Quick Summary
Situated in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University is a public established in 1943. Ranked #621-630 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 28500 students including 4.8% from outside Kazakhstan. Known for strengths in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Technology, Pedagogy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 68%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the largest university in Southern Kazakhstan, offering a blend of heritage and modern technical infrastructure with strong local industry ties.
Subject Strengths
Petroleum EngineeringChemical TechnologyPedagogyArchitectureInformation Technology
Founded1943
TypePublic
Total Students28500
Intl Students4.8%
Faculty Ratio14:1
CampusUrban
Campus SizeLarge
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationIndependent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR),ACQUIN,Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#621-630
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,PhD
Programs
Chemistry,History,Mathematics,Mechanical Engineering,Biological Sciences
PhD Programs
Distance Learning in Law,Remote Pedagogical Certification
Online Programs
Scientific Research Institute of Biology,Research Center for Industrial Biotechnology,Archeology and Ethnology Center
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR),ACQUIN,Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate68%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL72
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 25
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should ensure all documents are notarized and translated into Kazakh or Russian. Domestic students must focus on achieving a high UNT score.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Kazakhstani Tenge
UG Tuition
₸1,350,000/yr
per year · KZT
Living Cost
₸2,020,000/yr
per year · KZT
PG Tuition
₸1,680,000/yr
per year · KZT
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₸3,394,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · KZT
Scholarships AvailableRepublic of Kazakhstan State Educational Grants,M. Auezov Merit Scholarships,Alumni Association Grants
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidSocial assistance for students from low-income or large families available through the state.
Work-StudyLimited opportunities within university libraries and research labs.
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Business Administration | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| International Relations | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$7,200
Average Salary After Graduation
86%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementCollaborative programs with national companies like PetroKazakhstan and KazMunayGas.
Industry Connections
National Bank of KazakhstanPetroKazakhstan Oil ProductsShymkent Cement
Notable Alumni
Prominent regional governors,Chief engineers of national industrial plants,Academics in the Kazakh Academy of Sciences
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Football Stadium,Swimming Pool,Gymnasium,Martial Arts Hall
Student Clubs
Debate Club,Enactus SKSU,Youth Cultural Center,Robotics Club
Library Resources
Extensive library with over 1.6 million items, including rare manuscripts and digital access to international journals.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,Mevlana Exchange Programme,Global UGRAD,Academic Mobility with Russian and Chinese Universities
Summer Programs
International Summer School on Central Asian Culture,Intensive Kazakh Language Course