Kazakhstan, also spelled Kazakstan, officially Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakh Qazaqstan Respublikasï, landlocked country of Central Asia. It is bounded on the northwest and north by Russia, on the east by China, and on the south by Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, the Aral Sea, and Turkmenistan; the Caspian Sea bounds Kazakhstan to the southwest. Kazakhstan is the largest country in Central Asia and the ninth largest in the world. Between its most distant points, Kazakhstan measures about 1,820 miles (2,930 kilometres) east to west and 960 miles north to south. While Kazakhstan was not considered by authorities in the former Soviet Union to be a part of Central Asia, it does have physical and cultural geographic characteristics similar to those of the other Central Asian countries.
Climate -Kazakhstan’s climate is sharply continental, and hot summers alternate with equally extreme winters, especially in the plains and valleys. Temperatures fluctuate widely, with great variations between subregions. Average January temperatures in northern and central regions range from −2 to 3 °F (−19 to −16 °C); in the south, temperatures are milder, ranging from 23 to 29 °F (−5 to −1.4 °C).
Area – 2,724,900 km2
Reason To Study In Kazakhstan
High-quality education at world-class universities and colleges
Very low tuition fees; many government universities do not charge the tuition fees
Has some of the top technical and hospitality universities in the world
MBA program, international study programs and great research opportunities
Students can avail part-time jobs for about 20 hours per week
Participates in ECTS that enables the transfer/accumulation of study and examination modules
Visa processing takes only 45 to 60 days; NO TOEFL or IELTS required
Completing study programs in universities is usually followed by paid internships in top multinational companies that can lead to full-time placement
English is the only medium of instruction for several programs
Many scholarships available for international students
University courses are designed to meet international requirements and are internationally-recognised qualifications