The city of Alma-Ata in Kazakhstan is considered the center of science. There are many research institutes, higher educational institutions. One of the organizations is Almaty Technological University (ATU). Every year in the summer he announces a set 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 University of Technology in Alma-Ata was founded in 1957. At this time, as a result of the reorganization of one of the universities, a branch of the All-Union Correspondence Institute of the Food Industry appeared in the city. After about 10 years, the higher education institution was renamed, and in 1996 it became an independent educational organization. This was no longer a branch. The university was called the Almaty Institute of Technology. In 1999 there was an increase in status. The educational institution from the institute grew into a university.
Currently, 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. University today is:
- relevant specialties that meet the requirements of time, science and technology;
- qualified teaching staff;
- good material and technical equipment, making the educational process more comfortable and effective;
- wide opportunities in front of students, 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:
- advanced technologies of processing and storage of products, allowing in the future to produce food products with high biological and nutritional value;
- engineering in the textile, light and food industries;
- environmental, biological, chemical aspects of food safety;
- creation and application of innovative technologies in the educational process, etc.
The university periodically implements various projects. 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, 46 studies on initiative topics were conducted within the walls of the educational organization.
University activities
The University of Technology in Alma-Ata is gradually gaining international recognition. This institution of higher education:
- 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 other international organizations.
To obtain new knowledge and exchange ideas, Almaty Technological University periodically hosts exhibitions, scientific and practical conferences, training seminars, and competitions. Most recently, a competition was held at Almaty Technological University - “Travel Grants” for participation in internships, symposia, seminars, and scientific conferences organized in Kazakhstan and foreign countries.
student life
Almaty Technological University has everything necessary for every student to feel like a full member of the team both during the educational process and after it. The university has various circles, teams in which students are engaged in creativity, reveal their talents:
- vocal studio;
- dance ensemble;
- fashion theater;
- KVN teams, etc.
Those who wish can combine their studies with sports life. The university has everything you need for this - special facilities, equipment. When demonstrating good physical performance and ability, students are invited to participate in competitions held in the city, region and country.
More about studying: faculties in an educational organization
There are 5 departments in the structure of Almaty Technological University, the tasks of which include training students in existing specialties. We are talking about the faculties, below is a list of them:
- food production;
- design and light industry;
- engineering and information technology;
- business and economics.
The faculty of food production trains personnel for work in bakery, confectionery, pasta, meat and fish organizations. Graduates also work in grain processing enterprises and wineries.
Specialists for the clothing and textile industries emerge from the walls of the faculty of design and light industry.
The structural unit of engineering and information technology 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 department of distance technologies deserves special attention. He offers a new approach to the educational process. The faculty combines network and case technologies. The first of them allows you to take training 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 is training specialists in 22 specialties at the undergraduate level. They are related:
- with food technology;
- standardization and certification;
- design
- technological equipment and machines;
- economics;
- management
- local and state government;
- tourism;
- hotel and restaurant business;
- other areas.
Undergraduate education is not the only educational service of the Almaty Technological University. The university still offers a master's program. It makes it possible to extend the student time, deepen your knowledge in the specialty obtained after studying at the undergraduate program or completely change the direction of study (choose a new specialty that differs from the first).
General conditions for admission
Admission of applicants to ATU is governed by standard rules that are developed in accordance with the Kazakhstan law "On Education". To enter a university, according to this document, it is possible on a paid basis or thanks to an educational grant.
Applicants who have chosen a technological university in Alma-Ata enter according to the results of UNT (unified national testing) or according to the results of competitive testing. With points, UNTs come to the university after graduation. Comprehensive testing is carried out for those people who graduated from high school several years ago or primary, secondary professional, post-secondary educational organizations.
ATU (Almaty Technological University): passing score
To enter the paid department at ATU, you must score at least 50 points based on the results of UNT or comprehensive testing. An educational grant will require better results. The fact is that many applicants apply for free education. The exact points required for a grant cannot be called. They depend on the number of applications submitted.
It is also impossible to name the specific cost of training. It is annually corrected and installed 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 crediting, 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 training to be divided into 2 equal parts (during the first semester, 50% is paid, during the second semester - the remaining funds).
Accommodation of nonresident and foreign students
Students in need of housing are provided with a hostel by the ATU (Almaty Technological University). The university has 4 suitable buildings at its disposal. Students to get a room:
- write the corresponding statement addressed to the dean of that faculty at which they study;
- conclude an agreement with the leadership of a higher educational institution;
- undergo a medical examination at the health center of Almaty Technological University;
- pay for accommodation in a hostel;
- receive a residence permit from the deputy dean of the faculty;
- bring all the documents to the head of the hostel, which distributes students to specific rooms.
In conclusion, it is worth noting 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 well-organized. The educational organization combines the main traditions of academic education with innovative educational technologies. This allows her to achieve the most effective results in her activities, to produce highly qualified specialists in demand on the labor market.