Applications Open for Foundation 2026

Registration has started for the preparatory course to get ready for the creative entrance exams

Educational Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree

Training professionals skilled in sports technologies and modern approaches to organizing coaching activities

Foundation

A preparatory program for the creative entrance exams required for admission to KNUS

EMBA/MBA/DBA

A program for learners who want to gain a solid business education in the sports industry

Masters / Doctorate

A path to an academic career and scientific breakthroughs through in-depth research and theory development

Admission for 2026

Prepare for your admission in advance: requirements, deadlines, and study programs

Total number of students admitted since 2021: 2397
Students received a state grant in the 2025–2026 academic year: 1156
Graduates received Bachelor’s and Master’s diplomas: 128
Of them, found employment in their field: 95%

Meet our champions

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“In gymnastics, there are no accidental victories. There are thousands of repetitions no one sees.”

Aidana Shayakhmetova

Rhythmic gymnastics

🥇 Multiple-time Champion of Kazakhstan 🌍 Winner and medalist of World Cups (7×) 🏅 Medalist of the Islamic Solidarity Games and Asian Championships

“Every second on the ice is a choice: give up or speed up.”

Evgeniy Koshkin

Speed skating

🥈 Silver medalist of the Asian Winter Games 🥉 Bronze medalist of the Four Continents Championships 🌍 World Championship participant / included in Kazakhstan’s national speed skating team for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo 🎓 KNUS student

“In chess, as in life, it’s important to think several moves ahead.”

Meruert Kamalidenova

Chess

♟ International Grandmaster 🥈 Silver medalist of the World Chess Olympiad 🥉 Medalist of the Asian Games 🥇 World Champion (U14)

“Teamwork begins long before the start.”

Alina Shumekova

Speed skating

🥉🥈 Medalist of the Junior World Championships 🌍 Participant of the Youth Olympic Games 🇰🇿 Member of the national team

“Age is a number. Results are character.”

Kristina Shumekova

Speed skating

🥇 Champion of Kazakhstan among adults (at 17) 🏆 National record holder among juniors (5000 m) 🥉🥈 Medalist of the Junior World Championships

“Strength isn’t the weight on the bar. It’s discipline every day.”

Emberdi Edige

Weightlifting

🥇 World Champion (2022, 2023) 🥇 Asian Champion 🌍 Current world and Asian record holder

“History is made by those who are the first to step out and fight.”

Rizabek Aitmukan

Freestyle wrestling

🥇 The first freestyle wrestling World Champion in the history of independent Kazakhstan 🥇 Asian Champion 🥇 Champion of Kazakhstan among adults (at 18)

“Thinking is a sport too.”

Kazybek Nogerbek

Chess

♟ Grandmaster (2024) 🥇 World Champion among juniors (U20) 🥇 World Champion (U18)

Become a mentor to future champions

Submit an application and get a consultation about training programs

Licenses and Accreditation

In May 2023, we successfully passed institutional accreditation once again. Following the Accreditation Council meeting, we were accredited for a period of 3 years.

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Certificate of International Primary Institutional Accreditation
Valid until:
May 26, 2023 – May 25, 2026
Certificate of International Primary Institutional Accreditation
Valid until:
May 26, 2023 – May 25, 2026
Certificate of International Primary Institutional Accreditation
Valid until:
May 26, 2023 – May 25, 2026
Certificate of International Primary Institutional Accreditation
Valid until:
May 26, 2023 – May 25, 2026