ISE provides foreign students with free accomodation in
comfortably furnished rooms with Internet facilities, separate study rooms with Wi-Fi Internet coverage, utility rooms and rooms equipped with automatic washing machines and ironing boards.There are two buffets operating at a convenient time for students. For students' leisure activities there are lounges with cable TV and a gym. Outside the buildings there are arbors and a mini-football field. Pines, junipers, lilacs, and the well-kept lawn create a friendly and peaceful atmosphere where you can rest from the bustle of the city.
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Such type of accomodation costs vary considerably depending on location and type, but start at approximately £200 per month. A benefit of the university's central location is that the campus is easily accessible from all corners of Almaty, so you can allow greater flexibility when searching for the right place. Some landlords offer bills inclusive packages but often it is the responsibility of the tenants to manage and pay utility bills. Try to weigh up rent alongside your travel expenses – whilst a room far from center is likely be cheaper than a room near university, you will need to use public transport daily to get to campus.

It is essential to factor travel expenses into your budget, especially if you will be living further out and will be relying on public transport regularly. As a student, you are entitled to receive 50 per cent off standard public transport fares if you purchase a Onai Card.
Estimated costs for public transport comprise $10 - $20 per month

Despite Almaty is a big dynamic city, taxi is not expensive here. There are also different companies such as Uber and Yandex.Taxi that provide transportation services.
The average cost is less than 50 cents per mile.

Food costs will account for a significant part of your budget, especially if you are renting privately or living in self-catered halls. There are steps you can take to reduce your food expenditure, for example, shopping at local markets, clubbing together and cooking with your flatmates, and bringing a packed lunch to university.
Generally speaking, it is estimated that students will spend $150-$300 per month on food depending on circumstances.

 

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Study costs include stationery and any other equipment to assist you with your studies. Luckily, a large amount of reading material is now available online and all the books are provided with the KBTU library. There are many PCs available for students to use around the University building. Estimated annual study costs are about $30-$50.

 

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Personal expenses can cover anything from clothing, to gym memberships, to nights out, and so by nature are hugely variable. Plan how much spare cash you have to play with carefully, and take advantage of the Chocolife and Groupon offers.

Remember that, Almaty is also full of fun things to do. For instance, you can visit many of Almaty's mountains or lakes without paying a penny. There are special discounts for students in cinemas, theatres and other places. In addition, as part of KBTU Students' Union, you'll be able to take part in many different student societies.

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