Deutsch-Kasachische Universität facts for kids
The Deutsch-Kasachische Universität, often called DKU, is a special university in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It's known as the Kazakh-German University. This school welcomes both boys and girls (it's co-educational). It was started in 1999. DKU is a non-profit university, which means it focuses on education, not making money. The Ministry of Education and Science in Kazakhstan officially recognizes DKU, so its degrees are valid.
Teachers at DKU come from both Germany and Kazakhstan. This helps students learn from different perspectives and cultures.
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What Can You Study at DKU?
DKU is a smaller university with less than 500 students. Students can study at different levels:
- Pre-bachelor programs: These are like preparation courses before university.
- Bachelor's programs: These are the main university degrees, usually taking 3-4 years.
- Master's programs: These are advanced degrees you can get after a bachelor's.
Students can earn a master's degree in several interesting subjects:
- Management
- Finance
- Logistics
- Regional studies: Central Asia (learning about the countries in Central Asia)
- Regional studies: IWRM (Integrated Water Resources Management, which is about managing water resources)
How to Join DKU
To get into DKU, students need to do well on entrance exams. They also look at your past school grades. It's a good place to apply, as about 70% to 80% of students who apply get accepted.
Working with German Universities
DKU has strong connections with Germany. It works closely with five different universities in Germany. This means students might have chances to study abroad or learn from German teaching methods.
Where is DKU Located?
The university is in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Its address is Pushkin Street 111/113, Almaty 050010.
University Colors
The official colors of the Deutsch-Kasachische Universität are gray, black, red, and gold.
Find Out More
You can visit the university's official website to learn more: dku.kz
