International Outgoing Academic Mobility

International academic mobility (also referred to as "student exchange" or "exchange program") provides students with the opportunity to study at partner universities abroad for a specific academic period (a semester or an academic year) with mandatory credit transfer to Atyrau Oil and Gas University named after Safi Utebayev (AOGU).

Participation in the program depends on the results of a competitive selection process, the availability of places at the partner university, and is carried out in the following categories:

1. Academic Mobility at the Student’s Own Expense

• 🔹 Expenses: The student independently covers visa, flight, accommodation, meals, and personal expenses. Tuition at the partner university is not required (as part of partnership), but tuition at AOGU must be paid according to the education contract.
• 🔹 Eligibility:
  • ▪ 2nd–3rd year undergraduate students
  • ▪ 2nd-semester master’s students
• 🔹 Application Deadlines:
  • ▪ Spring semester – September 1–25
  • ▪ Fall semester – March 1–25
• 🔹 Requirements:
  • ▪ Minimum GPA of 2.8
  • ▪ English proficiency of at least B2 (as indicated in transcript) or IELTS 5.5
  • ▪ Internal testing available if B2 proficiency is not confirmed
• 🔹 Required Documents:
  • ▪ Transcript in English
  • ▪ Copy of passport
  • ▪ English proficiency certificate (if required)

2. Academic Mobility funded by the Republican Budget (MOES RK)

• 🔹 Covered Expenses: The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MOES RK) annually provides funding for visa, flight, insurance, and accommodation. Additional expenses are paid by the student.
• 🔹 Eligibility: ▪ 2nd–3rd year undergraduate students
• 🔹 Requirements:
  • ▪ Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • ▪ English proficiency of at least B2 (in transcript) or IELTS 5.5
  • ▪ No additional testing is provided
• 🔹 Required Documents:
  • ▪ Application form
  • ▪ Transcript in English
  • ▪ Copy of passport
  • ▪ IELTS 5.5 certificate or English proficiency confirmation
  • ▪ Medical certificate (Form No. 072/u)
  • ▪ If applicable – documents confirming large family status, orphanhood, or disability
• 🔹 Application Deadlines: Depend on MOES RK grant allocation dates

Additional Information

• 📍 General Participation Conditions:
  • ▪ No academic or financial debts
  • ▪ Tuition-paying students must prepay their semester at AOGU
• 📍 After receiving an invitation from the partner university, students must submit:
  • 1. Request for official dispatch addressed to the Rector
  • 2. Individual study plan approved by the dean
  • 3. Learning Agreement provided by the partner university
• 📍 Upon return to AOGU, students must submit:
  • 1. Request for reinstatement at the university
  • 2. Transcript from the partner university
  • 3. Financial documents (if mobility was grant-funded)
• ▪ Credit transfer is processed by the dean’s office after grade conversion to the AOGU grading system