Pre-Arrival Information

Almaty - the cultural, financial and economic centre of Kazakhstan - is a friendly comfortable city with many places worth visiting and much to offer international students and professionals for an enjoyable living, studying, and working experience. There are many historical, cultural, and natural places to visit, and you can indulge in many entertainment, culinary and nightlife hotspots, as well as sport hobbies such as hiking, trekking, skiing, rafting, and cycling in Almaty's surrounding nature.

Narxoz University is at the heart of your experience in Almaty and also offers many resources and activities to make the most of your time here. Specifically, the International Students and Faculty Department is here to support you at every stage, help you to explore the city and enjoy your stay in Almaty.

Use this guide to help you get acquainted with your new home, make the most of your experience here, become familiar with rules, resources, and customs, and know what is available for your success in Almaty and at Narxoz.

All about Narxoz University

Address: 55 Zhandossov street, Almaty, 050035, Kazakhstan
Office #236 - second floor

Visa, IIN registration, any onboarding inquiries
Office #238 - second floor

Academic mobility programs
Office #138 - first floor

Timetable, registration, withdrawal
Welcome Center
At the main entrance

  • accounting and finance issues
  • registration issues
Office #127
Library
Second floor

Work Hours: 9:00 - 21:00
IT Department
WiFi issues - office 022
Planotus issues - office 024
Canvas / Gmail issues - office 025
School of Economics and Management
Second floor

Dean - Dilbar Gimranova
School of Arts and Social Sciences
Third floor

Dean - Anel Kulakhmetova
School of Law and Public Policy
Fourth floor

Dean - Talgat Sarsenbayev
School of Digital Technologies
Fifth floor

Dean - Rassim Suliyev
Students' Affairs Office
Office #125

Onay cards, Dormitory registration, any issues related with adaptation
Cafes
"Teplo" - ground floor
"Coffee Point" - second and fourth floors
"The Buffett" - third floor
"Urbo Coffee" - first floor
Narxoz Canteen - at the Business School
First medical Aid
In the sport complex building
HUB Zone
Ground floor

Recreational area and lockers

All about Almaty

To get around the city and to reach our campus, please download ONAY app. Open up virtual card and top it up.
As of 2024 price per ride per person is 120 tenge
*please note, you cannot pay cash to the drivers. There will be control services on each line, pay for your transport accordingly.
Taxi services
In Almaty we use:
Yandex taxi
Uber KZ taxi
In-Driver taxi

*Please download the apps and sign in with local sim card.
Simcards
  • Altel / Tele 2 - you can purchase at the main entrance of the airport upon arrival
  • Beeline
  • KCell
  • Activ
*Please note, phone number will be registered to your passport.
Banks
Kaspi Bank
Forte Bank

*Please note, to open bank account you must have IIN number.
For your convenience, we suggest to download:
  • 2GIS / 2ГИС
Almaty is a high-tech city. Most of the places are cashless and paid via QR codes.
  • MIG
To open IIN number you must prepare documents and apply within 3 days after arrival
Housing
Please book your accommodation prior arrival

  • krisha.kz
  • airbnb
  • dormitory
  • yandex translate
  • googe translate
Emergency Contacts
  • Fire Department
    Dial - 101
    1
  • Police
    Dial - 102
    2
  • Emergency Medical Service
    Dial - 103
    3
  • Rescue Service
    Dial - 109
    4
  • General Emergency Call
    Dial - 119
    5
  • Contact us
    In case of emergency on campus, please contact Security and International Office
    6

Laws of Kazakhstan

    CONTACT US
    International Development and Partnerships Department
    +7 727 377 1297
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    Office: A238
    55, Zhandossov street, Almaty, 050035, Kazakhstan
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