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.
Onay cards, Dormitory registration, any issues related with adaptation
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Cafes
"Teplo" - ground floor "Coffee Point" - second and fourth floors "The Buffett" - third floor "Urbo Coffee" - first floor Narxoz Canteen - at the Business School
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.