Admission after college
Applying to Astana IT University is a clear and structured process. Follow the steps below to begin your journey in tech.
Admission Requirements
College graduates with technical and vocational or post-secondary education
Important:
For programs with a creative focus, it is required to pass a creative exam.
For programs with a creative focus, it is required to pass a creative exam.
Enrollment Dates: June 20 – August 25. Admission is carried out by the Admissions Office based on AET results and minimum UNT scores.
Admission process
Admission to a related program:
Applicants wishing to study at Astana IT University on a state-funded grant are required to take the UNT for TVET (Unified National Testing for graduates of colleges and technical schools). Allocation of state grants is based on the UNT results. College graduates who score at least 25 points, including at least 5 points in each UNT subject, are eligible to participate in the grant competition.
Applicants with technical and vocational or post-secondary education, wishing to study in related fields on a tuition-fee basis, are admitted by the Admissions Office based on the results of the entrance interview.
Applicants wishing to study at Astana IT University on a state-funded grant are required to take the UNT for TVET (Unified National Testing for graduates of colleges and technical schools). Allocation of state grants is based on the UNT results. College graduates who score at least 25 points, including at least 5 points in each UNT subject, are eligible to participate in the grant competition.
Applicants with technical and vocational or post-secondary education, wishing to study in related fields on a tuition-fee basis, are admitted by the Admissions Office based on the results of the entrance interview.
Admission to a non-related specialty:
Study on a tuition-fee basis or state-funded grant for college graduates is carried out based on the applicant’s statement and the results of the Unified National Testing (UNT).
UNT Score Requirements:
• History of Kazakhstan — at least 5 points;
• Two profile UNT subjects — at least 5 points each;
• Reading literacy and mathematical literacy — at least 3 points each.
You can view the admission threshold scores at the link.
Study on a tuition-fee basis or state-funded grant for college graduates is carried out based on the applicant’s statement and the results of the Unified National Testing (UNT).
UNT Score Requirements:
• History of Kazakhstan — at least 5 points;
• Two profile UNT subjects — at least 5 points each;
• Reading literacy and mathematical literacy — at least 3 points each.
You can view the admission threshold scores at the link.
Groups of educational programs for applicants entering after college are determined based on the related field of their specialty.
| № | EP Group No. | EP Group | Educational Programs | Specialized subjects | Minimum score (paid tuition) | Minimum score (Grant) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B057 | Information Technology | Software Engineering Computer Science Big Data Analysis Media Technologies Mathematical and Computational Science | Fundamentals of Algorithmization and Programming; Mathematics | 45 | 45 |
| 2 | B058 | Information Security | Cybersecurity Smart Security Technologies | Computer Science; Mathematics | 45 | 45 |
| 3 | B059 | Communications and Communication Technologies | Smart Technologies | Physics; Electrical Engineering and Fundamentals of Circuit Design | 40 | 40 |
| 4 | B063 | Electrical Engineering and Automation | Industrial Internet of Things Electronic Engineering | Automation of Technological Processes in the Industry; Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| 5 | B042 | Journalism and Reporting | Digital Journalism | Creative exams | 35 | 35 |
| 6 | B044 | Management and Administration | IT Entrepreneurship IT Management AI Business Digital Public Administration | Fundamentals of Economics; Management | 35 | 35 |
| 7 | B062 | Electrical Engineering and Power Engineering | Digital Technologies in Nuclear Power Engineering | Theoretical Foundations of Electrical Engineering; Occupational Safety (Fundamentals of Electrical Safety) | 35 | 35 |
Official mobile app of Astana IT University for applicants and students
Now you can register and upload your documents today using the My DU app. This is a mandatory step towards your university admission!
It's simple - follow these steps:
- —Register in the application
- —Upload all required documents
- —Obtain preliminary approval from the Admissions Committee
- —Select a date and be sure to submit the original documents in person at the university
Important: Uploading documents in the application is only the first step. For full enrollment, you must submit the original documents in person. Enrollment is not possible without this. Original documents are accepted until August 24, inclusive.
