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Humboldt University of Berlin

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is the largest
in the world an organization that brings together higher education institutions in Germany and
assists in the international academic exchange of students and
scientists.

Plastic bag required documents:

Autobiography

German and/or English proficiency certificate: DSD II, TestDaF, DSH, OnDaF / TOEFL, IELTS

Copy of school certificate

Copy of transcript or diploma.

Candidates upload documents to the portal, and also send applications to the DAAD regional office in Almaty at the address: st. Ivanilova, 2, Consulate General of Germany, Department of Culture.

You can get detailed information on the official website.

For questions, please contact the DAAD information center in Kazakhstan.

Address: Almaty, Kazakh-German University, st. Pushkina, 111/113, office 18

Contacts: 8 727 293 90 35

Chevening Scholarship Program



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London School of Economics and Political Science

british government scholarship Chevening is one of the most prestigious awards for studying in the UK. The scholarship is aimed at young leaders of Kazakhstan.

Requirements for the Chevening program:

Possession of a higher education diploma

At least two years of work experience in the chosen field of study

Knowledge of English in accordance with the requirements of the program.

Applications are accepted online through the e-Chevening system. Submission of documents by mail is not provided.

Fulbright Scholarship Program



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Harvard University

Fulbright (Fulbright) is the most prestigious program that enables students from different corners peace get quality education in USA. Graduates and young professionals within this framework have the opportunity to obtain a master's or doctoral degree in the United States. The scholarship fully covers the cost of tuition fees, travel, medical insurance, accommodation, the purchase of textbooks and other small expenses.

Documents are accepted by the US Embassy. The initial selection of candidates is made by the US Embassy. Candidates are further considered in the United States by independent selection committees. We are currently accepting applications for the following Fulbright programs:

Confucius Institute Scholarships



In addition to university programs, there are a number of international scholarships and grants that allow you to study for free. Below is a list of available grant and scholarship programs for postgraduate studies (master's and doctoral studies) in English-speaking countries, as well as short review specialized non-degree (without granting a degree) programs for those who have already received basic education and have work experience. Citizens of Kazakhstan can participate in all of these programs:

Bolashak International Scholarship

On this moment, in my personal opinion, this is the most likely way for Kazakhstanis to receive an educational grant for studying at a master's and PhD abroad compared to others international programs. I became a scholarship holder of the program in 2005, studied in 2006-2008, since then, of course, much has changed in the program. For more information about the current conditions, please visit the website.

Fulbright program

Family of American Educational Scholarships. It includes a master's degree program. Applicants can apply for any specialty other than medical. They must have at least 2 years of work experience after graduation. Applications from undergraduate students are not accepted for consideration, as well as from those who have already received higher education in the United States. Detailed information on the site.

Chevening Scholarship Program

British Government Scholarship for a Master's Degree at any UK University. Its status is comparable to the American Fulbright. The Chevening grant covers not only studying at the university chosen by the scholarship holder, but also living in the country during this period. Applications for training in 2019-2020 open in August. Details on the site;

OPEC Fund for International Development program

The program offers grants for a master's degree to representatives developing countries(except for OPEC/OFID member countries). The candidate must enroll in a master's program at one of the recognized universities in the world in one of the following disciplines: energy, vehicles, finance, agriculture, water management, industry, medicine, telecommunications, education. Details on the site.

World Bank Scholarships Program

Grants from World Bank for a master's degree in development for applicants from developing countries (while Kazakhstan is still included in this number). Detailed information on the site.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)

Scholarship programs for a master's or doctoral degree at universities in Canada. The scholarship has an annual payment of $50,000. Details on the site.

Grants for individual programs and universities:

Edward S. Mason Program Fellowship- a grant for an MPA degree at Harvard University (Harvard Kennedy School Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC / MPA) Program). The program is designed to improve the skills of experienced professionals from around the world and obtain a mid-level master's degree in government controlled(MC/MPA) with a focus on developing analytical and leadership skills. Details on the site.

Within the framework of the same program, Kazakhstanis have a chance to receive a scholarship named after Nurlan Kapparov ( Nurlan Kapparov Graduate Scholarship). Details at the link.

Grants of the Shakhmardan Yessenov Foundation for masters

Participants of the competition can be 4th year students or active young scientists with a degree not higher than a bachelor and graduated from a university in the last 5 years (at the time of application), engaged in research in technical and natural sciences, who are invited to study in master's program to a leading university in their field of study.

MIT Sloan Fellows Program- a program that allows you to participate in the 12-month Mid-Career MBA program, designed to prepare a high-class group of global managers. Details on the site.

Skoll MBA Scholarships Said Business School, Oxford University- the program is intended for students who have entered the MBA program and who can offer solutions to important social and environmental issues. The scholarship provides funding and the opportunity to meet world renowned entrepreneurs, leaders and investors. Details on the site.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship- a scholarship from Bill and Melinda Gates, which is paid to outstanding students from all countries except the UK, entering any postgraduate program of study at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship covers the full cost of university tuition and accommodation. Details on the site.

Specialized non-degree (without degree) programs:

Hubert Humphrey Fellowship (USA)- this is the program for which I was in the States in 2015-2016. It is part of the Fulbright family. The program provides Kazakhstani specialists with the opportunity to improve professional qualification at US universities for 10 months. A wide range of specialties - from journalism and health care to banking and Agriculture. The minimum work experience is 5 years. It is very important to take into account the fact that you do not need to know English perfectly to participate in the program, this is not a decisive factor. Those who pass and who need to improve their language are given another six months to learn English. Details on the site.

Central Asia-Azerbaijan Fellowship Program at George Washington University (USA)- an excellent program for researchers, scientists, journalists, civil servants, activists. The program is designed for 5 months, during which the scholarship holder takes various courses, workshops, is engaged in networking, and defends the project. Details on the site.

Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program (USA)- a powerful program for scientists, journalists, human rights activists. The program involves a 5-month internship at the National Endowment for Democracy Center (Washington), again with courses, writing research articles, and establishing contacts with foreign and American colleagues.
More information on the site.

Wilson Center Fellowship (USA)- 9-month internship at the Wilson Center for political scientists, scientists, researchers in the most various topics. Details on the site.

Central Asia Fellowship Program, John Smith Trust (UK)- a project for residents of Central Asia. Includes a week in Scotland and three weeks in London. Fellows participate in workshops, discussions and field trips with senior leaders and experts high level. In addition, each fellow follows a program of internships and meetings based on specific interests, which is reinforced by subsequent mentoring and support.
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Joan Shorenstein Fellowship, Harvard University (USA)- a prestigious program for journalists and communications professionals (including civil servants in this field), which includes a 5-month internship and academic project at Harvard. Details on the site.

Knight-Wallace Fellowship, University of Michigan (USA)- a one-year program for journalists with numerous workshops, courses, conferences, seminars, internships and trips around the States.
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Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law, Stanford University (USA)- Stanford offers several scholarship programs for journalists, lawyers, civil servants, entrepreneurs. Details on the site.

Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program, Yale University (USA)- very competitive program Yale University for all who consider themselves the leaders of the future world. In other words, unlimited in terms of professional direction. Assumes a busy 5 months in one of top universities America. Details on the site.

Open World Leadership Program- the program offers a 10-day exchange to establish long-term professional relationships between country leaders open world and by Americans who are committed to spreading US values ​​and democratic institutions. Program results include new legislative relationships between the US Congress and other bodies, as well as overseas partnerships with US government officials, lawyers, non-governmental organizations, universities, and Twin Cities.
Details on the site.

Of course, the possibilities are not limited to these programs. There are many other scholarships, projects, grants in various specialties. Seek, study, dare and learn!

The cost of education in universities in Kazakhstan is increasing every year, while in European countries ah, this opportunity is either absolutely free or charged symbolic fee. Find out where to eat free education in Europe for Kazakhstanis.

Higher education in Kazakhstan provides two forms of training - paid and free. After passing the UNT, only a third of graduates of Kazakhstani schools can apply for free education.

The Association of Higher Educational Institutions of Kazakhstan analyzed the fees for education. The figures are impressive - from 150 thousand a year to 2 million tenge. Some children, having lost a few points when passing the UNT, are forced to give up their dreams and choose another profession that can be obtained for free, or are looking for an alternative to universities in Kazakhstan.

Recently, studying abroad for Kazakhstanis has become a trend. Consider the options that offer free education abroad for Kazakhstanis:

Germany

Germany has become the latest European country to abolish university tuition fees. Education in Germany is based on the principle of social equality: every capable and talented young person can get a profession for free at any university in the country. To do this, it is enough to know the language (German or English) in certain level and have the financial opportunity to live in Germany, pay for their social needs.

German universities open their doors to anyone who wants to get a bachelor's or master's degree in both technical, economic and humanitarian direction. Universities adapt to applicants, so if there are difficulties with German, then the university will offer the program in English.

At the same time, those who wish to test their strength and enter a German educational institution should know that studying in Germany, although it does not involve passing entrance exams, selection committee takes student achievement seriously.

Everything is taken into account: the level of training, participation in scientific projects and experiments, the presence scientific discoveries and works, speeches at conferences, humanitarian and social work. Teachers want to be sure of the seriousness of the applicant's intentions. In addition, for some specialties (medical direction) the enrollment of students is limited.

The basic documents for admission to German universities are as follows:

  1. A certificate or certificate confirming that the applicant has a secondary education.
  2. A document that confirms the financial viability of the future student. This is necessary for the consulate to make sure that the foreigner will be able to provide accommodation, meals, payment of allowances and materials necessary for educational process etc.
  3. Study or student visa.
  4. Application to the admissions office.
  5. Medical insurance that will be valid throughout the entire period of study.

Pay attention to the document certifying that the applicant speaks the language of instruction at a sufficient level. Such forms are issued by special centers where you can be tested before applying to German universities.

Norway

For foreign students, Norwegian universities also offer free education. Level higher education in this Scandinavian country is considered one of the best in Europe. This is especially true for specialties related to media studies, medicine, sociology and anthropology.

Norwegian universities provide the opportunity to study in English (for economic specialties, management, etc.), as well as in Norwegian.

To learn Norwegian, you have to be like free courses, which operate in all municipalities of the country, or take preparatory courses that are available in the leading universities of Bergen, Oslo, Trosmo.

From documents to a future student, except for those translated into Norwegian certificate or diploma, you need to take care of the IELTS certificate. To do this, you will have to pass the test and get an extract with a score set on an international scale.

Universities do not require income certificates, because the hostel, the canteen on the campus and medical care for foreign students are free. But take care of financial support have to, because Norway is one of the most expensive European countries.

Czech

Since the Middle Ages, the Czech Republic has been considered a country whose universities provide the best higher education in Europe. Free education in the Czech Republic for Kazakhstanis is possible only in state universities where teaching is conducted in Czech.

If you want to study in English, then you can do it only at private universities and you have to pay for such education. Year of study in educational institutions about two thousand euros.

When applying for free education, be prepared for the fact that you will have to take exams in specialized subjects and pass a competition, because the number of places is limited. If you decide to enter the economic department, you will have to test in mathematics and English.

What documents are needed for admission:

  1. Nostrified certificate of secondary education or diploma of higher education. It will be issued in Prague. To receive it, you need to provide an extract on the hours that were allotted for the study of subjects.
  2. B2 certificate for knowledge Czech language. It will be issued in Czech language courses.

The student will have to take care of the provision, since meals and accommodation on Czech campuses are paid. The hostel will cost an average of 150 euros, and food - up to 300 euros.

Most often, Kazakhstanis go to the Czech Republic to obtain such professions as a financier, entrepreneur, physician, economist and manager, architect and programmer.

Finland

Finland provides equal conditions for citizens and foreigners when it comes to obtaining higher education in public educational institutions. Education in Finnish universities is free.

Applicants from Kazakhstan can enter any of the 10 leading Finnish universities. Most often, Kazakhstanis prefer programming and natural sciences, including medicine, or rather dentistry.

Despite the fact that there is no tuition fee, foreigners cannot avoid spending on education. They have to pay for food study guides and materials, visits to the library and the use of its resources, for the use of the gym, excursions. In addition, you must pay annual fees to student associations where you are a member.

Students are offered study programs in Finnish or Swedish, as well as in the international language of communication - English.

For admission to a Finnish university, you will need:

  1. Certificate B2, which indicates the level of English proficiency.
  2. Translation into English or Finnish of the content of the certificate of Kazakhstani secondary education.
  3. Student visa.

Students from Kazakhstan need to take care of paying for accommodation in university dormitories and their own needs during the period of study in Finland.

If you want to get a Finnish bachelor's degree, you must study at least 3.5 years at a university, and if you aim for a master's or doctoral degree, then it will take 8 years.

Poland

Poland is one of the most attractive European countries in terms of university education. Offers educational institutions for foreign citizens are rapidly increasing, and the conditions for admission are simplified.

Most Polish universities charge tuition fees. This applies to everyone: both foreigners and Poles. But for Kazakhstanis there are opportunities to get free education. This:

  • scholarship funds and programs;
  • grants;
  • Erasmus student and teacher exchange program.

High school graduates and students of Kazakhstani universities who have high scores, speak English at B2 level and have studied at least 2 years in a particular specialty can participate in them.

To apply to universities in Poland you will need:

  1. Translation into one of the country's basic languages ​​(Polish or English) of a diploma/certificate issued in Kazakhstan.
  2. A certificate confirming a sufficient level of knowledge of the Polish language.
  3. Medical certificate of health and medical policy.

If you receive education in two languages ​​at a Polish university, you will receive two diplomas - Polish and British.

Greece

Greek universities offer free education to Kazakhstanis who speak Greek or are ready to learn it in their first year of university education. Such students will not have to pay either for a hostel or for meals in the canteen of the university.

But teach that when applying for a free form, you must pass a competition. In most institutions in Greece, applicants take a general exam in nine subjects. It consists of two stages - oral and written. Some offer other forms of verification.

What you need to enter a Greek public university:

  1. A Greek-translated high school diploma or diploma.
  2. Certificate Defining Knowledge Greek. It is issued by universities after passing the relevant exam by a future student.

There may be mandatory but insignificant contributions to educational materials. It will take 4 years to study at Greek universities, and in some (medical direction) - 6 years.

European education among Kazakhstanis is becoming popular. This is because the diploma that a specialist receives in this case gives him the opportunity to get a job in any country in Europe.

Explore all options so you know what requirements you will face when choosing this higher education path.