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International admission
International candidates are welcome to apply to study at NU. NU offers bachelor, master and doctorate degrees in various fields of humanities, business, social sciences and STEM programs.
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Scholarships
There are merit-based Abay Kunanbayev scholarships for top international candidates recommended by the Admissions Committee of each School. This scholarship covers the tuition fee, medical insurance and a monthly stipend.
To learn more about tuition fees, please contact us by email at international.admissions@nu.edu.kz.
Application timeline
Application deadlines for each program for international candidates may differ from deadlines for candidates from Kazakhstan. All applications must be submitted through the admissions.nu.edu.kz website. Most of the programs start in the fall semester of each academic year.
Application process*
- Online application. Candidates must upload all required documents online at admissions.nu.edu.kz.
- Shortlisting. Each Schools’ Admission Committees assess eligible candidates and shortlist them for an interview.
- Interviews. Shortlisted candidates are invited to Skype or face-to-face interviews with Admission Committees.
- Final results. Selected candidates will be notified by e-mail and may find offer letters in their personal accounts.
FIND A DEGREE AND APPLY HERE:
- Foundation program
- Bachelor degrees (BA, BSc)
- Master degrees (MA, MSc)
- Doctorate degrees (PhD, MD)
- Summer programs
Arrival to Kazakhstan
Please visit the International Cooperation page to learn more about visa requirements for international students in Kazakhstan.
You can also read testimonials from international students at NU here.
CONTACTS OF KAZAKHSTAN FOREIGN MISSIONS link to download
CONTACT INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS OF NU