Ph.D in Eurasian Studies
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.
Minimum admission requirements for Doctoral program
CGPA (Master's, out of 4.00): 2.75*
Eurasian Studies – Competitive CGPA
IELTS/TOEFL:**
IELTS: Overall 6.5; 6.0 in section
Eurasian Studies: Overall 7.0; 6.0 in section
TOEFL: equivalent
Work Experience: not mandatory
Check the University website regularly for the latest updates on requirements and application deadlines.
* The Admission Committee can consider for admission the graduates of highly ranked universities (Times Higher Education) with CGPA as low as 2.5.
** Applicants can be exempted from submitting IELTS/TOEFL results if they have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree officially taught in English.
Eurasian Studies – Competitive CGPA
IELTS/TOEFL:**
IELTS: Overall 6.5; 6.0 in section
Eurasian Studies: Overall 7.0; 6.0 in section
TOEFL: equivalent
Work Experience: not mandatory
Check the University website regularly for the latest updates on requirements and application deadlines.
* The Admission Committee can consider for admission the graduates of highly ranked universities (Times Higher Education) with CGPA as low as 2.5.
** Applicants can be exempted from submitting IELTS/TOEFL results if they have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree officially taught in English.
Important dates for those who are applying for the 2027-2028 academic year
Category | Applicants | Admission period |
Fee-paying admission | International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival | October/November – July |
All other applicants (local and international) | October/November – August | |
All types of Grants | Citizens of Kazakhstan and international applicants | Master's: October – February Doctoral: November – March |
Deadlines might have minor changes. Please check University website for any updates.
Tuition fees
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There are merit-based "Abay Kunanbayev" scholarships for top international applicants recommended for admission.
To learn more about financial aid and scholarship requirements, please visit nu.edu.kz
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