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Auezov South Kazakhstan State University
Shymkent, Kazakhstan
"Southern Kazakhstan's largest university, in Shymkent"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#731 (QS)
PSW VISA
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About Auezov South Kazakhstan State University
Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University was founded in 1943 in Shymkent and is named after the writer Mukhtar Auezov. It has about 17,303 students and trains specialists in 76 technical and humanities specialties, with about 300 programmes at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels in engineering, IT, chemistry, biotechnology, food science, economics and education. It has a Faculty of Work with Foreign Students and Pre-university Training, and foreign students are housed in hostels near the academic buildings.
Rankings & Recognition
#731
Among the QS World University Rankings 2025 top 620; 144th in QS Asia 2025.
Accreditations & Memberships
EURASHE
Network University of the CIS
Magna Charta Universitatum
SCO University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Auezov South Kazakhstan State University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1943
Founded
approx. 17,303
Students
76
Specialties
Top 620
QS 2025
5 Tauke Khan Ave, Shymkent
Address
Popular Programs
Chemical Technology
Engineering
Agriculture
Economics
Education
Information Technology
Application Details
Application Route
Faculty of Foreign Students
Intake
September
Entrance
Entrance exams
Foundation
Pre-university language year
Visa
MFA invitation letter
Migration registration
Within 5 days of arrival
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (MFA invitation)
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
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Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
4%
Placement Ratio
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Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Teaching Language — Kazakh, Russian, English
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Auezov South Kazakhstan State University is in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, with university hostels for international students.
Campus Details
1943
founded
17k+
students
76
specialties offered
731
in QS 2026
4th-ranked
university in Kazakhstan
Tauke
Khan Avenue central Shymkent
Campus Forecast
Hot dry climate
Very hot summers (32-38°C)
Mild winters (-3 to 6°C)
Light snow Jan-Feb
Low rainfall
Long sunny spring & autumn
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University hostel (dormitory)
Dining
Campus canteen; Indian food in big cities
Health & Wellness
University polyclinic; health insurance needed
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Cultural events
Diversity & Demographics
Students
approx. 17,303
International
approx. 4%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (foreigners)
From approx. USD 3,000 / year
Hostel
approx. USD 700 / year
Living cost
approx. USD 200-450 / month
Intakes & Deadlines
The academic year starts in September (international students often join by October). Apply around June - July so the invitation letter and visa are ready in time.
Scholarships at Auezov South Kazakhstan State University
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Indian Class 12 pass (relevant subjects); interview or entrance test; English-taught tracks check English by test or interview.
Postgraduate
Recognised bachelor's in a related field; interview; English test or interview for English-taught master's.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport (valid 18+ months)
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
NEET scorecard (MBBS only)
Birth certificate
Medical certificate (incl. HIV test)
Passport photos
Bachelor degree + transcripts (Master)
Fee payment receipt
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick the programme and teaching language at Auezov South Kazakhstan State University.
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Apply
Send passport, marksheets (and NEET for MBBS) to the international office.
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Offer letter
Receive the admission / offer letter.
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Invitation letter
The university gets your visa invitation through the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Student visa
Apply for the student visa at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in New Delhi.
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Arrive & register
Register with the migration police within 5 calendar days of arrival.
Campus & Location
Auezov South Kazakhstan State University is in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, with university hostels for international students.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Chemical Technology
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Bachelor's
Biotechnology
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Bachelor's
Information Systems
Master's
1
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Master's
Food Safety
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