Academic calendar


Dear Students

The Academic Calendar is an official document that provides key dates and events related to the academic process throughout the academic year. It serves as a guide for students, faculty, and staff, helping them plan their educational and professional activities effectively. 

Academic Calendar for MOK 

(Doctoral, Master’s, and Bachelor’s programs) for the 2024–2025 academic year 
(The academic calendar is attached as a separate file.)

Academic Calendar 2024–2025

Key Dates

August 8 – August 26

Enrollment for Bachelor’s programs (full-time)

August 8 – August 26 

Enrollment for Doctoral programs 

August 8 – August 26 

Enrollment for Master’s programs 

August 30 

Constitution Day 

Fall Semester

Total weeks: Theoretical studies – 15 weeks 

Examination session – 2 weeks
Winter break – 3 weeks

August 8 – August 26 

Course registration period 

September 1 

Knowledge Day 

September 2 – December 13 

Theoretical study period (15 weeks) 

September 2 – December 27 

Research work (RMSR, ERSM, DRS), including dissertation writing 

September 2 – November 8 

Internship for master’s and doctoral students, including certification (Appendix No.1) 

October 21 – October 25 

First academic rating period 

October 25 

Republic Day 

December 9 – December 13 

Second academic rating period 

Until September 30 

Approval of master’s dissertation topics 

Until December 13 

Approval of doctoral dissertation topics 

December 17 – December 28 

Examination session 

December 16 

Independence Day of Kazakhstan 

December 30 

Retake of “FX” grade 

December 30 – January 19 

Winter break 

Spring Semester

Total weeks: Theoretical studies – 15 weeks 

Examination session – 2 weeks 
Internship – 4 weeks 
Summer break – 7 weeks 
Summer semester – 5 weeks 

January 1 – January 2 

New Year 

January 7 

Christmas 

January 6 – January 15 

Course registration period 

January 13 – March 28 

Internship for master’s and doctoral students, including certification (Appendix No.1) 

January 20 – May 2 

Theoretical study period (15 weeks) 

January 20 – May 16 

Research work (RMSR, ERSM, DRS), including dissertation writing 

January 20 – February 14

Pre-graduation internship for final-year undergraduate students, including certification (Appendix No.2) 

February 1 – May 1 

Internship (academic and industrial) (Appendix No.2) 

Until February 21 

Approval of master’s dissertation topics 

February 24 – May 23

Preparation for final certification of graduates

March 8 

International Women’s Day 

March 10 – March 14

First academic rating period 

March 21 – March 23 

Nauryz Meyrami 

March 25 – April 11 

Scientific internship, including certification 

March 31 – May 23 

Preparation for final certification of master’s graduates 

April 9 – April 27 

Course registration period for the 2025-2026 academic year 

April 28 – May 2 

Second academic rating period 

May 1 

Kazakhstan People’s Unity Day

Until May 2 

Approval of doctoral dissertation topics 

May 5 – May 24 

Examination session

May 7 

Defender of the Fatherland Day 

May 9 

Victory Day 

May 26 – May 30 

Registration for summer semester courses 

May 26 – June 20 

Final certification of graduates 

May 26 – June 20 

Final certification of master’s graduates (summer intake) 

May 28 

Retake of “FX” grade 

July 12 – August 31 

Summer break 

June 2 – July 11 

Theoretical study period of the summer semester 

Note

Make-up classes will be conducted as per the dean’s office schedule.  

Intersession – Supplementary Semester (Repeat Study Period) 
Scientific internships are conducted within the framework of scientific research (RMSR), experimental research (ERSM) of master’s students according to their Individual Study Plan. DRS, including dissertation work and teaching practice, is carried out parallel to theoretical studies. 

Student Internship

Information on internships is available in the document above