Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan

🏛️ About Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University is a autonomous public higher-education institution in Astana with a profile centred on multidisciplinary higher education and applied research. It appears in Kazakhstan's official civil higher-education directory. Its broader profile includes degree study and student services described on the official institutional website.

University highlights

The institution stands out for a broad academic offer serving its city and region.

What makes this institution stand out

Study in an institution focused on multidisciplinary higher education and applied research.
Access a Kazakhstan-based academic community in Astana with an official institutional website for current admissions information.

✨ Why Study at Nazarbayev University?

The institution stands out for a broad academic offer serving its city and region.

🏆 Accreditations

Included in the Higher Education Development National Center's directory of higher and postgraduate education organizations. Check institutional and programme scope in EPVO Registers 2 and 3 before publishing recognition claims.

📚 Programs Offered

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10 programs

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Program	Degree	Duration ↕	Tuition ↕	Intake	Action
6-year Undergraduate Medical Program	Bachelor	6 years	USD 15,000	● Closed	View
Bachelor in Nursing	Bachelor	2 years	KZT 3,066,000	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology	Bachelor	4 years	USD 15,000	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Arts in Economics	Bachelor	4 years	USD 15,000	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Arts in History	Bachelor	4 years	USD 15,000	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations	Bachelor	4 years	USD 15,000	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology	Bachelor	4 years	USD 15,000	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Arts in World Languages, Literature, and Culture	Bachelor	4 years	USD 15,000	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Business Administration	Bachelor	4 years	USD 15,000	● Closed	View
Bachelor of Business Administration in Eurasian Business (Joint Degree with HKUST)	Bachelor	4 years	USD 15,000	● Closed	View

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💰 Tuition Fees & Scholarships

Annual Tuition Fees

Per year, by study level

Bachelor $6,834 – $15,000

Doctorate $20,502 – $23,500

Master $16,000

Others $12,000

PG Diploma/Certificate $11,200

Available Scholarships

No scholarships are currently offered at this university.

📋 Admission Requirements

Masters Degree

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Passport

Ph.D

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Masters Certificate
Masters Marks Sheet
Passport

Bachelors Degree

Class 12th/+2/HSC Marks Sheet
Passport

PG Diploma/Certificate

Passport

🖼️ Campus & Gallery

🛂 Visa & Immigration

Student Visa Process

Visa-required students normally use the C9 education visa. It covers applicants travelling for admission and enrolled students, including recognised exchange and preparatory routes. Visa-free eligibility depends on citizenship; a visa-free short stay does not replace the university's long-term study and residence process.

Passport: Valid passport with required post-visa validity and at least two blank pages.

Visa application and photograph: Completed form and recent 3.5 × 4.5 cm photograph.

Registered invitation or visa support: Reference obtained through the Kazakhstan inviting institution.

Admission letter: Formal evidence from the university.

Passport copy: Copy in the format requested by the mission.

Fee receipt: Use the mission's current amount, payment currency and method.

Minor consent: Applicants under 18 may need notarised parent or guardian consent translated into Kazakh or Russian.

Additional mission evidence: A mission may request accommodation, funds, insurance, education or other supporting evidence.

Up to 5 working days after a complete submission

Official C9 guidance lists USD 80 for a single-entry visa and USD 200 for a multiple-entry visa. Mission practice, exemptions, service charges and payment currency can differ; confirm immedi…

Monthly Cost of Living

Dormitory or shared accommodation KZT 40,000–120,000

Food and groceries KZT 80,000–140,000

Local transport KZT 8,000–20,000

Utilities and internet KZT 15,000–30,000

Phone, study materials and personal expenses KZT 25,000–30,000

Insurance and medical allowance KZT 12,000–25,000

USD illustration at 3 August 2026 rate USD 380–771

Dormitory / shared accommodation KZT 40,000–120,000

Phone, study and personal KZT 25,000–30,000

KZT per USD KZT 473 / month

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nazarbayev University included in Kazakhstan's official higher-education directory?

Yes. It appears in the Higher Education Development National Center's public directory reviewed on 2026-08-03. Applicants should still verify the exact programme and current accreditation period.

How should students confirm current admission details for Nazarbayev University?

Use the official institutional website and confirm the programme, teaching language, tuition, deadlines and document requirements directly with the admissions office before applying or paying.

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