B.A. in Political Science and International Relations is a flexible and applied programme designed to train the next generation of political scientists, as well as provide a solid and rigorous preparation for a variety of professions or further graduate studies.

The undergradute training in political science and international relations emphasizes the development of analytical, methodological, and applied skills to nurture mature and competent individuals that can function not only in governmental and legal careers, but also in the private sector.

A Minor in Political Science and International Relations is also available.

Students can choose from a range of courses to tailor their education in accordance with their chosen path and its separate course requirements.

English Language Requirements (for all applicants)

• IELTS – no less than 6.5 overall (with at least 6.0 in each sub-score)
• TOEFL IBT – 79 and more (Reading – no less than 13, Listening – no less than 12, Speaking – no less than 18, Writing – no less than 21)
• TOEFL PBT * - 574 and more

Academic Requirements

Minimum requirements for graduates or students of the final year of secondary school, colleges, UK Foundation program and graduates of the A-level program

• SAT Reasoning Test – 1240 OR ACT – 26 composite score. Writing part is not required, no minimum score.

Minimum requirements for graduates and holders of NIS Grade 12 Certificate

• NIS 12 Grade Certificate – A B B (any subjects)
• NIS Grade 12 Certificate holders can also participate in the competition in the "Graduates of secondary schools" category with IELTS and SAT results (see the minimum requirements for this category above).

Minimum requirements for graduates and holders of IВ Diploma Program

• IB DP 30 total score and 4, 4, 5 for 3 subjects of HL
• IB DP holders can also participate in the competition in the "Graduates of secondary schools" category with IELTS and SAT results (see the minimum requirements for this category above).

Minimum requirements for the winners of the republican subject olympiads category for all schools' participants:

• winners of the following republican mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and informatics olympiads
• gold and silver medals (I, II place) for the current academic year
• IELTS/TOEFL is required, no minimum score
• Interview with Admission Committee is required

Minimum requirements for the winners of the international subject olympiads category for all schools' participants:

• winners of the following olympiads: International Mathematics Olympiad - IMO, International Physics Olympiad - IPHO, International Chemistry Olympiad - IChO, International Biology Olympiad - IBO, International Olympiad in Informatics - IOI, International Zhautykov Olympiad in Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, International Mendeleyev Chemistry Olympiad
• gold, silver and bronze medals (I, II, III place) for the last three years
• IELTS/TOEFL is required, no minimum score
• Interview with Admission Committee is required

Minimum requirements for transfer students:

• SAT Reasoning Test – 1240 OR ACT – 26 composire score.
• GPA - 2.75 out of 4
• Applicants/students who have successfully completed at least one academic year of an undergraduate program at a university with the English language as an official language of instruction and included in the list of top 200 universities according to the Times Higher Education World University or QS World University ranking at the time of application, are exempt from submitting SAT and IELTS/TOEFL results.

The Nazarbayev University applies the Superscoring for SAT scores.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not considered.
TOEFL PDT is admitted only from international applicants from the countries where an official IELTS or TOEFL iBT are not available.

Public Sector
Legal Services
Private firms and Multinational organizations
Non-governmental Organizations
United Nations and other international organizations