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Sh. Yessenov Caspian State University of Technologies and Engineering
Aktau, Kazakhstan
"A technical university on the Caspian coast with a Maritime Academy and German dual degrees"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#1201 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Sh. Yessenov Caspian State University of Technologies and Engineering
Yessenov University (Sh. Yessenov Caspian University of Technology and Engineering) began in 1976 in Aktau as a branch of the Almaty polytechnic institute, became a state university in 1996 and took its current name in 2008. It is named after the geologist Shakhmardan Yessenov. The university has schools of engineering, computer science and AI, business and tourism, law and international relations, pedagogy and philology, plus a Maritime Academy that trains seafarers to the STCW Convention. Through the German Institute of Engineering, run with the Kazakh-German University, it offers dual bachelor's degrees with HAW Hamburg and TH Wildau. 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 (1401+ in QS 2027), #504 in QS Asia and #31 in Central Asia.
Accreditations & Memberships
German Institute of Engineering (DKU)
Erasmus+ projects (4 active)
100+ international agreements
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Sh. Yessenov Caspian State University of Technologies and Engineering's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
16.7#
Employer Reputation
6.9#
Faculty / Student
19.2#
Citations / Faculty
1.2#
Intl. Faculty
38.4#
Intl. Students
28.3#
Intl. Research Network
2.7#
Employment Outcomes
4.3#
Sustainability
15.9#
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Key Facts
1976
Founded
8,235
Total Students
943
International Students
563
Faculty
1,750
Dormitory Places
Popular Programs
Maritime Navigation
Marine Engineering
Energy and Environmental Engineering
Logistics
Computer Science and AI
Business and Tourism
Application Details
Application Route
Admission Office (admission.yu.edu.kz)
Documents Window
20 Jun - 7 Jul
Enrolment
20 Jun - 30 Aug
Contact
info@yu.edu.kz
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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Gov. grant English minimum (IELTS)
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4.5 |
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Gov. grant English (TOEFL ITP)
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138 |
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Kazakh / Russian programmes
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Kazakh or Russian proficiency |
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
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty — 563
International Staff — 17%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Yessenov University's campus is in Aktau on the Caspian Sea coast in western Kazakhstan. It includes the Yessenov Technopark with a FabLab, a Huawei ICT Academy, and four dormitories with 1,750 places.
Campus Details
8.2k
students
563
faculty members
4
dormitories with 1.7k+ places
1201-1400
in QS 2026
Huawei
ICT Academy on campus
Yessenov
Technopark with FabLab
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 22 to 32 C
Coldest (Jan): -4 to 2 C
Climate: Cold desert
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Dormitories: 4 halls
1
750 places
Dining
Buffets in dormitories and campus
Health & Wellness
Health insurance: Required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Yessenov Language Center
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
8,235
Undergraduate
91.5%
Postgraduate
8.5%
International Students
943
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
$2,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Yessenov University admits students once a year for the September start; the main document window is 20 June to 7 July and enrolment runs to 30 August. International applicants should contact the International Office for fees, which are not published in English. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-arranged work permit.
Scholarships at Sh. Yessenov Caspian State University of Technologies and Engineering
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 certificate; teaching-language proficiency
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree
English Proficiency
Gov. grant English minimum (IELTS)
Gov. grant English (TOEFL ITP)
Kazakh / Russian programmes
Kazakh or Russian proficiencyRequired 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 Yessenov University Admission Office.
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
Yessenov University's campus is in Aktau on the Caspian Sea coast in western Kazakhstan. It includes the Yessenov Technopark with a FabLab, a Huawei ICT Academy, and four dormitories with 1,750 places.
Bachelor's
4
Sh. Yessenov Caspian State University of Technologies and Engineering
📍 Aktau
Bachelor's
Navigation
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📍 Aktau
Bachelor's
Operation of Ship Power Plants
Sh. Yessenov Caspian State University of Technologies and Engineering
📍 Aktau
Sh. Yessenov Caspian State University of Technologies and Engineering
📍 Aktau
Bachelor's
Logistics (dual degree, TH Wildau)
Master's
2
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📍 Aktau
Master's
Marine Engineering and Technology
Sh. Yessenov Caspian State University of Technologies and Engineering
📍 Aktau
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