We are proud to announce that Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz, along with other universities in Kazakhstan and a thousand worldwide accept the Duolingo English Test and uses results in the admissions process (Graduated and International Exchange).
As part of the implementation of the scientific project "Criminal law and criminological measures to ensure safety in mining or construction works" (AR OGRN 19675171), from June 25 to June 30, 2023, members of the research group Abiev E.S. (master of law degree, senior lecturer) and Mazhit I.B. (master's student) were sent in the city of Balkhash.
On September 2, 2024, a solemn event dedicated to the Day of Knowledge, a symbolic start of the academic path for new students, was held at the Palace of Culture of Students of Karaganda Kazpotrebsoyuz University.
This day has become a real celebration of knowledge, creativity and inspiration. The special atmosphere of this event was created thanks to the creative beginning: the freshmen did not immediately go to their desks, a festive program was prepared for them.
A gathering of first-year students took place on the university square, where Karaganda showman Abrar Aitmetov held an interactive acquaintance for them. The volunteers of the three faculties became a kind of guides, helping to create a team spirit and charge the participants with positive energy.
Organized games required not only ingenuity and logical thinking, but also the ability to work in a team, which became a symbol of how students would move along their educational path — together, supporting each other.
After the end of the interactive segment, everyone went to the Palace of Culture of Students to continue the solemn part. The official ceremony was held in the presence of the faculty and the university leadership, which emphasized the importance of the moment. Rector Yerkara Balkaraevich Aimagambetov delivered an assembly lecture and sincere congratulations, who reminded students of the great importance of education and the role of the university in their lives.
Congratulations to Nikita Abrakhmanov, a first–year student, the owner of the state grant of the educational program physical culture and sports management, have become traditional.
The solemn part was diluted with a concert program organized by activists of the Palace of Culture of Students. The bright final chord was the anthem of the university performed by Gusyreva Tamiris. Activists and participants of the event became a support group. By raising the flag of the university at the end, the students demonstrated their love and dedication to their native university.
After the end of the event, the freshmen went to a meeting with the deans of their faculties to familiarize themselves with the internal regulations.
This day was not just the beginning of the school year, but an important milestone in the lives of freshmen.
Representatives of the Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz participated in an intensive workshop titled "Management in Higher Education: Setting Up an Internal Quality Assurance System" in Astana.
The goal of the intensive course was to develop key competencies of administrative and managerial staff, as well as employees of academic and strategic departments of universities. Participants were trained in the effective design and development of an internal quality assurance system for higher and postgraduate education, which is a crucial aspect for improving the quality of educational services in Kazakhstan.
The workshop included both theoretical and practical sessions aimed at enhancing skills in analyzing and improving internal processes within universities. Participants had the opportunity to exchange experiences with colleagues from other educational institutions, discuss current challenges, and find solutions to overcome them.
Participation in such an event helps strengthen competencies and improve the professional level of the university staff, which will, in the long term, contribute to improving the quality of education at Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz.
From June 17th to July 13th of 2024, an English course for applicants to the Master’s degree was held at the Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz organized by the Multilingual Education Centre and the Center of Career and Professional Development of university. For more than 4 weeks, participants of the intensive course analyzed lexical and grammatical topics, solved test tasks of previous years, did listening and reading tasks. The staff of the Multilingual Education Centre having updated and summarized grammatical topics, vocabulary and regional information, conducted a useful intensive training of basic skills: reading, listening, using basic vocabulary and grammar.
This course gave participants not only deep knowledge and skills necessary for successful admission, but also self-confidence. They learned how to effectively work with academic texts, improved their speaking and writing skills, and also mastered strategies for successfully passing entrance exams.
All participants received certificates of successful completion of their studies. We wish our participants success and good luck in the exam!
We are pleased to present the results of the 2024 ranking of the National Agency for Educational Quality Assessment (NAOKO). Our university has shown significant achievements in various educational programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels.
From October 4th of 2023 to June 28th of 2024, the Multilingual Education Centre at Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz organized courses of State and Foreign Languages for university and college students, catering to various proficiency levels. Certificates were awarded to participants for successfully completing their respective levels, ranging from Beginner to Intermediate. The course participants have put in tremendous effort and acquired new skills in learning State and Foreign Languages. These achievements are a vivid testament to their perseverance, hard work, and dedication to self-improvement.
Multilingual Education Centre thanks all its participants for their efforts and patience, congratulates them on the successful completion of courses of the Kazakh, English, Chinese, and German Languages, and wishes them success in their future endeavors!
Annually, the Multilingual Education Centre conducts language courses and eagerly anticipates welcoming new participants in the upcoming academic year!
On June 19 and 24, 2024, the Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz hosted a meeting of the Commission on the personal distribution of university graduates studying under the state educational order, under the leadership of the rector of the University E.B. Aimagambetov. Graduates, deans of faculties, heads of departments, heads of structural divisions of the university took part in the work of the commission on personal distribution.
At the meeting, proposals on the distribution of our future specialists in key areas were discussed and approved. The Commission took into account both the academic achievements of the students and their professional interests so that everyone could start their professional career with maximum comfort and prospects.
In accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Education", graduates of bachelor's and master's degree programs studying under the state educational order must work at enterprises of various forms of ownership for at least 3 years, graduates of the doctoral level in higher educational institutions, research institutes, niches.
Today, most of the grant graduates have a job, the rest plan to continue their studies at the next degree of education or start working after a summer vacation.
We are proud of our graduates and confident in their abilities and prospects. This is an important step in their lives, and we will support everyone in their endeavors at a new stage. Congratulations to everyone who took part in this meeting, and thank you for your participation and responsibility.
On June 24, 2024, employees of the Career and Professional Development Center of our university took part in an event organized by the Center for Labor Mobility in the Karaganda region. The round table actively discussed key issues of employment of young people who have lost or remained without parental care until adulthood. It was a great opportunity to share experiences, listen to expert opinions and contribute to the development of graduates' career prospects.
This is an important initiative aimed at supporting young people in difficult life situations. The round table discussed mechanisms of integration into society, educational and employment opportunities, as well as support from government and public organizations.
The Center for Labor Mobility in the Karaganda region presented the following programs to the participants of the round table:
"Youth practice" - work to gain initial professional experience;
The Generational Contract is a workplace that is created to transfer accumulated experience from existing employees of pre–retirement age to graduates of colleges and universities.
"First workplace" is a job for gaining experience at the first workplace for young people without professional education
"Community service" is a socially useful job that does not require professional education for schoolchildren and students over the age of 16 during the holidays
We are confident that such events contribute to the formation of a successful career for our students, help them find the best options for professional development. We thank the Career Center for the initiative and the opportunity for our employees to contribute to the training of future leaders!
On June 18, 2024, coordinator of the National Erasmus+ Office in Kazakhstan Laura Paluanova visited the Kazpotrebsoyuz University.
In the framework of the visit there was a meeting with the top management of the university. In addition, Laura Paluanova held an information session for the faculty members of the university. During the session participants discussed recommendations for preparing competitive project applications and implementing existing projects within the Erasmus+ program.
It is worth noting that Kazpotrebsoyuz University is a leading HEI in Kazakhstan for successful Jean Monnet project applications. Currently, among ongoing international projects there are Jean Monnet Module “European practice of sustainable development management towards green transformation” (EPOS), Jean Monnet Module “The European Union migration policy” (EUMP), and Jean Monnet Module “Modern eco-technologies of sustainable development: the experience of the EU and Kazakhstan” (METOD). In addition, we participate in the implementation of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education projects “Development of a Master Programme in the Management of Industrial Entrepreneurship for Transition Countries” (MIETC) and “Development of Innovative Curricula and Modules in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development” (CirculEC).
