EducationUSA Shymkent

EducationUSA Kazakhstan is part of the U.S. Department of State’s EducationUSA network. Beginning April 1, 2026, advising services are delivered fully online, including individual and group advising, application and essay support, scholarship guidance, and webinars. Cohort programs continue in a cross-regional format, including the Competitive College Club (CCC) for undergraduate advising and the Graduate Student Advising Program (GSAp). As part of the EducationUSA network in Eurasia and Central Asia, administered by American Councils for International Education, advisers provide accurate, comprehensive, and current information on U.S. higher education opportunities.

Services

Advising by Appointments
Audience: International Students
Computer/ Internet Access/ Use
Audience: International Students
Test Preparation Materials
Audience: International Students

Events

Financial Aid

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Apply by:
Every semester.
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Apply by:
May 1
The George Washington University
Apply by:
February 1
Apply by:
3 times a year
Apply by:
3 times a year

Special Programs

Undergraduate College Preparation Summer Camp (UCPSC)
Description: This camp provides students with important information and advice on higher education in the U.S. There will be activities teaching leadership, public speaking, team building skills and instruction on the 5 Steps to U.S. Study. EducationUSA Shymkent's objective with this camp is to equip students with knowledge and skills to help them be successfully admitted to a U.S. higher education institution.

Program Highlights

Offline Summer Camp
Description: The EdUSA Adviser Madina Abugalieva, with members of EdUSA club organized a summer camp for 34 high school students of the city. Over 4 incredible days, participants dove into action planning, preparing for the IELTS exam, making portfolio (extracurriculars & honors) and enhanced their essay-writing skills, crafting both personal statements and supplemental essays. The camp's uniqueness lay in firsthand insights from successful students in programs like FLEX and Techgirls, as well as captivating presentations from those accepted into institutions like NYUSH and Minerva. These experiences inspired participants to aim for ambitious educational goals.
Virtual College Fair
Description: On March 2021 EducationUSA Kazakhstan advising centers will hold the U.S. Colleges' Fair with 24 representatives from the U.S Colleges' institutions.

Center Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 17:00-18:00
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 17:00-18:00
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

Virtual Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00-18:00
Tuesday: 10:00-18:00
Wednesday: 10:00-18:00
Thursday: 10:00-18:00
Friday: 10:00-18:00
Saturday: Closed

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