Scholarships and tuition fees
Admission to NU is merit-based. NU offers full funding and tuition-based study opportunities. All types of grants are awarded for undergraduate and foundation year programs, master's, doctoral, and residency programs based on the competition results. If the applicant is not eligible for a grant, he/she will be offered admission on a fee-paying basis.
FULL FUNDING
The following grants are offered by the University:
| Grant Name | Grants are awarded to the following categories of applicants | Grants cover costs: | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| within educational programs | of education | of stipend | ||
| State Grant | citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, stateless persons permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan | all educational programs, with the exception of short-term courses and trainings | yes | yes |
| Alash Grant | citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, stateless persons permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan | all educational programs, with the exception of short-term courses and trainings | yes | yes |
| Abay Kunanbaiuly Grant | foreign citizens, stateless persons, including persons of Kazakh nationality | all educational programs, with the exception of short-term courses and trainings | yes | yes |
| Ybyrai Altynsarin Grant | citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan from among certain categories of socially vulnerable segments of the population | all educational programs, with the exception of short-term courses and trainings | yes | yes |
Persons, who already have a degree of an appropriate educational level under the state educational order and/or Bolashak international scholarship, shall not be awarded with the Grants to receive the same level of education.
Graduates of the University who have previously obtained a degree of the corresponding level of education under the grant (grants) are not eligible to participate in the competition for the award of the grant (grants) at the same level of education. The grants are also not available for the applicants who previously studied at NU and had been dismissed for disciplinary reasons.
State Grant
The NU educational grant (State Grant) is available to the majority of applicants and is allocated within the state educational order. The State Grant covers full tuition fees for most of the programs, a monthly stipend, and compensation of transportation in accordance with the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The number of grants is annually approved by the decision of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Alash Grant
The word “Alash” reflects the concepts of "people" and "society." At the beginning of the 20th century, the main idea of the Kazakh people became the idea of Alash, aiming to unite the nation, achieve independence, and integrate the educated nation with the experiences and achievements of advanced countries.
On the path of developing a modern independent Kazakhstan, the idea of Alash also holds significant importance in building a new and fair Kazakhstan, with educated and honest citizens as its creators. The ideals of Alash in history serve as an example of patriotism and loyal service to one's country. People with a solid education and broad outlook, cultured and intelligent, patriots of their country, are precisely the ones who can become the leaders of present-day Kazakhstan.
The "Alash" grant is funded by NU, covering the cost of education and providing a monthly stipend. The grant is awarded for the entire duration of the relevant educational program. The number of grants is determined annually by NU. Vacant state grants can be re-allocated among holders of "Alash" grant. Only citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan are eligible for this grant.
Abay Kunanbaiuly Grant
“Abay Kunanbaiuly” grant named after Abay Kunanbaiuly (1845-1904) a Kazakh poet, educator, composer, great thinker, philosopher, the founder of the Kazakh written literature. The grant is specifically designed and awarded to foreign citizens and stateless persons recommended for admission by the Admissions Committee of the respective program.
The grant is funded by NU and covers the tuition fee and monthly stipend. It does not cover the compensation of transportation. The grant is provided for an entire period of the specified program. The number of grants is annually approved by NU. Vacant state grants can be re-allocated among holders of “Abay Kunanbaiuly” grant, if a grant holder receives a citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Ybyrai Altynsarin Grant
“Ybyrai Altynsarin” grant is named after the most prominent Kazakh educator of the late 19th century – Ybyrai Altynsarin (1841–1889). Y.Altynsarin opened numerous Kazakh-Russian boarding schools, technical schools and schools for girls. He is also credited with authoring the first Kazakh grammar book and the first Kazakh-Russian newspaper.
The grant is provided to applicants from certain categories of socially vulnerable populations in Kazakhstan who meet all the admission requirements are recommended for admission, but were unable to receive the State Grant. Only applicants who belong to one or more of the following categories can be eligible for the "Ybyrai Altynsarin" grant:
- Orphans or individuals who have been left without parental care and have not reached the age of twenty-nine, having lost their parents before reaching adulthood;
- individuals with disabilities (I, II or III disability groups);
- individuals from large families or families with four or more cohabiting children who have not reached the age of twenty-three, who are full or half siblings;
- individuals who have one or both parents with disabilities (I, II or III disability groups).
The grant is funded by NU and covers the tuition fee and monthly stipend. It does not cover the compensation of transportation. The grant is awarded for the entire duration of the relevant educational program. The number of grants is annually approved by NU. Vacant state grants can be re-allocated among holders of “Ybyrai Altynsarin” grant.
TUITION-BASED STUDY
Admission to a tuition-based study is available to applicants/candidates who meet all admission requirements and were recommended for admission but did not receive any of the abovementioned grants. NU annually determines the number of seats for admission to a tuition-based study depending on the capacity of the Schools.
Depending on the respective category of applicants/students, the opportunity for partial and full payment of tuition is provided for those who do not meet the eligibility criteria for grants.
Socially vulnerable categories
A separate category consists of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who belong to socially vulnerable population groups, and are offered special tuition fees within the following categories:
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Students who are orphans or children left without the care of both parents or a single parent, not exceeding the age of 29, and who lost their parents before reaching adulthood.
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Students with disabilities (I, II, or III disability group).
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Students from large families or families with four or more co-residing children under the age of 23, who are full or half-siblings.
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Students with one or both parents having a disability (I, II, or III disability group).
The tuition fees for this category vary within the range of 1 431 000 to 1 908 000 tenge per academic year across foundation year, undergraduate, and graduate programs.
Other categories
The tuition fees for foundation year, undergraduate, and graduate programs range from 2 862 000 to 7 632 000 tenge per academic year for the following groups of students:
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Applicants/students placed on the waiting list during admission, enrolled in programs as per ranking;
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Students enrolled in the bachelor's program at the Graduate School of Business in the 2024-2025 academic year;
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Employees of state institutions and state enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and others.
For all other categories of students in foundation year, undergraduate, and graduate programs, the tuition fees range from 5 724 000 to 7 632 000 tenge per academic year. The tuition fees for graduate programs at the School of Medicine range from 5 342 000 to 14 310 000 tenge per academic year.
For students who make a one-time advance payment of 100% of the tuition fee for one academic year or the entire payment amount specified in the Tuition agreement, an additional discount of 5% of the payment amount is provided.
To get information about the tuition fees for programs at the Graduate School of Business (GSB), please visit the website gsb.nu.edu.kz.
For more detailed information about the criteria for grants and scholarships, please contact the Applicants support center:
Phone: +7 (7172) 64 25 84, +7 (747) 0940230
Email: info_admissions@nu.edu.kz
Office: 1.111 Block 1
Address: 53, Kabanbay batyr Ave., Astana, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan
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, Republic of Kazakhstan