Karaganda State Technical University

International Student Handbook 2019

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You are about to start your studies at Karaganda State Technical University

(KSTU).

Congratulations!

In order to help you integrate to academic life at KSTU, we have carefully

prepared an International Student Handbook. In this handbook you will find

information about practical and academic matters, which you will need to get

through your first year of studies.

In addition, we have included information about intercultural awareness, study

facilities on campus, plus a list of extras that you can do alongside your studies,

such as extra-curricular activities, student life, and useful apps.

Make sure to read this handbook thoroughly and act according to the provided

instructions, when necessary. We hope you will enjoy reading it and we wish you

an inspiring, educational and, above all, pleasurable period of study on our

beautiful campus and city.

About KSTU

Karaganda State Technical University is a state institution of higher education in

the city of Karaganda, one of the leading universities in the Republic of

Kazakhstan for the training of highly qualified technical personnel. Training is

conducted in a wide range of technical fields and the Humanities. Founded July 9,

1953, In 2017 KSTU was ranked second in the national list of the best technical

universities according to the results of the Independent Kazakhstan Agency for

Quality Assurance in Education (IQAA).

Professor Ibatov Marat Kenisovich, Doctor of Technical Sciences, is the Rector of

KSTU. Under his leadership, we train qualified students for future careers as

competitive specialists. Using innovative and entrepreneurial methods of

instruction, KSTU meets modern requirements for the integration of education,

science, innovation, production and business. (Add something here about Bologna

process and use of ECTS).

Before You Leave Home

If you are not a national citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan, make sure that you

have made proper arrangements before you leave your home country.

You must have a valid passport with at least six months left before its expiration.

Entry clearance (a student visa) is mandatory for all non-Kazakhstani nationals

who intend to stay in Kazakhstan for longer than 90 days. Apply for a student visa

at your nearest Visa Application Centre in your country of usual residence.

To apply for entry clearance, you will need:

● Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from Karaganda State

Technical University. Please check the details in your CAS carefully.

● Evidence of financial support: documents to show that you have enough

money to cover your first year’s tuition fees and enough money for living

expenses for a course lasting nine months or more.

● Originals of any documents named on the CAS used as evidence to that you

have been accepted as a student at KSTU.

● Proof of medical insurance.

Accommodation:

The university provides students with the opportunity to stay in one of their dormi-

tories throughout the school year. For more information about living in dormitories

of KSTU you can find the link: http://www.kstu.kz/obshhezhitie/

Life is equipped: modern furniture; each floor has well-equipped kitchens with 4

stoves and 5 refrigerators in each; auxiliary and sanitary facilities; TVs and ellipti-

cal tables are located in the halls.

Student dormitory “Armandastar Ordasy” consists of 9 floors with 822 seats,

built by order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic Ka-

zakhastan in in the framework of the presidential program "Student Housing"

Dormitory № 1 consists of 4 floors with 360 beds, on average; the area per stu-

dent is 6 sq.m. On the ground floor there are: an assembly hall, a relaxation room,

an electronic reading room, 2 left-luggage offices, a laundry, shower rooms (male

and female).

Before checking into a dormitory, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules of

conduct for students living in the hostel of KSTU, which you can download on the

website: http://www.kstu.kz/pravila-povedeniya-studentov/

Payment, according to the concluded housing rental agreement in dormitories, is

provided 2 times a year before the start of the academic semester.

Payment for accommodation in a hostel - 12 500 tenge per month. The exact cost

of living in the hostels of the University can be clarified in the Accounts depart-

ment (main building, 221 office) or by phone: +7 (7212) 56-40-53.

Dormitory “Serpindester Ordasy”

Number of floors – 5

Number of rooms – 2nd

floor – 35, 3rd

floor – 36, 5th floor – 9. Total rooms – 116.

The dormitory has 5 household rooms, each of which has 3 refrigerators, 3 electric

stoves, 2 sinks, 3 hoods, 1 titanium per 80 liters, 3 cutting tables.

In total, the hostel has 11 refrigerators, 11 electric stoves, 10 hoods, 10 sinks, 11

cutting tables.

There are washrooms on each floor. Total 30 sinks, 6 pallets, 29 toilets, 7 mirrors

On the ground floor there are:

- Male and female shower rooms (each for 4 people) with installed titans of 200

liters, 4 mixers, 2 iron hangers for things.

- Laundry room with 4 washing machines, with a table and a banquet.

- Room for ironing and drying things with 3 iron dryers and 4 ironing boards, with

irons, a table for linen and banquets.

- Assembly hall with a projection screen, a video projector, with a podium, tables,

chairs and a banquet.

On the 1st floor in the right wing there are 2 computer classes (16 computers);

There are 2 lounges with 2 televisions, OTAU TV consoles, 2 conference tables,

with soft chairs, 2 sets of soft corners, 2 coffee tables, a piano and paintings.

Addresses of the dormitories of KSTU:

LCD Armandastar Ordasy:

Karaganda, 56/2 Nur-Sultan Nazarbayev Avenue

Dormitory № 1:

Karaganda, Tereshkova 40

Dormitory “Serpindester Ordasy”:

Karaganda, 56/2 Nur-Sultan Nazarbayev Avenue

Money:

When you first arrive in the Republic of Kazakhstan, you may need money

immediately for your train/plane fare to Karaganda; possibly a hotel (about 7000-

15000 KZT or more per night); and meals.

You should therefore bring a credit card (VISA, Master Card, Union Pay) to cover

your initial expenses, which may include a deposit for accommodation, food and

warm clothing. Don’t forget that you can use money exchange services at the

airports, where you can change USD, EUR, RUR, RMB to Kazakh tenge (KZT).

In addition to tuition fees, you must also consider board and lodgings, books,

stationery and equipment, clothing, travel, holidays and entertainment.

Medical Considerations:

If you have medical evidence of a disability, specific learning difficulty or chronic

medical or mental health condition and need support from the Disability Service

(e.g. extra time in exams) you must provide medical or psychological evidence

confirming your condition or diagnosis. Translation of evidence into English can

be arranged by the Disability Service, if necessary.

For data protection reasons we are only able to accept copies of your medical

evidence, educational psychologist’s report or evidence of your disability after you

have accepted a place offer.

All evidence will be treated confidentially and is not shared with academic schools

or supervisors.

Bringing food, animals or plants into the Republic of Kazakhstan

There are strict controls on bringing meat, milk, fish, shellfish, plants and their

products into the Republic of Kazakhstan. If you are stopped by Customs and Port

Health Officers, any prohibited items will be seized and destroyed and tough

penalties can be imposed.

Getting to Karaganda:

By air:

International flights to Kazakhstan

arrive at the following airports:

Karaganda International Airport: Taxi service to KSTU is available for a charge of

approximately 2500 KZT.

Astana “Nursultan Nazarbayev” International Airport: Taxi service is available to

the train station at a cost of approximately 5000 KZT. Train service to Karaganda

from Astana will take approximately 3 to 5 hours depending on selected service,

followed by taxi, in Karaganda, to KSTU.

Almaty international Airport: There are 2 flights daily to Karaganda International

Airport. Train service from Almaty is also available taking approximately 13 hours

of travel. Information about buying train tickets you can see on websites:

www.tickets.kz, www.aviata.kz, www.epay.railways.kz.

By rail:

Taxi service is available from Astana “Nursultan Nazarbayev” International airport

to “Astana Nurly Zhol” railway

station. You may purchase a train

ticket inside the station to travel to

Karaganda Railway station by train.

The cost of a train ticket is 3500-7500

KZT.

Taxi service is also available from

Almaty International Airport to

Almaty 1 Train Station and to Almaty

2 Train Station. On arrival in

Karaganda, you can take a taxi to KSTU.

For additional information on train schedules and ticket prices you can consult an

online booking site: Tickets.kz, Tutu, Rzd and Kazakh Railways.

Information to Access before you arrive:

Please use the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Kazakhstan to check all

actual information regarding to special regulations or procedures to come to

Kazakhstan from your home country.

See: http://mfa.gov.kz/en/

Information on studies can be found on the KSTU webpage http://www.kstu.kz/.

International office information: http://www.kstu.kz/inostrannym-studentam/

Information on faculties: http://www.kstu.kz/fakultety/.

Rector’s blog: http://blog.kstu.kz/?lang=ru.

KSTU virtual tour: http://www.kstu.kz/putevoditel/.

If you encounter difficulties on arrival you can always ask for the help of the staff

at the airport/railway station or contact KSTU International office for help with

translation. Contact details:

Kozhanbergenova Aigerim Soltanbekovna – Head of

International Office + 77004981710

Rakhimbayeva Sabina - Specialist of International Office + 77751015204,

Slatvinskaya Kseniya - Specialist of International Office + 77024121253, Isa

Khalifa – Specialist of International Office + 77472937194,

Mussabekov Temirlan – Specialist of International Office + 77472635383.

Your First Day at KSTU

Please, visit our International department (Main building, 2nd floor, Room 241) as

soon as possible after your arrival. Additional important information can be found

at: http://inter.kstu.kz/.

International department Schedule: Monday – Tuesday from 8.30 – 17.30, Friday

from 8.30 – 17.00.

The Student Affairs Office is located in Building 1 on the 1st floor. Services are

also available for Russian and Kazakh speaking students.

After visiting the International Department, students should do the following:

● Visit the Dean of the Faculty in which you are enrolled.

● Order your KSTU student ID card by reporting to the Digital University

Development Department in the Main Building, Room 211.

Studying at KSTU

University Campus

The campus of KSTU is located at 56 NurSultan Nazarbayev Avenue in

Karaganda, one of the main boulevards in the city. It has a compact campus that is

beautifully landscaped and includes pedestrian paths, and a small garden with trees

and benches. Almost all student activities are concentrated at this location.

Main Building

The campus has a library with computers and study spaces. Spread over the

campus there are over 100 individual and group study areas for students. The

campus includes a sports complex, a sports field, student dormitories, and eating

areas.

Location Map

Library

The Main Library is located in the Building 1 of KSTU, in Room 103 on the 1st

floor. You can also visit library rooms in the Main building on the first and second

floor. KSTU’s library and staff aim to provide excellent educational services that

assist in your studies; and to support research at the University using modern

information technologies.

Library Schedule:

Monday—Thursday 8:30 - 17:30

Friday 8:30 - 17:00

Saturday 9:00 - 15:00

Sunday CLOSED

Additional information is available on the library website at http://lib.kstu.kz/

Library Facilities

Student study areas and computer facilities

KSTU has 5 educational buildings. During the period of study, students go to

classes in all educational buildings. In the educational process computer equipment

is widely used to perform term papers and projects. KSTU annually conducts

international and regional distance Olympiads in computer science and

programming using the latest information and Internet technologies. A significant

role in achieving the requirements for the results of student learning, in improving

the educational process, is the examination of knowledge and skills. The

computerized knowledge control system significantly increases the effectiveness of

training and knowledge testing. The developed multimedia test system allows you

to create questions using audio and video files, as well as connect software

modules with test tasks of increased complexity.

Multimedia Facilities

There are several study areas in every KSTU buildings as well as KSTU

dormitories. They are free to use during working hours (830

-1700

Monday-Friday),

and are open access areas for all students.

Computer classes and KSTU co-working offices are available for KSTU students.

You will be required to give your student ID while you are using the computer.

Sports and Fitness Centers

KSTU has educational and sports complexes: 4 gaming halls, 2 halls for table

tennis, hall of weightlifting, 2 halls for special medical group and healing fitness,

fight hall, chess club, shooting range, ski base. Furthermore there are outdoor

sports facilities: 2 tennis courts, 2 football fields, a stadium. The sport complex is

located at 56/1 NurSultan Nazarbayev Avenue, Sport Complex of KSTU.

Sports complex

There are a lot of opportunities to do sports at KSTU. Please, come to the KSTU

sports center to have more information.

Instructors and Advisors

All the incoming students have a welcoming day before the semester starts where

you will meet your group tutor and course advisor. You can ask all the academic

questions from your advisor with the meeting scheduled once a week.

Centers and Institutes

There are several centers and institutes at KSTU as follows:

The Tri-lingual Center of KSTU offers courses in Russian, English and

Kazakh languages by well experienced teachers, as part of your extra-

curricular activities.

The Republican Centre “KSTU-Festo-Sinergy”, in partnership with the

Festo concern (Austria, Germany);

The authorized learning Centre "KSTU- Schneider Electric", together with

the Schneider Electric corporation (France);

The training center "KSTU-Mitsubishi-Electric-Kazpromavtomatika",

together with the Mitsubishi Corporation (Japan). At the training center,

there are implemented the technologies of project training for a master’s and

a bachelor’s degree in specialties of the department, provided trainings

workers for industry.

Confucius Institute - The main goal of the Confucius Institute at KSTU is to

strengthen cooperation in the field of education between China and the

Republic of Kazakhstan, to improve the understanding of the Chinese

language and culture by the people of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to

improve mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations, and

to further develop friendly relations between China and the Republic of

Kazakhstan. KSTU Confucius Institute offers Chinese language classes

(which can help you to pass HSK language exam,), Chinese writing courses

as well as Chinese culture classes with a lot of extra-curricular activities to

understand the culture of China. You can also be part of the summer

schools.

Institute of Advanced Training (IAT) was opened in September, 2006 by

reorganization of labor and industrial safety institute and the faculty of

Advanced Training. The activities of the Advanced Training institute are

aimed at updating, increasing the knowledge of production specialists and

educators in connection with the increase of requirements for their

professional competence of the labor market and the necessity of mastering

the innovative technologies in the modern market conditions of the

development of Republic economy

Research Labs

For the purpose of forming a modern scientific and innovative system,

introducing competitive, export-oriented and import replacing

technologies, goods and services and delivering them to the consumer on

the commercial basis in the structure of the University there have been

developed:

1. Scientific-Technical Center “Methane. Engineering in Mining”;

2. National Scientific-Educational Center “Festo-Synergy”;

3. Center of Laser Scanning;

4. Center of Energy Efficiency and Energy saving;

5. Center of Engineering Pedagogy;

6. Innovative Center of Refractories;

7. Center of Innovative Welding Technologies;

8. Center of Construction Engineering;

9. Center of Information Technologies;

10. Innovative Multilingual Center;

11. Center of Engineering Entrepreneurship;

12. Information-Analytical Center;

13. Center of Transport and Logistics;

14. Innovative Center of Industrial Safety;

15. Center of Mechanical Engineering;

16. Center of Innovative Materials and Technologies of Organic Matters.

Main objectives:

✓ providing access for carrying out scientific research by domestic and

foreign scientists, doctoral candidates, undergraduates and students;

✓ ensuring research and development carrying out by the subjects of

scientific and scientific-technical activity.

The laboratory is equipped with 36 units of the unique equipment of

global manufacturers which are placed in 10 specialized boxes with the

total area more than 423 sq.m.

Registering for Classes

Students look at the class schedule on the university website

http://www.kstu.kz/raspisanie-zanyatij/, where they choose a course, find their

group, day of the week and class schedule and come to classes. All the students are

automatically registered to mandatory classes according to their majors by advisor.

Please ask your advisor about the possibility to have extra courses during the

semester, before semester starts.

Progress of Study

In order to complete degree requirements for satisfactory completion, students are

required to follow a program of study for their chosen field. International students

should meet with their advisors at the earliest possibility after arriving on campus.

Additional information on expectations and requirements are listed below:

Attendance:

Students are obliged to attend all classes included in the schedule, including classes

of the SRTP, including consultations on EAC, attestation, course and diploma pro-

jects.

The percentage of missed classes in a discipline is no more than 40% of the total

number of classrooms, at which students are excluded from further study of the

discipline, mid-term control and examinations. Discipline study is carried out re-

peatedly during the summer semester on a fee basis. In the event that two or more

disciplinary penalties in the form of a reprimand are imposed on a student who

misses reasons without a valid reason or on a student during the semester, he may

be expelled from the university.

Books and Materials:

Throughout the entire semester, students, undergraduates, doctoral students,

college students, faculty, academic and administrative staff of the university have

full access to full-text documents in the library. Computers in the library are used

to search for information, mainly for educational and scientific purposes. Some

computers are intended only for searching in the electronic catalog.

Additional information is available on the library website at http://lib.kstu.kz/

Grading:

Rating is an assessment of student activity, expressed in points. Correct use of a

rating system in the educational process contributes to increasing the objectivity of

controlling the knowledge, skills, abilities and systematic work of students, which

is the key to the strength of the knowledge gained.

Educational achievements of students in all types of studies and assignments are

evaluated on a point-rating alphabetic system of knowledge assessment in

accordance with the state compulsory education standard for monitoring and

evaluating knowledge in universities.

Exams:

Exam in all disciplines for full-time students is conducted, as a rule, in writing, in

the form of computer testing. Based on the decisions of the Academic Council,

they can be held in other forms.

For the exam, examiners are appointed from the leading professors, associate

professors and teachers with qualifications corresponding to the profile of this

academic discipline.

The student enters the classroom where the exam is held, in possession of a record

book or student card. The teacher is obliged to carry out the identification of the

student who sits the exam.

Where the result of the examination is unsatisfactory, student can re-sit the

examination during the summer semester for a fee. Students will need to confirm

the appropriate fees with the admissions office

Where a student has a health compliant during the examination,

the teacher should immediately direct the student to the University health center,

where the student will need to get confirmation in writing that

they feel unwell on the day of the exam. Evidence of poor health during the

examination period would result in exam results being annulled. Please note that

the evidence of ill health must be obtained in writing from the university health

center if you fall ill during the examination itself or from any medical doctor if you

were ill before the examination started.

Cheating

KSTU does not permit cheating on exams or assignments. Our definition of

cheating is:

● Any action (or lack of action) by an examinee that makes it impossible for

his or her knowledge, insight and skills to be judged properly.

● KSTU regards the following situations and types of conduct as examples of

cheating:

● Having texts, electronic apparatus, mobile phones, or anything with

comparable features or functions available for use in the examination, even

though their use or consultation during examinations is absolutely forbidden.

● Looking at other examinees’ work or exchanging information with other

examinees in any way, either inside or outside the examination room at any

time during the examination.

● Pretending to be someone else during an examination or letting someone

else replace the examination candidate.

● Switching question papers or answer sheets, or exchanging them with

someone else, prior to an examination, obtaining the examination questions,

assignments or answers for oneself or for one or more other examination

candidates.

● Changing something after the examination paper has been handed in.

● Borrowing facts, texts, reasoning, or ideas from someone else for a thesis or

other assignment, without the proper acknowledgements as laid down in the

generally accepted rules for academic work.

● Manipulating or incorrectly presenting the results in a research project,

including the thesis, in order to mislead.

● Giving fellow students or examinees the chance to cheat, or encouraging

them to do so.

Plagiarism

KSTU’s definition of plagiarism is:

● Using parts of a text written by someone else, or the reasoning or ideas of

others, for a thesis or other assignment, without due acknowledgement.

● Students should supply their own, original work for all theses and

assignments; this is the University’s standpoint on the matter. It should be

possible to recognize that someone else’s work is being incorporated into

one’s own assignments. This requires students to cite and to paraphrase in a

particular way.

● Citations: Students must always cite correctly. This means always indicating

a word for-word citation. Even citing just one line without acknowledging

the source is n example of plagiarism.

● Paraphrasing: When paraphrasing, students should indicate - by giving the

relevant reference - which texts are being used as source material. It is

permissible to indicate multiple paraphrases in a piece of text by means of a

footnote, but if that is the case, the work is not original in nature and this

will be reflected in the assessment of that assignment.

● Misrepresentation: If you deliberately misrepresent the conclusions,

interpretations or positions of other authors, you are also guilty of fraud. The

same is true if you manipulate or invent research data or represent it

selectively, irresponsibly or incorrectly.

Technology and Connectivity

Wireless Internet Connections:

KSTU is a WiFi connected campus. Students can access the internet from any

location on campus using their own login and password. To obtain a password,

students should report to the Digital University Development Department located

in Main Building, Room 218. There are no limits on internet traffic, but after 1

hour of using the campus WiFi you will be asked to login again.

Portals:

KSTU’s digital platform is UNIVER. Here you can find all information regarding

to your studies, including enrolled courses, information and tasks, slides from

lectures and many other resources. You can also print your transcripts any time

you need. You will need your login and password, which will be given by your

advisor during the first days of semester.

NOTE: Your advisor will give you a temporary password. After logging in the first

time you will be required to change it to a permanent password of choice. Don’t

forget it!

Language Instruction:

All KSTU students are welcome to study Kazakh, Russian, English, Chinese or

German languages as mandatory courses depending on your curriculum. As a

special option you can enroll in advanced language courses through your

department or enroll at the Trilingual Center of KSTU for Kazakh, Russian or

English language. You can also enroll in Chinese language courses at KSTU’s

Confucius Institute.

Life at KSTU

Code of Conduct: KSTU has a code of conduct for students, undergraduate,

doctoral students. The main purpose of the code is to ensure that participants

adhere to accepted standards and norms of business ethics. For a systematic or

gross violation of the provisions of this code, a student may be brought to

disciplinary and moral punishment:

- warnings

- Reprimand

- deductions

Living in the dormitory: Life in the dormitory is very interesting and full of

events, which are held by Students Union. There is a computer class on the first

floor in assembly hall, there students prepare for classes. In aid post students get

medical help for free, restroom where you can play chess, watch TV-programmes

on CATV. Shower rooms for girls and boys, washing room with 3 washing

machines are also on the first floor. Students also take active participation in

various events held by Zhas Orda and institutes of university: ICTS, IM, MI, EI,

MTI, IAC.

Student associations

An important task of the education system in Kazakhstan, according to the State

Program for the Development of Education and Science, is to activate the

processes of self-organization and self-regulation of young people in various

spheres of society.

The student government at KSTU is represented by the Association of Student

Organizations (ASO) named «Zhas Orda».The structure of the Association consists

of:

● The Student Union,

● Youth charitable organization «Akniyet»,

● Council of Presidential Fellows,

● Student Dormitory Councils,

● Student Centers: culture and sports, educational projects, Center for

Working with Partners, Media Center.

Аt the university for the sports development of students and the promotion of a

healthy lifestyle, more than twenty sports sections are actively continuing their

activities.

Cultural development of young people, the formation of Kazakhstan patriotism and

responsible civic participation, respectful attitude to cultural heritage, languages

and traditions of the people of Kazakhstan are one of the priorities of the state

youth policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. To achieve these goals, KSTU

students can participate in clubs such as oratory club, vocal club, dance ensembles,

theater club and many others.

Special student events are held throughout the year. They include: The Quest

Marathon «We will establish a connection», «Dedication to students», « First-year

student debut», «The Ball of the rector of KSTU», «Mr. and Miss KSTU» and

many others. All students in good standing are welcome to participate.

Students are eligible for the «Zhas Card». Students with this card receive discounts

when they join our partner organizations.

First year students participate in the project ‘Student’s Activity School’,, which

includes a set of training, lectures, and master classes for the purpose of teaching

students the skills of leadership, time management, team building, and improved

communication.

Personal Conduct as a Student in an Intercultural

Environment

As a student of KSTU you are required to conduct yourself properly, which means:

● Carrying out your studies and duties adequately, carefully, and reliably

● Showing integrity in your actions and behavior and being trustworthy

● Respecting the values and freedom of others and refraining from causing

them any harm

● Actively participating in lectures and secondary activities to enhance and

extended your competencies

KSTU University has a diverse student population. That means you will be

working alongside students from all over the world. The intercultural classroom

concept requires all students to be open to the opportunities offered by diversity

and to respect other people’s opinions and values.

Intercultural classrooms present opportunities as well as challenges. In order to

succeed in group work and assignments, you will need to work together with

people from different cultures. All have different working mentalities, styles, and

values. You will be required to adapt to your teammates and combine your

strengths to succeed at a given task. However, these challenges also present you

with enormous opportunities and benefits. Not only will you learn how to work

with people from around the world, you will also learn from them, discover new

ways of thinking and working, and broaden your horizons.

Student/Instructor Relationships: There are some differences between western

and eastern cultures. In Kazakhstan you should use the title (Dr/Prof) during the

conversation with your teacher. You can also use the name and middle name

(surname) of your teacher there. All other aspects are the same everywhere and

depends on your personal relations with your teacher.

Educational work with modern student youth requires special

approach. Older teachers need to be critical of once gained experience working

with students. Young teachers to be together with older colleagues to take part in

the formation and implementation of a new systems of relations between the

teaching staff and students. The student and the teacher relate to each other as they

should be, they address each other to "you", respecting each other, keeping a

distance. Students and teachers can be of a different nature, and sometimes there

can be misunderstandings, in this case, students should remember that the teacher

is always right and make concessions. But the teacher should also not forget that

the student is a person, that he must be respected, he came here to receive

knowledge, he must also be understood. In general, the relationship between

student and teacher in our university is based on mutual understanding and respect,

which leads to a more friendly atmosphere.

Living in Karaganda

How to get around

Bus services are available throughout Karaganda beginning at X time in the

morning until X time at night. The bus fare is 80 Tenge per trip, irrespective of the

distance covered within the city. Most bus routes operate frequently throughout the

day. Bus stops are conveniently located near KSTU’s campus for travel to the city

center and other locations.

Students at KSTU can also apply for Taxi ‘Region’ Cashback 2-5%. through the

application for students of KSTU

THINGS TO DO AND SEE:

Monument Mining Glory

KarLag Museum

This place was notorious in the entire post-Soviet space. During the period of mass

political repressions, the Karaganda labor camp was one of the largest branches of

the Gulag, in its total area comparable to the French territory. Now “the Museum

of memory of victims of political repression in Dolinka village” located near the

city recalls this difficult milestone in our history.

Karaganda regional Kazakh Drama Theatre. This regional theater stages

renowned plays by M. Auezov G.Musrepov , S.Mukanov Kazakh and other

playwrights.

Karaganda regional Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Kazakhstan. It has

the capacity for 4,000 worshippers. Located in ethnic park named «10th

anniversary of Independence» the mosque is open for tours during selected times

by arrangement.

Victory Park was opened in 2009. The rotunda of Fame is the main part of this

park and in the center of it there is a outstanding fountain. It is a appropriate place

for evening walks with friends.

Cathedral

WHERE TO SHOP

City Mall, Karaganda is located on Bukhar-Zhyrau Avenue and is accessible,

by bus, from KSTU.

Central Department Store ZUM is also accessible by bus. It is located on Bukhar-

Zhyrau Avenue.

Trading House Abzal is located on Bukhar-Zhyrau Avenue opposite from ZUM.

Men's clothing shop Outfit offers a 15 % discount for students of KSTU. The

address is Zonal Street, 10.

WHERE TO EAT:

Delivery of pizza ‘Luigi’ - 10% discount for students of KSTU

Sushi bar ‘Maxi Sushi’ 10% discount inside the institution for all for students of

KSTU / Address: Steppe Street 76 B

Cafe 6/8 Bar 15% discount on the menu and visiting places for students of KSTU.

Address: 6th Micro District, 8.

Dolce City Café offers 10% discount on visiting places for students of KSTU.

Address: 66 Bukhar-Zhyrau Avenue.

China Cappuccino offers a10% discount for students of KSTU. Address: Academic

Street, 9a.

WHERE TO HAVE FUN

Ice Palace Akzholtay offers a 30% discount for students of KSTU.

Trampoline Park Setkа offers a 20% discount for students of KSTU. Address:

Kamskaya, 87/3.

Сinema Sary Arka is located at (give address).

Aquapark Dolphin offers a 30% discount for students of KSTU.

Nekafe Café offers a 20% discount for students of KSTU.

TRAVELING OUTSIDE OF KARAGANDA:

Sports and health camp "Polytechnic" Karkaralynsk City

FINAL WORDS

Welcome again to KSTU. We look forward to meeting you in person. If you have

additional questions before your arrival, please contact the International

Department at http://inter.kstu.kz/