Tech Orda 2024
Applications for the 2024 stream are closed. The next set for the new stream will open in the 2nd quarter of 2025 Learn about the start of a new Tech Orda stream
What is the program Tech Orda?
Tech Orda is a human capital development program in the field of IT. The program provides funding for the training of individuals as IT specialists.Target audience from 18 to 45 years old
Within the framework of the program, participants are private schools and citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan aged 18 to 45 years.Grant up to 600 000 ₸
Each student will be able to receive a grant (quota, voucher) in the amount of up to 600,000 tenge, which can be used to pay for training in various IT specialties in accredited private schools.
Why choose the IT sector professionally?
Demand in the labor market
Information technologies are penetrating into all spheres of life, and the need for qualified IT specialists is constantly growing.Innovation and creativity
The development of new technologies, the creation of innovative products and solutions, as well as the search for effective ways to solve complex problems — all this is an integral part of working in IT.Flexibility and remote workа
The ability to work remotely or choose a flexible work schedule is especially relevant in the modern world, where technology allows you to work effectively from anywhere in the world.The program offers more than 200 courses in the most popular areas of IT
About the showcase of IT schools
Based on the results of receiving and selecting 131 applications, 78 IT schools and 174 courses were identified. For the subsequent selection process of potential students, the IT Schools Showcase was developed on the astanahub.com portal to create a “single window” where anyone can get acquainted with the schools and submit up to 5 applications for accredited courses from leading IT schools.
The successful experience is planned to be gradually scaled up throughout the country and by 2025 it is expected to train 20,000 IT specialists.
How to apply?
You can submit up to 5 applications to increase your chances of being selected.However, funding is only available for 1 course up to ₸600,000.
Key concepts
Quota / grant
Funding in the amount of up to 600,000 tenge, which will be received by citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan aged 18 to 45 years who have successfully passed the selection for training at an IT school accredited under the Tech Orda program.If the cost of the course is up to 600,000 tenge, the tuition fee is paid in full within the framework of the program.
If the cost of the course exceeds 600,000 tenge, the additional amount is covered by the student independently.
Waiting list
Students who have successfully passed the selection, but have not received funding due to the limited number of Quotas issued to a certain Participant of the Program.They can study at an IT school on other conditions, including for a fee, under an internal grant of the school, at a discount, etc.
If a student refuses to study, a student from the Waiting List can be transferred by the IT school to study under a quota / grant.
FAQ
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What is the Tech Orda program?
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Tech Orda is a human capital development program in the field of IT. The program provides subsidized tunding for the training of IT specialists in private schools of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Where will the selection of candidates for training take place?
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Acceptance and processing of applications will take place at the showcase of IT schools at astanahub.com portal.
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What are the requirements for candidates?
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The basic requirements for candidates include citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the age limit from 18 to 45 years. Additional requirements depend on the IT-school / IT-company and the course you choose. It is mandatory to read all the conditions before applying for training.
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How much does the training cost?
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The amount of financing is 600 000 tenge per person. If the tuition costs up to 600,000 tenge, the tuition fee is fully covered by the Program. If the cost exceeds 600,000 tenge, the remainder of the cost needs to be covered by the student himself.
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How long does the quota training under the Tech Orda program last?
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The training will take place from 6 months or more, depending on the Course and the IT-school you plan to enroll in.
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How many IT schools participate in the program?
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The list of all IT schools is available on the showcase of IT schools at astanahub.com portal.
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How many applications can I submit?
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Candidates can only apply for 5 (five) Participants of the Program.
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How many scholarships/quotas can a candidate receive under the Program?
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The candidate can only study 1 (one) once within the framework of the Program. There is one exception: A student can get training in 2 (two) Courses during the duration of the Program, only provided that one takes Courses that are pre- and post-prerequisites to each other from the same Participant of the Program (IT school/IT company). For example, if you first study for a Junior Web Developer at School X in 2023 and then apply for a Middle Web Developer at the same school X in 2024.
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Can a student who has completed a quota training under the Program in 2023 apply again?
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A student can get training in 2 (two) Courses during the duration of the Program, only provided that one takes Courses that are pre- and post-prerequisites to each other from the same Participant of the Program (IT school/IT company).
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If I studied with a Program Participant in 2023 (IT schools/IT companies), but was on the waiting list, can I apply now?
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Yes, you can. However, we recommend that you contact the Program Participant (where you have completed education) to confirm your status on the waiting list within the Program.
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Is there an opportunity for a student to transfer from one IT school to another, which is also a Participant of the Tech Orda program?
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As soon as the candidate confirms his choice to apply for a grant at a certain IT-school, there is no possibility to transfer to another school. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you consider all available options before making a decision on accepting/rejecting a grant within the framework of the Program.
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Should Candidates who have received a quota work out after training?
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No, such counter obligations are not provided for by Astana Hub. Other conditions may be regulated in the contract between the IT-school and the student.
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Can I opt out of studying during the learning process? Is there a penalty if I don't complete the training?
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The conditions depend on the specific IT school/IT company you choose. In the school card on the showcaseof IT-schools at astanahub.com portal, there is a special 'Special conditions' section where this information can be indicated. Also, we recommend that you contact the IT school directly and find out about all the terms of the contract.
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Can I study at the same time in an IT-company (EPAM) and an IT-school as part of the Program?
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No, within the framework of the Program, you can study at only one IT-school or IT-company.
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