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
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  • Office #236 - second floor

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

    Academic mobility programs
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  • Office #138 - first floor

    Timetable, registration, withdrawal
    Click here
  • Welcome Center
    At the main entrance

    • accounting and finance issues
    • registration issues
  • Office #127
    Click here
  • 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
    Click here
  • 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.
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  • 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
    Click here
  • Almaty is a high-tech city. Most of the places are cashless and paid via QR codes.
    • MIG
    Click here
  • To open IIN number you must prepare documents and apply within 3 days after arrival
    Click here
  • Housing
    Please book your accommodation prior arrival

    • krisha.kz
    • airbnb
    • dormitory
    • yandex translate
    • googe translate
    Click here
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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