All Levels
Free tuition + stipend
Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University
Astana, Kazakhstan
"The largest agricultural university in central and northern Kazakhstan, based in Astana"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#1201 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University
S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University (KATU) was founded in 1957 in what is now Astana and is named after the Kazakh poet and statesman Saken Seifullin. It is the largest agricultural university in central and northern Kazakhstan, with seven institutes and 38 departments. It offers 48 bachelor's, 53 master's and 33 PhD programmes in agronomy, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, engineering, IT, energy, land management, architecture and economics. Teaching is in Kazakh and Russian, with 12 bachelor's programmes and all master's and doctoral programmes also available in English. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-arranged work permit.
Rankings & Recognition
#1201
Ranked 1201-1400 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 2027, and #283 in QS Asia.
Accreditations & Memberships
Kazakhstan Government grant university
QS Sustainability Ranking 2026
Partners in 13+ countries
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
10.2#
Employer Reputation
18.0#
Faculty / Student
42.2#
Citations / Faculty
1.5#
Intl. Faculty
23.5#
Intl. Students
9.4#
Intl. Research Network
3.6#
Employment Outcomes
4.2#
Sustainability
36.7#
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Key Facts
1957
Founded
9,783
Total Students
715
International Students
1,197
Faculty
134
Programmes
Popular Programs
Agronomy
Veterinary Medicine
Biotechnology
Software Engineering
Architecture
Land Management and Cadastre
Application Details
Application Route
International Admission Office
Foreign Applicant Window
1 Jul - 15 Aug
Selection
Application form + interview
Master Entrance Exams
1 - 20 Aug
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS (master entry, exam waiver)
|
6.0 |
|
TOEFL ITP (master entry)
|
560 |
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Kazakh / Russian programmes
|
Entrance exam in language |
|
Gov. grant English minimum (IELTS)
|
4.5 |
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 (grant)
Career Outcomes
4%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty — 1,197
International Staff — 14%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
KATU's main campus is at 62 Zhenis Avenue in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. The university provides dormitory places for foreign students, and the International Cooperation and Academic Mobility department is on the third floor of the main building.
Campus Details
9.7k
students
1.1k+
faculty members
1957
founded
1
main campus on Zhenis Avenue
Dormitory
places for foreign students
Agriculture
& veterinary specialist
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 15 to 27 C
Coldest (Jan): -19 to -10 C
Climate: Humid continental
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: about US$3
170 / year
Dining
Food: about US$2
080 / year
Health & Wellness
Health insurance: Required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Kazakh/Russian/English courses
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
9,783
Undergraduate
93.4%
Postgraduate
6.6%
International Students
715
Cost Deep-Dive
Bachelor (most programmes)
approx. KZT 831,600-907,500 / yr
Bachelor (highest)
approx. KZT 1,028,500 / yr
Master's
approx. KZT 891,000 / year
PhD
approx. KZT 1,663,200 / year
Transport + utilities
about US$1,140 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
KATU accepts applications from international students to bachelor's and postgraduate programmes from 1 July to 15 August each year, followed by an interview and enrolment with visa support. Master's entrance exams run 1-20 August and enrolment closes on 31 August. Tuition is set annually; fees shown are the latest published on a Kazakh university portal. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-arranged work permit.
Scholarships at Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical 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
Recognised secondary education + interview
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree + entrance exams; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL ITP 560
English Proficiency
IELTS (master entry, exam waiver)
TOEFL ITP (master entry)
Kazakh / Russian programmes
Entrance exam in languageGov. grant English minimum (IELTS)
Required Documents
Passport copy with notarised Kazakh/Russian translation
Education certificate and transcript
Notarised translation of education documents
English or Russian/Kazakh language certificate
Medical certificate 075-u and HIV test
Health insurance (1 year)
Passport-size photos (3x4)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme page for entry, language and document requirements.
2
Apply
Submit the application and documents through the KATU International Admission Office (1 Jul - 15 Aug).
3
Interview and offer
Attend the admission interview; no application fee is published.
4
Receive invitation letter
The university issues an invitation letter and study contract for the visa.
5
Get C9 student visa
Apply for a C9 student visa at a Kazakh embassy or consulate if your country needs one.
6
Arrive and register
Register with the migration police within days of arrival, then enrol and nostrify your diploma.
Campus & Location
KATU's main campus is at 62 Zhenis Avenue in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. The university provides dormitory places for foreign students, and the International Cooperation and Academic Mobility department is on the third floor of the main building.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Biotechnology
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Bachelor's
Software Engineering
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Bachelor's
Veterinary Safety
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Bachelor's
Architecture
Master's
1
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Master's
Agrotechnology
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