Introduction
If you are from Kazakhstan and thinking about studying at Brighton you can find information to help you decide, and make your application on this page.
Our connections
Students from Kazakhstan choose the °®¶¹´«Ã½ because of our strong standing in key subject areas of interest.
- Business studies students benefit from the training and consultancy work of our academics. Students gain practical and leadership skills in a research active community.
- Management studies courses provide entrepreneurial skills training and connection with a network of industry partners. You can become an independent thinker through collaboration with experienced lecturers who share real world knowledge with students.
Entry requirements
Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from Kazakhstan to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require students taking the Diploma of Completed Secondary Education to take and successfully complete an international foundation year or equivalent.
Postgraduate
We require a Bakalavr (when awarded after four years of study), a bachelor’s degree (Диплом бакалавра or Бакалавр дипломы), or a specialist diploma (Мамаң дипломы or Диплом специалист).
Marking is made on a 1-5 scale.
Equivalencies
| Kazakh degree classification | Alternative name | English translation or equivalent |
|---|
| 5 |
отлично / otlichno |
1st |
| 4.5 |
хорошо / khorosho |
2:1 |
| 4 |
хорошо / khorosho |
2:2 |
English language requirements
We will not accept a Kazakh English language qualification as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements. Find out more about our English language requirements.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them. Find out more about our pre-sessional English courses.
Degree preparation courses at the International College
If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the °®¶¹´«Ã½. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, law with business, and many more.
Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the .
Immigration and visas
Generally, students coming from Kazakhstan require prior entry clearance (ie a visa). To obtain a visa you will need to have an unconditional offer of a place at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ and your CAS number from the university. You will need to prove that you have the funds to pay your tuition fees and living expenses.
To make your visa application in Kazakhstan, contact the .
For advice and help from our immigration advisers, and for further information visit our immigration and visas page.
British Council office
If you would like to talk to a trained counsellor about studying and living in the UK, please contact the .
Money
Students from Kazakhstan are eligible for °®¶¹´«Ã½ scholarships:
Contact us
Sarah Kaiser
Location: Brighton, UK
Responsible for regional recruitment and support to applicants in Asia.
You can ask Sarah about:
- entry requirements
- submitting an application to the °®¶¹´«Ã½
- scholarships
Email: S.Kaiser@brighton.ac.uk
Find an agent
We have a registered and approved agent in Kazakhstan. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.