Master's Programs
A Master’s degree represents the level of education that follows a Bachelor’s degree and is aimed at deepening knowledge in a particular field or specialisation.
It is beneficial for individuals seeking to deepen their expertise and enhance their professional qualifications within their area of practice, as well as for those pursuing a career in research or academia.
Advantages of studying at MNU Master's
Evening Classes
Provide the opportunity to pursue both work and study simultaneously.
International Professional Certifications
MNU Master’s programs provide professional training for globally recognised certifications such as CFA, GARP, ACCA, CIMA, IHRCI, and ICAEW.
Academic Mobility and Erasmus+
MNU offers opportunities to gain international academic experience through partnerships with over 95 universities in 30 countries.
International Accreditations
MNU is the first university in Central Asia to receive accreditation from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA, UK). The university is also accredited by FIBAA, ACCA, CFA Institute, CIMA, IQAA, IHRCI, DAAD, GARP, ICAEW Chartered Accountants, and Association of MBAs.
Among the institutions evaluated by QAA are the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, King’s College London, and other leading universities worldwide.
Master's Programs
At Maqsut Narikbayev University, master's programs are offered in two formats
Profession-oriented Master's
1-1.5 years
Designed for professionals seeking to upgrade their qualifications
Helps deepen professional knowledge
Aimed at applying modern approaches in practice
Develops managerial competencies
Forms applied skills for professional activity
Contributes to successful career growth
Scientific-Pedagogically oriented Master's
2 years
Intended for those planning to engage in scientific research
Designed for future educators
Preparation for Doctoral studies
In-depth study of the specialty
Development of academic skills
Development of research competencies
Schools and Educational Programs
MNU Law School
5 educational programs
International School of Economics
3 educational programs
School of Liberal Arts
3 educational programs
Dual Degree Programs
LLM International Economic Law and Process
Master’s in LLM in International Economic Law and Process in partnership with Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (Germany), language of instruction — German.
Master's in International Law
Master’s in International Law in partnership with Wismar University (Germany), language of instruction — Russian.
Master's in International Law
Master's in International Law in partnership with Ural State Law University (Russia), language of instruction — Russian.
Master's in International Economic Law
Master's in International Economic Law in partnership with the Higher School of Economics (Russia), language of instruction — Russian.
*Applications for admission to double degree programs are submitted after enrolment in the International Law program.
Admission Process for Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Pass Comprehensive Testing
Achieve a Passing Score
Submit a Package of Documents to the Admissions Office
Important Dates
Registration for Comprehensive Testing (CT) is carried out on the website
CT registration periods
Testing periods
*The CT certificate issued between July 20 and August 10 is valid until December 1 of the current year.
*The CT certificate issued between November 18 and December 1 is valid until March 1 of the following year.
Passing Scores
1–1.5 years of study
Minimum passing score — 30 out of 70 possible. It is necessary to score at least 7 points in each block.
2 years of study
Passing score — 75 out of 150 possible. At least 25 points in a foreign language and at least 7 points in each of the other blocks.
Submit a Package of Documents to the Admissions Office
The required documents include:
Diploma with transcript (original)
Six 3×4 photographs (original and digital copy);
Medical certificate form 075-U (original with stamp);
Chest X-ray / fluorography (original with stamp);
Original and copy of identity document;
* Applicants to the “Intellectual Property and Business Law” program must provide proof of English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 / Duolingo English Test 105—115 / TOEFL 60—78.
Copy of military registration certificate or military ID;
Certificate of the Comprehensive Testing (CT);
Receipt for payment of the Admission fee
Comprehensive Test (CT) Subjects
Profile subjects for each group of master's educational programs.
| Program Group | Specialty | Profile Subject 1 | Profile Subject 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
M056Translation Studies, Simultaneous Interpreting | Translation Studies | Theory of Translation | Professionally Oriented Foreign Language |
M059Foreign Philology | Applied Linguistics | Fundamentals of the Language Theory | Professionally Oriented Foreign Language |
M064Political Science and International Relations | Political Science and International Relations | Foreign Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan | Diplomatic and Consular Service |
M066Counseling Psychology | Counseling Psychology | General Psychology | Developmental Psychology |
M070Economics | Economics | Business Economics | Macroeconomics |
M074Finance, Banking and Insurance | Finance | Fundamentals of Finance | Corporate Finance |
M078Law | Law Competition Law IT Law International Law Intellectual Property and Business Law | Theory of State and Law | Case Study |
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES
Applicants holding one of the following certificates are exempt from the foreign language section of the Comprehensive Testing (CT) for Master’s programs.
English:
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum score of 6.0;
TOEFL IBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-based Test) minimum score of 60;
German:
Deutsche Sprachpruefung fuer den Hochschulzugang (DSH) Niveau C1/Level C1
TestDaF- Prufung (DSH) Niveau С1/ Level C1
French:
Test de Français International™ (TFI) - minimum level B1 in reading and listening sections
Diplome d'Etudes en Langue francaise (DELF) - level B2
Diplome Approfondi de Langue francaise (DALF) - level C
Test de connaissance du francaise (TCF) - minimum 50 points
Financing Options
Tuition-based study
Maqsut Narikbayev University Scholarship
internal university grant awarded based on olympiad results for applicants.
*Information on dates and participation requirements will be published soon. Stay tuned for updates.
State educational grant
WIPO Scholarship
international grant from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) awarded for the master's program in Intellectual Property and Business Law
Admission Process for International Applicants
International applicants are admitted to Master’s programs based on an interview
The interview is conducted online and held in the language of the chosen educational program.
Upon successful completion of the interview, the applicant becomes eligible to prepare and submit the required documents to the Admissions Office.
The application package must include (for foreign citizens):
Passport
Higher education diploma (original)
Apostille / legalization of the education document (depending on the country of issuance, provided by the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice)
Certificate of no criminal record
Interview record
Six 3×4 photographs
Admissions committee protocol
Motivation letter
Language proficiency certificate for the “Intellectual Property and Business Law” program:
IELTS Academic – minimum 6.0 / Duolingo English Test – minimum 105 / TOEFL iBT – minimum 60
Receipt for payment of the one-time admission fee
After enrolment and upon arrival in the Republic of Kazakhstan:
Notarized translation of passport into Kazakh or Russian (3 copies)
Notarized translation of education documents into Kazakh or Russian (2 copies)
Medical certificate form 075/u (original)
Chest X-ray / fluorography (original)
Recognition of education documents (certificate)