Academic policy and internal regulations.
The internal regulatory documents of the University of Innovation and Technology: the rules under which Innotech admits students, organises study on undergraduate programmes and on the joint programmes with Arizona State University, upholds academic integrity and reviews student misconduct. Each document is adopted by decision of the Academic Council and published in Kazakh, Russian and English.
How the educational process is regulated
The Academic Policy is the University's core internal regulatory document: it establishes how the educational process on bachelor's degree programmes is organised, from registration for courses and assessment to final attestation, transfer and expulsion. It is developed in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on higher education, the Charter and other internal documents of the University.
The policies, rules, codes and procedures published alongside it regulate individual areas in detail — admission, the joint programmes with Arizona State University, academic integrity, student conduct and discipline, and the use of artificial intelligence — and are applied together with the Academic Policy. They are binding on students, faculty, administrative staff and the structural units of the University within their respective competence.
Each document is adopted by decision of the Academic Council and enters into force on the date of its approval; amendments are made in the procedure established by the University. Matters not covered by these documents are governed by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Charter and other internal documents of the University.
Regulatory framework
- 01Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- 02Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Education” No. 319-III of 27 July 2007
- 03State Compulsory Standards of Higher and Postgraduate Education (Order No. 2 of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 20 July 2022)
- 04Model Rules for the Activities of Organisations of Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education (Order No. 595 of the Minister of Education and Science of 30 October 2018)
- 05Model Rules for Admission to Educational Organisations Implementing Higher and Postgraduate Education Programmes (Order No. 600 of the Minister of Education and Science of 31 October 2018)
- 06Rules for Organising the Educational Process under the Credit Technology of Education
- 07Charter and other internal regulatory documents of the University
Admission and organisation of studies
The documents that govern admission to Innotech and the organisation of study on undergraduate programmes and on the joint bachelor's and master's programmes with Arizona State University.
- Policy
Academic Policy: Procedure for Organizing Undergraduate Education
Establishes the principles, rules and procedures for organising the educational process on programmes leading to a bachelor's degree. The Policy covers the formation of the individual study plan and registration for courses, independent work, current, midterm and final assessment, professional internships, final attestation, the academic transcript and GPA calculation, state scholarships and tuition fees, and the procedure for transfer, reinstatement, expulsion and academic leave. It is binding on students, faculty, administrative staff and the structural units of the University within their competence.
Approved by the Academic CouncilMinutes No. 3 of 20 April 2026
- Rules
Admission Rules for Educational Programs
Regulate the conditions and procedure for admission to Innotech bachelor's and master's programmes, under state educational grants and on a fee-paying basis. Developed in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Education” and the Model Rules for Admission approved by Order No. 600 of 31 October 2018. Applications are received and processed by the Admissions Committee, whose composition is approved annually by order of the Head of the University. The Rules apply to applicants and to all University units and officials involved in admission.
Approved by the Academic CouncilMinutes No. 3 of 20 April 2026
- Regulation
Regulations on the Implementation of Joint Educational Programs with Arizona State University
Define the objectives, principles and the organisational and academic conditions of the joint bachelor's and master's programmes that Innotech delivers in cooperation with Arizona State University: bachelor's programmes under the “3+1 Powered by ASU®” model and master's programmes delivered with ASU participation. The Regulations establish a uniform procedure for organising study, the requirements for students, academic mobility, the submission of academic credits for review by ASU and the confirmation of English-language proficiency. Admission to a joint programme does not in itself constitute admission to ASU or guarantee the recognition of all credits earned at the University.
Approved by the Academic CouncilMinutes No. 3 of 20 April 2026
Academic integrity and student conduct
The documents that set the standards of honest academic work and conduct expected of Innotech students, the rules for using artificial intelligence in learning, and the procedure for reviewing violations.
- Policy
Academic Integrity Policy
Establishes the requirements for honest conduct in learning, assessment and research. The Policy sets out the principles of academic integrity, defines violations, including plagiarism, cheating and the falsification of information, regulates the use of artificial intelligence and the checking of written work, and describes the measures applied to violations by students, faculty and staff, the registration of violations and the appeal procedure. Its provisions are binding on the management, students, faculty and staff of the University.
Approved by the Academic CouncilMinutes No. 3 of 20 April 2026
- Code
Code of Ethics for Students
Defines the ethical principles, standards of conduct and requirements for Innotech students: conduct during the educational process, academic honesty, anti-corruption, appearance, safety and unacceptable behaviour, treatment of University property and symbols, conduct in the digital environment and on social media, and the reporting of violations with protection from retaliation. The Code applies to all students regardless of programme, year, form of study or source of funding: on University premises, during classes and assessments, including online, at University events, during internships and academic mobility, and when representing the University externally. It is applied together with the Academic Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, the Internal Regulations and the Procedure for Reviewing Student Violations.
Approved by the Academic CouncilMinutes No. 3 of 20 April 2026
- Procedure
Procedure for Reviewing Student Violations and Applying Disciplinary Measures
Establishes uniform requirements for reviewing violations committed by students and applying disciplinary measures. The Procedure defines the grounds for disciplinary action and the types of violations, the composition and formation of the Disciplinary Committee, the preparation and conduct of its meetings, the disciplinary measures and the procedure for applying them, and the appeal of decisions. Cases are reviewed on the principles of legality, objectivity, impartiality, proportionality, confidentiality, the presumption of the student's good faith and the student's right to be heard. Compliance is mandatory for all students, officials and structural units of the University.
Approved by the Academic CouncilMinutes No. 4 of 28 April 2026
- Guidelines
Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Educational Process
Set out the principles and recommendations for using artificial intelligence technologies, including generative AI, in teaching, learning, assessment and research at Innotech. The Guidelines define the permitted areas of AI use, the rules for students and for faculty and staff, the protection of personal data, confidentiality and copyright, the verification of results and the disclosure of AI use, including the AI Use Declaration, and the procedure for reviewing violations. AI is treated as an auxiliary tool that does not relieve the user of responsibility for the content, accuracy, originality and consequences of the output. Applied together with the Academic Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy and the rules for checking written work.
Approved by the Academic CouncilMinutes No. 4 of 28 April 2026
The documents are published as scanned copies of the signed originals in Kazakh, Russian and English. Questions about the application of a particular document may be addressed to the University.