Student life in SDU University is not only about study and practicing, but also about creative self-development with 28 student clubs and organizations covering various spheres of intellectual development, scientific research, creativity, entertainments, culture, art and sports.

One of the main aspects of University’s Strategic Development for 2018-2022 is obtaining competitive advantages by students and graduates, that will allow them to gain firm positions in labor market. The competitive advantages of any higher education institution is determined by: availability of international educational programs; high demand of graduates in labor market; availability of additional education and its quality. 

According to the Development Strategy of the University, SDU University students get priceless experience by participating in wide range of educational programs, consisting of: intellectual development, team work, leadership, project management, development of communicative skills, practice and internship, opportunity to study on the territory of campus and outside of it. All these conditions primarily influence the process of competitiveness development of SDU graduates. 

Student fee is aimed at support and development of social activities for SDU students. This contribution is used for activities of 28 student clubs and organizations, that enrich student life and provide additional opportunities for skill development and socialization of students. 

According to the paragraph 3 article 63 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Education” SDU University has the right to provide on a paid basis the services that are not included into mandatory state standards for education, namely:

• implementation of additional educational programs (development of children’s and young people’s creativeness, skills and interests in sports, culture and art, qualification upgrade of specialists);
• organization of additional classes with individual learners for courses (disciplines and discipline modules) after study time, allotted for learning curricula and programs;
• deep study of scientific knowledge basics for courses (disciplines and discipline modules);
• organization and implementation of different events: sport competitions, workshops, sessions, conferences among students and pupils, pedagogic staff and grown-up community, and also events on educational literature development;
• access to musical instruments and additional Internet services;
• arrangements of summer vacation, food provision to learners and students, organizers of different events provided on the territory of educational institution.

According to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Education” “Additional education is the process of upbringing and teaching implemented in order to fulfil different aspects of demands of students, pupils and specialists”. Therefore, a student fee in the amount of 40 000 (forty thousand) tenge, is intended to fulfil these needs of SDU students.

SDU University follows the principles of informational openness, publicity and transparency. Here is the information concerning distribution of financial resources of the Fund and the list of projects implemented by the Fund.