Entrance exams for foreigners include:

* Foreign language examination (English, German, French);
* Interview.

To prove knowledge of English it is necessary to have one of two certificates:

* IELTS, score minimum 6.0;
* TOEFL ITP, score minimum 460 points.

German:

* Deutsche Sprachprufung fur den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauС1/levelС1);
* TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau C1/levelС1).

French:

* TestdeFranсaisInternational™ (TFI – minimum B1 in Reading and Listening);
* Diplomed’Etudesen Langue francaise (DELF, levelВ2),
* DiplomeApprofondi de Langue francaise (DALF, levelС1);
* Тestdeconnaissancedufrancaisе (TCF – minimum 400 points).

A right for free post-graduate education by foreign citizens is determined by international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Foreign students who wish to enroll in Master or PhD programs at M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University must fill out an Application form (application), and attach following documents:

* Bachelor’s degree diploma with transcript (original);
* 3×4 sized 6 photos;
* translated into Kazakh or Russian and notarized certificate from your country;
* 086-U form medical certificate (it is necessary to attach an x-ray image, a copy of the vaccination card);
* certificate confirming a level of a foreign language knowledge (if available);
* certificate of educational grant awarded (if any);
* a copy of an identity document (originals of documents must be available with you);
* certificate of criminal record.

All documents on secondary or higher education obtained abroad must be recognized at the Bologna Process Center in Nur-Sultan.

E-versions of all documents from a specified list must be sent to the Admissions Committee to admission@kazguu.kz until July 31, 2019..

Visa support and signing of a contract.

The Admissions Committee sends a student an official invitation letter of M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University and visa support number for a visa application to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in his own country.

In the absence of an applicant in Kazakhstan, it is possible to sign the contract and send it via mail to the Admissions Office (mail services expenses are covered by applicants). It is also possible to sign the contract online.

After the visa is received applicant must arrive to Kazakhstan not later than August 24th 2018 and pay for 1 semester. Scan copy of a ticket and visa/passport page must be send to the Admission committee’s manager prior to arrival.

During a first or second day after the arrival applicant must be registered at the Lawyers book within TSON (Students Service center) and Migration department.

Dormitory. Applicant apply to a dormitory staying through a Platonus electronic information system.

Requirements for foreigners applying to the KAZGUU Higher School of Economics Bachelor program

Admission of foreign citizens to educational programs is carried out on a basis of an application and results of entrance examinations conducted by the University Admission committee.
Foreign students wishing to enter the Bachelor program should fill an Application form and enclose following documents:

Prior to interview:

  • Copy of passport;
  • Originals of general secondary, technical and vocational or higher education certificate/diploma with transcript;
  • Documents submitted in foreign language must be translated into Kazakh/Russian and notarized;
  • Copy of a birth certificate and presence of a parent (if an applicant is under 18 and stays in Kazakhstan);
  • Certificate of criminal record.

After the interview:

  • 3×4 sized 6 photos;
  • 086-U form Medical certificate;
  • Protocol on Commission’s decision.

Applicant may submit e-copies of own documents online sending it to admission@kazguu.kz, providing originals to the Selection committee during enrollment.

Diplomas/certificates issued by foreign institutions must undergo a nostrification in accordance with procedures established by law during a first semester of study after an enrollment.

Documents submitting terms.

For countries:

  • With a visa regime until July 30 2019;
  • Without a visa regime until August 15 2019.

English requirements
For admission, applicants must pass the KAZGUU English Placement Test to determine a level of the language knowledge. A cost of testing is determined according to the University price list.

An applicant submitted Academic IELTS certificate (with a score of 3.0 – A2 Pre-intermediate and higher) does not need to pass English testing (according to section 7).

Interview with foreign applicants.
KAZGUU Schools (faculties) organize interviewing committees and determine number of its members themselves.

Within 3 days applicant receives a notification of the interview results (shortlist on our web page, individually to an email).

Applicant also receives Committee’s confirmation, visa instructions, Platonus login and I n on medical insurance.

Visa support and signing a contract

The Admissions Committee sends a student an official invitation letter of M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University and visa support number for a visa application to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in his own country.

In the absence of an applicant in Kazakhstan, it is possible to sign the contract and send it via mail to the Admissions Office (mail services expenses are covered by applicants). It is also possible to sign the contract online.

After the visa is received applicant must arrive to Kazakhstan not later than August 24th 2018 and pay for 1 semester. Scan copy of a ticket and visa/passport page must be send to the Admission committee’s manager prior to arrival.

During a first or second day after the arrival applicant must be registered at the Lawyers book within TSON (students Service center) and Migration department.

Dormitory. Applicant apply to a dormitory staying through a Platonus electronic information system.

Mathematics Knowledge Requirements for HSE

For admission to the HSE on the specialties of Economics, Finance, Accounting and Audit and Management, applicants must pass an internal exam in Mathematics.

Applicant might be exempted from passing internal exam submiting GMAT certificates, as well as supporting documents confirming completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) and taking Cambridge International AS and A Level qualification (CIE) to the Admission committee.

Mathematics Knowledge Requirements for HSE

Major Exams GMAT IB Cambridge test
5В050600 – Econimics
5В050900 – Finance
5В050800 – Accounting and audit
25 point from 40 30% from 100% В- В-
5В050700 – Management 15 points from 40 30% from 100% В- В-

KAZGUU discounts for the HSE majors:

To receive a discount an applicant must provide:

Stage 1::
– Motivation letter (why did you choose KAZGUU University and why it should choose you);
– CV (a purpose of resume, characteristics of own personal qualities, learning achievements).

Stage 2.
– Interview with members of the Commission on English (can be conducted online or offline).

According to results of mentioned two stages, applicants scored highest by the Commission decision will be given discounts.