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How to Apply to Universities in Kazakhstan (2027): Step by Step

Kazakhstan's Nazarbayev University in Astana teaches entirely in English and charges USD 15,000 a year for bachelor's study and USD 16,000 for master's study in 2026-27, the same for local and international students, with merit scholarships for top international candidates. Foreign students entering to study need a C9 education visa based on a registered invitation.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources
Public tuition, per year
Not listed
international students
Living cost, per month
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typical range
Work during study
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per week
Post study work
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after graduation
Intakes
Fall, Spring
main application cycles

Degree study at Nazarbayev University

  1. Choose foundation, bachelor's or master's and check whether you are applying for a grant or on a fee-paying basis.
  2. Apply online in the right window. For the 2026 spring mid-year undergraduate intake, applications run 18 August to 28 November 2026.
  3. Pay the 10,000 tenge application fee; it triples if paid in the last two weeks.
  4. Submit IELTS 6.0 or the TOEFL equivalent for bachelor's study.
  5. Obtain a C9 education visa based on the university's registered invitation.
  6. Have your prior qualifications recognised through ENIC Kazakhstan if required.
Sources, checked 15 September 2026
  1. https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hamburg/press/article/details/219433?lang=en
  2. https://enic-kazakhstan.edu.kz/faq
  3. https://nu.edu.kz/admissions/how-to-apply/foundation-undergraduate/regular-admissions/
  4. https://nu.edu.kz/admissions/international-admission/
  5. https://nu.edu.kz/admissions/fees-and-funding/