Nazarbayev University (NU) attracts talented students from around the world by offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various fields, as well as foundation and residency programs.
Tuition fees for one academic year:
|
Degree program |
Tuition fee* |
|
Foundation Year Program |
$12,000 |
| Undergraduate programs |
$15,000 |
|
Master's degree programs |
$16,000 |
|
Doctoral programs |
$23,500 |
|
Doctor of Medicine |
$25,000/$30,000 (for non-residents) |
| esidency programs |
$11,200 |
*For residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, tuition is calculated in the national currency based on the exchange rate of one US dollar, as approved by the University.
Admission to fee-paying programs is available to applicants who meet all minimum admission requirements. Each year, the University determines quotas for admission to programs on a fee-paying basis.
Financial support is available to applicants who obtain the minimum passing scores on the entrance exams, and submit the required certificates in accordance with the admission requirements. Financial aid is not provided to applicants who apply to a fee-paying study, meet the minimum admission requirements to study at NU on a fee-paying basis (for NUFYP and Undergraduate programs with confirmed IELTS and GPA/UNT results), and do not take part in the competition for a Grant.
Financial aid for socially vulnerable categories of citizens of Kazakhstan:
75% tuition coverage is available to the following categories:
For olympiad winners*:
25% tuition coverage for undergraduate programs is available for winners of international and national academic subject Olympiads, according to the list below.
International Subject Olympiads:
Republican Subject Olympiads of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
Minimum admission requirements for winners of international or Republican Olympiads:
|
Olympiad Type |
Prize Place |
Interview Requirement |
|
International Subject Olympiad |
Gold, Silver, or Bronze (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in the last three years | Required |
| Republican Subject Olympiad | Gold or Silver (1st or 2nd place) in the current academic year |
For the second and subsequent applicants from the same family whose sibling is already studying at NU on a fee-paying basis:
25% tuition coverage is available for the second and subsequent children from the same family studying in fee-paying programs at NU.
For employees of government institutions and enterprises:
50% tuition coverage is available for employees of Kazakhstan’s government institutions and enterprises.
Additional financial support:
5% tuition coverage is available if 100% of the annual tuition is paid in a single payment.
Additional Information
For detailed information about tuition fees for the Graduate School of Business (GSB) programs, visit the website: gsb.nu.edu.kz
Contacts for Applicants:
Phone: +7 (7172) 64 25 84, +7 (747) 094 02 30
Email: info_admissions@nu.edu.kz
Address: Republic of Kazakhstan, 010000, Astana, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., Room 1.111, Block 1
Contacts for payment-related questions:
Phone: +7 (7172) 70 90 27, +7 (7172) 70 60 32
Email: bursars_office@nu.edu.kz
Address: Republic of Kazakhstan, 010000, Astana, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., Room 1.248B, Block 1, 2nd floor