Bachelor's
Tuition + monthly stipend
M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University
Petropavl, Kazakhstan
"North Kazakhstan's main multidisciplinary university, founded in 1937"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#1401 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University
Manash Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University (Kozybayev University) was founded in 1937 as the Petropavlovsk Teachers Training Institute and is named after the historian Manash Kozybayev. It is the leading multidisciplinary university of the North Kazakhstan Region, based in Petropavl near the Russian border. It offers 72 bachelor's, 47 master's and 6 doctoral programmes across faculties including agrotechnology, medicine, engineering and digital technology, pedagogy, and natural sciences. Foreign students can study on paid Russian-taught or English-taught programmes, and dual degrees in biotechnology and information science run with the University of Arizona. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-sponsored work permit.
Rankings & Recognition
#1401
Ranked 1401+ in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #558 in QS Asia and #34 in Central Asia.
Accreditations & Memberships
IAAR institutional accreditation
University of Arizona micro-campus partner
Kazakhstan Government Scholarship host
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
6.8#
Employer Reputation
12.5#
Faculty / Student
33.4#
Citations / Faculty
1.3#
Intl. Faculty
5.4#
Intl. Students
8.0#
Intl. Research Network
3.8#
Employment Outcomes
4.1#
Sustainability
24.1#
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Key Facts
1937
Founded
6,568
Total Students
264
International Students
593
Faculty
72 BA, 47 MA, 6 PhD
Programmes
Popular Programs
General Medicine
Engineering and Digital Technology
Agrotechnology
Pedagogy
Natural Sciences
Economics and Law
Application Details
Paid Study Route
Interview + competition
Grant Route
Kazakhstan Government Scholarship
English Programmes
Biology, English, Chemistry 60%+
Enrolment
5 days before semester
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS / TOEFL (bachelor)
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5.0 / 35 |
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IELTS / TOEFL (master)
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6.0 / 60 |
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Duolingo (bachelor / master)
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80 / 80 |
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Russian-taught programmes
|
Interview |
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
Full tuition (government)
Career Outcomes
4%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty — 593
International Staff — 5%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The main building is at 86 Pushkin Street in Petropavl, North Kazakhstan Region. The university has nine further sites, including educational buildings, an observatory and a swimming pool.
Campus Details
6.5k
students
593
faculty members
10
university sites
1
observatory on campus
1401+
in QS 2026
Swimming
pool & sports facilities
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 14 to 25 C
Coldest (Jan): -21 to -12 C
Climate: Humid continental
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: On-campus dormitories
Dining
Student cafes on campus
Health & Wellness
Health insurance: Required for students
Activities & Clubs
Sports
Swimming pool
Student clubs
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
6,568
Undergraduate
93.5%
Postgraduate
6.5%
International Students
264
Cost Deep-Dive
General Medicine (English)
approx. US$4,500 / year
Hostel (medicine)
approx. US$500 / year
Bachelor (other)
approx. US$1,000-2,499 / year
Master's
approx. US$2,500-4,999 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Kozybayev University admits foreign students for September. Paid places on Russian-taught and English-taught programmes are awarded after an interview and competitive selection, and fee-free places come through the Kazakhstan Government Scholarship competition. Fees shown are third-party estimates. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-sponsored work permit.
Scholarships at M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary education; IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 35 / Duolingo 80
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 60 / Duolingo 80
English Proficiency
IELTS / TOEFL (bachelor)
IELTS / TOEFL (master)
Duolingo (bachelor / master)
Russian-taught programmes
InterviewRequired Documents
Passport copy
School certificate / diploma with transcript
Notarised translation (Kazakh or Russian)
Medical certificate (form 075/u) and HIV test
Passport-size photos (3x4)
Language certificate (if required)
Proof of financial solvency
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 the Kozybayev University admissions office.
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 first-year 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 building is at 86 Pushkin Street in Petropavl, North Kazakhstan Region. The university has nine further sites, including educational buildings, an observatory and a swimming pool.
Bachelor's
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