NON-DEGREE
Non-degree (at the undergraduate and graduate course levels) is an educational option to be used by any person wishing to take courses for personal purposes without any intention of obtaining a degree. Upon completion of the selected courses, a document is issued which indicates course title(s), the number of academic credits, and the student’s final grade. The successfully completed courses may be transferred to undergraduate or graduate degree programs.
With the exception of students auditing courses through “Adult Learner” option and students in the Russian cohort of the ExMBA program, it is mandatory for all non-degree students to demonstrate their level of English proficiency.
ADULT LEARNER
Adult Learner is an option of non-degree study, offered to all people (21 years old and older) who are interested in auditing courses currently offered by KIMEP University. A person with Adult Learner status can only audit courses; however, no current or final course assessment or academic credits will apply to these individuals.
Download the Adult Learner program (Graduate level)
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL
Students interested in the International Summer school program will be admitted to courses for the purpose of general education, but will not be able to continue studying at KIMEP University after completion of ISS without undergoing a procedure of admission to an appropriate program (undergraduate, graduate, non-degree).
EXCHANGE PROGRAM STUDENTS
According to cooperation agreements between KIMEP University and foreign academic institutions, exchange students undergo a selection process to study at KIMEP University for one or two semesters depending on the specific conditions of the cooperation agreements.
Conditions of selection and enrollment are monitored by the Department of International Academic Mobility.
For more information about our exchange program, please contact:
KIMEP Exchange Program
Tel.: +7 (727) 237-48-00 (ext. 1038)
E-mail: incoming@kimep.kz
Application
KIMEP University has an open and transparent process of application to academic programs. We accept new students on a year-round basis.
Applicants must apply on-line and upload all required documents attached by the deadline established for each semester.Required Documents for Non-degree Students:
- Non-degree application form (online). How to apply online?
- Digital photo with resolution of 300 ppi (pixels per inch) that is at least 8 MP (Megapixels) in size saved in a low compression (high quality) JPEG format;
- Copy of passport or State ID
- Copy of a document indicating previous education with a supplemental form on courses taken (except for Adult Learners))
- Medical documents
- Additional documents for foreign citizens:
— Bank Statement (except for ethnic Kazakhs);
— Non-conviction record
All application packages are considered in the same manner, regardless of the mode of submission.
Incomplete applications may result in delays in the admission review/decision process or rejection of admission.
Defining English Proficiency Level
Because KIMEP University is an English Medium of Instruction institution, students’ English proficiency level must be assessed prior to being admitted. Therefore, defining level of English proficiency is mandatory, except for:
1. Holders of completed undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees or their equivalents from English medium universities (authentic diploma, transcript and confirmation of English teaching form the university concerned), including KIMEP University Graduates.
2. Students of dual degree programs between KIMEP and partner universities
3. Students in the Russian cohorts of the EXMBA program
Students that did not undergo evaluation of their English-language proficiency begin their studies at the beginner level (FEC C).
To evaluate English-language proficiency, KIMEP University accepts international English proficiency test certificates
• TOEFL (Code of KIMEP University for the examination is 2104)
• IELTS
• Cambridge English Examinations
• KIMEP English Placement Test (KEPT)
For undergraduate level:
| Level of English Foundation Course | KEPT | CEFR+ | Academic IELTS | TOEFL IBT | TOEFL (computer) | Duolingo |
|
Academic English |
80-100% |
B2 mid |
5.5 (not less than 5.0 in each section) |
70 |
193
(with no sub score below 25) |
105 & above
(not less than 100 in each section) |
|
UF A |
51-79% |
B1 mid |
4.5 (not less than 4.0 in each section) |
57-69 |
163-192
(with no sub score below 17) |
95-104
(not less than 90 in each section) |
|
UF B |
30-50% |
A1+ |
3.5 (not less than 3.0 in each section) |
27-56 |
83-162
(with no sub score below 10 |
80-94
(not less than 75 in each section) |
| UF C | < 30 % | Beginner or
False Beginner |
<3.0 | <26 | <82 | 79 & below |
CEFR* – Common European Framework of Reference (Common European competencies of foreign language proficiency: studying, learning, assessment)
For graduate level:
| Level of English Foundation Course | KEPT | CEFR+ | IELTS | TOEFL IBT | TOEFL
(computer) |
Duolingo |
|
Direct to program |
60-100% |
B2 |
5.0
(not less than 4. 5 in each section) |
70
(with no sub score below 15) |
193
(with no sub score below 25 |
105 & above
(not less than 100 in each section) |
|
GEF A |
50-59% |
A2 –B1 |
4.5
(not less than 4.0 in each section) |
41-69
(with no sub score below 10) |
163-192
(with no sub score below 17) |
95-104
(not less than 90 in each section) |
|
GEF B |
21-49% |
A1+ |
3.5
(not less than 3.0 in each section) |
27-40
(with no sub score below 7) |
83-162
(with no sub score below 10) |
80-94
(not less than 75 in each section) |
|
GEF C |
< 20 % |
Beginner or False Beginner |
<3.0 |
<26 |
<82 |
79 & below |
CEFR* – Common European Framework of Reference (Common European competencies of foreign language proficiency: studying, learning, assessment)