Bachelor's
Free tuition + travel
Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
Turkistan, Kazakhstan
"Kazakhstan's intergovernmental Kazakh-Turkish university in historic Turkistan"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#761 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University (Ahmet Yesevi University) was founded in 1991 and reorganised under a 1992 intergovernmental agreement between Kazakhstan and Turkey; it was the first university in Kazakhstan to receive international status. It is based in Turkistan in southern Kazakhstan and is named after the 12th-century Sufi poet Khoja Akhmet Yassawi. It has 10 faculties, a graduate school of public management and economics and 6 research institutes, with about 140 programmes from bachelor's to doctoral and medical residency level. Teaching is in Kazakh, Turkish, Russian and English, and each year it admits students from Turkic states and related communities on full scholarships. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-sponsored work permit.
Rankings & Recognition
#761
Ranked 761-770 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (851-900 in QS 2027) and #184 in QS Asia.
Accreditations & Memberships
Kazakhstan-Turkey intergovernmental university
Caucasus University Association
Turkey quota places (via OSYM)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
19.1#
Employer Reputation
46.3#
Faculty / Student
57.5#
Citations / Faculty
1.3#
Intl. Faculty
27.8#
Intl. Students
45.5#
Intl. Research Network
4.1#
Employment Outcomes
10.7#
Sustainability
30.1#
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Key Facts
1991
Founded
11,753
Total Students
2,490
International Students
1,369
Faculty
10
Faculties
Popular Programs
Medicine and Dentistry
Pedagogy and Education
Philology and Translation
Law
Economics and Business
Engineering and ICT
Application Details
Application Route
Online at tteadmission.ayu.edu.kz
Scholarship Window
16 Mar - 26 Jul 2026
Scholarship Exam / Results
28 Jul / 3 Aug 2026
Paid-Study Window
4 - 7 Aug 2026
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
Preparatory year (compulsory)
|
Kazakh and Turkish, 1 year |
|
Turkish citizens
|
Placement via OSYM |
|
English test score
|
Not stated by university |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
Student visa + migration registration
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
Work permit (employer)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Free tuition + KZT 53-101k/mo
Career Outcomes
11%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty — 1,369
International Staff — 20%
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The main campus is on Bekzat Sattarkhanov Street in Turkistan, near the Mausoleum of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi. International students spend a compulsory preparatory year at the Kentau campus, which has its own dormitory.
Campus Details
11.7k
students
1.3k+
faculty members
2
campuses Turkistan & Kentau
1
compulsory preparatory year for international students
1991
founded
UNESCO
Yassawi Mausoleum nearby
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 20 to 36 C
Coldest (Jan): -7 to 2 C
Climate: Cold semi-arid
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Dormitory: KZT 130
000 / year (Turkistan)
Dining
Canteen: about KZT 1
000-1
500 / meal
Health & Wellness
Health insurance: Required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports courts
Health centre
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
11,753
Undergraduate
80.1%
Postgraduate
19.9%
International Students
2,490 (21%)
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (scholarship students)
Free
Tuition, international (QS)
From US$2,181 / year
Dormitory, Turkistan
KZT 130,000 / year
Dormitory, Kentau (prep year)
KZT 60,000 / year
Meals
KZT 1,000-1,500 / meal
Intakes & Deadlines
Yassawi admits students from Turkic states and related communities each September. For 2026-27, scholarship applications run from 16 Mar to 26 Jul 2026 with an exam on 28 Jul, and paid-study applications from 4 to 7 Aug 2026. All new international students take a one-year Kazakh and Turkish preparatory course in Kentau and must live in the dormitory that year. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-sponsored work permit.
Scholarships at Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
3 scholarships available
Bachelor's
KZT 53,419-100,800 / month
Kazakhstan Scholarship stipend
Bachelor's
KZT 28,500 / month
Turkey Educational Support (Turkey quota)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma; Kazakh/Turkish prep year
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree
English Proficiency
Preparatory year (compulsory)
Kazakh and Turkish, 1 yearTurkish citizens
Placement via OSYMEnglish test score
Not stated by universityRequired Documents
Passport or national ID
High-school diploma or student certificate
Transcript or report card
Letter of recommendation
Motivation letter
Certificates and awards (optional)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme, its language of instruction and the entry requirements.
2
Apply
Submit the application and scanned documents through tteadmission.ayu.edu.kz.
3
Interview or exam
Take the university interview or entrance test (online for applicants abroad).
4
Receive admission letter
Accept the offer and pay the paid-study tuition or deposit if required.
5
Get student visa
The university issues a visa invitation; apply for a student visa at a Kazakh embassy.
6
Arrive and register
Enrol, have documents translated and notarised, get health insurance and register with the migration police.
Campus & Location
The main campus is on Bekzat Sattarkhanov Street in Turkistan, near the Mausoleum of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi. International students spend a compulsory preparatory year at the Kentau campus, which has its own dormitory.
Bachelor's
2
Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
📍 Turkistan
Bachelor's
6B10155 General Medicine
Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
📍 Turkistan
Bachelor's
6B01407 Vocational Education
Master's
3
Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
📍 Turkistan
Master's
7M04120 Accounting and Audit
Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
📍 Turkistan
Master's
7M04222 Law
Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
📍 Turkistan
Master's
7M02211 Religious Studies
PhD
1
Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
📍 Turkistan
PhD
8D10110 Medicine
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