Bachelor's
Tuition + monthly stipend
Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraighyrov
Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
"Pavlodar's largest university, now Toraighyrov University"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#1401 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraighyrov
Toraighyrov University, formerly Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraighyrov, was founded in May 1960 as the Pavlodar Industrial Institute with 400 students in mechanical, civil and power engineering. It became a non-profit joint-stock company under the name Toraighyrov University in 2020 and is named after the poet Sultanmakhmut Toraighyrov. Based on Lomov Street in Pavlodar, northeastern Kazakhstan, it offers about 163 programmes at all three levels and follows an entrepreneurial university model. It teaches five bachelor's programmes fully in English and had 489 international students from 18 countries in February 2026, mostly from Mongolia and Turkmenistan. 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 and 2027, and #28 in QS Asia (Central Asia).
Accreditations & Memberships
Eurasian Association of Universities
Magna Charta Universitatum
IAESTE
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraighyrov's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
8.9#
Employer Reputation
12.4#
Faculty / Student
28.9#
Citations / Faculty
1.4#
Intl. Faculty
3.4#
Intl. Students
5.7#
Intl. Research Network
3.0#
Employment Outcomes
4.2#
Sustainability
21.8#
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Key Facts
1960
Founded
8,167
Total Students
489 (Feb 2026)
International Students
1,085
Faculty
About 163
Programmes
Popular Programs
Oil and Gas Engineering
Computer Science
Biotechnology
Energy and Engineering
Translation Studies
Foreign Philology
Application Details
Application Route
Global TOU international office
Language Prep
Foundation, up to 8 months
Visa Fee
US$230 (2025-26)
Intake
September
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
English-taught programmes
|
English proficiency (not stated) |
|
Kazakh / Russian-taught programmes
|
Foundation year if needed |
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 — 1,085
International Staff — 2%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The main campus is at 64 Lomov Street, Pavlodar, in northeastern Kazakhstan on the Irtysh River. On-campus dormitories house international students.
Campus Details
8.1k
students
1k+
faculty members
1960
founded
1
main campus on Lomov Street
On-campus
dormitories for international students
Irtysh
River city
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 15 to 28 C
Coldest (Jan): -22 to -12 C
Climate: Humid continental
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Dormitory: about KZT 14
800 / month
Dining
Campus canteens
Health & Wellness
Health insurance: Required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Erasmus+ exchanges
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
8,167
Undergraduate
90.9%
Postgraduate
9.1%
International Students
489 from 18 countries
Cost Deep-Dive
Bachelor's (2025-26)
From KZT 650,000 / year
Master's (2025-26)
From KZT 677,600 / year
Doctoral (2025-26)
From KZT 1,456,000 / year
Foundation (up to 8 months)
KZT 550,000
Dormitory
About KZT 14,800 / month
Student visa
US$230
Intakes & Deadlines
Toraighyrov University admits international students for September. Students without Kazakh or Russian can first take the Foundation Faculty language course (up to 8 months). Fees shown are for 2025-26 and may rise for 2026-27; international students may not work during their studies. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-sponsored work permit.
Scholarships at Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraighyrov
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
School certificate with transcript
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's or master's degree
English Proficiency
English-taught programmes
English proficiency (not stated)Kazakh / Russian-taught programmes
Foundation year if neededRequired Documents
Valid passport
School certificate / diploma with transcript (apostilled)
Medical certificate and vaccination passport
Proof of financial solvency
Criminal record certificate
CV and recommendation letter
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 Global TOU international office (global.tou.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 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 campus is at 64 Lomov Street, Pavlodar, in northeastern Kazakhstan on the Irtysh River. On-campus dormitories house international students.
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