AACSB candidate in Central Asia. Management and hospitality in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
KIMEP University
KIMEP University in Almaty, Kazakhstan's business capital, is Central Asia's leading business school: an AACSB candidate, a CFA Institute affiliated programme and an EFMD and EQUIS member, with exchange agreements with more than 60 universities worldwide.
Overview
Why families consider KIMEP
Private university, established 1992. BBA, MBA in 100% English medium. Compare it with the other universities in Kazakhstan and the wider management and hospitality list.
Recognitions, as published
- Central Asia's leading business school
- AACSB candidacy, the path to the world's top business accreditation
- CFA Institute University Affiliation for finance
- Located in Almaty, Kazakhstan's business capital
- 70% of graduates employed within three months, as published
- Exchange programmes with 60+ universities worldwide
- A student body of 30+ nationalities
Courses
Curriculum overview
BBA, MBA. 4 years (BBA) or 2 years (MBA). The phases below are as the university describes them.
Years 1 to 2, core business
Economics, accounting, statistics, marketing fundamentals, business communications
Years 3 to 4, major and electives
Finance, management, marketing or accounting, with an internship semester
Fees
Fee structure
Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
| Item | Cost, as published |
|---|---|
| BBA annual tuition | USD 6,000 to 8,000 |
| MBA tuition (total) | USD 15,000 to 20,000 |
| Total BBA (4 years) | About INR 36 to 48 lakh |
Eligibility
Eligibility for Indian students
The counsellor checks these against the student's marksheets and NEET scorecard in the first call. The full document list is on the admissions and visas page.
- 10+2 in any stream (50% or above)
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 72
- Application essay
- No entrance exam required
Hostel and city
Living in Almaty
Kazakhstan offers ultra-modern campuses and hospital facilities in one of Asia's most spectacular planned cities. Fees are higher than in neighbouring Central Asian countries, but the infrastructure and living standards are a clear step up, and Nazarbayev University offers full scholarships in engineering.
Study cities in Kazakhstan
- Almaty: Kazakhstan's business capital
- Accommodation is arranged with the counsellor before departure
- On arrival, a Global Minds representative meets the student at the airport, accommodation has been checked in advance, and a local coordinator is reachable 24/7. See placement and support.
Admission process
Step by step
- Intake
- September and January
- Apply by
- June and November
Admission decisions are made by the university. Global Minds prepares and checks the file, tracks the application and arranges the invitation letter the visa needs. The full sequence is on the how it works page.
After graduation
- Work in Kazakhstan's banking, oil and gas or consulting sector
- Transfer to European or US MBA programmes
- Entrepreneurship across Central Asia
- Return to India with an internationally recognised business degree
- 1
Apply online at kimep.kz
- 2
Submit transcripts and English scores
- 3
Admissions committee review
- 4
Receive the offer, typically within three weeks
- 5
Kazakhstan student visa
- 6
Arrive in Almaty
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Questions about KIMEP
When is the intake at KIMEP and when should I apply?
Intake: September and January. Apply by: June and November. The counsellor confirms the current dates with the university before you commit.
What are the entry requirements for Indian students at KIMEP?
10+2 in any stream (50% or above). IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 72. Application essay. No entrance exam required.
What does KIMEP cost?
USD 6,000 to 8,000 a year (BBA) tuition; About INR 36 to 48 lakh for the 4-year BBA. Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
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