1 Academic Excellence

SDU has license on all specializations and provides state diplomas for its graduates. SDU has also license for second Diploma Program for all faculties. There are leading teachers of Kazakhstan, mostly graduates of foreign universities and foreign teachers from USA, Asia and Russia.

2 Great job prospects

Over 95% of our graduates go straight into the jobs or into further higher education. SDU's name is highly respected among employers, international and local companies.

3 Education that works

SDU is a modern, dynamic institution, which provides itself on the quality of its academic programs and the applied nature of its research activity. As an SDU student you can expect high quality teaching with a solid research record that ensures your study to be relevant, up-to-the-minute and challenging.

4 Perfect class size

In SDU you are not a nameless face in the crowd. Our class sizes are small enough that we get to know our students and this provides you with more opportunity for interaction with instructors and an enhanced learning experience.

5 A chance to get involved

With numerous university clubs and organizations, and a university-wide commitment to community service, there are boundless opportunities for leadership and participation. Not only academic qualifications to rival the best, but also personal, communication and teamwork skills to make you an all-round achiever in whatever you choose to do.

6 Affordable tuition

Finances should not stop you from achieving your goals of a high quality education. A quick comparison of comparable institutions will show you that SDU is very affordable. In addition, SDU offers various forms of financial aid, including scholarships, discounts, on-campus employment, and graduate assistantships.

7 Library and technology

SDU has one of the most up-to-date library and computing services. Students are able to access a large collection of computers which allow free access to e-mail, the internet and on-line resources.

      8 Double degree program

The double degree programa at SDU is an outstanding opportunity for students seeking academic knowledge, intercultural experience and competence.