Fulfillment of state educational grants
Grant fulfillment is the mandatory employment activity for graduates who studied under the state educational order for a period established by law after graduation, in accordance with Clause 17, Article 47 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Education". Since 2021, graduates of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs who studied under a state educational grant are required to work in their field of study for at least 3 (three) years. Fulfillment of this requirement is permitted in organizations regardless of their form of ownership. There is also a provision for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by the state for education, proportional to the actual period of study under the grant. In the case of transferring from a grant to a fee-paying basis or, conversely, receiving a grant during the course of study, the obligation to fulfill the grant is determined proportionally to the time spent studying at the expense of state funds.
3 years
Minimum period of mandatory employment in the field of study.
since 2021
Applies to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs on a grant.
Art. 47, cl. 17
Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Education".
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the timeframe given to a graduate who studied on a grant to find employment in their field?
The referral for mandatory employment is issued by the Graduate Distribution Commission established by the university. The graduate must begin work by September 1 of the year in which they graduated from the university.
What is the liability for a graduate who does not find employment in their field?
In case of failure to fulfill the employment obligations, the graduate is required to reimburse the state for the costs of their education.
In what cases is it not necessary to fulfill the state grant?
Fulfillment is not required if the tuition is fully paid, as well as in the following cases:
- in the absence of vacancies in the field of study at the place of residence, work, or service of a spouse
- in case of disability of group I or II
- upon admission to a master's or doctoral program to continue education (and upon its completion)
- for pregnant women, as well as individuals with a child under three years of age (including those raising a child alone)
- for citizens who have completed the established term of compulsory military service
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