Founded in 1957, Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Nur-Sultan (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Shchuchinsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University (KATU) is a medium-sized coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University (KATU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 65 years old Kazakhstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Kazakhstani higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KATU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.