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Please find the video instruction for submitting an online application for the Master's programs here.
Applicants must go through the online application to participate in the competition:
Step 1. Create your personal account | Go to the admissions.nu.edu.kz portal and press the «Sign up» button and fill out the required information in English. Please select the «Masters» program when choosing the academic level. After completing the application, confirm it by clicking on the link sent to your email. Be sure to read the instructions about the application procedure given in your personal account. |
Step 2. Complete your Application Form and attach required documents | - In the «My Application Forms» section of your personal account, open the link for Step 1. Fill out the application form that includes a consent form for personal data processing. Make sure you have entered all the required information in the correct manner and press the «Upload» button.
- Afterwards, in the same section of your personal account, proceed to Step 2 and upload the required documents. The format of the required documents is specified in the personal account.
- Upload a photo (3*4) for documents to the «Profile» section in your personal account.
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Step 3. Pay the application fee and finish the registration process | To finalize the application process, please click on the "PAY AND SUBMIT APPLICATION" button in your personal account under the "My Application Forms" section. The application fee shall be paid online through the payment options available in the personal account. The use of other payment methods for the application fee is not acceptable. Applicants can apply for no more than two master's / PhD programs at NU. In case of admission to both programs, the applicant must choose only one. The application fee is 15 000 tenge. The application fee is increased 3 times when paid within the last two weeks before the first approved deadline and during the extension period for accepting applications for participation in the admission process (except for the Graduate School of Business). The application fee is non-refundable, irrespective of the application outcome or payment errors.
After submitting the online application, an applicant will not be able to make changes in the actions described in Step 2. |
Step 4. Provide results of IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT | In order to provide IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT certificates, applicants should fulfill the following requirements: -
Send the electronic results of valid IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT certificate directly to NU via the test administrator; -
Upload a scanned copy of the IELTS/TOEFL certificate to the «Upload IELTS/TOEFL results» section of a personal account and indicate its unique number. Applicants can submit any number of certificates for the competition, but the last certificate uploaded to the personal account will be considered. -
Upload a scanned copy of the GRE/GMAT certificate in the «My Application Forms» section (Step 2) when uploading the required documents (if available or as required by the program). Please pay attention to important information regarding the codes for providing test results through the test administrator: Code for IELTS: NU, Admissions Department
Code for TOEFL iBT: 6762
Code for GRE: 6496
Code for GMAT: H6m-R7-93 Please note that issuance and submission of IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT results in the electronic database of NU is not within the competence of the University. You should independently contact the test administrator (test center) and make sure that your certificate has been sent. Please note that this action takes at least 7-10 working days. If the certificate is received after the deadline specified by the Admissions Office, results will not be considered in the competition
All certificates provided must be valid at the time of submission of the application.
Detailed instructions on the provision of IELTS/TOEFL certificates is available in the applicant's personal account. IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition and TOEFL PDT results are not considered in the competition and selection process. Applicants, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report in one of the following documented cases: - an academic degree was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication and academic instruction;
- an undergraduate and/or graduate degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English;
- if an applicant is a graduate of NU.
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Further steps | After submission of the online application form, an automatic email notification will be sent to your referees with a request to submit a recommendation letter to NU in accordance with the provided online form. Detailed instruction about providing recommendation letters is available in the personal account. Check your email for notifications from NU and your personal account to stay informed about the status of your application. Please keep in mind that sometimes letters from the university may go to the spam box. Participate in the interview with the Admissions Committee in the case of being invited. Interviews are conducted in English. |
NU School of Engineering and Digital Sciences (NU SEDS) aims to be the leading engineering school in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. NU SEDS's goal is to prepare its graduates to meet the growing demand for professional practitioners in the fields of chemical and materials, mechanical and aerospace, civil and environmental, electrical and computer engineering, and engineering management. NU SEDS is the largest school by the number of NU students enrolled.
Master's programs:
For registration, please create your personal account on admissions.nu.edu.kz, fill out the Application form and submit the required documents.
Requirements
Applicants applying to the program are expected to have:
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An undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent). During the application period, final year students may submit the official current transcript for consideration.
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A minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (or equivalent).
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High level of English proficiency. The absolute minimum requirement for English language proficiency test reports for admission to the program is:
1. Academic IELTS – overall 6.0 (writing 6.0, reading 5.5, listening 5.5, speaking 5.5) or the equivalent TOEFL (except the Home edition) score as posted on the ETS website;
2. Applicants, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:
– one of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction and daily life;
– an undergraduate and/or graduate degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English.
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Strong reading, analytical, and mathematical skills as demonstrated by GRE/GMAT test (optional, not required)*.
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High motivation and a strong interest in the program as outlined in a statement of purpose (only for the Master of Engineering Management program).
* Applicants for Master of Engineering Management program are invited to pass the ALEKS test on a set date. Applicants who provide valid GRE or GMAT test certificate may request exemption from ALEKS test.
Application package checklist
All submitted documents shall be in English or with notarized English translation:
1. Complete Application form
2. National ID (for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan) and passport (for international applicants)
3. Official document confirming name change (if applicable)
4. Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree diploma with transcript; During the application period final year students may upload official current transcript for consideration
5. An official electronic IELTS/TOEFL certificate (valid at the time of document submission) sent to the University through IELTS/TOEFL VERIFICATION SERVICES. Code for IELTS: NU, Admissions Department. Code for TOEFL: 6762
6. Document confirming English as the language of instruction (only for applicants who earned their degree in a program which was taught in English and request an exemption from submitting IELTS or TOEFL). Applicants should provide a detailed certificate/reference from the university indicating the number and list of subjects completed in English
7. Curriculum vitae (up to 2 pages)
8. GRE/GMAT certificate valid as of the date of online documents submission (not required, if applicable)*
9. Statement of purpose (only for the Master of Engineering Management program)
10. Two confidential letters of recommendation (only for the Master of Engineering Management program). You can find the Instruction for submission of recommendation letters here.
* Applicants for Master of Engineering Management program are invited to pass the ALEKS test on a set date. Applicants who provide valid GRE or GMAT test certificate may request exemption from ALEKS test.
Important dates
Important dates for those who are applying for the 2026-2027 academic year
Online application deadlines for Masters programs:
For all types of grants (except for the Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science):
- Citizens of Kazakhstan and International applicants: available until February 13, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
For Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for admission within a sponsorship (if available): until May 14, 2026 (2 PM Astana time)
For full tuition fee-paying category:
- International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: available until June 1, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- All other applicants (local and international): available until July 24, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
Deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates:
For all types of grants: February 24, 2026
For full tuition fee-paying category:
- Applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: June 1, 2026
- All other applicants (local and international): July 24, 2026
The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): August 2026
First day of classes: August 2026
Contact details
Email addresses:
- Regarding consultation on admissions - info_admissions@nu.edu.kz
- In case of questions regarding submission of an application, please send a request to the emails according to the table below, specifying the Applicant ID number assigned in your Personal Account - admissions.seds@nu.edu.kz
- On academic issues - seds@nu.edu.kz
Phone numbers: +7 (7172) 64 25 84, +7 747 094 02 30
NU School Sciences and Humanities (NU SSH) programs are designed to train leaders in all aspects of social development to have versatile knowledge in the field of social, liberal and natural sciences. NU SSH teaches its students to solve intellectual challenges they may encounter in their life and career regardless of their career choice.
Master's programs:
For registration, please create your personal account on admissions.nu.edu.kz, fill out the Application form and submit the required documents.
Requirements
Applicants applying to the program are expected to have:
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An undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent). During the application period, final year students may submit the official current transcript for consideration.
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A minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (or equivalent).
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High level of English proficiency. The absolute minimum requirement for English language proficiency test reports for admission to the program is:
1. Academic IELTS – overall 6.0 (writing 6.0, reading 5.5, listening 5.5, speaking 5.5) or the equivalent TOEFL (except the home edition) score as posted on the ETS website;
2. Applicants, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:
– one of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction and daily life;
– an undergraduate and/or graduate degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English.
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Strong reading, analytical, and mathematical skills as demonstrated by the GRE test (optional). Although an official GRE score is not an essential requirement, an applicant can enhance her/his application with a competitive GRE score.
- High motivation and a strong interest in the program as outlined in a statement of purpose (only for the Master of Arts in Political Science and International Relations program and Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies program).
Application package checklist
All submitted documents shall be in English or with notarized English translation:
| Applied Mathematics, Biological Sciences and Technologies, Chemistry, Physics, Political Science and International Relations | Eurasian Studies, Economics |
| Complete Application form |
| National ID (for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan) and passport (for international applicants) |
| Official document confirming name change (if applicable) |
| Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree diploma with transcript; During the application period final year students may upload an official current transcript for consideration |
| An official electronic IELTS/TOEFL certificate (valid at the time of document submission) sent to the University through IELTS/TOEFL VERIFICATION SERVICES. Code for IELTS: NU, Admissions Department. Code for TOEFL: 6762 |
| Document confirming English as the language of instruction (only for applicants who earned their degree in a program which was taught in English and request an exemption from submitting IELTS or TOEFL). Applicants should provide a detailed certificate/reference from the university indicating the number and list of subjects completed in English |
| Curriculum vitae (up to 1 page) |
| GRE certificate valid as of the date of online documents submission (if applicable) |
| Statement of purpose/ essay (up to 1 page) and essay in response to the essay questions provided in the application form (only for the Master of Arts in Political Science and International Relations program); | Statement of purpose/ essay (only for the Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies program) |
| 2 (two) confidential letters of recommendation (only for the Master of Arts in Political Science and International Relations program). You can find the Instruction for submission of recommendation letters here. | 3 (three) confidential letters of recommendation (only for the Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies program). You can find the Instruction for submission of recommendation letters here. |
Important dates
Important dates for those who are applying for the 2026-2027 academic year
Online application deadlines for Masters programs:
For all types of grants:
- Citizens of Kazakhstan and International applicants: available until February 13, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
For full tuition fee-paying category:
- International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: available until June 1, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- All other applicants (local and international): available until July 24, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
Deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates:
For all types of grants: February 24, 2026
For full tuition fee-paying category:
- Applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: June 1, 2026
- All other applicants (local and international): July 24, 2026
The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): August 2026
First day of classes: August 2026
Contact details
Email addresses:
- Regarding consultation on admissions - info_admissions@nu.edu.kz
- In case of questions regarding submission of an application, please send a request to the emails according to the table below, specifying the Applicant ID number assigned in your Personal Account - admissions.ssh@nu.edu.kz
- On academic issues - ssh@nu.edu.kz
Phone numbers: +7 (7172) 64 25 84, +7 747 094 02 30
NU School of Medicine (NUSOM) is the Republic of Kazakhstan’s first US-style curriculum which is taught in English with the goal of educating future medical leaders in health care, education and biomedical research. The School aspires to be a world-class and to generate and sustain excellence in health education and biomedical research by creating a supportive and stimulating academic environment where creativity, life-long learning and discoveries are supported and encouraged. NUSOM offers Master programs, Doctor of Medicine, PhD and Residency programs.
Master's, Doctor of Medicine, Residency programs:
For registration, please create your personal account on admissions.nu.edu.kz, fill out the Application form and submit the required documents.
Master programs - Requirements
Applicants applying to the Master of Public Health, Master of Molecular Medicine, Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Master in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation programs are expected to have:
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an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. During the application period, final-year students may submit official current transcripts for consideration. Applicants recommended for admission must provide final transcripts and diplomas before the end of the programs’ enrollment term. Graduates of the university are enrolled based on the evidence of the final transcript, confirming the degree completion followed by diploma submission within a month;
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graduate degree (if applicable);
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Applicants may be enrolled conditionally based on evidence from their graduation from a university, that the applicants have completed the educational program and the applicant expects formal issuance of final transcript and/or diploma by a certain date. In that case, the decision about enrollment shall prescribe the period of time within which the applicant shall provide the necessary documents to the university;
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a minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent on the applicant’s degree (bachelor's, master or Ph.D. (if masters and Ph.D. have adopted a CGPA approach);
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the required level of English language proficiency;
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strong reading, analytical and mathematical skills as demonstrated by GRE or GMAT test (optional). Although an official GRE/GMAT score is not an essential requirement, an applicant can enhance his/her application with a competitive GRE/GMAT score;
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high level of motivation and a strong interest in the program outlined in the statement of purpose;
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2 (two) confidential letters of recommendation;
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For Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Master in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation programs only: Evidence of any professional and/or voluntary experiences related to biological and/or medical research (optional). Although this is not an essential requirement, an applicant can enhance his/her application with such evidence.
The required level of English proficiency:
1. The absolute minimum requirement for English language proficiency test reports for admission to the program is an academic IELTS – overall 6.0 (writing 6.0, reading 5.5, listening 5.5, speaking 5.5) or the equivalent TOEFL score (except the home edition) as posted on the ETS website;
2. Applicants to the program, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:
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one of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction, and daily life;
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an undergraduate or graduate degree was earned in a program that was officially taught in English;
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the applicant is a graduate of NU.
Master programs - Application package checklist
All submitted documents shall be in English or with notarized English translation:
- Complete application form;
- National ID or passport;
- Official document confirming name changes (if applicable);
- Degree diplomas with transcripts;
- An official electronic IELTS/TOEFL certificate (except Home edition) (valid at the time of document submission) sent to the University through IELTS/TOEFL VERIFICATION SERVICES. Code for IELTS: NU, Admissions Department. Code for TOEFL: 6762
- Document confirming English as the language of instruction (only for applicants who earned their degree in a program which was taught in English and request an exemption from submitting IELTS or TOEFL);
- GRE/GMAT test certificates valid as of the date of online documents submission (optional);
- Two confidential letters of recommendation written within the last 12 month (to be provided by referees electronically or in hard copy). You can find the Instruction for submission of recommendation letters here;
- Statement of purpose of 500 words or less;
- 075у medical certificate (for Kazakhstani applicants) or a similar medical certificate with indication of general health (for international applicants);
- A document stating the presence or absence of a criminal record;
- Consent of the applicant/student to the processing of personal data;
- For Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology program only: Evidence of any professional and/or voluntary experiences related to biological and/or medical research shown in a CV, recommendation letter or in any other document (optional).
- The Admissions Committee and/or Admissions Department may request additional documents when necessary.
Master of Science in Nursing Program - Requirements and Application package checklist
A. Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Applicants who can Speak the Kazakh or Russian Language
- Complete application form
- Scanned copy of a valid national ID for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan or scanned copy of a valid passport for international applicants.
- Scanned copy of official document confirming name changes (if applicable). This document can be in Kazakh, Russian or English.
- Official Diploma and Transcript of Record for an academic bachelor’s degree in nursing (or equivalent). Final year students may submit the current transcript for consideration. Minimum CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00 (or equivalent).
- Evidence of eligibility to practice nursing in Kazakhstan or in country of origin (i.e., Certificate of Specialist in Nursing or active nursing license). This document can be in Kazakh, Russian or English. This requirement is not applicable for Kazakh nationals graduated from a medical doctor program (or equivalent).
- For applicants graduated from a medical doctor program (or equivalent), official confirmation of at least 1 (one) year experience in any area of practice in nursing (i.e., teaching in a nursing program or working as a nurse in a hospital) is required.
- A personal statement of purpose for Program graduate studies, including a potential research problem in the intended practice area. This document can be in Kazakh, Russian, or English.
- Two official letters of reference in Kazakh, Russian, or English. One letter must be from the employer of the applicant.
- 075у medical certificate (for Kazakhstani applicants) or a similar medical certificate with indication of general health (for international applicants). This document can be in Kazakh, Russian or English.
- A document stating the presence or absence of a criminal record. This document can be in Kazakh, Russian or English.
- Consent of the applicant/student to the processing of personal data.
B. Foreign Citizens or stateless individuals who do not speak the Kazakh or Russian language
- Complete application form
- Scanned copy of valid passport.
- Scanned copy of official document confirming name changes (if applicable).
- Official Diploma and Transcript of Record for an academic bachelor’s degree in nursing (or equivalent). Final year students may submit the current transcript for consideration. Minimum CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00 (or equivalent).
- Test certificates of IELTS or TOEFL (Electronic version from a test administrator with the obligation to submit a scanned copy or electronic copy (if not exempted). An overall IELTS test score of 6.0 or higher (with no sub-score less than 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in other sections) or the equivalent TOEFL score (except home edition) as posted on the ETS website.
- Official confirmation about the language of instructions (if applicable)
- Evidence of eligibility to practice nursing in their country of origin (i.e., Certificate of Specialist in Nursing, active nursing license)
- A personal statement in English of purpose for Program graduate studies, including a potential research problem in the intended practice area.
- Two official letters of reference in English.
- Medical certificate with indication of general health.
- A document stating the presence or absence of a criminal record.
- Consent of the applicant/student to the processing of personal data.
Doctor of Medicine program - Requirements and Application package checklist
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent); Master’s degree (if applicable).
- A minimum grade point average of 2.50, based on a 4.00 point scale (or equivalent).
- Completed at least two science subjects, including but not limited to, one year of biology with lab or equivalent and one year of general chemistry with lab or equivalent.
- A mandatory level of English language proficiency equal to an IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual component falling below a 6.0 or the equivalent TOEFL score as posted on the ETS website . Any applicant, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:
– one of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction and daily life;
– an undergraduate or graduate degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English;
– the applicant is a graduate of NU.
- MCAT score of 489 is required in order to be invited to an interview.
Application package checklist:
All submitted documents shall be in English or with notarized English translation:
- Completed Application Form that can be accessed after registration.
- Two (minimum) to four (maximum) confidential letters of recommendation written within the last 12 month. At least two letters must be from faculty in science departments.
- Degree diploma with the transcript. During the application period, final year students may upload an official current transcript for consideration.
- An official electronic IELTS/TOEFL certificate (valid at the time of document submission) sent to the University through IELTS/TOEFL VERIFICATION SERVICES. Code for IELTS: NU, Admissions Department. Code for TOEFL: 6762.
- MCAT score valid as of the date of online documents submission. In order for the score to be valid, the submitted MCAT scores must be for a test taken no more than three years prior to application.
- The document stating the presence or absence of a criminal record.
- 075у medical certificate (for Kazakhstani applicants) or a similar medical certificate with indication of general health or other documents as requested by the University (for international applicants).
- Notarized scanned copy of the applicant’s identity card (with notarized English translation) or passport.
- Personal statement (500 or less);
- An essay on how the applicant would enrich the NUSOM community (500 words or less).
Important dates
Important dates for those who are applying for the 2026-2027 academic year
Online application deadlines for Masters programs:
For all types of grants:
- Citizens of Kazakhstan and International applicants: available until February 13, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
For full tuition fee-paying category:
- International Applicants with visa required prior to arrival: available until June 1, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- All other applicants (local and international): available until July 24, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
Deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates:
For all types of grants: February 24, 2026
For full tuition fee-paying category:
- Applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: June 1, 2026
- All other applicants (local and international): July 24, 2026
Deadline for submission of MCAT results (for Doctor of Medicine) - July 30, 2025
Online application deadline for the Master of Science in Nursing program : June 19, 2025
The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): August 2026
First day of classes: August 2026
Contact details
Email addresses:
Phone numbers: +7 (7172) 64 25 84, +7 747 094 02 30
NU School of Mining and Geosciences (NU SMG) aims to be a world-class institution within the area of natural resources by educating highly qualified professionals with up-to-date knowledge and skills in earth science and related subjects. The school offers 2 graduate programs that aim to train engineering professionals who can design, operate and manage operations as well as develop research skills and knowledge to provide support to petroleum and mining industry to have safe, environmentally friendly and economically viable operations.
Master's programs:
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Geosciences
For registration, please create your personal account on admissions.nu.edu.kz, fill out the Application form and submit the required documents.
Requirements
Applicants applying to the program are expected to have:
- An undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent). During the application period, final-year students may submit the official current transcript for consideration
- A minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.00;
- High level of English proficiency. The absolute minimum requirement for English language proficiency test reports for admission to the program is:
1. Academic IELTS – overall 6.0 (writing 6.0, reading 5.5, listening 5.5, speaking 5.5) or the equivalent TOEFL score as posted on the ETS website;
2. Applicants, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if: – one of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction and daily life;
– an undergraduate and/or graduate degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English;
– the applicant is a graduate of NU
- Strong reading, analytical, and mathematical skills as demonstrated by GRE test (optional). Although an official GRE score is not an essential requirement, an applicant can enhance her/his application with a competitive GRE score.
Application package checklist
All submitted documents shall be in English or with notarized English translation:
- Complete Application form
- National ID (for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan) and passport (for international applicants)
- Official document confirming name change (if applicable)
- Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree diploma with transcript; During the application period final year students may upload official current transcript for consideration
- An official electronic IELTS/TOEFL certificate (valid at the time of document submission) sent to the University through IELTS/TOEFL VERIFICATION SERVICES. Code for IELTS: NU, Admissions Department. Code for TOEFL: 6762
- Document confirming English as the language of instruction (only for applicants who earned their degree in a program which was taught in English and request an exemption from submitting IELTS or TOEFL). Applicants should provide a detailed certificate/reference from the university indicating the number and list of subjects completed in English
- Curriculum vitae (up to 2 pages)
- GRE certificate valid as of the date of online documents submission (if applicable).
Important dates
Important dates for those who are applying for the 2026-2027 academic year
Online application deadlines for Masters programs:
For all types of grants:
- Citizens of Kazakhstan and International applicants: available until February 13, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
For full tuition fee-paying category:
- International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: available until June 1, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- All other applicants (local and international): available until July 24, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
Deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates:
For all types of grants: February 24, 2026
For full tuition fee-paying category:
- Applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: June 1, 2026
- All other applicants (local and international): July 24, 2026
The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): August 2026
First day of classes: August 2026
Contact details
Email addresses:
- Regarding consultation on admissions - info_admissions@nu.edu.kz
- In case of questions regarding submission of an application, please send a request to the emails according to the table below, specifying the Applicant ID number assigned in your Personal Account - admissions.smg@nu.edu.kz
- On academic issues - smg@nu.edu.kz
Phone numbers: +7 (7172) 64 25 84, +7 747 094 02 30
The Nazarbayev Graduate School of Business (NU GSB) is a promising academic institution established for business leaders. The School offers new approaches to education in the field of business management in one of the most dynamic regions in the world. Our programs offer students the opportunity to get high-quality education in the field of business administration, expand their business contacts and apply their knowledge and skills to their work as much as possible.
Master's programs:
For registration, please create your personal account on admissions.nu.edu.kz, fill out the Application form and submit the required documents.
Requirements
Applicants applying to the program are expected to have:
| Finance | Master of Business Administration | Executive MBA | |
| An undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent). During the application period, final year students may submit the official current transcript for consideration | Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree diploma (or equivalent). |
| A minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (or equivalent) | N/A |
| High level of English proficiency. The absolute minimum requirement for English language proficiency test reports for admission to the program is: -
Academic IELTS – overall 6.0 (writing 6.0, reading 5.5, listening 5.5, speaking 5.5) or the equivalent TOEFL score as posted on the ETS website (except Home edition) | Submission of IELTS or TOEFL results is optional. However, the Admissions Committee may request them if the applicant’s language proficiency is not clearly demonstrated through the application materials or interview. |
| Applicants, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if: -
one of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction, and daily life; -
an undergraduate and/or graduate degree was earned in a program that was officially taught in English; -
the applicant is a graduate of NU. |
| N/A | At least three years of work experience. At the discretion of the Admissions Committee applicants with less than three years of work experience may also be considered. | At least five years of work experience. The applicants are normally expected to have management positions in national companies, business entities, public institutions, and non-governmental or international organizations. Based on the decision of the Admissions Committee, exceptional applicants with work experience of less than five years may also be considered. |
| Strong reading, analytical and mathematical skills as demonstrated by ALEKS/GRE/GMAT test; *Applicants with a CGPA of 3.0 or more out of 4.0 CGPA from STEM programs of Nazarbayev University or Economics of Nazarbayev University or from top-200 THE Ranked Universities can apply without taking the ALEKS/GRE/GMAT tests. | Strong reading, analytical, and mathematical skills as demonstrated by ALEKS/GRE/GMAT tests. | N/A |
| High motivation and a strong interest in the program as outlined in a statement of purpose |
Application package checklist
All submitted documents shall be in English or with notarized English translation:
| Finance | Master of Business Administration | Executive MBA | |
| Complete application form (www.admissions.nu.edu.kz); |
| National ID (for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan) and passport (for international applicants); |
| Official document confirming name change (if applicable); |
| Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree diploma with transcript; |
| During the application period, final year students may upload an official current transcript for consideration. |
| An official electronic IELTS/TOEFL certificate (except Home edition) (valid at the time of document submission) sent to the University through IELTS/TOEFL VERIFICATION SERVICES. Code for IELTS: NU, Admissions Department. Code for TOEFL: 6762
or Document confirming English as the language of instruction (only for applicants who earned their degree in a program that was taught in English and request an exemption from submitting IELTS or TOEFL). Applicants should provide a detailed certificate/reference from the university indicating the number and list of subjects completed in English. |
| One essay in English (the essay questions are available on the application form); | Two essays (the essay questions are available in the application form); |
| Letter of corporate support letter, commitment letter or scholarship request form; | Letter of corporate support in English (or with English translation) from the applicant’s current employer outlining the company’s financial commitment to pay a program tuition fee and to allow the applicant to attend the EMBA program; |
| A CV in English (it should not exceed one page, A4); |
| ALEKS test result administered by NUGSB or valid GMAT or GRE test report; *Applicants with a CGPA of 3.0 or more out of 4.0 CGPA from NU-STEM programs (i.e., Engineering, Mining, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) or Economics program or from top-200 THE Ranked Universities can apply without taking the ALEKS/GRE/GMAT tests. | ALEKS test result administered by NUGSB or valid GMAT or GRE test report; | Valid GMAT or GRE Test Report. Although an official GMAT or GRE score is not an essential requirement, an applicant with limited quantitative experience can strengthen her/his application with a competitive GMAT or GRE score; |
| N/A | Documented proof of work experience (with notarized English translation); | Сopy of the applicant’s employment record book (or equivalent) with English translation. |
| Two confidential letters of recommendation (to be provided by referees electronically or in hard copy after receiving an email request). You can find the Instruction for submission of recommendation letters here. |
Important dates
| | Master of Science in Finance and Master of Business Administration |
| Online application deadlines | Early round: October 31, 2025 – February 13, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time) for all applicants. Application fee - 15 000 tenge Regular round: February 13, 2026 (2:01 p.m. Astana time) – May 5, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time) for all applicants. Application fee - 30 000 tenge Late round: For self-paid international Applicants with visa required prior to arrival: May 5, 2026 (2:01 p.m. Astana time) - June 1, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time) For all other applicants (local and international): May 5, 2026 (2:01 p.m. Astana time) - July 15, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time) Application fee - 45 000 tenge |
| Deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates | Early round: February 24, 2026 Regular round: by May 19, 2026 Late round: For self-paid international applicants with visa required prior to arrival: June 1, 2026 For all other applicants (local and international): July 15, 2026 |
Online application deadline for Executive Master of Business Administration:
- Early round: April 14, 2025 - July 31, 2025. Application fee - 15 000 tenge;
- Regular round: August 1, 2025 - November 16, 2025. Application fee - 30 000 tenge;
- Late round: November 17, 2025 - January 13, 2026. Application fee - 45 000 tenge.
The start of orientation week for Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Finance: August 2026
The start of orientation week for Executive Master of Business Administration program: January 2026
Contacts
Email addresses:
Phone numbers: +7 (7172) 64 25 84, +7 747 094 02 30
NU Graduate School of Public Policy (NU GSPP) aims to educate professionals and leaders to understand and implement sound public policy and good governance to improve the quality of life of people. NU GSPP students include professionals from the public sector, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and decision-makers from the private sector. NU GSPP offers graduate degree programs, as well as short-term executive education programs that focus on key policy and leadership challenges.
Master's programs:
Public Policy
Public Administration
Online Public Administration
For registration, please create your personal account on admissions.nu.edu.kz, fill out the Application form and submit the required documents.
Requirements
| Public Policy | Public Administration / Online Public Administration |
| An undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent). During the application period, final-year students may submit an official current transcript for consideration. |
| Two years of work experience. Based on the school's admissions committee discretion, applicants with work experience less than two years may also be considered, if the applicant’s minimum CGPA is not less than 2.5 out of 4.0 or its equivalent. | Three years of work experience. Based on the schools's admissions committee discretion, applicants with work experience less than three years may also be considered, if the applicant’s minimum CGPA is not less than 2.5 out of 4.0 or its equivalent. |
| High level of English proficiency |
| The absolute minimum requirement for English language proficiency test reports for admission to the Program is: -
Academic IELTS – overall 6.0 (writing 6.0, reading 5.5, listening 5.5, speaking 5.5) or the equivalent TOEFL score (except the home edition) as posted on the ETS website; |
| Applicants, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if: -
one of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction and daily life; -
an undergraduate and/or graduate degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English; -
The applicant is a graduate of NU. |
| Strong reading, analytical and mathematical skills as demonstrated by GRE/GMAT test (optional); |
| Strong academic writing ability as demonstrated in written essays (except for the Master in Public Administration (Online) program). |
Application package checklist
All submitted documents shall be in English or with notarized English translation:
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Complete Application form;
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National ID (for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan) and passport (for international applicants);
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Official document confirming name change (if applicable);
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Degree diplomas (Bachelor’s or equivalents) with transcripts. During the application period, final year students may upload an official current transcript for consideration;
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An official electronic IELTS/TOEFL certificate (except Home edition) (valid at the time of document submission) sent to the University through IELTS/TOEFL VERIFICATION SERVICES. Code for IELTS: NU, Admissions Department. Code for TOEFL: 6762;
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Document confirming English as the language of instruction (only for applicants who earned their degree in a program which was taught in English and request an exemption from submitting IELTS or TOEFL).
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Applicants should provide a detailed certificate/reference from the university indicating the number and list of subjects completed in English.
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GRE certificate valid as of the date of online documents submission (optional);
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Three essays in response to essay questions provided in the application form;
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Two confidential letters of recommendation (to be provided by referees electronically or in hard copy after receiving an email request). You can find the Instruction for submission of recommendation letters here;
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Resume;
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Documented proof of work experience (labour card or employment certificate).
Important dates
Important dates for those who are applying for the 2026-2027 academic year
Online application deadlines for Masters programs:
For all types of grants:
- Citizens of Kazakhstan and International applicants: available until February 13, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
For full tuition fee-paying category:
- International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: available until June 1, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- All other applicants (local and international): available until July 24, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
Deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates:
For all types of grants: February 24, 2026
For full tuition fee-paying category:
- Applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: June 1, 2026
- All other applicants (local and international): July 24, 2026
The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): August 2026
First day of classes: August 2026
For the Online Master of Public Administration program: applications are accepted on a rolling basis, you can apply anytime.
Contact details
Email addresses:
Phone numbers: +7 (7172) 64 25 84, +7 747 094 02 30
NU Graduate School of Education (NU GSE) admitted its first students in September 2013. The main objective of NU GSE is to promote the further development of the education sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan by training future generations of educational managers and researchers. The School offers Master’s and Ph.D. degree programs and professional development programs.
Master's programs:
For registration, please create your personal account on admissions.nu.edu.kz, fill out the Application form and submit the required documents.
Requirements
Applicants applying to the program are expected to have:
- An undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent). During the application period, final-year students may submit the official current transcript for consideration.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (or equivalent);
- High level of English proficiency. The absolute minimum requirement for English language proficiency test reports for admission to the program is:
Academic IELTS – overall 6.0 (writing 6.0, reading 5.5, listening 5.5, speaking 5.5) or the equivalent TOEFL (except the home edition) score as posted on the ETS website;
Applicants, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:
– one of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction, and daily life;
– an undergraduate and/or graduate degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English;
– the applicant is a graduate of NU.
- One year of work experience in a relevant field. At the discretion of the Admissions Committee applicants with less than one year of work experience may also be considered.
- Strong reading, analytical, and mathematical skills as demonstrated by GRE test (optional). Although an official GRE score is not an essential requirement, an applicant can enhance her/his application with a competitive GRE score.
- High motivation and a strong interest in the program as outlined in a statement of purpose.
Application package checklist
All submitted documents shall be in English or with notarized English translation:
1. Complete the Application form
2. National ID (for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan) and passport (for international applicants)
3. Official document confirming name change (if applicable)
4. Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree diploma with transcript; During the application period final year students may upload an official current transcript for consideration
5. An official electronic IELTS/TOEFL certificate (except Home edition) (valid at the time of document submission) sent to the University through IELTS/TOEFL VERIFICATION SERVICES. Code for IELTS: NU, Admissions Department. Code for TOEFL: 6762
6. Document confirming English as the language of instruction (only for applicants who earned their degree in a program which was taught in English and request an exemption from submitting IELTS or TOEFL). Applicants should provide a detailed certificate/reference from the university indicating the number and list of subjects completed in English
7. Curriculum vitae (up to 2 pages)
8. Documented proof of work experience (if applicable)
9. GRE certificate valid as of the date of online documents submission (if applicable)
10. Statement of purpose (up to 600 words)
11. Two confidential letters of recommendation written within the last 12 months (to be provided by referees electronically or in hard copy after receiving an email request). You can find the Instruction for submission of recommendation letters here.
Important dates
Important dates for those who are applying for the 2026-2027 academic year
Online application deadlines for Masters programs:
For all types of grants:
- Citizens of Kazakhstan and International applicants: available until February 13, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
For full tuition fee-paying category:
- International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: available until June 1, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- All other applicants (local and international): available until July 24, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
Deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates:
For all types of grants: February 24, 2026
For full tuition fee-paying category:
- Applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: June 1, 2026
- All other applicants (local and international): July 24, 2026
The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): August 2026
First day of classes: August 2026
Contact details
Email addresses:
- Regarding consultation on admissions - info_admissions@nu.edu.kz
- In case of questions regarding submission of an application, please send a request to the emails according to the table below, specifying the Applicant ID number assigned in your Personal Account - admissions.gse@nu.edu.kz
- On academic issues - gse@nu.edu.kz
Phone numbers: +7 (7172) 64 25 84, +7 747 094 02 30
