Programs
6B01503 Physics – Informatics
6B01501 Mathematics (pedagogy)
6B01502 Chemistry – Biology
6B01702 Two Foreign Language
6B02302 Translation studies
6B02304 Applied philology
6B01101 Pedagogy – Psychology
6B01201 Preschool training
6B01301 Pedagogy and Methods of Primary education
6B01801 Social pedagogy and self-knowledge based on values
6B01701 Kazakh language and literature
6B01601 History (pedagogy)
Admissions process
- International applicants go through three-step process:
Step 1
Admissions Fee & Pre-Registration
Admissions Fee
To begin the application process, it is compulsory to remit an admissions fee of 200 USD. The payment can be made either through online payment or via bank transfer, with the necessary bank details provided below. After completing the payment, applicants are required to fill in the Pre-Registration Application Form and upload a scanned copy of the receipt.
Pre-Registration Application Form
For pre-registration, applicants must fill in the Pre-Registration Application Form and upload the scanned copies of the following documents:
- Passport
- Diploma(certificate) & Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation
- Motivational Letter
- Admissions Fee receipt
- Any additional documents (such as ISPT certificate, achievements, supporting documents, etc.)
Step 2
Placement Test & Online Interview with Faculty
1. Placement Test (English Entrance Exam)*
Prospective students are expected to undertake a Placement Test and an interview in English. The Placement Test serves as an English Entrance Exam and requires successful completion before proceeding to the next step.
* However, applicants who possess an English language certificate such as IELTS 5.5 or above, can provide us with a scanned version of the certificate to waive the Placement Test requirement.
2. Online Interview with Faculty
After completing the Placement Test, faculty members will contact the applicant to conduct an online interview. This interaction allows us to learn more about the applicant’s interests and academic objectives while assessing their suitability for the program.
Step 3
Acceptance Letter & Online Enrollment
Upon successfully passing the Placement Test and interview, we will send applicants an “Acceptance Letter,” signifying their approval to proceed with Online Enrollment registration. We are excited to welcome applicants to our community of learners and look forward to supporting them in achieving their educational goals.
Please note that the original documents must be submitted to SDU before August 20th / January 10th*.
*The Fall Semester begins in September and the Spring Semester begins in January.
Thank you for considering SDU University as your choice of institution.
Name: SDU University
Address: Almaty/Kazakhstan/Kaskelen, street Abylaikhan 1/1
No: Halyk bank, Almaty, Kazakhstan
SWIFT: HSB KKZ KX
CORR/ACC №890-0223-057
“Bank of New York Mellon”, New York, NY, USA
CHIPS: 0001
Account Number :
KZ146017131000031160 (USD)
A Business Identity Code (Business ID): 960240000550
- Required documents to submit to SDU upon arrival:
Required documents
- PASSPORT
- Copy of passport verified by notary (2 copies)*
- DIPLOMA(certificate) & TRANSCRIPT
- Copy of school diploma(certificate) verified by notary (2 copies)*
- Medical form №075 and X-ray result*
- Valid English Language Proficiency Certificates (IELTS) or SDU CEC Certificate
- 3 × 4 cm sized 6 photos
- Admissions fee:
For Bachelor’s degree – $200
For Foundation, Master’s and PhD – $200
* It’s recommended to issue those documents in Kazakhstan
Important dates
Acceptance of documents
Examination in pedagogical specialty
Acceptance of documents for the creative exam in the specialty “Journalism”
Creative exam in the specialty “Journalism”
Scholarships & discounts
Accommodation
- Applications are accepted till August 25.
- Student house check-in – August 28
- The number of places at the dormitory are limited. 1st year students are given priority when allocating the places. Students of 2, 3, 4 years can submit their applications after August 25.
List of required documents
- 3х4cm sized 2 photos;
- Copy of Medical form №075
- Copy of National ID;
- Copy of payment invoice.
Payment details
Education
Name: SDU University
Address: Almaty/Kazakhstan/Kaskelen, street Abylaikhan 1/1
No: Halyk bank, Almaty, Kazakhstan
SWIFT: HSB KKZ KX
CORR/ACC №890-0223-057
“Bank of New York Mellon”, New York, NY, USA
CHIPS: 0001
Account Number : KZ146017131000031160 (USD)
A Business Identity Code (Business ID): 960240000550
Accomodation
ТОО «Dorm-Service»
040900, Almaty region, Kaskelen, Abylai khan str. 1/1.
БИН: 110440021346
IBAN: KZ626017131000016522 (KZT)
IBAN: KZ436018771000196911 (USD)
БИК: HSBKKZKX
КБе 17
КНП – 872
АО «Народный Банк Казахстана»
Payment details
Education
Name: SDU University
Address: Almaty/Kazakhstan/Kaskelen, street Abylaikhan 1/1
No: Halyk bank, Almaty, Kazakhstan
SWIFT: HSB KKZ KX
CORR/ACC №890-0223-057
“Bank of New York Mellon”, New York, NY, USA
CHIPS: 0001
Account Number :
KZ146017131000031160 (USD)
A Business Identity Code (Business ID): 960240000550
Accomodation
ТОО «Dorm-Service»
040900, Almaty region, Kaskelen, Abylai khan str. 1/1.
БИН: 110440021346
IBAN: KZ626017131000016522 (KZT)
IBAN: KZ436018771000196911 (USD)
БИК: HSBKKZKX
КБе 17
КНП – 872
АО «Народный Банк Казахстана»
Tuition fees for Undergraduate students
How much do I pay now?
The payment price list to get enrolled for the first semester of the first year is in the attachment.
You need to make the following payments before signing your contract:
- First semester tuition fee of the first year (as shown in the attachment)
- Admissions fee 200 USD payment (for international applicants)*
* Scholarship holders should also make admissions fee payment
How much do I pay later?
ECTS payment system is applied for Tuition fee policy at SDU.
Multidisciplinary courses (MDE) fees are different from Professional program courses (Program).
Each educational program has different professional program course fee.
Please, find in the attachment below all the fees for all educational programs.
Each semester a student can choose between 20-42 ECTS courses and needs to make payment accordingly before the start of the semester.
To graduate with bachelor’s degree a student needs to cover 240 ECTS credit courses.
FAQ
There is no certain or definite number of points to get state scholarship/grant for any university or program. The grants are allocated on competitive basis. Your chances depend on the number of applicants, who submitted their documents to the same program/specialty, the number of points they have. But the minimum required number of points is the number that the last in the list winner of state scholarship has. You can explore statistics from previous years on National Testing Center website and evaluate your chances.
Most of the programs are instructed in English. However there are some programs as “Law” conducted in Kazakh and Russian, “Journalism” that has Kazakh groups, “Kazakh language and literature” program are studied only in Kazakh. All other programs are instructed in English. The required proficiency level is Intermediate.
Yes, every year more than 100 students of 2-3 year study their programs at partner universities for one semester all over the world. The selection is competitive. For more information visit here.
At SDU we pay special attention to students’ social life and development. We have 28 student organizations working in different directions. See more here.
99% of our alumni get successfully employed by top companies in different industries upon graduation. Even as 3-4 year student you can work part-time as part of special “Beta career” program and start their career as early as from student years.
SDU graduates get state-standard diploma, issued by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Contacts
- International applicants
Recruiting and Admissions Office
intadmissions@sdu.edu.kz
- Dilovar Samiev
International Recruitment Manager
dilovar.samiev@sdu.edu.kz
- Transfer
transfer@sdu.edu.kz