PHD IN EURASIAN STUDIES
Duration: Four-year first interdisciplinary doctoral program in the humanities and social sciences in Central Asia
Language of instruction: English
Format: full-time, on campus in Astana
Language of instruction: English
Format: full-time, on campus in Astana
The program trains versatile, internationally competitive scholars by combining a core curriculum in key concepts of the humanities and social sciences, practical training in writing, research techniques, and ethics, and rigorous subject-specific training across at least two disciplines, plus electives.
After passing qualifying exams, each student writes a dissertation based on original research that makes a genuine contribution to the field and crosses disciplinary boundaries. Funding for research abroad and co-supervision by NU and non-NU experts help students build a truly international profile.
Study in Astana, in the heart of Eurasia, with access to archives, fieldwork sites, government agencies, international organizations, and foreign diplomats. The modern campus includes labs, a library, and a sports center, with housing available based on need and subject to availability.
Degree awarded
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Eurasian Studies
After passing qualifying exams, each student writes a dissertation based on original research that makes a genuine contribution to the field and crosses disciplinary boundaries. Funding for research abroad and co-supervision by NU and non-NU experts help students build a truly international profile.
Study in Astana, in the heart of Eurasia, with access to archives, fieldwork sites, government agencies, international organizations, and foreign diplomats. The modern campus includes labs, a library, and a sports center, with housing available based on need and subject to availability.
Degree awarded
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Eurasian Studies
Program Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the Ph.D. in Eurasian Studies, students should be able to:
1. Critically analyze and demonstrate detailed knowledge of the history, culture and society of the Eurasian Region appropriate to a specialist in the field.
2. Design, plan and undertake independent research resulting in an original contribution to the relevant discipline.
3. Differentiate, compare and employ concepts from different disciplines and/or interdisciplinary approaches at a specialist's level.
4. Examine and explain a range of primary and secondary, written and/or oral and/or visual sources, in their original language.
5. Present their research in fluent English, and to produce English-language written work of book length and of publishable quality in the field of Eurasian Studies.
These include the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; the ability to sift and evaluate large amounts of evidence and data, and use them to compose clear and well-ordered arguments informed by two disciplines; decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations; a critical approach to knowledge, and the independent learning ability required for continuing professional and academic development.
1. Critically analyze and demonstrate detailed knowledge of the history, culture and society of the Eurasian Region appropriate to a specialist in the field.
2. Design, plan and undertake independent research resulting in an original contribution to the relevant discipline.
3. Differentiate, compare and employ concepts from different disciplines and/or interdisciplinary approaches at a specialist's level.
4. Examine and explain a range of primary and secondary, written and/or oral and/or visual sources, in their original language.
5. Present their research in fluent English, and to produce English-language written work of book length and of publishable quality in the field of Eurasian Studies.
These include the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; the ability to sift and evaluate large amounts of evidence and data, and use them to compose clear and well-ordered arguments informed by two disciplines; decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations; a critical approach to knowledge, and the independent learning ability required for continuing professional and academic development.
Careers
Graduates of the PhD in Eurasian Studies are sought after by universities, governmental and non-governmental institutions, and employers across Central Asia and around the world. Trained to understand the region from the inside, they are equipped to contribute to its development through research, policy, and practice.
Career paths include:
Career paths include:
- Academia and university research: building the next generation of scholarship and teaching about Eurasia
- Government and public service: shaping policy and strengthening institutions across the region
- International and non-governmental organizations: leading development, cooperation, and civil society initiatives
- Private sector: applying regional expertise and research skills to support sustainable economic growth
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