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Kazakh-British Technical University

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The Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) is welcoming you and wish you productive study and great experience!Every new academic year offers new opportunities for academic and student growth, and we are looking forward to encouraging you along this exciting journey of learning and discovery.
  • #1001 Ranking
  • 37 Scholarships
  • 332 Academic Staff
  • 3,876 Students
  • 100 Students (int'l)
  • Public Institution Type

History

The idea of creating Kazakh-British Technical University was conceived by the former President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, who is now the leader of the nation. Further discussions on the establishment of the University were held during President Nazarbayev’s official visit to the United Kingdom in November 2000.

Education

All our programmes vary across all fields of economics, business, natural sciences and technology. They are modern and professionally attractive, which provides for intensive international mobility of students and staff. KBTU  has exchange agreements with more than 80 international partner universities: US, UK, Europe, and Asia, including: China Petroleum University, Kozminski University in Poland, Reading University in the UK, Mississippi University in the USA, Sejong University in South Korea and many others. More than 70 students attend exchange programs and Erasmus+.

Research

Programmes are interdisciplinary and many more options are open for individual choices of study. Currently more than 70 international students studying at KBTU. Some of them studying under scholarship granted by the intergovernmental agreement between Ministry of Education Kazakhstan and Ministry of Education of China, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Kazakh-British Technical University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Kazakh-British Technical University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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CryptoRunner
Location not available

For a complete overview of scholarships for Kazakh-British Technical University, visit our scholarship search.

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
1001
2024
1001 -200
2023
801
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Student Reviews

KBTU really has the right to be called British
Provided by ESN rated 4 out of 5 stars

Most of all I like that our university has international connections, British ABET accreditation. The study is interesting, the teachers are mostly young, ambitious and understand any student. I also like the fact that the university is fully consistent with the British, all lectures are conducted in English, students choose their own teacher and and the materials that are...

Fruitful experience
Provided by ESN rated 4 out of 5 stars

The course I opted for while studying at KBTU was incredibly fruitful for me. The professors have been wonderful in guiding the students and favoring a practical way of teaching, which helped me understand different aspects of my coursework. In the BA program in engineering, with a concentration in automation and control, I gained a breadth of knowledge and the skills...

imho
Provided by ESN rated 4 out of 5 stars

One of the best universities in Kazakhstan, which teaches in English and provides an opportunity to gain a lot of experience and knowledge.

Almaty, Almaty Qalasy, Kazakhstan

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