Fees and Funding
We are committed to making higher education accessible to talented students from all backgrounds. We understand that financing your education is an important consideration, which is why we provide transparent information about tuition fees, as well as various funding options. Whether you are an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student, our goal is to support you in securing the resources you need to pursue your academic and professional aspirations. Below, you will find details on tuition fees, available scholarships or financial aid to help make your education more affordable.
Tuition Fees
*Settlements with residents of Kazakhstan are conducted in the national currency at the exchange rate of one US dollar as determined by the University.
For the academic year February-June 2026, the exchange rate is 507 tenge per US dollar.
For the academic year February-June 2026, the exchange rate is 507 tenge per US dollar.
Students who make a one-time advance payment of 100% of the tuition fee for one academic year, or the full amount specified in the Tuition Agreement, receive an additional 5% discount.
Online application deadlines for Undergraduate programs:
Regular Entry:
Online application deadlines for Master's programs:
For all types of grants:
Online application deadlines for PhD programs:
For all types of grants
Regular Entry:
- Citizens of Kazakhstan: available until July 24, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: available until June 1, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- International applicants from countries eligible for visa issuance upon arrival: available until July 24, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- NUET Applicants (NUFYP and Undergraduate programs, including international): available until November 20, 2025, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- International Applicants (Undergraduate programs only and International SAT/ACT applicants for NUFYP): available until January 28, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- Other Categories (Undergraduate programs only): available until January 28, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
Online application deadlines for Master's programs:
For all types of grants:
- Citizens of Kazakhstan and International applicants: available until February 13, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: available until June 1, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- All other applicants (local and international): available until July 24, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
Online application deadlines for PhD programs:
For all types of grants
- Citizens of Kazakhstan : March 30, 2026, 2pm
- International applicants: March 17, 2026, 2pm
- International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: June 1, 2026, 2 pm
- All other applicants (local and international): July 17, 2026, 2 pm
Bachelor students stipend from 47 135 tenge based on semester GPA.
Master’s students standard stipend - 200 000 tenge based on semester GPA.
PhD students standard stipend - 240 000 tenge.
Master’s students standard stipend - 200 000 tenge based on semester GPA.
PhD students standard stipend - 240 000 tenge.
National Bank of Kazakhstan provides full grants with further employment to master students in the Economics program.
Abay Kunanbayev scholarships are available for top international applicants recommended for admission.
Abay Kunanbayev scholarships are available for top international applicants recommended for admission.
Contacts
For more detailed information about tuition fees, please contact the Bursar's Office:
Phone: +7 (7172) 70 60 32, 70 91 99
Email: bursars_office@nu.edu.kz
Office: 1.248B Block 1
Address: 53, Kabanbay batyr Ave., Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan