All Levels
Full tuition
Shakarim University of Semey
Semey, Kazakhstan
"East Kazakhstan's regional university in Semey, with Korean and Chinese partner degrees"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#1401 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Shakarim University of Semey
Shakarim University in Semey, East Kazakhstan, traces its roots to 1934 and is named after the Kazakh poet and thinker Shakarim Kudaiberdiuly. It has about 6,900 students in nine schools covering engineering, business, arts, sciences and life sciences, and offers 67 bachelor's, 49 master's and 11 PhD programmes along with a higher college. It runs double-degree programmes with Kyungdong University (South Korea), Northwest A&F University (China), Tomsk Polytechnic University and others. The university has 60 international agreements in 37 countries and entered the QS World University Rankings for the first time in 2026. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-arranged work permit.
Rankings & Recognition
#1401
Ranked 1401+ in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (first entry), =493 in QS Asia and #30 in Central Asia.
Accreditations & Memberships
QS Stars 5 stars (3 categories)
UI GreenMetric #662
60 agreements in 37 countries
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Shakarim University of Semey's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
10.4#
Employer Reputation
10.2#
Faculty / Student
16.4#
Citations / Faculty
1.7#
Intl. Faculty
27.7#
Intl. Students
3.3#
Intl. Research Network
2.4#
Employment Outcomes
4.2#
Sustainability
31.3#
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Key Facts
1934
Founded
5,635
Total Students
116
International Students
429
Faculty
90%
Graduate Employment
Popular Programs
Computer Engineering
Business Administration
Hotel Management
Food Technology
Livestock Production
Technical Physics
Application Details
Application Route
International Collaboration Center
Interview
Year-round, with committee
Deadline
1 June
Visa
C9 student, about 5 working days
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
Russian (Russian-taught)
|
B2 |
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English (general)
|
Pre-Intermediate / Intermediate |
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IELTS (Kyungdong 2+2 degrees)
|
5.5 |
|
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 (quota grant)
Career Outcomes
4%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty — 429
International Staff — 13%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Shakarim University's main building is at 20A Glinka Street, Semey, in East Kazakhstan region. The university offers dormitory places, and its health insurance partner is Semey Railway Hospital.
Campus Details
5.6k
students
429
faculty members
1401+
in QS 2026
1
main building on Glinka Street
Dormitory
places for students
Health
insurance via Semey Railway Hospital
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 15 to 29 C
Coldest (Jan): -20 to -10 C
Climate: Cold semi-arid
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: University dormitory
Dining
Canteen meal: KZT 700-900
Health & Wellness
Health insurance: Required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Foundation language course
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
5,635
Undergraduate
86.2%
Postgraduate
13.8%
International Students
116
Cost Deep-Dive
Bachelor (international)
KZT 810,000-1,080,000 / year
Master's
KZT 750,000 / year
MBA
KZT 750,000-1,032,000 / year
PhD (international)
KZT 1,788,000 / year
Foundation language course
KZT 460,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Shakarim University interviews international applicants year-round; documents are due by 1 June for the September start, after which the university issues an invitation letter for the C9 student visa. Students must register with the migration authorities on arrival. Fees shown are for 2026-27. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-arranged work permit.
Scholarships at Shakarim University of Semey
3 scholarships available
All Levels
Free tuition + stipend
Kazakhstan Government Grant (foreign quota)
All Levels
100% tuition, 1 year
Shakarim Bilim Grant (olympiad winners)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary school diploma + interview; Russian B2 / IELTS 5.5 (2+2)
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree + interview
English Proficiency
Russian (Russian-taught)
English (general)
Pre-Intermediate / IntermediateIELTS (Kyungdong 2+2 degrees)
Gov. grant English minimum (IELTS)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Diploma and transcript (notarised translation)
Motivation essay in English
Recommendation letter
Medical certificate
Health insurance
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme page for entry, language and document requirements.
2
Apply
Submit the application and documents through the International Collaboration Center (international.office@shakarim.kz).
3
Interview and offer
Attend the admission interview; interviews run all year.
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
Shakarim University's main building is at 20A Glinka Street, Semey, in East Kazakhstan region. The university offers dormitory places, and its health insurance partner is Semey Railway Hospital.
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