🇰🇿 Country Spotlight
Kazakhstan
Branch Campuses
Kazakhstan is rapidly becoming Central Asia's leading academic hub. 23 branch campuses now operate nationally, with more opening in 2025-26. Cardiff University became the first Russell Group university here in September 2025. The government offers financial incentives including rent-free land to attract global universities.
📍 Data source: Official university websites. Fees are approximate GBP for an international student studying at the home campus. Always verify directly. ⭐ = QS Top 100.
Annual Cost
~£9,900/yr
UG from · approx GBP
QS Ranking
#801
of De Montfort University
Entry Requirements
A-LevelEE
IB20
IELTS6
Business Management~£9,900/yr
Computing~£9,900/yr
Graphic Design~£9,900/yr
Est. 2021. First UK branch in Kazakhstan. Partnership with EdPeritus UK. Pure DMU UK degree awarded. Application fee $100. Esentai City area, Almaty.
Annual Cost
~£11,850/yr
UG from · approx GBP
QS Ranking
#558
Unranked
Entry Requirements
A-LevelHigh School Certificate of Completion
IBHigh School Certificate of Completion
IELTS6
Business Administration~£11,850/yr
Computer Science~£11,850/yr
MBA Global Business (Executive)~£23,700/yr
Opened Sept 2024. First British branch in Astana. Partnership with Primus Education LLP. Phase 2 new 4,000-student campus opening 2026-2027. 200 government scholarships available 2026.
Annual Cost
~£12,650/yr
UG from · approx GBP
QS Ranking
#181
of Cardiff University
Entry Requirements
A-LevelBBB
IBSee website
IELTS6.5
Business Management~£12,650/yr
Civil Engineering~£12,650/yr
AI + Data Science~£14,200/yr
Opened Sept 2025. ONLY Russell Group campus in Central Asia. 300+ students enrolled. Partnership with Qualified Centre of Education (QCEF) foundation. Direct Cardiff governance. Cardiff degree awarded.
Annual Cost
See website/yr
UG from · approx GBP
QS Ranking
#287
of Heriot-Watt University
Entry Requirements
A-LevelInterview
IBSee website
IELTS5
Petroleum with Transition EngineeringSee website
Electrical and Electronics SystemsSee website
Computational Sciences with Software EngineeringSee website
Opened Sept 2023 at K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University. Dual diploma. 300 students/yr intake. CNPC-Aktobemunaigas, Shell and Schlumberger industry sponsorships available. Plans to bring Heriot-Watt National Robotarium to KZ.
Annual Cost
See website/yr
UG from · approx GBP
QS Ranking
—
Unranked
Entry Requirements
A-LevelSee website
IBSee website
IELTSSee website
Oil and Gas TechnologiesSee website
Reservoir Geological ModelingSee website
Construction and Operation of Oil and Gas Pipelines and StorageSee website
Branch at Atyrau Oil & Gas University (Utebayev). Opened 2022. Oil/gas specialist. Joint programmes also exist with Tyumen Industrial University and Louisiana State University (USA).
Annual Cost
See website/yr
UG from · approx GBP
QS Ranking
—
Unranked
Entry Requirements
A-LevelSee website
IBSee website
IELTSSee website
Artificial IntelligenceSee website
Data ScienceSee website
AI and Data ScienceSee website
Opened 25 September 2025 in Turkestan region. Initial focus: AI/Big Data. Plans to expand into broader technology and software engineering. Korean degree awarded.
Data source: Campus data verified against official university websites. Fees are approximate GBP for an international student studying at the home campus. Always verify directly with institutions before applying. If you spot any outdated information, please contact us to update.
Please note: this site is a work in progress. Programme details, tuition fees, and entry requirements are sourced from official university websites but may not always reflect the most recent updates. Verify directly with the institution before making any decisions.