School of Architecture

History of the school

The School of Architecture was founded in 1966 at the Kazakh Polytechnic Institute based on the Departments of Urban Planning and Descriptive Geometr. The first students were admitted to the architecture program in 1961.

The founder of the architectural school of Kazakhstan was Toleu Basenov, the first Kazakh scientist-architect, a graduate of the Leningrad architectural school.

He served as Chairman of the Union of Architects of Kazakhstan, an Honored Builder of the Kazakh SSR and a Corresponding Member of the Academy of Architecture and Construction of the USSR. Thanks to his efforts, a center for training architectural personnel was created at KazPTI.

Educational programs

The school offers the following areas of study:

Bachelor's degree

6В07311
Architecture of residential and public buildings
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6В07312
Urban development
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6В07313
Landscape architecture
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6В07314
Preservation of historical and cultural heritage
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Master's degree

7М07311
Architecture (scientific and pedagogical direction)
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7М07312
Architecture (specialization)
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Doctoral studies

8D07311
Architecture
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Frequently asked questions

Для поступления необходимо сдать два творческих экзамена: рисунок и черчение.


Рисунок
Абитуриенту предстоит нарисовать капитель античного ордера. Наклонная постановка капители. Работа выполняется на листе формата А3 в течение 4 часов. Рисунок создаётся карандашом с использованием линий и штрихов.
Требования к выполнению рисунка:

  • правильное композиционное размещение изображения на листе;
  • точная линейно-перспективная передача формы капители;
  • конструктивное построение формы;
  • соблюдение пропорций;
  • проработка света и тени для передачи объёма.

Проходной балл: от 5 до 50.

Черчение
Абитуриент должен выполнить чертеж геометрического тела на формате А3 за 3 часа. Задание включает построение третьей ортогональной проекции по двум заданным видам, проставление размеров, а также построение прямоугольной изометрической проекции с разрезом.
Для выполнения работы необходимо иметь: карандаши (2H, 3H, HB, B), линейку, угольники (30°, 45°, 60°), циркуль, измеритель и ластик.
Экзамен направлен на проверку пространственного мышления и базовых навыков черчения.
Проходной балл: от 5 до 50.



Да, обучение на английском языке возможно.

Для открытия группы с английским языком обучения необходимо:

  • Набрать группу от 20–25 студентов;
  • Подать коллективное заявление на перевод на английский язык обучения в период каникул.

Преподавание могут вести как казахстанские специалисты, так и приглашённые преподаватели из других стран, включая Италию, Пакистан и другие, что обеспечивает международный уровень подготовки.

Студенты выполняют широкий спектр проектов, охватывающий разные уровни сложности и масштаба:

  • Младшие курсы — акцент на развитие базовых навыков через ручную графику, в том числе создание малых архитектурных форм и учебных макетов.
  • Старшие курсы — переход к профессиональному проектированию с использованием цифровых программ, таких как AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max и другие. Выполняются проекты жилых домов, общественных пространств, многофункциональных жилых комплексов и концептуальные решения для реальных участков.

Такой подход позволяет постепенно развивать как художественные, так и технические навыки проектирования.

Faculty contacts

Telephone

+7 727 355 10 56

Mail

prkazgasa@gmail.com

Address

Almaty, Ryskulbekova St., 28

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Almaty, st. Ryskulbekova, 28

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Mail:

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Monday–Friday: 08:30–17:30
Saturday–Sunday: Closed

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Architecture of Residential and Public Buildings

The Educational Program 6B07311 – Architecture of Residential and Public Buildings prepares specialists for design and construction organizations, as well as for administrative and educational institutions.

An architect is a professional engaged in architectural design, developing architectural and planning solutions for buildings, structures, and their complexes, taking into account functional, structural, technical, and artistic requirements. Architects also develop reconstruction projects and conduct scientific research in the field of architecture and urban planning.

The program 6B07311 – Architecture of Residential and Public Buildings was developed based on the analysis of professional standards and job functions for qualification level 6 (bachelor’s level). The program meets the needs of key stakeholders (students, employers, the state) and complies with qualification requirements.

Representatives of professional associations and leading architectural companies took part in developing the educational program:
— Union of Architects of Kazakhstan
— PA KAZGOR
— LLP Almatygiprograd-1
— LLP Urbostyle
— LLP Kazgiprograd-1

Core Disciplines of the Program:

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Career Opportunities

Throughout their studies, students take part in annual job fairs, where they meet directly with representatives or even owners of design firms who are ready to recruit new talent. In addition, students undergo internships in architectural and construction companies, gaining real-world experience.

Graduates may work as visualizers, project designers, or interior designers. The knowledge and skills acquired allow graduates to apply themselves not only in the field of architectural design but also in creative industries such as design, film, video games, animation, and public administration.

Moreover, graduates have the opportunity to pursue further education in master’s and PhD programs abroad or at KazGASA, enabling them to engage in research and academic work. They may also choose a career in education, becoming college instructors.

Urban Planning

Brief Description of the Educational Program

Urban Planning is a comprehensive academic program aimed at training professionals capable of designing, planning, and developing cities and settlements. It combines knowledge from architecture, engineering, economics, and sociology, enabling graduates to create comfortable and functional urban environments.

Program Advantages

Graduates of the Urban Planning program can work in various sectors: architectural and design bureaus, construction companies, government authorities, and research institutions. Urban planners are among the most in-demand professionals in Kazakhstan. A university diploma in this specialty opens up broad opportunities for career growth.

As part of the program, students complete internships at leading architectural and construction companies in Kazakhstan, gaining valuable work experience and enhancing their competitiveness in the labor market. Students also master modern methods of urban design based on the principles of sustainable development.

Core Disciplines of the Program:

  • Modern History of Kazakhstan

  • Philosophy

  • Socio-political knowledge module (Sociology, Political Science, Cultural Studies, Psychology)

  • Physical Education

  • Foreign Language

  • Kazakh (or Russian) Language

  • Professional Kazakh (or Russian) Language

  • Professionally Oriented Foreign Language

  • Economics and Life Safety module (Fundamentals of Economic Theory – 2 credits; Fundamentals of Ecology and Life Safety – 3 credits)

  • Estimating (Costing)

  • History of Art I

  • World History of Architecture

  • History of Culture and Architecture of Kazakhstan

  • Contemporary Architecture

  • Regional Features of Architecture

  • Reconstruction and Restoration

  • Mathematics I

  • Engineering Graphics I, II, and Profile-Oriented Engineering Graphics

  • Engineering Mechanics

  • Drawing I, Painting, Sculpture, Architectural Drawing

  • Professional Practice I

  • Information and Communication Technologies (in English)

  • Computer Graphics

  • Building Information Modeling (BIM)

  • Professional Software I–III

  • Building Materials

  • Geodesy

  • Architectural Physics

  • Architecture: New Technologies and Materials

  • Engineering Systems and Networks

  • Building Structures I–II

  • Construction Technology

  • Design of Energy-Efficient Buildings

  • Fundamentals of Urban Planning

  • Engineering Landscaping and Transport

  • Urban Environment and Landscape

  • Presentation Architectural Graphics

  • Fundamentals of Architectural Design

  • Architectural Graphics and Composition

  • Architectural Design I–III

  • Architectural Project IV–V

  • Urban Environment and Landscape

  • Architectural Typology

  • Architectural Project VI

  • Special Sections of Architectural Design VI

  • Architectural Project VII

  • Special Sections of Architectural Design VII

  • Pre-Graduation Project

  • Special Section of Pre-Graduation Project

  • Professional Practice II

  • Fundamentals of the Architect’s Project Activities and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities

  • Professional Communication in Architectural Practice

  • Creative Design Methods

Career Opportunities

Throughout their studies, students annually attend job fairs where they can meet directly with representatives or even owners of design companies who are ready to hire young professionals. In addition, students participate in internships where they work in architectural and construction firms and gain practical experience.

Graduates can work as visualizers, designers, or interior designers. The skills acquired through this program allow graduates to apply their knowledge not only in architectural design but also in creative fields such as design, film, video games, animation, and public administration.

There are also opportunities to continue education through master’s and doctoral programs both abroad and at KazGASA, enabling graduates to pursue scientific and academic careers. They may also choose a path in education by becoming lecturers at colleges.

Landscape Architecture

The educational program (EP) “6B07313 – Landscape Architecture” at the bachelor’s level is designed for 5 years of study. Upon graduation, students are awarded the Bachelor of Engineering and Technology degree in the EP “6B07313 – Landscape Architecture.”

Along with core disciplines in the architectural-artistic and art history profile — such as Architectural Graphics and Composition, Fundamentals of Architectural Design, Drawing of Architectural and Landscape Environment, Painting and Garden-Park Sculpture, World History of Art and Architecture, and the History of Culture, Architecture, Urban Planning, and Landscape Architecture of Kazakhstan — students study technical disciplines including Engineering Graphics, Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics, Architectural and Construction Structures, Geodesy, Building Materials Science, and Engineering Landscaping and Transportation, as well as soil science, agrochemistry, and crop production. The foundation throughout the years of study consists of architectural, urban planning, and landscape design disciplines, based on the latest digital and energy-efficient technologies.

The professional fields of activity for graduates of the bachelor’s degree program in “6B07313 – Landscape Architecture” include: landscape and recreational systems, individual landscape architecture objects (such as pedestrian plazas, green street areas, boulevards, gardens, parks, rooftop gardens and other artificially constructed green areas, winter gardens, and phytodesign in interior spaces).

Upon completion of the bachelor’s program, graduates may work in administrative and design organizations, engage in supervision and architectural-landscape organization of settlements and inter-settlement areas, and design systems of urban natural complexes and individual landscape architecture sites.

Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage

If you are committed not only to creating new architectural projects but also to preserving cultural heritage for future generations, our new academic program “6B07314 – Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage” offers unique opportunities to achieve this goal.

The program encompasses both the design of new buildings and the restoration and conservation of historical structures and monuments. You will acquire comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to work on a wide range of architectural projects. The educational process includes in-depth study of theoretical aspects such as the history of architecture and principles of restoration, as well as practical training that you can apply immediately after graduation.

Our graduates will be in demand across various professional fields: from leading design companies and architectural bureaus to departments of culture within government institutions and international organizations such as UNESCO and ICOMOS. They will not only create new projects but also preserve our cultural and historical heritage, ensuring its accessibility for future generations.

Architecture (Scientific and Pedagogical Track)

The goal of postgraduate education in the specialty 7M07311 – “Architecture” (Scientific and Pedagogical Track) is to train competitive and highly qualified scientific personnel, taking into account the prospects for the country’s development. Graduates of the program possess high moral and ethical values, are capable of independent thinking, and contribute to the progressive scientific, technological, socio-economic, and cultural advancement of society. The program is based on the requirements of the State Educational Standard of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 604 dated October 31, 2018, for this specialty.

Graduates of the program may work in the following areas:

— Educational activities in higher education institutions, secondary specialized, and vocational-technical institutions in the field of architecture and construction;
— Scientific and managerial activities in research and production centers, research institutes, and units of governmental agencies, enterprises, and the non-governmental sector;
— Administrative work in the structural divisions of departments of architecture and urban planning at the district, city, and regional levels, in regional and district akimats, and in architectural organizations of various forms of ownership.

Architecture (Professional Track)

The Master’s program in the specialty 7M07312 – “Architecture” (Professional Track) is aimed at training competitive and highly qualified specialists who are ready to contribute to the development of the country and its scientific, technological, socio-economic, and cultural advancement.

The duration of the master’s program is 1 year, and it is focused on preparing professionals for the labor market.

The program enables graduates to possess high moral and ethical values, independent thinking skills, and the ability to benefit society. The education is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Standard of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 604 dated October 31, 2018.

The professional areas of activity for graduates of the master’s program include educational, scientific, and managerial work.

Architecture

The Doctoral Program in Architecture represents the highest level of training for scientific and academic personnel, focused on conducting original research and advancing the field of architectural science. The main goal is to develop highly qualified specialists capable of making a significant contribution to the scientific, technological, socio-economic, and cultural development of society through innovative approaches in architecture.

The doctoral program lasts for three years and includes in-depth study of theoretical aspects of architecture, independent scientific research, and the writing of a doctoral dissertation. The program is aimed at fostering analytical thinking, design skills, urban analysis, and architectural modeling.

Doctoral students study modern trends in architecture, environmentally sustainable design, and digital technologies in architecture and urbanism. The educational process involves active participation in scientific conferences, publication of articles in international journals, and collaboration with scientific and professional communities.

Graduates of the doctoral program in architecture may work in leading research institutes, architectural bureaus, higher education institutions, as well as in governmental and private organizations where they engage in strategic planning, innovative development, and scientific research that contributes to the sustainable development of the architectural environment.

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