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Department of Academic Affairs

The Department of Academic Services (DAS) is an independent structural unit of the Kazakh National University of Sports, established to increase the efficiency of organizing the educational process, ensure the quality of educational services, and coordinate academic work in accordance with the main directions of implementing higher and postgraduate education programs.


Goal of the Anti-Corruption Department

The objective is to coordinate activities related to the implementation of academic policy, planning, organization, methodological support, and the improvement of the educational process in accordance with the development strategy of KNUS.

Main directions of the Internal Audit Service

Ensuring the effective organization of the educational process at all levels of education:

- creating an optimal class schedule, taking into account the specifics of subjects, the needs of students, and the capabilities of instructors;

- coordinating academic activities, organizing the educational and methodological work of departments, and ensuring the continuous operation of the educational process;

- monitoring the implementation of educational programs, tracking and evaluating the execution of curricula, and overseeing the compliance of educational programs with standards and accreditation requirements;

- compiling and analyzing analytical conclusions on the results of the implementation of individual work plans of the teaching staff, and preparing reports and recommendations for improving the educational process;

- organizing and supervising the development of subject curricula, methodological guidelines, and educational-methodological materials, ensuring their timely updates and compliance with requirements;

- organizing and supervising open lectures, peer observations, and methodological seminars for faculty members for the purpose of exchanging pedagogical experience;

- implementing and supervising the integration of e-learning resources, online platforms, and digital tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of the educational process;

- systematically monitoring learning outcomes, analyzing feedback from students and instructors, and submitting recommendations for the improvement of educational and methodological work.

For the 2026-2027 academic year, in accordance with labor market requirements and modern trends in the development of the higher education system, the bachelor's degree educational programs in the fields of «B098 – Sport» and «B005 – Training of Physical Education Teachers» have been updated. The programs place special emphasis on social and inclusive support and rehabilitation for learners with special educational needs.

As part of the implementation of the educational programs, students are provided with the opportunity to obtain micro-credentials aimed at expanding their professional competencies and increasing their competitiveness in the labor market. These include «Masseur (non-medical)», «Fitness Instructor», «Paralympic Sports Instructor», «Computer Equipment Maintenance Technician», «Information Systems Administrator», and «Cultural Organizer (Esport)».

All educational programs are included in the Register of Educational Programs of Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

A dual education format has been introduced into the educational process, which ensures the integration of theoretical training with practical training based at sports, educational, and health-oriented organizations and institutions. The dual education system allows students to simultaneously acquire the academic knowledge and professional practical skills necessary for their future professional activities, which contributes to improving the quality of personnel training, the adaptation of graduates to the requirements of the labor market, and strengthening the relationship between the Kazakh National University of Sports and employers.

Within the framework of a memorandum of cooperation with the Inclusive Sports Center, dual education has been introduced for the educational program "6B01406 – Adapted Physical Education Teacher". Students undergo internships at the "Inclusive Sports Center" as part of the dual education framework under the guidance of mentors appointed by the enterprise.

KNUS implements double-degree educational programs in collaboration with foreign partner universities, which allows students to master the educational programs of two institutions and receive two diplomas. The uniqueness of the programs lies in the combination of modern European educational standards, flexible learning formats, and the support of international experts.

      

éklore-ed School of Management (France) double-degree educational program

KNUS is implementing a strategic program of international academic integration in a double-degree format in partnership with éklore-ed School of Management (France). The program aims to train a new generation of highly qualified specialists in the field of sports management. An important element of the program is an internship in France, which allows students to fully immerse themselves in an international professional environment.

 

Joint bachelor's double-degree educational programs with the University of Marconi (Italy) 

KNUS implements modern bachelor's double-degree programs in collaboration with Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi (Italy), one of Europe's leading digital universities. The programs are based on international educational standards and include blended (hybrid) learning, digital technologies, and international academic integration.

 

Corvinus University of Budapest (Hungary) double-degree educational program 

KNUS implements a double-degree educational program in collaboration with Corvinus University of Budapest (Hungary), one of the prestigious universities in Central Europe in the fields of economics, management, and social sciences. Within the framework of the cooperation, specialists are trained in the field of sports management and economics, focusing on the practice of managing the sports industry in accordance with current international requirements.

 

Swiss Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (Switzerland) double-degree educational program 

KNUS, in collaboration with the Swiss Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (Switzerland)—an international educational institute focused on innovation, digital technologies, and the training of a new generation of management personnel—implements a modern international master's educational program in "Sports Management." The uniqueness of the program lies in the fact that it covers relevant areas of sports management, namely:

  • strategic management of sports organizations;
  • sports marketing and PR;
  • sports event management;
  • digital technologies and innovations in sports;
  • international sports cooperation;
  • sports entrepreneurship and leadership.

Graduates who complete the programs receive an international-standard diploma and are awarded two qualifications, meaning they receive diplomas from the Kazakh National University of Sports and the partner university. This expands their academic and professional opportunities and increases their competitiveness in the global labor market.

 

 


Department of Academic Affairs Team

Nurgul Duisenkyzy Yesmagulova, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Professor
Director of the Department of Academic Affairs
Tel: 8 (700) 957-00-61; ; 8 (700) 957-00-68. Astana city, Karkaraly street 15, 3rd floor Working hours: 09:00 - 18:00

Department of Academic and Methodological Work

  1. Organizing the activities of the dean's office regarding the design of educational programs at the Academy
  2. entering educational programs into the register of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  3. coordinating the work on preparing documents for new educational programs in accordance with the qualification requirements for licensing educational activities
  4. coordinating the work of academic committees in the dean's office
  5. monitoring the effectiveness of the implementation of educational programs
  6. monitoring the quality of educational and methodological materials for the implementation and support of educational programs, including taking into account the special educational needs of students
Alnazarova Gulmira Sharipbaykyzy, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
Head of the Academic Department
gulmira.alnazarova@knus.edu.kz. 15 Karkaraly Street, 3rd floor, Astana Working hours: 09:00 - 18:00
Elmira Amantayevna Khamitova, Master of Humanities
Manager of the Department of Academic Affairs
elmira.khamitova@knus.edu.kz Astana city, KNUS
Bakhyt Kuralai
Manager of the Department of Academic Affairs
15 Karkaraly Street, Astana
Rakhmamberdieva Maral Rakhatovna
Manager of the Academic and Methodological Department
maral.rakhmanberdiyeva@knus.edu.kz 15 Karkaraly St., Astana
Yessenbayeva Ainur Yergeshkyzy, Master of Economic Sciences
Manager of the Academic and Methodological Department
ainur.yessenbayeva@knus.edu.kz 15 Karkaraly Street, Astana, 2nd floor Working hours: 09:00 - 18:00

Registrar's Office

The objective is to coordinate activities related to the planning, organization, and improvement of the educational process in accordance with the Academy's development strategy.

Main directions of the Registrar's Office activities:

  1. formation and management of the movement of the student contingent
  2. provision of services and documentation for students
  3. organization of the educational process at all levels of education
Head of the Registrar's Office Dinara Mirbolatkyzy Mazhitova
Tel: 8 (700) 957-00-61; ; 8 (700) 957-00-68. E-mail: d_mazhitova@apems.edu.kz Working hours: 09:00 - 18:00
15 Karkaraly Street, 2nd floor, Astana
Registrar's Office Manager Turganova Nazipa Akhmetovna
Tel: 8 (700) 957-00-61; ; 8 (700) 957-00-68. E-mail: n_turganova@apems.edu.kz Working hours: 09:00 - 18:00
15 Karkaraly Street, 2nd floor, Astana
Registrar's Office Manager Aigul Zhumabekkyzy
Tel: 8 (700) 957-00-61; ; 8 (700) 957-00-68. E-mail: a_zhumabekkyzy@apems.edu.kz Working hours: 09:00 - 18:00
15 Karkaraly Street, 2nd floor, Astana
Registrar's Office Manager Sultanova Albina Bauyrzhankyzy
15 Karkaraly Street, Astana