Quick Summary
Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1953. Ranked #801-850 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 12500 students including 4.5% from outside Kazakhstan. Known for strengths in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
The university is a premier technical hub in Central Asia with an innovative Corporate University model that bridges the gap between education and heavy industry.
Subject Strengths
Mining EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPetroleum EngineeringMetallurgy
Founded1953
TypePublic
Total Students12500
Intl Students4.5%
Faculty Ratio12
CampusUrban
Campus Size80 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationIQAA, ASIIN, ACQUIN
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#801-850
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, Master, PhD
Programs
Mining, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Automation and Control, Transport Engineering
PhD Programs
Distance learning available for several undergraduate and professional development tracks
Online Programs
Research Institute of Mining and Industrial Ecology, Center of Excellence, Engineering Profile Laboratory
Research Centers
High
Research Output
IQAA, ASIIN, ACQUIN
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL65
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 focus on securing nostrification of prior diplomas early; local students should aim for high UNT scores for government grants.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Kazakhstani Tenge
UG Tuition
₸1,100,000/yr
per year · KZT
Living Cost
₸1,750,000/yr
per year · KZT
PG Tuition
₸1,400,000/yr
per year · KZT
Application Fee
$20
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₸2,860,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · KZT
Scholarships AvailableGovernment of Kazakhstan Merit Scholarships, Bolashak Fellowship, Saginov University Grants
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidState educational loans, internal tuition discounts for socially vulnerable students
Work-StudyLimited opportunities within university administrative departments
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Metallurgy | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Automation and Control | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Information Technology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Civil Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,600
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong partnerships with ArcelorMittal Temirtau, Kazakhmys, and ERG for student internships
Industry Connections
ArcelorMittalKazakhmysKazzincERGAlstomSiemens
Notable Alumni
Nursultan Nazarbayev (First President of Kazakhstan), Bulat Saginov, numerous industrial CEOs
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Indoor sports complex, swimming pool, football stadium, specialized martial arts hall
Student Clubs
Enactus, Student Government, Debate Club, Engineering Design Bureau, Creative Arts Union
Library Resources
Over 1.5 million volumes, comprehensive digital repository, access to Scopus and ScienceDirect
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, DAAD, Mevlana, and bilateral agreements with over 100 universities worldwide
Summer Programs
International Summer School on Mining and Metallurgy