The history of the University
The formation and development of Shymkent University is based on the concept of classical university education and recognition of the intellectual unity of educational, scientific, and educational processes.
Shymkent University, established in 2001, is one of the largest multidisciplinary universities in Southern Kazakhstan, which trains specialists in higher and postgraduate education in 28 bachelor's degree programs and 9 master's degree programs.
The educational process is provided by a high material and technical base. The educational process is implemented in three academic buildings with a total area of 31,843 sq.m., including 11 educational laboratories, 17 computer classrooms, classrooms, language labs, which are equipped with multimedia equipment. There are 3 sports complexes, a 210-seat dormitory, libraries, assembly halls, conference halls, catering and medical facilities. There is a psychological support service. The Student Service Center is operating online. Conditions have been created for students with disabilities
The scientific potential of the highly qualified teaching staff is 76% of the degree. Foreign scientists and experienced practitioners in the field of economics corresponding to the profile of the field of personnel training are involved in lectures and educational activities.
Conditions have been created for the research activities of students and teachers, 3 research institutes are functioning: "Ecology and Biology", "Pedagogy and Psychology", "Regional economic problems".
The University is successfully implementing a program of international cooperation and academic mobility. On the basis of signed memoranda and agreements, the University actively cooperates with leading foreign universities in Turkey, Poland, Germany, Lithuania, Ukraine, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, etc.
Since the beginning of its educational activity, the university has produced more than 60,000 specialists in various fields who successfully work in our republic and abroad.