Almaty Technological University: specialties and faculties

The city of Alma-Ata in Kazakhstan is considered the center of science. There are many scientific research institutes and higher educational institutions here. One of the organizations is the Almaty Technological University (ATU). Every year in the summer, he announces the recruitment of students for specialties that are in demand in the modern world. What faculties does this university have? What specialties does he offer?

University yesterday and today

It is believed that the technological university in Alma-Ata was founded in 1957. At this time in the city as a result of the reorganization of one of the universities there was a branch of the All-Union Correspondence Institute of the Food Industry. About 10 years later the higher educational establishment was renamed, and in 1996 it became an independent educational organization. It was already not a branch. The university was named the Almaty Technological Institute. In 1999 there was an increase in status. The educational institution from the institute grew into a university.

At present Almaty Technological University is a modern educational organization. She won recognition in Kazakhstan. ATU has long been considered one of the leading universities in the country in which it operates, and Central Asia. The University today is:

• Actual specialties, corresponding to the requirements of the time, science and technology;
• Qualified teaching staff;
• Good material and technical equipment, making the educational process more comfortable and effective;
• Wide opportunities for students, an interesting student life.

Scientific activity in ATU

Almaty Technological University is engaged in science. Its development is an important priority for both the country and the university. The educational organization conducts research in several areas:

• Progressive technologies of processing and storage of products, allowing in the future to produce food with high biological and nutritional value;
• Engineering in the textile, light and food industries;
• Ecological, biological, chemical aspects of food production safety;
• Creation and application of innovative technologies in the educational process, etc.

Various projects are periodically implemented in the university. An example is the period from 2007 to 2013. During this time, 37 financial projects were implemented. These are international programs, projects developed by ATU (Almaty Technological University), grants. Also, within the walls of the educational organization, 46 studies on initiative topics were conducted.

International activity of the university

Technological University in Alma-Ata is gradually gaining international recognition. This higher educational institution:

• Is a member of several international organizations (for example, the International Association of Universities, the International Association for the Exchange of Students in Technical Specialties);
• Cooperates with the German Academic Exchange Service, the British Council in Kazakhstan and with other international organizations.

To receive new knowledge, exchange ideas at the Almaty Technological University, exhibitions, scientific and practical conferences, training seminars, competitions are held periodically. Most recently, the Almaty Technological University competition "Travel Grants" was held to participate in internships, symposia, seminars, scientific conferences that are organized in Kazakhstan and foreign countries.

student life

The Almaty Technological University has everything necessary for every student to feel himself a full member of the team both during the educational process and after it. In the university there are various mugs, teams in which students are engaged in creative work, reveal their talents:

• Vocal studio;
• Dance ensemble;
• Theater of fashion;
• Team of KVN, etc.

Those interested can combine their studies with sports life. The university has everything necessary for this - special rooms, equipment. When demonstrating good physical performance and opportunities, students are invited to participate in competitions held in the city, region and country.

More information about studies: faculties in the educational organization

In the structure of Almaty Technological University there are 5 divisions, whose tasks include training students in the existing specialties. We are talking about faculties, below is their list:

• Food production;
• Design and light industry;
• Engineering and information technologies;
• Business and economy.

At the faculty of food production, personnel are trained for work in bakery, confectionery, pasta, meat and fish organizations. Graduates also work in grain processing plants, wineries.

From the walls of the faculty of design and light industry specialists come out for the garment and textile industries.

The structural subdivision of engineering and information technologies prepares students for work in the field of programming, information systems, automation and mechanization of various technological processes.

But the Faculty of Business and Economics graduates specialists who are able to work in different industries and occupy prestigious and modern positions in organizations.

The special attention is deserved by the faculty of distance technologies. He offers a new approach to the educational process. The faculty combines network and case technologies. The first of them allows to be trained using the Internet. The essence of the second technology is to provide students with the necessary training materials on CD-ROMs.

Specialties offered by the university

Almaty Technological University trains specialists in 22 specialties at the bachelor's degree. They are related:

• With the technology of food products;
• Standardization and certification;
• Design;
• Technological equipment and machinery;
• Economy;
• Management;
• Local and state administration;
• Tourism;
• Hotel and restaurant business;
• Other spheres.

Obtaining higher education in bachelor's directions is not the only educational service of Almaty Technological University. The university still offers a master's degree. It gives an opportunity to extend the student's time, deepen their knowledge in the specialty obtained after studying at the undergraduate degree or completely change the direction of training (choose a new specialty that differs from the first).

General conditions of admission

Admission of applicants to ATU is regulated by standard rules, which are developed in accordance with the Kazakhstan law "On Education". To enter the university, according to this document, it is possible on a fee basis or through an educational grant.

Applicants who have chosen the Technological University in Alma-Ata come according to the results of the UNT (single national testing) or the results of competitive testing. With points, UNTs come to the university after graduation. Complex testing is conducted for those people who graduated from school a few years ago or primary, secondary professional, post-secondary education organizations.

ATU (Almaty Technological University): passing grade

To enter a paid branch in ATU, you need to score at least 50 points according to the results of the UNT or complex testing. To obtain an educational grant, higher results will be required. The fact is that many applicants apply for free education. It is impossible to name the exact points needed to receive the grant. They depend on the number of applications submitted.

It is also impossible to name the specific cost of training. Annually, it is adjusted and established by ATU (Almaty Technological University). Payment is made in accordance with the rules:

• In the first year 30% of the annual cost is paid before enrollment, 20% is paid during the first semester, and the remaining 50% is paid during the second semester;
• In subsequent years the Almaty Technological University allows the cost of tuition to be divided into 2 equal parts (during the first semester 50% is paid, during the second semester - the remaining funds).

Accommodation for nonresident and foreign students

Students who need housing are provided by the ATU (Almaty Technological University) with a hostel. There are 4 suitable buildings at the disposal of the higher educational institution. Students for getting a room:

• Write an application in the name of the dean of the faculty where they study;
• Conclude an agreement with the management of the higher educational institution;
• Pass a medical examination in the health center of Almaty Technological University;
• Pay for accommodation in a hostel;
• The deputy dean of the faculty receives a residence warrant;
• Bring all the documents to the head of the hostel, who distributes students to specific rooms.

In conclusion, it should be noted that ATU (Almaty Technological University) is one of the leading universities in the country, in which not only the educational process, but also extracurricular life is qualitatively organized. The educational organization combines the basic traditions of academic education with innovative educational technologies. This allows it to achieve the most effective results in its activities, to produce highly skilled professionals who are in demand in the labor market.