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We selected three AITU programs:

UNT subjects: Mathematics + Computer Science. The minimum UNT score to apply for a grant is 85.

• BIG DATA ANALYSIS (6B06103)

The program focuses on applied mathematics and data science. Core courses: Algorithms and Data Structures; Big Data and Distributed Algorithms; Probability and Statistics; Computational Mathematics; Discrete Mathematics; Mathematical Analysis (1, 2); Deep Reinforcement Learning; Statistics and Data Science (1, 2); Applied Machine Learning.

• COMPUTER SCIENCE (6B06101)

The program places greater emphasis on practical IT development. Core courses: Introduction to C++; Introduction to Python; OOP (Java); OOP (Python); Algorithm Design and Analysis; Advanced Databases (NoSQL); Computer Organization and Architecture; Operating System Fundamentals; Machine Learning Algorithms; Cloud Computing.

• MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE (6B06106)

The program covers foundational applied programming courses as well as adjacent theoretical subjects such as cell engineering and genetics. Core courses: Heterogeneous Parallelization; Finite Volume Method; Finite Element Method; PL/SQL Programming; Quantitative Analysis; Database Management Systems; Deep Reinforcement Learning; Fuzzy Logic; Biostatistics; Genetics; Stochastic Processes.

Tuition information: Annual bachelor's tuition for the programs above is 2,500,000 tenge. The total cost for three years is 7.5 million tenge.

Astana IT University (AITU) ranked fourth in most categories of the overall university ranking and last for university brand. The anonymous survey highlighted the following key features of AITU:

Strengths of AITU:

• Length of study: The three-year program is an advantage for those who want to enter the job market sooner.
• Practical courses: The courses are up to date and focused on practical skills.
• Networking: The university frequently organizes conferences and hackathons, creating many opportunities for career development and professional networking.

Weaknesses of AITU:

• Administration: Students report dissatisfaction with the administration and problems with feedback.
• Faculty: Despite having qualified staff, students point to unprofessional conduct by some instructors.
• Learning-space comfort: The university building gets very hot during summer. There has also been a reported case of a ceiling collapsing in a classroom.

We selected three programs at IITU. UNT subjects: Mathematics + Computer Science. The minimum UNT score to apply for a grant is 80.

• DATA SCIENCE (6B06112)

The program focuses on data science. Core courses: Intro to Python; Python for Data Analysis; Machine Learning; Intro to Data Science; Data Science: Advanced; Deep Learning; Nonlinear Extremal Problems.

• COMPUTER SCIENCE (6B06101)

The program places greater emphasis on practical IT development. Core courses: Programming Languages and Technologies; Compiler Development (1, 2); Programming with PL/SQL; Data Science and Machine Learning (1, 2, 3); SAS Programming (1); Data Science of Health Informatics (1, 2); Data Mining (1, 2); Functional Programming in Scala (1, 2).

• BIG DATA ANALYTICS (6B06103)

The program places greater emphasis on data analysis and business analytics. Core courses: OOP; Operating Systems; Design Patterns; Introduction to Python and Data Processing and Analysis Libraries; Big Data Collection and Storage; AWS Cloud Fundamentals; AWS Solution Architecture; Programming in PL/SQL (Oracle).

Tuition information: Programs in the B057 Information Technology group cost 5,510,000 tenge in total over four years. Annual tuition varies by year of study: year 1 — 1,280,000 tenge; year 2 — 1,340,000 tenge; year 3 — 1,410,000 tenge; year 4 — 1,480,000 tenge.

The International Information Technology University (IITU) ranked sixth in most categories of the overall DSML KZ ranking. The survey showed that the university has both strengths and weaknesses.

Strengths of IITU:

• Practical focus: Although IITU ranks sixth for the quality of applied courses, some students highly value the relevance of the technologies taught and the program's practical orientation.
• Young and active faculty: Many reviews emphasize that the university employs young specialists, which may contribute to a deeper understanding of current trends and innovations.

Weaknesses of IITU:

• Infrastructure: Reviews mention the university's small building and lack of parking. Several respondents also complain about the campus and the absence of a dormitory. IITU ranks last for dormitory quality as well.
• Organizational issues: Several reviews point to problems with administration and the dean's office. Some students also mention delays in scholarship payments.
• Limited academic freedom and some outdated courses: Students note that their ability to choose courses is limited.