Postgraduate Education with the
award of a “Bachelor's” or “Master's Degree” (registered in the Register of State of regulatory legal
acts under No.

33345).
acts under No.

33345).

## 61. Graduates of organizations of secondary or technical and professional, post-secondary

education of the current year, who have passed the UNT in accordance with Order No. 204 of the
Ministry of Higher Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and have scored a threshold
score, submit an application to the first head of the university or a person performing his duties for
admission to the university on a fee basis before receiving a document on general average or technical
and vocational, post-secondary education.

## 62. At the same time, students of graduating grades 11 (12) classes of secondary education

organizations in the period from February 1 to August 25 of the calendar year submit an application
addressed to the head of the university or a person performing his duties for admission to the university
on a fee basis before receiving a document on general secondary education.

## 63. After receiving a document on general secondary or technical and vocational, post-

secondary education, applicants submit documents according to the list.

## 64. Applicants to the Admissions Committee of the University must attach to the application

for admission:
1) Applications addressed to the head of the OHPE in any form;
2) A document on general secondary, technical and vocational, post-secondary or higher
education (original);
3) An identity document, or an electronic document from the digital document service (required
for identification);
4) 6 photo cards measuring 3 x 4 cm;
5) a medical certificate in the form 075-U, approved by the order of the Acting Minister of
Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 30, 2020 No. KR DSM-175 / 2020 "On approval
of forms of accounting documentation in the field of healthcare".
6) UNT certificate;
7) an extract from the statement (for applicants for educational programs of higher education
that require special and / or creative training, including in the field of education "Pedagogical
Sciences");
8) electronic certificate of the award of an educational grant (if any).
for admission:
6) UNT certificate;
Sciences");

## 65. Citizens from among the disabled of groups I and II, disabled since childhood, disabled

children, persons equated by benefits and guarantees to participants and invalids of the Great Patriotic
War, persons of Kazakh nationality who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, orphans and
children left without parental care6 as well as citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan from among the
youth, who lost or remained without parental care until adulthood, children from families in which four
or more minor children are brought up, children from single-parent families who have this status for at
least three years, children from families raising disabled children from childhood, disabled people of
group I/ II additionally submit documents confirming the granting of preferential rights and quotas.

## 66. Admission to the university is conducted according to higher education programs and

language departments. An additional 20 students need to be enrolled in the Kazakh department, and 10
students each in the other departments (Russian and English).

## 67. Enrollment in educational programs of higher education for which creative examinations

are established, is carried out taking into account the scores on these exams, with the exception of
applicants in related areas of higher education training, which provide for shorter training periods.

## 68. Enrollment in the fields of education "Pedagogical Sciences" is carried out taking into

account the results of a special exam.

## 69. Enrollment in the university on a tuition-paying basis is carried out only upon payment of

at least 30% of the total annual tuition fee, except for applicants whose tuition fees will be paid by
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private organizations or companies.
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In such cases, the applicant must provide a letter of guarantee from
the respective organization or company.
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## 70. In the event that an applicant applies for an educational loan issued by second-tier banks,
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the applicant shall be enrolled as a university student upon submission of a relevant certificate from
the bank confirming that their documents are currently under review.

## 71. At the same time, he / she is granted a deferral on payment of the amount specified in the

educational services agreement and payable before the enrollment of a citizen, for the period of
registration of an educational loan, but not more than 4 (four) weeks from the date of receipt of a
certificate from the bank.

## 72. Documents in a foreign language are provided with a notarized translation into Kazakh or

Russian. Educational documents issued by foreign educational organizations are subject to the
procedure of recognition of educational documents in accordance with the procedure established by
the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan after enrollment of persons during the first (1) academic
period of study.
period of study.

## 73.1 Admission to the educational program “6V02303 Foreign Philology” is conducted within

the established quota — no more than one academic group (up to 30 students) from among citizens
of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

## 73.2 The acceptance of applications from applicants is carried out from June 20 to August 13

of the current year.

## 73.3 On August 14, a meeting of the admissions committee is held to select 30 candidates who

scored the highest points based on the results of the UNT (Unified National Testing).

## 73.4 Candidate selection is carried out solely on the basis of UNT results. No other categories

of applicants are taken into account, including persons with benefits or other grounds outside the
UNT.
UNT.

## 73.5 This selection procedure does not apply to applicants admitted to this educational program

based on an educational grant allocated from the state budget.
UNT.

## 73.6 In case an applicant who passed the selection refuses admission, their place may be offered

to the next candidate in the ranking list formed based on the UNT results.

## 73.7 The results of the admissions committee meeting and the list of applicants recommended

for admission shall be published on August 15 on the official information resources of the university.

## 74. Admission of persons to the Master's program, including targeted training, is carried out on

a competitive basis based on the results of comprehensive testing (hereinafter referred to as CT).

## 75. Educational documents issued by foreign educational organizations are recognized in

accordance with the established legislative procedure. Documents in a foreign language are provided

## 76. Educational documents issued by foreign educational organizations are subject to the
the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan after enrollment of persons during the 1st (first) academic
period of study.
76-1. Admission of persons who have served military service to the specialized magistracy
on a fee basis for three years after completing military service is carried out without entrance exams,
based on the results of an interview conducted by the admissions committees of the OHPE during
the calendar year. At the same time, the enrollment of citizens who have served military service is
academic period.
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|  | Admission of persons who have served military service to the specialized magistracy |
| --- | --- |
| on a fee basis for three years after completing military service is carried out without entrance exams, |  |
| based on the results of an interview conducted by the admissions committees of the OHPE during |  |
| the calendar year. At the same time, the enrollment of citizens who have served military service is |  |
| carried out in accordance with the academic calendar 5 (five) days before the beginning of the next |  |
| academic period. |  |
76-2.

Admission to groups of MBA and DBA educational programs is carried out by the
OVPO independently.

The dates of the entrance exams and enrollment in the educational programs
of the DBA are determined by the OHPE independently.

Training in DBA educational programs is
carried out on a paid basis.
76-2.
OVPO independently.

## 77. For applicants to the Master's program, the admissions committee advises applicants on the

issues of the group of educational programs of postgraduate education, familiarizing them with the CT
procedure and / or the entrance exam.

## 78. Acceptance of applications for the Master's degree is carried out by admission commissions

and (or) through the NTC information system in the following terms:
1) from June 1 to July 8 of the calendar year;
2) from October 28 to November 10 of the calendar year.

## 79. CT for the Master's degree is held from July 20 to August 10 and from November 19 to

December 11 of the calendar year.

## 80. Persons who have completed higher education programs are admitted to the Master's

program.

program.

## 81. Persons entering the scientific and pedagogical master's degree program pass a CT, which

includes a test in a foreign language (optional English, German, French), a test on the profile of groups
of educational programs, a test to determine readiness for elective study in Kazakh or Russian language.
program.

## 82. Persons entering a specialized master's degree program with Kazakh or Russian language

of instruction, pass a CT, which includes a test on the profile of groups of educational programs of
their choice in Kazakh or Russian.

## 83. Persons entering a specialized master's degree program with English as the language of

instruction, pass a CT, which includes a test on the profile of groups of educational programs in
English.
English.

## 84. CT is carried out in accordance with the Rules comprehensive testing approved by the

Order of the Minister of Higher Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 8,
English.

## 2019 No. 190 (registered in the Register of State Registration of Regulatory Legal Acts under No.

18657).

18657).

## 85. CT is conducted by the National Testing Center of the Ministry of Higher Education and

Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the points of CT determined by the Ministry of Higher
Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the MSHE RK).
18657).

## 86. According to the results CT, an electronic certificate is issued, which is confirmed on the

website of the National Testing Center of the Ministry Higher Education and Science of the
Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan.

## 88. Persons who have one of the international certificates confirming foreign language

proficiency in accordance with the pan–European competencies (standards) of foreign language
proficiency are exempt from the foreign language CT test in the following languages:
English: IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System Academic),
threshold score – not less than 6.0;
TOEFL IBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test), threshold score – at
least 60;
German: Deutsche Sprachpruefung fuer den Hochschulzugang (DSH, Niveau B2/level B2),
TestDaF-Prufung (NiveauB2/level B2);
French: TFI (Test de Franzais International™) – at least level B2 in reading and listening
least 60;

## sections, DELF – Diplome d'Etudes en Langue franzaise) - level B2, DALF (Diplome Approfondi de

Langue franzaise – level B2, TCF (Test de connaissance du français) – not lower than the B2 level.

## 89. Persons entering the master's program for groups of educational programs in the fields of

education "Pedagogical Sciences", "Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics", "Information and
Communication Technologies", "Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction Industries", as well as
training areas "Humanities", "Social Sciences", " Business and management" are exempt from CT in
the master's degree with Kazakh or Russian languages of study in the presence of an international
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|  | Admission to groups of MBA and DBA educational programs is carried out by the |
| --- | --- |
| OVPO independently. The dates of the entrance exams and enrollment in the educational programs |  |
| of the DBA are determined by the OHPE independently. Training in DBA educational programs is |  |
| carried out on a paid basis. |  |
certificate of passing the standardized test Graduate Record Examinations GRE with points according
to Appendix 5 to these rules.

## 90. Persons entering the master's program for groups of educational programs in the fields of
the master's degree with Kazakh, Russian or English languages of study in the presence of an
international certificate of passing the standardized test Graduate Record Examinations GRE with
points according to Appendix 6 to these rules.

## 91. Persons entering the master's degree for groups of educational programs in the direction of

training "Business and Management" are exempt from CT in the master's degree program with Kazakh,
Russian or English languages of instruction in the presence of an international certificate of passing
the standardized Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with scores according to with

## Appendix 7 to these rules.

Admission to the MBA/EMBA program is carried out based on applications from applicants
based on the results of a competitive selection during an interview.
Admission of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the MBA/EMBA program is carried
out only on a paid basis. Payment for training is carried out at the expense of citizens’ own funds and
other sources.
Foreign citizens are admitted to MBA/EMBA programs in the manner established by the
legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, international treaties, as well as internal documentation of
the University.
Requirements for Master's students of the MBA/EMBA program (individuals: citizens of the
Republic of Kazakhstan and non-residents):
- MBA:
• Work experience of at least 2 years (or with work experience in the field of “Business and
Management” of at least 1 year);
• Mandatory provision of an open resume describing the education received and work
experience;
other sources.
the University.
- MBA:
experience;

## - EMBA:

• EMBA - top managers, executives, chief specialists of companies and organizations with at
least 3 years of work experience (or with at least 2 years of work experience in the field of Business
and Management);
experience.
## - EMBA:
and Management);
experience.

## 92. When submitting documents for participation in the competition for the award of an

educational grant, as well as when enrolling, the authenticity and validity period of the submitted
certificates are checked by the admissions committee. Applicants to the Master's degree must submit
the following list of documents:

## 3. An identity document or an electronic document from the digital documents service (required

## 5. a medical certificate in the form 075/y in electronic format, approved by order No. KR DSM-

175/2020;

175/2020;

## 6. Certificate confirming foreign language proficiency:

English language proficiency:
least 60;
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175/2020;
least 60;
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German language proficiency: Deutsche Sprachpruefung fuer den Hochschulzugang (DSH,
French language proficiency: TFI (Test de Franzais International™) – at least level B2 in
reading and listening sections, DELF – Diplome d'Etudes en Langue franzaise) – level B2, DALF
(Diplome Approfondi de Langue franzaise – - level B2, TCF (Test de connaissance du français – lower
than the B2 level.
than the B2 level.

## 8. List of scientific and methodological works (if any).

The documents listed in subclauses 7), 8) are provided in originals and copies, after verification
of which the originals are returned to the recipient.

## 93. Persons who have completed foreign OHPE in countries whose state or official language

is English and who have specialized accreditation of foreign accreditation bodies included in the
registers and (or) associations of accreditation bodies of the member states of the Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) are exempt from the "Foreign Language" testing
block (English) for 5 years language) CT in the master's degree program with Kazakh or Russian
language of instruction.

## 94. Applicants to the Master's degree program in the application indicate one group of

educational programs and up to 3 (three) OHPE.

## 96. Enrollment of persons to the scientific and pedagogical master's program on a fee basis is

carried out according to the results of CT in accordance with the Scale of the 150-point assessment
system for CT in the master's program with the Kazakh or Russian language of instruction according
to with Annex 8 to these rules: at least 75 points, while in a foreign language – at least 25 points,
according to profile groups of educational programs: with the choice of one correct answer – at least

## 7 points, with the choice of one or more correct answers – at least 7 points, on the test to determine

readiness for training – at least 7 points.

## 97. Enrollment of persons to the profile master's program with Kazakh or Russian language of

instruction on a fee basis is carried out according to the results of CT in accordance with the Scale of
the 70-point assessment system for CT in the profile master's program with the Kazakh or Russian
language of instruction according to Annex 9 to these rules: at least 30 points, in the profile discipline
– not less than 7 points, in the second profile discipline – not less than 7 points.

## 98. Enrollment of persons to the profile master's program with English language of instruction
assessment system for CT in the profile master's program with English language of instruction in
according to Annex 10 to these rules: not less than 30 points, according to the profile of the group of
educational programs: in the first profile discipline – not less than 7 points, in the second profile
discipline – at least 7 points.

## 99. Enrollment in the university on a tuition-paying basis is carried out only upon payment of
private organizations or companies. In such cases, the applicant must provide a letter of guarantee from

## 100. Persons who have scored the highest scores in the CT and (or) entrance exam and (or)

creative exams are enrolled for training under the state educational order on a competitive basis:
1) for a scientific and pedagogical master's degree – at least 75 points;
2) for specialized master's degree programs with Kazakh or Russian language of instruction –
at least 30 points;
3) for a specialized master's degree program with English as the language of instruction – at
least 30 points;
at least 30 points;
least 30 points;

## 101. Admission to the Master's program is carried out in the following terms:

1) from August 15 to 28 of the calendar year;
2) from December 26 to January 10 of the calendar year.
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| 93. Persons who have completed foreign OHPE in countries |  | whose state or official language |
| --- | --- | --- |
| is English and who have specialized accreditation of foreign accreditation bodies included in the |  |  |
| registers and (or) associations of accreditation bodies of the member states of the Organization for |  |  |
| Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) are exempt from the "Foreign Language" testing |  |  |
| block (English) for 5 years language) CT in the master's degree program with Kazakh or Russian |  |  |
| language of instruction. |  |  |
| 95. CT results are announced | on the day of their implementation. |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 96. Enrollment of persons to the scientific and pedagogical master's program on a fee basis is |  |  |
| carried out according to the results of CT in accordance with the Scale of the 150-point assessment |  |  |
| system for CT in the master's program with the Kazakh or Russian language of instruction according |  |  |
| to with Annex 8 to these rules: at least 75 points, while in a foreign language – at least 25 points, |  |  |
| according to profile groups of educational programs: with the choice of one correct answer – at least |  |  |
| 7 points, with the choice of one or more correct answers – at least 7 points, on the test to determine |  |  |
| readiness for training – at least 7 points. |  |  |
## 102. Upon admission, if the profile of the master's educational program matches that of the

previous higher education program, the learning outcomes of the previous level are recognized
automatically; if the profile of the master's program does not match the previous higher education
program, the master's student is assigned prerequisites to be completed.

## 103. Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign citizens with a Master's degree and

work experience of at least 9 months are accepted for doctoral studies.

## 104. Admission to doctoral studies is carried out on a competitive basis based only the results

of entrance examinations for groups of educational programs.

## 105. For applicants to the doctoral program, the admissions committee carries out:

1) advising applicants on the issues of the selected group of educational programs of
postgraduate education, familiarization with the entrance exam procedure;
2) organization of reception and verification of incoming documents;
3) organization of the entrance exam for groups of educational programs.

## 106. The entrance exam for doctoral studies in computer format consists of the following

blocks:
1) an interview with the applicant conducted by the examination commission of the OHPE;
2) writing an essay;
3) answers to examination questions on the profile of the group of the educational program.

blocks:

## 107. The final score is a set of points obtained by summing up the results of assessment of the

essay, the answer to the examination questions on the profile of the group of the educational program
and the interview in accordance with Appendix 11.

## 108. The entrance exam for doctoral studies is given 3 hours and 30 minutes (210 minutes),

including:
- for an interview – 20 minutes;
- 190 minutes (3 hours and 10 minutes) to write an essay and answer exam questions on the

including:

## 109. Interviewing for persons entering the doctoral program is carried out by OHPE

independently before passing the entrance exams in the blocks "Writing essays", "Answers to exam
questions on the profile of a group of educational programs". The interview is aimed at assessing the
professional and personal qualities of the applicant, the potential for conducting research or
experimental research work.

## 110. The interview is conducted in person and (or) remotely with the mandatory use of video

communication. The video is stored in the archive for at least three years. The interview is formalized
by a protocol, which is signed by the chairman, members and secretary of the examination commission.

## 111. In case of non-appearance of the applicant for the interview, 0 points are awarded, a

protocol is drawn up, which is signed by the chairman, members and secretary of the examination
commission. A applicants who has not passed the interview are not allowed to participate in the
competition for training under the state educational order and are not enrolled in the OHPE on a fee
basis.
basis.

## 112. Materials for the entrance exam (the subjects of the essay, examination questions on the

GOP) are developed by the university.

## 113. The exam on the profile of the group of educational programs includes 3 blocks of

questions, of which: the 1st question determines the level and consistency of theoretical knowledge;
the 2nd question reveals the degree of formation of functional competencies; the 3rd question is aimed
at determining system competencies. The maximum number of points is 50.

## 114. Applicants can get acquainted with the results of the entrance exam on the next day of

entrance exams through a notification in their personal account.

## 115. Examination materials that meet the requirements of the NTC must be received by the

NTC no later than the deadline set by the authorized body.
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## 116. For the period of the entrance examinations to doctoral studies, examination commissions
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for groups of educational programs are created in the OHPE. It is allowed to create one examination
commission in related areas of training.
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## 117. Examination commission for groups of educational programs are formed from the among

the teaching staff of OHPE, employees of OHPE who have the academic degree of doctor or candidate
of sciences, or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the corresponding profile.

## 119. The examination commissions of the OHPE check the papers according to the individual

code of the applicant and send the results of the examination through the information system to the
NTC for further publication of the results.

## 120. Persons entering groups of educational programs in the fields of education "Pedagogical
Technologies", "Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction industries", as well as the areas of
training "Humanities", "Social Sciences", "Business and Management" they are exempt from entrance
exams to doctoral studies in the presence of an international certificate of passing the standardized test
Graduate Record Examinations test GRE with points according to Appendix 12 to these rules.

## 121. The composition of the examination and appeal commissions is approved by the order of

the Chairman of the Admissions Committee of the University.

## 122. Acceptance of applications for doctoral studies is carried out by the admissions Committee
1) from July 3 to August 3 of the calendar year;
2) from October 25 to November 10 of the calendar year.

## 123. Entrance examinations for groups of educational programs are held in the following terms:

1) from 4 to 20 August;
2) from November 19 to December 11 of the calendar year.

## 124. Admission to the doctoral program is carried out in the following terms:

1) from 15 to 28 August of the calendar year;

## 125. Registration for the subsequent entrance exam is allowed 1 (one) time; re-registration on

the website of the NTC is not allowed.

## 126. Acceptance of documents is carried out on the website of the NTC, the applicant fills in

personal data, selects 1 (one) university for admission to doctoral studies and 1 (one) GOP, chooses
the place of the entrance exam.

## 127. The NTC forms a schedule of entrance exams by region. The programs and schedules of

the entrance exam are brought to the attention of applicants 3 (three) days before the start of the
entrance exam.
entrance exam.

## 128. Applicants for doctoral studies must submit the following set of documents:

1) an application in any form;
2) a document of education (original, when submitting documents to the admissions
committee);
3) an identity document, or an electronic document from the digital document service (required
4) Official certificate of passing the State Language exam (KAZTEST) issued by the NTC;
5) certificate confirming proficiency in a foreign language:
threshold score – not less than 5.0.
least 35;
TOEFL ITP (Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm), threshold
score – at least 417;
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication Test of English фо Интернейшнал
комуникэйшнfor International Communication), threshold score – not less than 550;
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committee);
least 35;
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Duolingo English Test, with a threshold score of at least 80.

German: Deutsche Sprachpruefung fuer den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauB1/level B1),
TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau B1/level B1);
French: TFI (Test de Français International™ – not lower than level B1 in reading and listening

## sections), DELF (Diplome d'Etudes en Langue française) - level B1, DALF (Diplome Approfondi de

Langue française – - level B1, TCF (Test de connaissance du français) – not lower than level B1.
The authenticity and validity period of the submitted certificates are checked by the admissions
committees of OHPE.
6) a medical certificate in the form 075/y in electronic format, approved by order No. KR DSM-
175/2020.
In cases of restrictive measures, the introduction of a state of emergency, the occurrence of
social, natural and man-made emergencies in a certain territory, a medical certificate is provided
directly to the educational organization as these measures are withdrawn;
7) 6 photos measuring 3x4 cm;
8) a personal personnel registration form or other document confirming employment, certified
by the personnel service at the place of work;
9) a list of scientific publications for the last 3 calendar years (if any), a research plan and an
essay;
The documents listed in subclauses 5) and 6) are provided in originals and copies, after
verification of which the originals are returned to the applicant. When providing an incomplete list of
documents specified in this paragraph, the admissions committee does not accept documents from
applicants.
committees of OHPE.
175/2020.
essay;
applicants.

## 129. Applicantswho have a certificate TOEFL ITP take additional testing for English language

proficiency before the start of the entrance exam for doctoral studies.

## 130. The number of test tasks for additional English language proficiency testing is 100

questions. The maximum number of points is 100 points.

## 131. Additional English language proficiency testing is evaluated in the form of "admission" or

"non-admission". To get the "admission" score, you must score at least 75 points.

## 132. Additional English language proficiency testing is conducted by the NTC in organizations

designated by the authorized body in the field of education.

## 133. The date, time and place of the additional English proficiency test are brought to the

attention of applicants through their personal account.

## 134. The electronic certificate of the entrance exam is confirmed on the NTC website. The

certificate of the entrance examination held from August 4 to August 20 is valid until December 1 of
the current calendar year. The certificate of the entrance examination held between November 18 and
December 11 is valid until March 1 of the following calendar year.

## 135. Persons who have completed foreign OHPE in countries whose state or official language

is English and have specialized accreditation of foreign accreditation bodies included in the registers
and (or) associations of accreditation bodies of the Member States of the Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development (OECD) for 5 years do not provide international certificates confirming
foreign language proficiency in accordance with the pan-European competences (standards) of foreign
language proficiency, as indicated above.

## 136. An application for appeal is accepted the next day from 13:00 to 13:40 hours after the

announcement of the results of the entrance exam to the NTC through the personal account of the
applicant.
applicant.

## 137. Applications for appeal are considered by the Appeal Commission of the University within

one day from the date of submission of the application.
applicant.

## 139. An appeal of the doctoral entrance exam in computer format is given 40 minutes

in terms of content.
applicant.

## 140. An appeal on the content of test items is considered in the following cases:

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1) the correct answer does not match the code of correct answers (the
correct answer option is indicated);
2) there is no correct answer;
3) there is more than one correct answer in test tasks with the choice of one correct answer from
all offered (all options of correct answers are indicated).

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4) incorrectly composed test task.
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## 141. When submitting an application on the content for reviewing test tasks, the applicant

indicates a reasoned justification (full explanation).

## 142. Applications for an appeal to review all test items without indicating a motivated reason

(full explanation, step-by-step problem solving) are not subject to consideration.

## 143. An Appeal based on the results of writing essays and answers to examination questions on

the profile of the group of the educational program and interviews carried out by the OHPE appeal
commissions.
commissions.

## 144. Enrollment to doctoral studies on a fee basis is carried out on the basis of an international

certificate confirming foreign language proficiency in accordance with the pan-European competencies
(standards) of foreign language proficiency and based on the results of the entrance exam for the profile
of a group of doctoral educational programs and having scored at least 75 points out of a possible 100
points.
points.

## 145. Enrollment in the university on a tuition-paying basis is carried out only upon payment of

## 146. Persons who have scored at least 75 points on the entrance exam are enrolled for doctoral

studies under the state educational order on a competitive basis.

## 147. In the case of the same indicators of competitive scores, persons with the highest mark in

the entrance exam according to the profile of the group of the educational program receive the priority
right when enrolling in doctoral studies. Then, scores for essays, scientific achievements corresponding
to the profile of the educational program are taken into account: scientific publications, including those
in rating scientific publications included in the 1st, 2nd quartile according to the Journal Citation
Reports of the company's Web of science database Clarivate Analytics for the last 3 calendar years;
certificates of scientific developments; certificates of awarding scientific scholarships, grants;
certificates/diplomas for participation in scientific conferences and competitions.

## 148. Admission of foreign applicants for bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies for paid

tuition is carried out by the admission committee in the form of an interview during the calendar year.
The interview is conducted in Kazakh or Russian (at the applicant's choice). Except these EP interview
will be only in English language: "6В02303 Foreign Philology", "7М02303 Foreign Philology",
"8D02303 Foreign Philology", "6В06107 Computer Engineering", "6В07108 Electrical and electronic
Engineering", "6В07209 Petroleum Engineering and Energy Management".

## 149. The receipt of free education by foreigners on a competitive basis in accordance with the

state educational order is determined by international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with the
exception of the scholarship program.

## 150. Enrollment of foreign citizens is carried out in accordance with the academic calendar 5

## 151. A commission is created by order of the chairman of the admissions committee to conduct

an interview. Based on the results of the interview, the members of the commission decide on a
recommendation for “enrollment” / “non-enrollment” of applicants to the university's educational
programs. The results of the interview are drawn up by a statement signed by the members of the
commission.
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commission.
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## 152. The decision on non-admission to the university may be made by the commission at a low

level of interview results, inconsistencies with the requirements of the submitted educational
document (absence of a notarized translation, defects and errors in registration).

## 153. For the period of the interview, in order to comply with uniform requirements and resolve

disputed issues of applicants, an appeal commission is created.

## 154. The chairman and the composition of the appeal commission shall be approved by the

Chairman of the Admissions Committee. The composition of the appeal commission is formed from
the number of teachers in the subjects. Applications for appeal are accepted until 13.00 hours of the
next day after the announcement of the results of the interview, and are considered by the appeals
commission within one calendar day.

## 155. The decision on applications is made by a majority vote of the total number of members

of the appeal commission. In case of votes, the vote of the chairman of the commission is decisive.
The work of the appeal commission is formalized by the minutes of the meeting of the appeal
commission, signed by the chairman and all members of the commission. The decision of the appeal
commission is final and is not subject to revision. The Appeal commission informs the applicant
about the results of the appeal.

## 156. The admission of students to the university is carried out by the admission committee from

August 10 to August 25 of the calendar year by order of the Chairman of the Board - the Rector of
the University or a person acting as his / her duties.

## 157. Holders of an educational grant at the expense of the republican budget or local budget, or

funds received from the republican budget within the framework of targeted transfers, as well as
tuition fees at the expense of their own funds of citizens and other sources choose an educational
program from the corresponding group of educational programs.

## 158. To the admission committee of the university, applicants to the application for admission

shall attach:
2) a document on general secondary, technical and professional, post-secondary or higher
education (original) and a notarized translation of the document into the state or Russian language;
3) 6 photo cards measuring 3x4 cm;
4) a medical certificate in the form 075-U, approved by the order of the Acting Minister of
of forms of accounting documentation in the field of healthcare";
5) UNT certificate (for the Kazakh diaspora);
6) extract from the statement (for applicants for an interview)
7) certificate of award of an educational grant (for the Kazakh diaspora)
8) a copy of the passport (with a notarized translation into the state or Russian language).
shall attach:

## 159. Documents in a foreign language are provided with a notarized translation into Kazakh or

Russian. Documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations undergo the
nostrification procedure in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic

## 160. The rules for the admission of students to the groups of double-degree educational

programmes of K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University (Kazakhstan) and Heriot-Watt University
(United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) (hereinafter referred to as KZ-UK
programmes) have been developed on the basis of the following regulations:
 Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Education" dated July 27, 2007;
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 Standard Rules for Admission to Educational Organizations Implementing Educational
Programmes of Higher and Postgraduate Education, approved by Order No.

600 of the
Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 31, 2018;
 Rules for Conducting the Unified National Testing, approved by Order No.

204 of the
Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 2, 2017;
 Rules for awarding educational grants to pay for higher or postgraduate education with the
award of "Bachelor" or "Master" degrees, approved by Resolution No.

443 of the Acting
2023;
 Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the
Republic of Kazakhstan, Heriot-Watt University, and K.
University dated February 1, 2023.
443 of the Acting
2023;

## 161. These Rules determine the procedure for admission to study under the KZ-UK

programmes.

programmes.

## 162. The formation of the student contingent for KZ-UK programmes is carried out through the

placement of higher education grants funded by the republican budget or local budget, as well as
through tuition payment by citizens' own funds and other sources.

programmes.

## 163. At K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, in agreement with Heriot-Watt University,

by the decision of the Chairman of the Board – Rector or the person performing his duties, a
Commission for conducting the Special Examination in English shall be established. The programme
and content of the Special Examination are developed by Heriot-Watt University. The composition
of the Commission includes representatives of Heriot-Watt University, Vice-Rectors of K. Zhubanov
ARU, representatives of structural subdivisions, as well as representatives of public organizations
and mass media. The Commission shall consist of an odd number of members; a representative of
Heriot-Watt University shall be appointed as the Chairman.

## 164. Persons who have general secondary, technical and vocational, or post-secondary

education, who have passed the UNT (Unified National Testing) and scored the required number of
points based on its results, are admitted to participate in the competition for the award of a higher
education grant at the expense of the republican budget and (or) local budget and for study on a fee-
paying basis under KZ-UK programmes:
Threshold Score for a Threshold score
No. Group of Educational Programs
scholarship for paid tuition
B057 (KZ-UK) Information 50

## 1 65

Technologies
B062 (KZ-UK) Electrical Engineering 50
## 1 65

Technologies

## 2 65

and Power Engineering
B071 (KZ-UK) Mining and Extraction of 50
## 1 65

Technologies

## 2 65

## 3 65

Mineral Resources
## 1 65

Technologies

## 2 65

## 3 65

Mineral Resources

## 165. In this regard, based on the UNT results, it is required to score at least 5 points in the

History of Kazakhstan and the two profile subjects, and at least 3 points in Mathematical Literacy
and Reading Literacy (language of instruction):
No. Group of Educational Programs UNT Profile Subjects
## 3 65

Mineral Resources

## 2 B062 (KZ-UK) Electrical Engineering and Power Mathematics – Physics

Engineering
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| No. | Group of Educational Programs | Threshold Score for a
for paid tuition |
| 1 | B057 (KZ-UK) Information
Technologies | 65 | 50 |
| 2 | B062 (KZ-UK) Electrical Engineering
and Power Engineering | 65 | 50 |
| 3 | B071 (KZ-UK) Mining and Extraction of
Mineral Resources | 65 | 50 |
| No. | Group of Educational Programs | UNT Profile Subjects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | B057 (KZ-UK) Information Technologies | Mathematics – Informatics |
Engineering | Mathematics – Physics |
## 3 B071 (KZ-UK) Mining and Extraction of Mineral Mathematics – Physics

Resources

Resources

## 166. Persons with general secondary, technical and vocational, post-secondary, higher, or

postgraduate education are admitted to KZ-UK programmes. The form of study is full-time.

Resources

## 167. Participation in the competition for the award of an educational grant at the expense of the

republican or local budget is carried out based on UNT results obtained in the period from May 16 to
July 5; the possibility of taking the UNT twice within the specified period is provided.

## 168. When taking the UNT in electronic format, an applicant participates in the competition for

the award of a higher education grant at the expense of the republican budget or local budget with one
of the two UNT results that has the required number of points indicated in the paragraph above.

## 169. Persons holding certificates of international standardized tests SAT, ACT, and IB

participate in the competition for the award of an educational grant and (or) are admitted to the paid
department of higher education institutions according to the score conversion scale in accordance with

## Appendix 1 to these Rules. In this case, SAT Subject results are converted to UNT points provided the

profile subjects correspond.

## 170. Graduates of “Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools” (AEO) who possess UNT certificates

obtained through the conversion of external assessment results (in accordance with the scale specified
in Appendix 2-2 of these Standard Rules) may participate in the educational grant competition and/or
apply for admission on a fee-paying basis.

## 171. For admission, a valid IELTS 5.0 certificate or a certificate of passing the Special

Examination in English by Heriot-Watt University, conducted at the base of K. Zhubanov ARU, is
required.
required.

## 172. Acceptance of applications for the Special Examination is conducted online via Google

Form or offline at the Admissions Committee.
required.

## 173. The programme and content for conducting the Special Examination are developed by

Heriot-Watt University. The examination includes verification of reading and academic writing skills,
as well as readiness for learning in an English-speaking academic environment and research activities.

## 174. Admission of the applicant to the auditorium where the Special Examination is held is

## 175. The Special Examination is held at K. Zhubanov ARU and assessed by Heriot-Watt

University.

University.

## 176. Heriot-Watt University sends the results of the Special Examination in English to the

Admissions Committee within 10 working days from the date of testing.

University.

## 177. Upon receipt of the results, the Admissions Committee sends the official results to the

applicants within 5 working days. The certificate is issued only to applicants who have shown a positive
result and is valid for admission in the 2025-2026 academic year.

## 178. The results of the Special Examination are formalized by a protocol. The protocol is signed

by the Chairman and all participating members of the Commission.

## 179. Applications for participation in the competition for awarding educational grants at the

expense of the republican budget are accepted from July 13 to July 20 of the current year.

## 180. To participate in the competition for awarding a higher education grant at the expense of

the republican or local budget, the following documents must be submitted:
 Document on education (certificate/diploma);
 Identity card;
 UNT certificate;
 Certificate of the Special Examination in English or IELTS 5.0 certificate;
 Documents confirming the right to benefits (if any).
 Identity card;
 UNT certificate;

## 181. Based on the decision of the Republican Commission, an order of the authorized body in

the field of science and higher education is issued, and certificates are awarded to entrants.

## 182. Lists of holders of higher education grants are published in the mass media.

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Resources | Mathematics – Physics |
| --- | --- | --- |
## 183. Admission to the ranks of students of KZ-UK programmes at the expense of the republican

budget, local budget, or on a fee-paying basis is carried out by the Admissions Committee from June

## 20 to August 25 of the calendar year by order of the first head of the university or the person performing

his duties.

his duties.

## 184. Entrants shall attach the following to the application for admission to the University

Admissions Committee:
 Document on general secondary, technical and vocational, post-secondary, or higher
 Identity card (copy);
 2 photographs measuring 3 x 4 centimetres;
 Medical certificate in Form 075-U, approved by Order No. KR DSM-175/2020 of the
Acting Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 30, 2020
"On approval of forms of record documentation in the field of healthcare";
 UNT certificate (copy);
 Certificate of the Special Examination in English or IELTS certificate with a score of
at least 5.0 (copy);
 Electronic certificate of the award of an educational grant (if any).

## 185. Documents in a foreign language shall be submitted with a notarized translation into

Kazakh or Russian. Documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations shall undergo
the procedure of recognition of documents on education in the manner prescribed by the legislation of
the Republic of Kazakhstan within 1 (one) academic period of study after the persons are enrolled.

## 186. Foreign citizens are admitted to study at their own expense or at the expense of the

republican budget under the quota for persons of Kazakh ethnicity who are not citizens of the Republic
of Kazakhstan.
of Kazakhstan.

## 186.1. Admission of persons of Kazakh ethnicity who are not citizens of the Republic of

Kazakhstan to study at the expense of the republican budget is carried out based on the UNT.
of Kazakhstan.

## 186.2. Admission of foreign citizens to study on a fee-paying basis is carried out based on the

results of an interview and the Special Examination in English or an IELTS certificate with a score of
not less than 5.0.
not less than 5.0.

## 186.3. A subject commission for the interview is established by the order of the Chairman of

the Admissions Committee. The composition includes a chairman and members of the academic staff.
The number of commission members must be odd.
not less than 5.0.

## 186.4. The results of the interview are formalized via a sheet (protocol) signed by the

commission members. The result of the interview for each applicant is issued in the form of an "Extract
from the Interview Sheet."

## 187. Entrants shall attach the following to the application for admission to the University
education (original) together with a notarized translation into Kazakh or Russian.
Documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations shall undergo the
legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan within 1 (one) academic period of study after the
persons are enrolled;
 Copy of passport (with a notarized translation into the state or Russian language);
least 5.0 (copy);
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least 5.0 (copy);
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 Electronic certificate of the award of an educational grant (if any);
 Extract from the interview protocol.

## 184 and 187 above, a contract for the provision of educational services is concluded between the head

of K. Zhubanov ARU and the service recipient.

## 189. Based on the accepted documents, the Chairman of the Board – Rector or the person

performing his duties issues an order on the enrollment of the service recipient into the ranks of students
of KZ-UK programmes.

## 190. Enrollment in KZ-UK programmes is carried out on the basis of the order of the Rector of

K. Zhubanov ARU in accordance with the documents of the authorized body on the awarding of a state
educational grant.
educational grant.

## 191. After enrollment in KZ-UK programmes, students proceed to registration at Heriot-Watt

University in the manner prescribed by the registration procedures and academic regulations of Heriot-
Watt University.
educational grant.
Watt University.

## AGREED

Director of the Department
admissions and career development _________ A.Kh. Zhumagaziyev
Member of the Board – Vice-Rector
for Academic Affairs _________ L.N. Myasnikova
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Watt University.

## AGREED
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## Appendix 1
Watt University.

## AGREED
22

## Appendix 1

The scale of the conversion of the points of the SAT, ACT, IB, A-Level, TOEFL ITP, TOEFL
## AGREED
22

## Appendix 1

## IBT, IELTS
## AGREED
22

## Appendix 1

## IBT, IELTS

The scale of the conversion of the points of the international standardized SAT test certificate
into UNT points
Table 1. Scale of conversion of International Standardized Test certificate SAT scores to
UNT scores
SAT International standardized test UNT
Types of tests Points Types of tests Points
Reading literacy 7 out of 10
At least 950points (out of
## IBT, IELTS
into UNT points
UNT scores

## 7 out of 10

Math literacy
into UNT points
UNT scores

## 7 out of 10

Math literacy

## 8 out of 10

Reading literacy
At least 1050 points(out of
## 7 out of 10

Math literacy

## 8 out of 10

Reading literacy

## 1600 points)

SAT reasoning 8 out of 10
Math literacy
Reading literacy 9 out of 10
At least 1150 points (out of
## 7 out of 10

Math literacy

## 8 out of 10

Reading literacy

## 1600 points)
Math literacy

## 1600 points) 9 out of 10
Reading literacy 10 out of 10
At least 1250 points(out of
## 7 out of 10

Math literacy

## 8 out of 10

Reading literacy

## 1600 points)
Math literacy

## 1600 points) 10

Math literacy
At least 625 points (out of 1 profile subject 44 out of 50
Math literacy

## 8 out of 10

Reading literacy

## 1600 points)
Math literacy

## 1600 points) 10

Math literacy

## 800 points) for each of the 2

profile subjects* 2 profile subject 44 out of 50
At least 650 points (out of 1 profile subject 46 out of 50

## 1600 points) 10

Math literacy

profile subjects* 2 profile subject 46 out 50
SAT subject
At least 675 points (out of 1 profile subject 48 out of 50
## 1600 points) 10

Math literacy
SAT subject

profile subjects* 2 profile subject 48 out of 50
At least 700 points (out of 1 profile subject 50 out of 50
SAT subject

profile subjects* 2 profile subject 50 out 50
* for the subject "English", IELTS results are taken into account
Note: SAT scores can be converted to UNT scores in the following cases:
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| SAT International standardized test |  | UNT |  |
| Types of tests | Points | Types of tests | Points |
| SAT reasoning | At least 950points (out of
1600 points) | Reading literacy | 7 out of 10 |
|  |  | Math literacy | 7 out of 10 |
|  | At least 1050 points(out of
1600 points) | Reading literacy | 8 out of 10 |
|  |  | Math literacy | 8 out of 10 |
|  | At least 1150 points (out of
1600 points) | Reading literacy | 9 out of 10 |
|  |  | Mathematical literacy | 9 out of 10 |
|  | At least 1250 points(out of
1600 points) | Reading literacy | 10 out of 10 |
|  |  | Math literacy | 10 |
| SAT subject | At least 625 points (out of
profile subjects* | 1 profile subject
2 profile subject | 44 out of 50
44 out of 50 |
|  | At least 650 points (out of
2 profile subject | 46 out of 50
46 out 50 |
|  | At least 675 points (out of
2 profile subject | 48 out of 50
48 out of 50 |
|  | At least 700 points (out of
2 profile subject | 50 out of 50
50 out 50 |
1) if you have SAT reasoning and SAT subject certificates.

At the same time, the applicant passes
the UNT on the history of Kazakhstan and SAT subject points are converted to UNT points
only if the profile subjects match;
For students with a valid SAT Reasoning certificate
Table 2.

Scale of conversion of SAT Reasoning Certificate scores to UNT scores
SAT international standardized test UNT
At least 950 (out of

## 1600 points) points

Math literacy 7 out of 10
Reading literacy 8 out of 10
SAT reasoning At least 1050 (out of

Math literacy 8 out of 10
Reading literacy
At least 1150 (out of 9 out of 10
Reading literacy

Math literacy 9 out of 10
Reading literacy
At least 1250 (out of 10 out of 10
Reading literacy
Reading literacy

Math literacy 10 out of 10
* for the subject" English", IELTS results are taken into account
Note: If you have SAT reasoning certificates. At the same time, the applicant passes the UNT in the
history of Kazakhstan and two specialized subjects.
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| SAT international standardized test |  | UNT |  |
| SAT reasoning | At least 950 (out of
1600 points) points | Reading literacy | 7 out of 10 |
|  | At least 1050 (out of
1600 points) points | Reading literacy | 8 out of 10 |
|  | At least 1150 (out of
1600 points) points | Reading literacy | 9 out of 10 |
|  |  | Math literacy | 9 out of 10 |
|  | At least 1250 (out of
1600 points) points | Reading literacy | 10 out of 10 |
|  |  | Math literacy | 10 out of 10 |
Scale of conversion of points of the international certificate of the standardized test ACT into
UNT points
Table 3.

Scale of conversion of points of the international certificate of the ACT standardized
test into UNT points
ACT International Standardized test UNT
Types of test Points Types of test Points
English Reading literacy 7 out of 10
at least 19 points (out
Mathematical of 36 points) for each

## section Mathematical Literacy 7 out of 10

Reading
English Reading literacy 8 out of 10
at least 21 points (out

Reading

## section Mathematical literacy 8 out of 10

Reading

## 9 out of 10

at least 23 points (out

Reading

## 9 out of 10

## section Mathematical Literacy 9 out of 10

Reading
English Reading literacy 10 out of
at least 26 points (out 10

Reading

## 9 out of 10

Reading

10
Reading
Science (biology, At least 19points* 2 specialized subjects 44 out of
geography, chemistry, (out of 36 points) 50
physics) 44 out of
50
Science (biology, At least 21points* 2 specialized subjects 46 out of
physics) 46 out of
50
Science (biology, At least 23points* 2 specialized subjects 48 out of
physics) 48 out of
50
Science (biology, At least 26points* 2 profile items 50
physics)
Note: ACT points when passing the UNT on the history of Kazakhstan are converted into UNT points
only if the profile subjects correspond;
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| ACT International Standardized test |  | UNT |  |
| Types of test | Points | Types of test | Points |
| English
Mathematical
Reading | at least 19 points (out
section | Reading literacy | 7 out of 10 |
|  |  | Mathematical Literacy | 7 out of 10 |
| English
Mathematical
Reading | at least 21 points (out
section | Reading literacy | 8 out of 10 |
|  |  | Mathematical literacy | 8 out of 10 |
| English
Mathematical
Reading | at least 23 points (out
section | Reading literacy | 9 out of 10 |
|  |  | Mathematical Literacy | 9 out of 10 |
| English
Mathematical
Reading | at least 26 points (out
section | Reading literacy | 10 out of
10 |
|  |  | Mathematical literacy | 10 out of
10 |
| Science (biology,
physics) | At least 19points*
(out of 36 points) | 2 specialized subjects | 44 out of
50
44 out of
50 |
| Science (biology,
physics) | At least 21points*
(out of 36 points) | 2 specialized subjects | 46 out of
50
46 out of
50 |
| Science (biology,
physics) | At least 23points*
(out of 36 points) | 2 specialized subjects | 48 out of
50
48 out of
50 |
| Science (biology,
physics) | At least 26points*
(out of 36 points) | 2 profile items | 50
50 |
Scale for converting IB certificate or diploma points to UNT points
Table 4.

Scale of conversion IB certificate or diploma points to UNT points
IB
№ ПIBCertificate/ diploma details IB
Table 4.
IB

## 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Mathematics / Maths (mathematical UNT
Table 4.
IB

## 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

## 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10

literacy) SCORES
Table 4.
IB

## 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

## 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10

literacy) SCORES

## 2 profile subjects 16 26 32 40 46 49 50

Note: The transfer IB points to UNT points is carried out if the UNT is passed in the subjects History
of Kazakhstan and Reading Literacy, and IB (AIB) points are transferred to UNT points if the profile
subjects match.
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| № | ПIBCertificate/ diploma details IB |  | IB |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 1 | Mathematics / Maths (mathematical
literacy) | UNT
SCORES | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 2 | profile subjects |  | 16 | 26 | 32 | 40 | 46 | 49 | 50 |
Scale of transfer of points of the international baccalaureate program
A Level to UNT points
Table 5.

Scale of transfers of points of the international baccalaureate
A Level program to UNT points
№ Subjects / A Level
grades U E D C B A A*
Table 5.

## 1 Mathematics/ 3 5 6 7 8 9 10

Maths
UNT
(Mathematical
scores
Literacy)
Table 5.

Maths
UNT
(Mathematical
scores
Literacy)

## 2 profile 16 26 32 40 46 49 50

subjects
Note: The international standardized tests SAT, ACT, IB, A-Level are not converted to UNT scores
in individual subjects.
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| № | Subjects /
grades | UNT
scores | A Level |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  | U | E | D | C | B | A | A* |
| 1 | Mathematics/
Maths
(Mathematical
Literacy) |  | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 2 | profile
Scale of conversion of points of the certificate of international standardized tests IELTS into
UNT points (profile subject/ special discipline" Foreign language(English)").
№ Type of test Score UNT scores in the UNT scores in the
profile subject special discipline
"Foreign "Foreign
Language Language
(English)" (English)"
"Foreign "Foreign
Language Language

## 3 5.0 42 42

Scale of conversion of points of the certificate of the international standardized tests TOEFL
ibt, TOEFL itp into UNT points (profile subject/ special discipline " Foreign language
(English)").
№ Type of test Scores UNT scores in the UNT scores in the
profile subject " special discipline
Foreign Language "Foreign
(English)" Language
(English)"
## 3 5.0 42 42
(English)").
(English)" Language
(English)"

## 3 433-459 42 42

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| № | Type of test | Score | UNT scores in the
profile subject
"Foreign
Language
(English)" | UNT scores in the
special discipline
"Foreign
Language
(English)" |
| 1 | IELTS | 6.0 and higher | 50 | 50 |
| 2 |  | 5.5 | 46 | 46 |
| 3 |  | 5.0 | 42 | 42 |
| № | Type of test | Scores | UNT scores in the
profile subject "
Foreign Language
special discipline
"Foreign
Language
(English)" |
| 1 | TOEFL ibt | 60 and higher | 50 | 50 |
| 2 |  | 46-59 | 46 | 46 |
| 3 |  | 35-45 | 42 | 42 |
| 1 | TOEFL itp | 498 and higher | 50 | 50 |
| 2 |  | 460-497 | 46 | 46 |
| 3 |  | 433-459 | 42 | 42 |
## Appendix 2-1

Scale for converting KAZTEST certificate points into UNT points (core subject/special
discipline "Kazakh language")
UNT points in the special
UNT points in the core
Type of test Points discipline "Kazakh
subject "Kazakh language"
language"
128-160 50 50
96-127 46 46
## Appendix 2-1
language"
128-160 50 50
96-127 46 46

## KAZTEST

80-95 42 42
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| Type of test | Points | UNT points in the core
subject "Kazakh language" | UNT points in the special
discipline "Kazakh
language" |
| KAZTEST | 128-160 | 50 | 50 |
|  | 96-127 | 46 | 46 |
|  | 80-95 | 42 | 42 |
## Appendix 2-2

Scale for converting points from external assessment of learning outcomes of NIS graduates
into UNT certificate points
For graduates of JSC "NISH"
No. Items Maximum
## Appendix 2-2
No. Items Maximum

## U(1) E(2) D(3) C(4) B(5) A (6) A* (7)

score
Kazakh
language
## Appendix 2-2
No. Items Maximum

score
Kazakh
language

## 1 10 3 5 6 7 8 9 10

(reading
literacy)
Kazakh
## Appendix 2-2
No. Items Maximum

score
Kazakh
language

(reading
literacy)
Kazakh

## 2 language 50 16 26 32 40 46 49 50

(major subject)
Russian
language
## Appendix 2-2
No. Items Maximum

score
Kazakh
language

(reading
literacy)
Kazakh

(major subject)
Russian
language

## 3 10 3 5 6 7 8 9 10

(reading
literacy)
Russian

score
Kazakh
language

(reading
literacy)
Kazakh

(major subject)
Russian
language

(reading
literacy)
Russian

## 4 language 50 16 26 32 40 46 49 50

(major subject)
History of

score
Kazakh
language

(reading
literacy)
Kazakh

(major subject)
Russian
language

(reading
literacy)
Russian

(major subject)
History of

## 5 20 7 eleven 13 16 17 19 20

Kazakhstan
Mathematics

score
Kazakh
language

(reading
literacy)
Kazakh

(major subject)
Russian
language

(reading
literacy)
Russian

(major subject)
History of

Kazakhstan
Mathematics

## 6 (Math 10 3 5 6 7 8 9 10

Literacy)
Mathematics
score
Kazakh
language

(reading
literacy)
Kazakh

(major subject)
Russian
language

(reading
literacy)
Russian

(major subject)
History of

Kazakhstan
Mathematics

Literacy)
Mathematics

## 7 50 16 26 32 40 46 49 50

(core subject)

(reading
literacy)
Kazakh

(major subject)
Russian
language

(reading
literacy)
Russian

(major subject)
History of

Kazakhstan
Mathematics

Literacy)
Mathematics

(core subject)

## 8 Profile items 50 16 26 32 40 46 49 50

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| No. | Items | For graduates of JSC "NISH" |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  | Maximum
score | U(1) | E(2) | D(3) | C(4) | B(5) | A (6) | A* (7) |
| 1 | Kazakh
language
(reading
literacy) | 10 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 2 | Kazakh
language
(major subject) | 50 | 16 | 26 | 32 | 40 | 46 | 49 | 50 |
| 3 | Russian
language
(reading
| 4 | Russian
language
| 5 | History of
Kazakhstan | 20 | 7 | eleven | 13 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
| 6 | Mathematics
(Math
Literacy) | 10 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 7 | Mathematics
(core subject) | 50 | 16 | 26 | 32 | 40 | 46 | 49 | 50 |
| 8 | Profile items | 50 | 16 | 26 | 32 | 40 | 46 | 49 | 50 |
## Appendix 3

The list of groups of educational programs for which special and (or) creative exams are
conducted
Name of groups of educational programs
A group of educational programs that require special training
## Appendix 3
conducted

## 14. Training of specialists in special pedagogy

A group of educational programs that require creative preparation
## Appendix 3
conducted

## 6. Leisure

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|  | Name of groups of educational programs |
| --- | --- |
|  | A group of educational programs that require special training |
| 1. | Pedagogy and psychology |
| 2. | Preschool education and upbringing |
| 3. | Pedagogy and methods of primary education |
| 4. | Training of teachers of mathematics |
| 5. | Training of teachers of physics (IP) |
| 6. | Training of teachers of computer sciences |
| 7. | Preparation of teachers of chemistry (IP) |
| 8. | Training of teachers of biology (IP) |
| 9. | Training of teachers of geography |
| 10. | Teacher training in humanitarian subjects (IP) |
| 11. | Training of teachers of the Kazakh language and literature |
| 12. | Training of teachers of the Russian language and literature |
| 13. | Training of foreign language teachers |
| 14. | Training of specialists in special pedagogy |
|  | A group of educational programs that require creative preparation |
| 1. | Training of physical education teachers |
| 2. | Music teacher training |
| 3. | Training of teachers of fine arts and drawing |
| 4. | Choreography |
| 5. | Fashion, design |
| 6. | Leisure |
## Appendix 4
## Appendix 4

## 1 2 3* 4

В005 Training of physical education Standards for Standards for general
teachers specialization physical fitness
В006 Performing arts Demonstration of
general musical abilities
Training of Music teacher
В007 Training of teachers of art Drawing (drawing of a Painting (still life)
work and drawing human face mask made of
plaster)
В028 Choreography Performing skills Colloquium.
Practical work on the art
of the choreographer
В031 Fashion, design Abstract or presentation of Colloquium
an art project Composition or drawing
Drawing, painting
В092 Leisure Performing skills Fundamentals of
organizational and
staging work
* in related areas of training higher education education personnel, providing for reduced
terms of study
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| A group of educational programs that require creative preparation |  |  |  |
| 1 | 2 | 3* | 4 |
| В005 | Training of physical education
teachers | Standards for
specialization | Standards for general
physical fitness |
| В006 | Training of Music teacher | Performing arts | Demonstration of
general musical abilities |
| В007 | Training of teachers of art
work and drawing | Drawing (drawing of a
plaster) | Painting (still life) |
| В028 | Choreography | Performing skills | Colloquium.
of the choreographer |
| В031 | Fashion, design | Abstract or presentation of
an art project
Drawing, painting | Colloquium
Composition or drawing |
| В092 | Leisure | Performing skills | Fundamentals of
organizational and
staging work |
## Appendix 5

Scale of conversion of the points of the international certificate of the standardized GRE test
into CT scores for a master's degree with Kazakh or Russian language of instruction
International standardized test GRE Comprehensive testing
Test Points for the Points for the fields of Types of test Scores
## Appendix 5

## sections fields of education education "Natural

"Pedagogical Sciences,
Sciences", training Mathematics and
areas Statistics",
"Humanities", "Information and
"Social Sciences" Communication
Technologies",
"Engineering,
manufacturing and
construction
industries", areas of
training "Business
and management"
Quantitative at least 155 points at least 160 points Test for determining readiness for 10
Reasoning training
Analytical at least 3 points at least 3 points
Writing
Quantitative at least 160 points at least 165 points Test for determining readiness for 20
Reasoning training
Analytical at least 4 points at least at least 4
Writing points
Quantitative at least 165 points at least 170 points Test for determining readiness for 30
Reasoning training
Analytical at least 5 points at least 5 points
Writing
Verbal at least 145 points at least 145 points Foreign language test 25
Reasoning
Verbal at least 155 points at least 155 points Foreign language test 40
Reasoning
Verbal at least 165 points at least 165 points Foreign language test 50
Reasoning
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| International standardized test GRE |  |  | Comprehensive testing |  |
| Test
sections | Points for the
fields of education
"Pedagogical
Sciences", training
areas
"Humanities",
"Social Sciences" | Points for the fields of
education "Natural
Sciences,
Mathematics and
Statistics",
"Information and
Communication
Technologies",
"Engineering,
manufacturing and
construction
training "Business
and management" | Types of test | Scores |
| Quantitative
Reasoning | at least 155 points | at least 160 points | Test for determining readiness for
training | 10 |
| Analytical
Writing | at least 3 points | at least 3 points |  |  |
| Quantitative
Reasoning | at least 160 points | at least 165 points | Test for determining readiness for
training | 20 |
| Analytical
Writing | at least 4 points | at least at least 4
points |  |  |
| Quantitative
Reasoning | at least 165 points | at least 170 points | Test for determining readiness for
training | 30 |
| Analytical
Writing | at least 5 points | at least 5 points |  |  |
| Verbal
Reasoning | at least 145 points | at least 145 points | Foreign language test | 25 |
| Verbal
Reasoning | at least 155 points | at least 155 points | Foreign language test | 40 |
| Verbal
Reasoning | at least 165 points | at least 165 points | Foreign language test | 50 |
## Appendix 6

The scale of conversion of the points of the international certificate of the standardized GRE
test into CT scores for a master's degree with English as the language of instruction
Test sections Points for the fields Points for the fields of Types of test Scores
"Pedagogical Sciences, Mathematics and
Sciences", training Statistics", "Information and
areas "Humanities", Communication
"Social Sciences" Technologies",
"Engineering,
manufacturing and
training areas HR
department "Business and
management"
Quantitative at least 155 points at least 160 points Test for determining 30
Reasoning readiness for
training
Test for the profile 70
of a group of
educational
programs
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of education
"Pedagogical
Sciences", training
areas "Humanities",
education "Natural
Communication
Technologies",
"Engineering,
manufacturing and
training areas HR
| Quantitative
readiness for
training | 30 |
|  |  |  | Test for the profile
of a group of
educational
programs | 70 |
## Appendix 7

Scale of conversion of the points of the international certificate of the standardized GMAT
International standardized test GMAT Comprehensive testing
Test sections Points for the training Types of test Points
area "Business and
Management"
Quantitative at least 40 points Test to determine readiness for training 15
Reasoning
Integrated Reasoning at least 4 points Test to determine readiness for training 30
Verbal Reasoning at least 20 points Foreign language test 25
Analytical Writing at least 3 points
Quantitative At least 50 points Test to determine readiness for training 20
Reasoning
Integrated Reasoning At least 6 points Test to determine readiness for training 50
Verbal Reasoning at least 40 points Foreign language test 35
Analytical Writing at least 4 points
Quantitative At least 60 points Test to determine readiness for training 30
Reasoning
Integrated Reasoning At least 8 points Test to determine readiness for training 70
Verbal Reasoning at least 40 points Foreign language test 50
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| International standardized test GMAT |  | Comprehensive testing |  |
| Test sections | Points for the training
area "Business and
Management" | Types of test | Points |
| Quantitative
Reasoning | at least 40 points | Test to determine readiness for training | 15 |
| Integrated Reasoning | at least 4 points | Test to determine readiness for training | 30 |
| Verbal Reasoning | at least 20 points | Foreign language test | 25 |
| Analytical Writing | at least 3 points |  |  |
| Quantitative
Reasoning | At least 50 points | Test to determine readiness for training | 20 |
| Integrated Reasoning | At least 6 points | Test to determine readiness for training | 50 |
| Verbal Reasoning | at least 40 points | Foreign language test | 35 |
| Analytical Writing | at least 4 points |  |  |
| Quantitative
Reasoning | At least 60 points | Test to determine readiness for training | 30 |
| Integrated Reasoning | At least 8 points | Test to determine readiness for training | 70 |
| Verbal Reasoning | at least 40 points | Foreign language test | 50 |
## Appendix 8

Scale of a 150-point assessment system for comprehensive testing for a master's degree with
Types of tests Form of tasks Language Number Scores
Foreign language test * Listening English / 50 50
Vocabulary and German / French
grammar test
Reading
Test for determining with a choice of Kazakh / 30 30
readiness for learning one correct Russian
answer
Test for the profile of a with a choice of Kazakh / 30 30
group of educational one correct Russian
programs** answer
with a choice of Kazakh / 20 40
one or more Russian
correct answers
Total 130 150
*for admission to the master's program in groups of educational programs that require knowledge of
Arabic, an entrance exam in Arabic is taken.
* * for admission to the master's program in groups of educational programs that require creative
training, creative exams are taken.
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| Types of tests | Form of tasks | Language | Number | Scores |
| Foreign language test * | Listening
Vocabulary and
grammar test
Reading | English /
German / French | 50 | 50 |
readiness for learning | with a choice of
one correct
answer | Kazakh /
Russian | 30 | 30 |
programs** | with a choice of
one correct
answer | Kazakh /
Russian | 30 | 30 |
|  | with a choice of
one or more
correct answers | Kazakh /
Russian | 20 | 40 |
| Total |  |  | 130 | 150 |
## Appendix 9

Scale of the 70-point grading system for comprehensive testing in a specialized master's
Types of test Form of tasks Language Number of Scores
tests
Test by profile with the choice of Kazakh/ 30 30
groups of one correct answer Russian
educational with the choice of Kazakh / 20 40
programs one or more Russian
correct answers
Total 50 70
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| Types of test | Form of tasks | Language | Number of
tests | Scores |
| Test by profile
groups of
educational
programs | with the choice of
one correct answer | Kazakh/
Russian | 30 | 30 |
|  | with the choice of
one or more
Russian | 20 | 40 |
| Total |  |  | 50 | 70 |
## Appendix 10

Scale of the 70-point grading system for CT in the Master's program with English as the
tests
Test by profile with the choice of English 30 30
educational with the choice of English 20 40
programs one or more correct
answers
Total 50 70
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tests | Scores |
| Test by profile
groups of
educational
one correct answer | English | 30 | 30 |
one or more correct
answers | English | 20 | 40 |
## Appendix 11

The scale of the 100-point grading system for admission to doctoral studies
Interview 30
Essays 20
Exam according to the profile of the group of the 50
educational program
Total 100
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| --- | --- |
| Interview | 30 |
| Essays | 20 |
| Exam according to the profile of the group of the
educational program | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
## Appendix 12
test into the points of the entrance exam for doctoral studies
International standardized test GRE Entrance exams
Test sections Points for the fields Points for the fields of Entrance Exam Points
of education education "Natural Blocks
Sciences", training and Statistics",
areas "Information and
"Engineering,
Manufacturing and
construction
industries", training
areas course "Business
and Management"
Verbal at least 149 points at least 145 points Essay 5
Reasoning
Verbal at least 160 points at least 150 points Essay 7
Reasoning
Verbal at least 165 points at least 160 points Essay 10
Reasoning
40
| International standardized test GRE |  |  | Entrance exams |  |
of education
"Pedagogical
Sciences", training
areas
"Humanities",
education "Natural
and Statistics",
"Information and
Communication
Technologies",
"Engineering,
Manufacturing and
construction
and Management" | Entrance Exam
Blocks | Points |
| Verbal
Reasoning | at least 149 points | at least 145 points | Essay | 5 |
| Verbal
Reasoning | at least 160 points | at least 150 points | Essay | 7 |
| Verbal
Reasoning | at least 165 points | at least 160 points | Essay | 10 |