Why give?

SDU University welcomes donations from alumni, individuals, business community and organizations that support its mission.

Your donations can be used to support our students and faculty through granting scholarships & fellowships, research grants, as well as the purchase of laboratory equipment and funding for various projects carried out by the university.

Our main tasks for raising funds (support) are:

Improving the quality of education
Preservation and enhancement of educational values & traditions
Instilling knowledge of youth
Development and improvement of the university environment

Your support is an investment in the future generation that seeks to change the world, contribute to the development of our country and take a worthy place in society.

7 reasons to support SDU

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MISSION
We have a new mission. The university has approved a new strategy of development for the next 5 years, according to which we want to become the leading research university in Central Asia.

АМBITION
Tuition fees paid by students cover only university operating budget. We plan to expand course programs, fund cutting-edge scientific research, provide scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, give the faculty the opportunities to have professional development courses abroad, attract international professors, support arts, cultural and sporting activities on campuses.

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EFFECTIVE BUDGET ALLOCATION
60% of our students are holders of state grants. Unfortunately, state grant does not cover the full cost of student education, which makes the University cover the remaining part of tuition fees.

OPPORTUNITIES
Most of our students need financial assistance. We provide full and partial grants for applicants who were the most successful at SDU Subject Proficiency Test. 15% of our students receive financial aid from the university.

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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Since its establishment, our university is a non-profit organization. University income is not distributed among shareholders; instead all income is invested in the development of the university.

CREDIBILITY
Top applicants in Kazakhstan strive to study at SDU. In 2019, 1,117 out of 5,000 students who scored more than 100 points on the United National Testing, enrolled into our university programs.

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GIVE TO LIVE
By making donations, you’re investing in students and providing a legacy for future generations. We welcome every donation to prepare the future leaders of tomorrow to make positive impacts on the world.