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Kazakhstan.

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Kazakhstan offers Russian-, Kazakh- and selected English-medium higher education, including research-led programmes in Astana and other cities.

Editorial review: 21 October 2026 · Confirm your exact course before applying

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Your Kazakhstan study pathway.
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Why explore Kazakhstan?

A destination is only right when the course fits.

Kazakhstan offers Russian-, Kazakh- and selected English-medium higher education, including research-led programmes in Astana and other cities. Compare the exact university and course: a contemporary English-medium research programme and a medical-specialist offer have different admission, fee and recognition questions.

  • Selected English-medium research programmes
  • Engineering and science study options
  • Institution-specific international admission routes

Major subjects to research

  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Natural Sciences
  • Economics
  • Medicine

Start with the subjects that interest you, then compare specialisations, course modules, teaching language and practical learning at your shortlisted universities.

Connect your subject with a course stream

Admission, timing & budget

Your study plan, made clearer.

Choose a topic to explore the details that matter to you.

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Entry requirements

  • Undergraduate: A recognised secondary qualification and the university's accepted examination/selection route.
  • NU publishes separate high-school, transfer and testing requirements.
  • Postgraduate: Relevant recognised bachelor's degree plus the selected graduate programme's academic, English and assessment requirements.

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Teaching language & tests

  • Confirm Kazakh, Russian or English delivery and the language of placements.
  • Do not generalise NU's English-medium approach to every institution.

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Major intakes

  • Nazarbayev University has a verified January 2027 undergraduate mid-year opportunity, with a 28 November 2026 deadline on its official page, full tuition-paying only.
  • This is not a Kazakhstan-wide intake or funding offer.

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Tuition & fee planning

  • Nazarbayev University's 2026–27 undergraduate and January 2027 mid-year information quotes USD15,000/year.
  • This is one university's tuition example, not a national average or a medical-university fee.
Plan beyond tuition

Include tuition, accommodation, food, transport, health cover, travel, visa charges, deposits and required financial evidence. Confirm currency, annual increases and refund conditions. Do not assume part-time work will fund your education.

Scholarships: a separate timeline

Ask about university, government, programme and research funding. Awards have their own eligibility and closing dates and may cover only part of your costs. No scholarship is guaranteed by a counselling or application service.

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Understand the rules before making the move.

Student immigration

  • Ask the selected university's international office for the applicant-specific education visa/invitation and arrival-registration procedure, and verify it with the responsible Kazakh mission.

Work and future scope

  • Student admission does not establish unrestricted employment.
  • Check current authorisation and any restrictions for the applicant's nationality and study status before accepting work.

Career outcomes depend on skills, experience, language, recognition, local demand and employer decisions. A degree is not a job, visa or permanent-residence guarantee.

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A clear route from possibility to plan.

How we guide you
01

Discover your fit

Match your background, interests and career direction with realistic study options.

02

Compare precisely

Check programme content, recognition, teaching language and the complete budget.

03

Prepare to apply

Confirm the actual deadline, collect documents and submit a carefully prepared application.

04

Plan the next steps

Review offer conditions, funding, immigration requirements and arrival arrangements.

Helpful answers

Your Kazakhstan questions, answered.

Practical answers to help you plan your course, destination and next intake.

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Which courses can Indian students explore in Kazakhstan?

Subjects to research include Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Economics, Medicine. Compare the exact programme, modules, teaching language, accreditation and entry requirements before shortlisting.

What are the admission requirements to study in Kazakhstan?

Undergraduate: A recognised secondary qualification and the university's accepted examination/selection route. NU publishes separate high-school, transfer and testing requirements. Postgraduate: Relevant recognised bachelor's degree plus the selected graduate programme's academic, English and assessment requirements.

How much does it cost to study in Kazakhstan?

Nazarbayev University's 2026–27 undergraduate and January 2027 mid-year information quotes USD15,000/year. This is one university's tuition example, not a national average or a medical-university fee. Add accommodation, daily living, insurance, travel, visa costs and any required financial evidence. An offer-specific budget is more reliable than a national average.

When should I apply to universities in Kazakhstan?

Nazarbayev University has a verified January 2027 undergraduate mid-year opportunity, with a 28 November 2026 deadline on its official page, full tuition-paying only. This is not a Kazakhstan-wide intake or funding offer. A start month is not an application deadline. Check your exact programme and scholarship closing dates, then allow time for documents and immigration processing.

Can I work while studying or after graduating in Kazakhstan?

Student admission does not establish unrestricted employment. Check current authorisation and any restrictions for the applicant's nationality and study status before accepting work.

Can Vidhyarthi Mithram help me apply to Kazakhstan from Kerala?

Yes. Our Kochi-based team can help compare your profile with course options, plan application documents, explore funding and prepare your next steps. Admission, scholarships and visas are decided by the relevant institutions and authorities, not guaranteed by a consultant.

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