The educational program "6B04202-International Law" promotes further growth of qualification of personnel in the field of international law with knowledge of foreign languages, which will expand opportunities for professional self-realization of graduates. The program involves in-depth study of international legal disciplines aimed at the implementation of the Strategy "Kazakhstan-2050" on trilingualism. In this educational program special attention is paid to the formation of practical skills of diplomatic negotiations, skills to protect the state, personal property and non-property rights and interests of citizens and legal entities of the Republic of Kazakhstan inside and outside the country; mediation in the consideration and resolution of legal disputes involving a foreign element, as well as negotiations on the preparation of draft commercial contracts.

Unique opportunities:

• creating conditions for the training of highly qualified specialists who speak two foreign languages, covering, on the one hand, information on legal obligations;
• knowledge of the fundamentals of public international law, private international law and national law of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign countries;
• knowledge of the main international legal problems of contemporary international law;
• providing legal assistance, consulting on issues in the spheres of public and private legal relations, legal expertise of international treaties, acts of international organizations and internal normative legal acts;
• ability to develop legal documents, to carry out legal expertise of international and national normative acts, to improve Kazakhstani legislation and bring it in line with the norms of international law;
• mastering the techniques of preparing and conducting diplomatic negotiations, as well as negotiations on drafting commercial contracts; mastering the methods and techniques of specific research in the field of international law and international relations, including comparative and retrospective methods;
• using knowledge of international law in order to solve international legal practical aspects of cases in future official legal activity in Kazakhstan and abroad.

We currently have agreements with 41 universities in 9 countries for academic mobility including:

• 1.Bulgaria-Kazakhstan Education Forum - Bulgaria
• 2.University of Economics - Czech Republic
• 3.Katowice School of Economics – Poland
• 4.Rezekne Higher School – Latvia
• 5.Gansu University of Political Science and Law - PRC
• 6.Yeni Yüzyıl University - Turkey
• 7.Maltepe University - Turkey
• 8.Moscow Academy of Economics and Law - Russia
• 9.Tashkent State University - Tashkent

What will you do after graduation?

Lawyer, paralegal, attorney, assistant attorney, notary, judge, secretary of court sessions, prosecutor, legal consultant, arbitrator, mediator, investigator, specialist in akimats, Citizens Service Centers in the Department of Justice.

Where will you work?

Civil courts, advocacy, National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, criminal courts, arbitration, law firms, mediation centers, civil service, judicial authorities, law enforcement agencies, legal counsel in the field of law and Internet technologies, committee for the protection of intellectual property rights.

Educational program:  6B04208-"International law, international lawyer with knowledge of two foreign languages"
Educational program level:  Bachelor's degree
Degree awarded:  Bachelor of Law in the educational program 6B04208-"International Law, international lawyer with knowledge of two foreign languages"
Total credits:  240 ECTS
Typical training period:  4 years
Form of study:  full-time

The purpose of the educational program:  The purpose of the program is to provide high-quality training for highly qualified specialists who speak two foreign languages, covering information about the legal obligations of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the international arena, as well as comprehensive knowledge of the specifics of the main branches of national law. The program is based on the development of professional skills and abilities in various fields of international law aimed at meeting the needs of government, law enforcement agencies, state and non-state institutions dealing with international law and foreign policy, organizations involved in the protection of human rights and freedoms, law enforcement, international and national security.

The main objectives of the educational program:

Formation of students' deep knowledge in the field of international law:

• Study of the fundamental principles and institutions of public international law;
• Study of private international law, international criminal law, and human rights law;
• Study of the practice of applying international law, the activities of international organizations and courts;
• Study of current problems of international law and trends in its development.

Advantages of the educational program: 

• skills in analyzing international treaties and other legal acts;
• skills in preparing legal documents (memoranda, lawsuits, reviews);
• skills in representing clients in international courts and organizations;
• Negotiation skills and international dispute resolution.

Preparing students to work in an international environment:

• in-depth study of two foreign languages (English, French, German and others);
• development of intercultural communication skills;
• familiarization with the specifics of the legal systems of various states.

Formation of professional ethics and responsibility among students:

• fostering respect for the principles of international law;
• Developing an understanding of the role of an international lawyer in ensuring international peace and security;
• developing responsibility for the results of their professional activities.

Advantages of the educational program: The educational program 6B04208- "International Law, international lawyer with knowledge of two foreign languages" is a modern international legal model aimed at training qualified lawyers with knowledge of two foreign languages.

Educational program features:  A special feature of the program is the training of graduates aimed at the need for highly qualified professional specialists with knowledge of two foreign languages who are able to develop and implement strategies and goals of any country's foreign policy, represent and protect the interests of states or companies in international forums, ensure effective international cooperation between states and international organizations and consistency between international and national legislation.

After graduation, you will be able to:

Who will you work for after graduation?

Where will you work?

International organizations:

• The United Nations and its specialized agencies (UNESCO, WHO, ILO, etc.)
• Regional organizations (OSCE, Council of Europe, EAEU, etc.)
• International courts and tribunals (International Court of Justice, International Criminal Court, etc.)
• International governmental organizations (Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and others)

Government agencies:

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Ministry of Justice
• Other ministries and departments whose activities are related to international cooperation
• The Parliament and its committees on international affairs

Law firms:

• Consulting on international law
• Representation of clients' interests in international courts and organizations
• Legal support of international transactions

Multinational corporations:

• Legal support of the company's international activities
• Representing the company's interests in international organizations and courts
• Development of international contracts and agreements

Scientific and educational activities:

• Work at universities and research centers
• Teaching international law
• Participation in international conferences and projects

Other areas:

• Mass media specializing in international topics
• Tourism business related to international tourism
• Translation activities in the field of international law

Your advantages:

• In-depth knowledge of international law, its principles, institutions and sources
• Skills in applying international law in practice, preparing legal documents, representing clients in international courts and organizations
• Fluency in two foreign languages at a professional level
• Developed communication skills, teamwork, intercultural communication skills
• Competitiveness in the international labor market

In addition, you can:

• Participate in solving global problems of our time, such as the protection of human rights, the fight against international terrorism and organized crime, and environmental protection
• Promote international cooperation and strengthen the international rule of law
• Represent the interests of your country in the international arena

The educational program 6B04208 "International law, international lawyer with knowledge of two foreign languages" is a unique program that allows you to receive a high-quality education in the field of international law, develop practical skills and master two foreign languages at a professional level. This makes graduates of the program in demand and competitive in the international labor market.

The specificity of the educational program 6B04203 - "Customs Affairs" is determined by the fact that in the present period, the priority issue is the study of ways to optimize the process of customs clearance and customs control. Measures applied by customs authorities during customs control and customs clearance should be realized through a set of processes and actions aimed at improving interaction between all participants of control in order to obtain the most effective results. This can be achieved only through its proper organization.

Purpose of the educational program:

Development of students' personal qualities, as well as the formation of general cultural universal, general professional and professional competencies, taking into account the peculiarities of scientific and educational activities of the Academy and the needs of the labor market of the city, oblast; Preparation of graduates possessing general culture of thinking, ability to intellectual, cultural, moral, physical and professional self-development and self-improvement; Preparing graduates for the following types of professional activities: customs operations, application of customs procedures, collection of customs payments and carrying out customs control and other types of state control; organizational and managerial activities in the field of customs affairs.

Where will you work after graduation?

• •Brokerage companies
• •Customs border points
• •State Revenue Department
• •Logistics
• •National security agencies
• •Commercial and non-profit organizations
• •Checkpoints for the movement of cargo and people (airports, railway stations)
• •Custom management
• •Customs declarant
• •Customs logistics
• •Prosecuting authorities
• •Auditing department
• •Customs control department
• •International cooperation directorate
• •Customs clearance specialist

The educational program 6B04201 - "Jurisprudence" is aimed at training highly qualified, competitive lawyers in various fields of law.
The uniqueness of the program lies in preparing specialists who possess fundamental legal knowledge and modern information and communication technologies.
The 6B04201 - "Jurisprudence" educational program trains a new generation of lawyers focused on professional activities in the fields of intellectual property and internet technologies, arbitration, judicial and mediation practices, digital law, advocacy, notary services, legal consulting, law enforcement agencies, and international law. Additionally, the program emphasizes proficiency in modern information and communication technologies.
The foundation of the program is the deep study of legal disciplines in the context of modernization and globalization. The curriculum includes an in-depth study of civil and civil procedural law, international law, criminal law, banking law, labor law, digital law, administrative law, and judicial proceedings, as well as institutions related to the use of information and communication technologies in the legal field.
The program’s academic content covers all relevant and contemporary issues in international and national law. Within the framework of the educational program, modules have been developed that allow students not only to understand the specifics of legal practice but also to acquire modern legal knowledge in the field of information and communication technologies.
Where can graduates of this program work?

• Civil courts
• Advocacy
• Criminal courts
• Arbitration
• Law firms
• Mediation centers
• Public service
• Justice authorities
• Law enforcement agencies
• Legal consultants in law and internet technologies
• Intellectual property rights protection committees