1) This Academic Policy (hereinafter referred to as the Policy) has been developed in accordance with the requirements of regulatory documents of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the goals and objectives of government programs in education, and internal regulations of the “Karaganda Medical University” NCJSC (hereinafter referred to as the University or “KMU” NCJSC).

2) The policy is determined by the strategic goals and mission of the University and represents a system of measures, rules, and guidelines for planning and managing educational activities and effectively organizing the learning process, designed to improve the quality of education and implementing student-centered learning.

3) The goal of the Policy is to achieve excellence at all levels of professional training that meets the requirements of the labor market, society, and the state, and corresponding to international best practices.

4) The University defines the following governing principles for academic work:

1. providing all students with equal opportunities to receive a quality and affordable education;
2. preventing discrimination against students with special needs, on racial, national origin, ethnic, religious, gender grounds, social standing, physical abilities, age, and other subjective criteria;
3. providing academic freedom to students in choosing individual learning paths and developing the necessary skills by selecting elective disciplines and tracking their own progress on the electronic educational portal;
4. training professionals who meet the requirements of the national healthcare system and international standards by introducing innovations in education, science, and practice;
5. observance of the principles of academic integrity and intolerance for any type of deception or fraud in scientific and educational activities;
6. ensuring transparency and information accessibility for interested parties.

5) The policy is designed for students, faculty members, heads and employees of the University's structural divisions, and other interested parties.

6) The policy may be revised in the event of changes to laws and regulations governing academic activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the University Charter and strategy, revision of educational program requirements, and within the framework of recommendations based on the results of international institutional or specialized accreditation.