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Appendix 1

to the Order of the Rector of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan No.61

dated February 10, 2022

Rules of admission to the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The formation of the contingent of students is carried out at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred the Academy) on the principles of ensuring legality, transparency and openness.

The admission procedure is carried out both within the framework of the state educational order (hereinafter referred as the order), the administrator of the budget programs of which is the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs, and at the expense of individuals and legal entities or other sources not prohibited by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

These Rules of admission to the Academy (hereinafter referred to as the Rules) are developed in accordance with the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Education”, “On Public Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan” and other regulatory legal acts, the Charter of the Academy.

Admission of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who are civil servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to study under postgraduate education programs is carried out on a competitive basis within the framework of the state educational order, as well as at the expense of other sources of financing not prohibited by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Admission of foreign citizens who are civil servants of the participating countries of the Astana Civil Service Hub for postgraduate education programs is carried out on a competitive basis within the framework of grant funding of the Astana Civil Service Hub. The list of applicants is formed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Admission of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign citizens who are not civil servants to study at the Academy according to postgraduate education programs is carried out on a paid basis.

Civil servants are allowed to participate in the competition for training within the framework of the state educational order for postgraduate education programs, taking into account the cumulative terms of training and subsequent working out, which do not exceed the retirement age established by law at the time of filing documents, as well as their occupation of a permanent full-time position in a state body.

The state body directs the recommended civil servant to study at the Academy according to postgraduate education programs at the expense of the state educational order.

The Academy trains personnel with postgraduate education, including within the framework of master’s degree programs on the principle of modular training combined with the main professional activity, in accordance with the Classifier of areas of training with higher and postgraduate education, approved by Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 13, 2018 No.569, in the following areas:

7M031 Social Sciences;

7M041 Business and Management;

8D031 Social Sciences;

8D041 Business and Management.

To organize the reception of documents, conduct competitive selection and enrollment in the Academy, an Admission and Competitive Commissions are created annually, the composition of which is approved by the order of the Rector of the Academy. The commissions include representatives of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs, deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and maslikhats of cities and regions, public figures, representatives of state bodies, quasi-governmental and non-governmental organizations, national and international companies, universities and research institutions, Academy staff, as well as international experts.

The Admissions Committee operates throughout the admission campaign in accordance with the Regulations on the Admissions Committee for the selection of applicants to study at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Competitive commissions are created in the context of master’s and doctoral programs.

Acceptance of documents for training in master’s and doctoral programs is carried out through the information system of the Academy.

Every year from March 1 to July 23, applicants are registered in the information system of the Academy with the attachment of the following documents in electronic format:

–       a copy of the identity document;

–        a copy of the document on higher education with an appendix (for admission to master’s degree) or a copy of the document on postgraduate education with an appendix (for admission to doctoral studies);

–        QAZAQ RESMI TEST certificate (https://www.qrt.kz) or KAZTEST (http://kazakhtest.kz), confirming the level of proficiency in the state language not lower than B1, with the exception of foreign citizens;

-one of the international certificates confirming the level of foreign language proficiency in accordance with the Pan-European competencies (standards) of English language proficiency, IELTS less than 5.5 points, TOEFL ITP not lower than 543 points or TOEFL IBT not lower than 87 points, APTIS not lower than level B2 (CEFR), TOEIC not less than 650 points, PIPPLET not lower than level B2 (CEFR);

–At the same time, the Academy, in cooperation with the PEOPLENET operator, provides organizational assistance for passing this test.

-supporting documents. for civil servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan — a track record certified by the personnel service at the place of work; for other applicants – a document confirming employment;;The Academy processes data and electronic copies of applicants’ documents within three working days. If the applicant’s documents comply with the requirements specified in paragraph 10 of these Rules, the applicant’s personal account will display the status of the application on the need to sign the application with an Electronic Digital Signature (EDS).

-When registering in the Academy’s information system, the applicant signs the User Agreement and consent to the collection and processing of personal data

-Educational documents issued by foreign educational organizations are recognized in accordance with the procedure established by law.

-Documents in a foreign language are provided with a notarized translation into Kazakh or Russian.

-Educational documents issued by foreign educational organizations undergo the procedure of recognition of educational documents in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan after enrollment of persons during the 1st (first) academic period of study.

Educational documents issued by foreign organizations of higher and/or postgraduate education, research centers and laboratories to citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan – holders of the international scholarship “Bolashak” are recognized in the Republic of Kazakhstan without passing the recognition procedures of educational documents.

Educational documents issued by foreign educational organizations, including their branches, as well as scientific centers and laboratories, are recognized on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the issuance of a corresponding certificate to persons who have completed their studies in them.

• Requirements for applicants entering the Master’s degree program «Executive Master of Business Administration» with a period of study of one year on the principle of modular training with combination with the main professional activity:
• at the expense of individuals and legal entities or other sources not prohibited by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, persons with at least two years of general experience at the time of filing documents are allowed;

• Competitive selection for master’s degree programs with a one–year study period on the principle of modular training, the competitive selection consists of one stage – interviews in the state, English and Russian languages.

According to the results of the competition, a ranked list of applicants is formed in the context of master’s and doctoral degree educational programs by the amount of points scored:

– by state educational order;

– at the expense of own or other sources of financing not prohibited by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Applicants who have passed/have not passed the competitive selection are notified of admission/non-admission.

Applicants who have passed the competitive selection are pre-enrolled in the number of undergraduates and doctoral students in the context of educational programs and types of funding.

To enroll in the number of students, the applicant within ten working days from the date of acceptance of the order on preliminary enrollment provides to the Admission Committee of the Academy:

• documents according to the list specified in paragraph 10 of these Rules;
• a medical certificate in the form 075/u approved by the order of the Acting Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 30, 2020 No. KR DSM-175/2020;
• the original document of higher or postgraduate education with an appendix for verification, which is returned after verification;
• the original of the service record for civil servants, certified by the personnel service at the place of work, for other applicants — a document confirming employment;
• a contract signed by the parties for the organization of training.

Applicants who have passed the competitive selection for training by the decision of the Admissions Committee are enrolled by the order of the Rector of the Academy, including:

-at their own expense, subject to the conclusion of the contract provided for by these Rules, and payment in accordance with the terms of the contract;

-at the expense of funds from other sources not prohibited by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, subject to the conclusion of the contract provided for by these Rules, in accordance with the terms of agreements concluded by the Academy with other organizations.

Enrollment in the number of students enrolled in postgraduate education programs (master’s degree, doctoral studies) is confirmed by a letter of enrollment.

Applicants who have not passed the competitive selection to study at the Academy are sent a written notification.