Higher Education in IT: An Overview of the Kazakh-American University

The Kazakh-American University offers a unique approach to education: in the first year, students do not have to choose a specific major but can "try on" all 12 majors.

The Kazakh-American University is the first digital university. Every student from the first year studies the basics of IT, which allows them to be prepared for modern market requirements.

Accreditation

KAU successfully passed international IQAA accreditation. In 2020, it entered the top 10 best universities in the country according to the NPP RK "Atameken" rating.

Bachelor's Programs

For those who want to study only IT, there is a major "Business and Information Technology," where students master such fields as graphic design, web programming, working with artificial intelligence, and creating their own IT startups.

Only strong experts in their field are gathered for students.

Opportunities for Students

Among potential academic partners, one can mention: nFactorial, SmartTestPrep, Blockchain and AI Center, Astana Hub, Visa, "National Payment Corporation of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan," Almaty Cinema School, Awara IT.

The university is in the final stages of preparing programs with all partners. Students will have access to top experts and courses from potential employers. The best students will be taken by partners for internships with further employment.

Students can fly to the USA for three months under the American Summer Camp program for experience exchange and visit universities, IT companies, and hubs.

For students who have difficulty choosing a major, the university provides the opportunity to study several majors simultaneously thanks to the Minors program.

Academic Mobility

The university has an academic mobility program. Students can study in Europe, Turkey, and America.

To participate in academic mobility, students must have good academic performance.

Partner Universities

The main partner university is the Swiss SITE University. All students admitted to KAU receive a second diploma of foreign origin.

Student Life

The university has a rich student life. Every year, a unique format of initiation into students, student spring, and many other events are held.

Fifteen student organizations operate at the Kazakh-American University. One of the most active is KAU Ambassadors, thanks to which students travel around Kazakhstan and talk about the university. Another organization is Nomad House, which sponsors students' IT startup projects.

There is a comfortable dormitory for students on the campus territory. There is also an agreement with hostels near the university.