Founded in 1996, Baishev University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Aktobe (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Aktobe Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Baishev University (BU) is a small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Baishev University (BU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Kazakhstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Kazakhstani higher education organization a least selective institution. BU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.