Higher Education in IT: An Overview of De Montfort University Kazakhstan

De Montfort University Kazakhstan, DMUK — the first campus of a British university in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Offering De Montfort University Leicester programs, the Kazakhstan campus provides students from Kazakhstan with the opportunity to earn a British degree without leaving the country. Key reasons why students choose the university:

— British education: courses are taught by instructors with international industry and teaching experience
— Prestigious British degree: the De Montfort University Leicester diploma ranks among the top 25 best universities in the UK
— Full immersion in an English-speaking environment
— Career development and employment opportunities: DMU Leicester boasts a 97% successful employment rate. Over four years of study, students are offered four internships, each strengthening professional experience and enhancing their resume
— Admission without the Unified National Testing (UNT) and the opportunity to study with a partial scholarship of up to 50%
— Global mobility: the option to study at campuses in the UK, UAE, and Cambodia.

Accreditation

According to the Times Higher Education ranking, the university is placed 601-800 in the World University Rankings 2024, holds positions 101-200 in the Impact Rankings 2024, and ranks 167th in the Young University Rankings 2024.

In the QS World University Rankings 2025, the university ranks 711-720, 601-650 in subject rankings, and 359th in the QS Sustainability Ranking. Among European universities, it ranks 279th, and in Northern Europe, it ranks #103.

Additionally, the university has been awarded five stars in the QS Stars University Ratings across criteria such as teaching quality, graduate employment, global engagement, academic development, infrastructure, and inclusivity. Specialized fields such as Accounting & Finance were rated four stars, while innovation and knowledge transfer received three stars.

De Montfort University Leicester was recognized as the 25th best university in the country, rising 20 positions in the annual Uni Compare Top 100 University Rankings 2025. DMU was also named the best UK university for Work Experience by RateMyPlacement for two consecutive years, in 2024 and 2025.

Undergraduate Programs

— Computer Science
— Cyber Security.

Faculty

All IT faculty members hold PhD degrees, with an average work experience of 24 years. They hold certifications such as CCNA — Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP — Cisco Certified Network Professional, CCAI — Cisco Certified Academy Instructor, CEH — Certified Ethical Hacker Master, CSA — Certified SOC Analyst, CHFI — Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator, as well as certifications from Oracle, Microsoft, and VMware.

Student Opportunities

In addition to core courses, DMUK offers IT faculty students additional certification courses. Upon completion, students can take exams with a 50% discount. Course providers include:

1. AWS Academy

— AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
— AWS Academy Cloud Architecting
— AWS Academy Cloud Security Foundations
— AWS Academy Machine Learning Foundations
— AWS Academy Data Analytics.

2. EC-Council Cybersecurity Academy

— "Ethical Hacking and Vulnerability Analysis"
— "Penetration Testing"
— "Network Security and Infrastructure Protection"
— "Digital Forensics and Cyber Incident Analysis".

3. The Red Hat Academy

— Red Hat Certified System Administrator
— Red Hat Certified Engineer
— Red Hat Certified Enterprise Application Developer.

4. Palo Alto Networks

— Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician
— Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator.

5. IBM Skill Build

— Data Science and Analytics
— Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
— Cloud Computing.

Academic Mobility

In addition to short-term trips, there is an option to transfer to DMU Leicester for the final year. This means students can study in Kazakhstan for two or three years and apply for a transfer to the main campus. To transfer, students must maintain good academic performance, engage in active student life, write a strong motivational letter, and have no outstanding debts to the university.

Student Life

The university has 11 student clubs, including the Google Developer Student Club. The university regularly hosts various events — case championships, hackathons, sports competitions, and entertainment events.

Students regularly visit different companies to get to know them from the inside: IT team representatives share insights about their work and how to build a career in a specific field.

Employment

Each year, students have the opportunity to participate in a career fair, where they can meet industry representatives and future employers.

Career Hub DMUK provides access to company offices and hosts monthly workshops on how to properly prepare for interviews and create a resume. Individual consultations with a Career Support Manager are also available.

University partners include companies such as KPMG, Efes, Deloitte, Philip Morris Kazakhstan, Air Astana, Bereke Bank, and many others, where students can intern and eventually secure employment.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are $12,500 per year. Applicants have the opportunity to win a scholarship covering up to 50% of tuition costs. Admission is conducted without the Unified National Testing (UNT).