ONE-SEMESTER STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM BETWEEN X. DOSMUKHAMEDOV ATYRAU UNIVERSITY (KAZAKHSTAN) AND KOKAND UNIVERSITY!
16.09.2026

A new international opportunity for Kokand University students! A new round of applications is open for the academic exchange program with X. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University.
BENEFITS:
· 100% tuition-free education
· Free accommodation in the dormitory (all facilities are available on campus)
· Monthly stipend of 70,000 KZT
FIELDS OF STUDY: (for 2nd–3rd year students)
· Economics
· Finance
· Foreign Language and Literature (English)
· Special Pedagogy
· Psychology
· History
· Tourism
· Primary Education
· Preschool Education
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
· GPA of 3.0 or higher
· Russian or Kazakh language proficiency at B2 level with the ability to communicate fluently
The deadline for submitting documents is October 25.
The number of places is strictly limited!
Registration: Google Forms link.
A NEW UNIFIED PROCEDURE FOR INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY AND EXCHANGE HAS BEEN INTRODUCED AT KOKAND UNIVERSITY
Dear professors and teaching staff, employees, researchers, and students of Kokand University!
The “Regulations on Academic Mobility” have been adopted at Kokand University. The Regulations have been approved by the University Council, establish a unified procedure for international exchange and academic mobility, and are mandatory for the relevant units and participants.
Starting from the 2026–2027 academic year, the participation of students, teaching staff, researchers, and employees in academic mobility, international exchange, professional development, internships, research and projects, international conferences and scientific events, summer/winter schools, joint educational programs, and other international activities will be carried out in accordance with unified rules and requirements.
Candidate selection is conducted using a 100-point system based on established criteria.
HOW ARE CANDIDATES ASSESSED?
|
Criterion |
Points |
Assessment source |
|
GPA |
30 |
Transcript |
|
Foreign language proficiency |
25 |
Certificate/test |
|
Academic activity — scientific/methodological work, competitions, grants |
15 |
Documents/certificates |
|
Non-academic activity — community work, volunteering, organizational activity |
15 |
Documents/recommendation |
|
Rare/special talents and achievements — sports, arts, creative and other areas |
10 |
Diploma/certificate |
|
Motivation letter and interview result |
5 |
Committee assessment |
|
TOTAL |
100 |
|
Note 1: In some cases, additional requirements may be stipulated in accordance with the mutual terms of a grant or exchange agreement. Fulfillment of additional conditions is a primary obligation and is not included in the point-based system.
Note 2: Trips are financed in four ways: through a grant, by the university, from personal funds, or through mixed financing. A committee may be established to make an internal financing decision.
MASTER’S STUDENTS — 100 POINTS
|
Criterion |
Points |
Assessment source |
|
GPA |
30 |
Transcript |
|
Foreign language proficiency |
25 |
Certificate/test |
|
Academic activity — scientific/methodological work, competitions, grants |
25 |
Documents/certificates |
|
Non-academic activity — community work, volunteering, organizational activity |
10 |
Documents/recommendation |
|
Rare/special talents and achievements — sports, arts, creative and other areas |
5 |
Diploma/certificate |
|
Motivation letter and interview result |
5 |
Committee assessment |
|
TOTAL |
100 |
|
Note 1: In some cases, additional requirements may be stipulated in accordance with the mutual terms of a grant or exchange agreement. Fulfillment of additional conditions is a primary obligation and is not included in the point-based system.
Note 2: Trips are financed in four ways: through a grant, by the university, from personal funds, or through mixed financing. A committee may be established to make an internal financing decision.
RESEARCHERS (DOCTORAL STUDENTS) — 100 POINTS
|
Criterion |
Points |
Assessment source |
|
Foreign language proficiency |
20 |
Certificate/test |
|
Scientific publications, including articles in internationally indexed journals |
35 |
Publication list |
|
Participation share in grants/scientific projects |
20 |
Project documents |
|
Scientific supervisor’s recommendation and relevance to the research topic |
15 |
Recommendation |
|
Additional criteria/committee assessment |
10 |
Committee documents |
|
TOTAL |
100 |
|
Note 1: In some cases, additional requirements may be stipulated in accordance with the mutual terms of a grant or exchange agreement. Fulfillment of additional conditions is a primary obligation and is not included in the point-based system.
Note 2: Trips are financed in four ways: through a grant, by the university, from personal funds, or through mixed financing. A committee may be established to make an internal financing decision.
PROFESSORS/TEACHING STAFF AND RESEARCH STAFF — 100 POINTS
|
Criterion |
Points |
Assessment source |
|
Foreign language proficiency |
20 |
Certificate/test |
|
Scientific achievements — international/local publications, monographs, patents, etc. |
25 |
Publication list/relevant documents |
|
Participation share in grants/scientific projects |
20 |
Project documents |
|
KPI system points — latest assessment period |
20 |
KPI report |
|
Activity in scientific and academic work — conferences, organizational activities, etc. |
10 |
Certificate/documents |
|
Department/faculty recommendation and interview result |
5 |
Recommendation/committee assessment |
|
TOTAL |
100 |
|
Note 1: In some cases, additional requirements may be stipulated in accordance with the mutual terms of a grant or exchange agreement. Fulfillment of additional conditions is a primary obligation and is not included in the point-based system.
Note 2: Trips are financed in four ways: through a grant, by the university, from personal funds, or through mixed financing. A committee may be established to make an internal financing decision.
HOW IS THE INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY PROCESS CARRIED OUT?
1. An announcement is published; the applicant receives detailed information on Kokand University’s International Cooperation announcements page.
2. The application and required documents are submitted in accordance with the announcement.
3. The International Cooperation Department conducts a preliminary review of the documents.
4. A special committee is established by order; it evaluates candidates and conducts interviews, with the results confirmed by minutes.
5. Final results (ranking) are announced.
6. Documents are forwarded to the next stage, and the partner institution makes the final decision.
7. The relevant official order is formalized.
8. Preparations for the trip are carried out.
9. International academic mobility is undertaken.
10. Monitoring is conducted.
11. A seminar is held at Kokand University and a final report is prepared.
12. The experience gained is integrated into university activities.
