Safe for international students
Nature + modern city life
A base for exploring Central Asia
Almaty has a strong Russian-speaking environment — 91.9% of respondents in one study said the city provides a sufficient Russian-language environment. Russian is also officially used alongside Kazakh in government and local administration in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan is currently rated Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions by the U.S. Department of State, its lowest travel-advisory level.
Almaty combines incredible nature with the energy of a modern business hub. The city is Kazakhstan’s financial and commercial center, with international companies, universities, cafés, startups and a growing creative scene — while lakes, canyons, national parks and mountains are all within easy reach.
Kazakhstan sits at the heart of Eurasia, making Almaty a convenient base for exploring Central Asia and beyond. Students can combine their program with travel to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, China, Turkey and other destinations across the region.