ALT University

What ALT University does

ALT University (Мұхамеджан Тынышпаев атындағы ALT Университеті), formerly the Academy of Logistics and Transport, is a private Kazakhstani joint-stock university headquartered in Almaty at Shevchenko Street 97, with a heritage dating to 1931. The institution focuses on transport, logistics, energy, and digital-technologies higher education, organized into four institutes covering Energy and Digital Technologies, Logistics and Business, Transport and Construction, and a Military Department. It offers 42 bachelor's programs alongside master's, doctoral, and 130 professional development courses, plus dual-education formats and the Silver University program for senior citizens.

The university's product surface is anchored by degree programs delivered through the PLATONUS academic management system, with AI SANA providing AI-assisted learning support, an electronic library at lib.alt.edu.kz, and Coursera MOOCs for supplemental online content. Revenue is generated from tuition (bachelor's, master's, doctoral), professional development fees, dual-education partnerships with industry, and accredited testing and certification services from laboratories covering electrical equipment, occupational health and safety, and rail/transport infrastructure. Specialized infrastructure includes the GreenPulse Research Center, a Technopark, a Business Incubator, an Inclusive Education and Mental Health Office, and a Career Development Office.

ALT serves domestic Kazakhstani students primarily, with active international recruitment in Uzbekistan, Karakalpakstan, Mongolia, and China, and academic mobility through Erasmus+. Enterprise customers include NC KTZ (national railway) under the 'Magistral' grant program and TAV Almaty (airport operator). Marketing operates through the multilingual website, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, YouTube, the ALT OLYMPIAD, education fairs, and dedicated international recruitment managers.

Name

ALT University

Legal name

Мұхамеджан Тынышпаев атындағы ALT Университеті АҚ (ALT University named after Mukhamedzhan Tynyshpayev JSC)

Website

https://alt.edu.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ALT University is a private Kazakhstani joint-stock university in Almaty, founded in 1931, offering 42 bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and 130 professional development programs focused on transport, logistics, energy, and digital technologies, with strong ties to NC KTZ and international recruitment across Central Asia and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG), Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering degree programs
• Transport logistics education
• Professional development training
• University research services

Headquarters

HQ city

Almaty

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue from tuition fees for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. The university offers state education grants, President's-Rector grants, and accessible tuition with favorable payment terms.
2. Professional Development Courses: Revenue from continuing education programs including qualification enhancement courses, retraining programs, seminars, and trainings. The university offers 130 training programs.
3. Dual Education Partnerships: Revenue from industry partnerships providing dual education programs where students receive practical training at partner enterprises.
4. Testing and Certification Services: Revenue from accredited testing laboratory services including rail infrastructure, transport equipment, and occupational safety testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ALT University delivers higher education through 42 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in engineering, transport, logistics, energy, digital technologies, and construction, alongside 130 professional development and qualification enhancement courses. It supplements teaching with research and innovation services via the GreenPulse Research Center, accredited testing laboratories, an ALT Technopark, a Business Incubator, and digital learning platforms (PLATONUS, AI SANA, MOOCs).

Product overview

ALT University is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem with degree programs across bachelor's (42 programs), master's, and doctoral levels, supplemented by 130 professional development courses. The university provides integrated student support through its Technopark, Business Incubator, Library and Information Center, and Help Desk services. Key digital learning platforms include AI SANA for AI-powered learning assistance, MOOCs and Coursera integration for online education, and Platonus for academic management. The institution also operates specialized offices for inclusive education and mental health support, career development, and offers Silver University programs for seniors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GreenPulse Research Center: Scientific and technical center focused on research and innovation activities
• Platonus
• Platonus Academy

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs Undergraduate education with 42 educational programs across energy, digital technologies, logistics, transport, and construction disciplines, offering state-recognized diplomas, government education grants, and affordable tuition for high school graduates.
• Master's Degree Programs Graduate degree programs with innovative curricula, research-focused dissertations, enhanced research infrastructure, and international internships, serving students seeking advanced qualifications in transport engineering and logistics.
• Doctoral Studies Doctoral programs with strong research infrastructure, scientific research work opportunities, and accessible tuition with flexible payment options for students pursuing advanced research careers.
• Professional Development Courses Continuing education offerings comprising 130 training programs with equipped classrooms, qualified instructors, and flexible scheduling including regional course delivery for industry professionals and individuals seeking qualification enhancement, retraining, and certifications.
• ALT Technopark Technology park providing infrastructure and support for innovation, technology startups, and research development activities for students, graduates, and partners at Pavilion 5, Almaty.
• Business Incubator Business development support service helping students and graduates launch and grow their entrepreneurial ventures.
• Silver University Programs Lifelong learning programs designed for senior citizens providing continued education, intellectual stimulation, social inclusion, and community engagement opportunities.
• Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Open online courses providing flexible digital learning opportunities that enable students to access educational content remotely, supplementing in-person degree programs.
• Creative Drawing and Drafting Course Preparatory course for architecture applicants focusing on creative drawing skills, spatial perception, and graphic work development to support entrance into architecture degree programs.
• AI SANA Learning Assistance Platform AI-powered learning assistance platform providing intelligent educational support, automated responses, and personalized learning resources to students across the university.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YALONG (China)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026YALONG is a world-leading company producing intellectual educational and laboratory equipment for engineering education. ALT University instructor Dinа Smailova completed an internship at YALONG in China. The partnership focuses on implementing SDG 7 'Affordable and Clean Energy' and modernizing engineering education equipment.
• Tianjin University (China)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Tianjin University has 130+ years of experience in engineering education. ALT University delegation visited to develop international cooperation and modernize technical facilities, exploring best practices in engineering education.
• TAV AlmatycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026TAV Almaty (airport operator) and ALT University discussed joint projects for workforce development in aviation logistics and airport management, supporting industry-academia collaboration.
• ЦОДД (Center for Road Traffic Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Digital solutions partnership for transport sector. ALT University staff visited ЦОДД to explore collaboration on digital transport solutions and intelligent transportation systems.
• Zhejiang Industry & Trade Vocational College (Wenzhou, China)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026ALT University visited to learn advanced engineering education practices at this Chinese vocational college, exploring dual education models and industry partnerships.
• NC KTZ (Kazakhstan Temir Zholy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026National railway company maintains education partnerships with ALT University. Joint programs include the 'Magistral' education grant program and specialized rail transport training.
• Luban WorkshopminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Chinese-centered craft workshop initiative promoting traditional skills and modern technical education collaboration with Chinese institutions.
• Erasmus+ Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026European university partnerships enabling academic mobility and exchange programs for students and faculty under the Erasmus+ program framework.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Narxoz University: Almaty-based private university strong in business, economics, and logistics management; overlaps with ALT's Logistics and Business institute for graduate and professional program students.
• S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University: Regional Kazakh university with engineering, energy, and transport-related programs; competes indirectly for students from northern Kazakhstan but primarily serves a different regional catchment.
• Turan University: Private Almaty-based multidisciplinary university offering business, engineering, and digital programs; competes in the same Almaty private-higher-education market for domestic and regional students.

Direct peers

• Kazakhstan-British Technical University (KBTU): Private Kazakh technical university with English-language engineering and energy programs; competes for STEM-oriented students and industry partnerships in overlapping domains like energy, oil & gas, and transport.
• International Information Technology University (IITU): Almaty-based private university specializing in IT, engineering, and business; competes directly for technical undergraduates in Kazakhstan and offers comparable applied engineering tracks.
• Kazakh National Technical University named after K.I. Satbayev (KazNTU / Satbayev University): Kazakhstan's flagship polytechnic university offering engineering degrees across multiple technical domains; most direct domestic competitor to ALT University in higher engineering education and a comparable target market of technical undergraduate and graduate students.

Broad incumbents

• Russian University of Transport (MIIT / RUT): The leading Russian transport-focused university with a long legacy analogous to ALT's, offering railway, civil aviation, and logistics education; a relevant incumbent peer given the shared transport specialization and historical Soviet/post-Soviet ties.
• L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU): Large multidisciplinary Kazakh national university with broad engineering and technical programs; competes for the same domestic student pool and research funding, but with a much wider scope beyond transport/logistics.

Others

• Tianjin University (TJU): China's oldest modern university with strong engineering programs; a strategic partner of ALT University for academic mobility and represents the international/Chinese partner archetype for engineering education collaboration.

Emerging players

• Astana IT University: Specialized Kazakh university focused on digital technologies, computing, and AI; overlaps with ALT's Energy and Digital Technologies institute for the same digitally oriented student segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xt.me/altedukz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCb0MvRydE7aclkT-tXzYVig/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/altedukz1931
• Instagraminstagram.com/altedukz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university_alt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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