Applicants

How to apply: seven steps

Every step leads straight to the service you need — no hunting for documents across the site.

Choose a programme. The catalogue lists 317 bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes with filters by level and field of study.
Decide on your level of study. Bachelor's after school or college, master's after a bachelor's degree, PhD after a master's degree.
Check your grant options. State grants, available education grants and discounts for certain categories of applicant.
Prepare your documents. The list of documents differs for each level of study — see the Documents section.
Submit your application. Applications are accepted online through the applicant portal and in person at the admissions committee.
Complete the competitive procedures. UNT/CT for bachelor's programmes, and comprehensive testing and an interview for master's and PhD programmes.
Move into the dormitory. Applications for accommodation are submitted online; accommodation is provided in the university's 6 student dormitories.

Application deadlines. The calendar dates for the submission of documents, testing and enrolment are approved each year by the admissions committee. Current dates are published on the applicant portal priem.auezov.edu.kz and can be confirmed by telephone on 8 (725-2) 21-01-41.

Bachelor's degree

The main level of higher education: admission for school and college leavers. The university offers 173 bachelor's programmes.

Who can apply

School, gymnasium, lyceum and college leavers who hold a document confirming their education.

How the competition works

UNT or comprehensive testing for college leavers; scores in specialised subjects are taken into account.

Duration of study

Depends on the programme and the mode of study; it is stated in the description of each programme.

Preparatory department

Foundation — preparation for admission and sitting language and subject examinations.

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Master's degree

The second level of higher education: training researchers and specialists through advanced professional study. 111 master's programmes.

Professional master's degree

Focused on practical work in the profession.

Research and pedagogical master's degree

Prepares students for research and teaching work and requires a dissertation.

Admission

Comprehensive testing and an interview in the field of the programme.

Documents

Bachelor's diploma, application, identity documents and portfolio materials.

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PhD

The highest level of research training. The university offers 32 PhD programmes.

Admission is based on competitive selection and an interview with your research supervisor
Compulsory components: theoretical study, research work and an internship
Defence of a doctoral dissertation at the end of your studies
Support for publication activity: preparing articles for Q1–Q2 journals

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Grants, discounts and tuition fees

Some students study on a state education grant — more than 30% of the total student body. Alongside the state order there are available education grants and internal support mechanisms.

Source of funding	Who can use it	How to arrange it
State education grant	Applicants selected through the competition	Through the applicant portal
Available education grants	Students transferring to places that have become free	Application and competitive review
Study on a fee-paying basis	Everyone admitted without a grant	Contract and payment to the stated bank details
Student loan and instalments	Students on the fee-paying track	Through partner banks and financial organisations

Tuition fees are set separately for each degree programme and published by the admissions committee. For the exact amount for your chosen programme, please contact the admissions committee: 8 (725-2) 21-01-41.

Documents for admission

The list depends on the level of study. The main set of documents:

Application for admission Education document (original) Identity card UNT / CT certificate Medical certificate (form 086-U) Photographs 3×4 Military registration certificate / military ID Documents for benefits and discounts

For master's and PhD programmes, a diploma from the previous level, a list of research publications and documents confirming professional achievements are also required. The full list is published by the admissions committee each year.

Dormitory

6 dormitories and online applications

Places in student dormitories are provided to students from other cities. Applications for accommodation are submitted online; the documents and residence rules are published together with the application form.

Application for accommodation — online
Places for students at every level of study
Residence conditions and rules — on the accommodation portal
Advice on accommodation — the admissions committee

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FAQ

How many programmes can I choose when I apply?

The procedure for applying and the number of degree programmes you may list are set by the admission rules, which are approved each year. The current conditions are published on the applicant portal.

Can I apply after college?

Yes. College leavers enter bachelor's programmes on the basis of comprehensive testing and may be eligible for shortened study periods in related fields.

How can I find out the tuition fee for a specific programme?

Fees are set separately for each programme. Please confirm the amount with the admissions committee by telephone on 8 (725-2) 21-01-41 or when you apply through the applicant portal.

Is accommodation provided for students from other cities?

Yes, the university has 6 student dormitories. Applications for accommodation are submitted online through the accommodation portal.

Which languages can I study in?

Teaching is delivered in Kazakh, Russian and English — the language of instruction is stated in the description of each degree programme.

Where should I go if I still have questions?

To the university's admissions committee: contacts and address →. You can also use the contact form on the site or the site search in the page header.