Quick Summary
Situated in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University is a public international established in 1991. Ranked #901-950 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 12500 students including 15% from outside Kazakhstan. Known for strengths in Modern Languages, Turkology, Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Unique status as a bridge between Kazakh and Turkish education systems with dual-diploma opportunities and high-quality medical education.
Subject Strengths
Modern LanguagesTurkologyMedicineEducationInternational Relations
Founded1991
TypePublic International
Total Students12500
Intl Students15%
Faculty Ratio11
CampusResidential
Campus SizeLarge
Affiliated Hospitals1
AccreditationMinistry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, IAAR, FIBAA, YÖK
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#901-950
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Residency, Vocational
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Eurasian Research Institute, Turkology Research Center, Ecology Research Institute
Research Centers
Moderate
Research Output
Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, IAAR, FIBAA, YÖK
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL72
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 20
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 10
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Prepare for the Unified National Test (UNT) for Kazakh citizens or the YÖS exam for Turkish quotas. International applicants should emphasize proficiency in Turkic languages.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Kazakhstani Tenge
UG Tuition
₸1,056,000/yr
per year · KZT
Living Cost
₸1,680,000/yr
per year · KZT
PG Tuition
₸1,536,000/yr
per year · KZT
Application Fee
$30
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₸2,750,400/yr
tuition + living + essentials · KZT
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Residency, Vocational programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Turkology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Economics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Philology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$10,500
Average Salary After Graduation
84%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementYes
Industry Connections
Strong links with Turkish government agenciesKazakh state corporationsand Turkic Council members.
Notable Alumni
Darkhan Qydyrali, various ministers in the Kazakh and Turkish government
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor gymnasium, tennis courts, football stadium
Student Clubs
Academic Debate Club, Turkic Youth Union, Art and Music Society
Library Resources
Over 1.2 million volumes, access to Scopus and ScienceDirect, rare Turkology manuscripts
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Mevlana, Orhun Exchange Program
Summer Programs
Available