Masters / Residency

In order to apply an applicant must:
1) meet the minimum entry requirements of the chosen Master’s program, except the English language requirements:
– have a valid overall IELTS test score of 5.5 (with no more than one sub-score of 5.0, or the equivalent TOEFL scores as posted on the ETS website) as of date of online documents submission;
– have a valid overall IELTS test score of 6.0 (with no more than one sub-score of 5.5, or the equivalent TOEFL scores as posted on the ETS website) – for Master of Arts in Political Science and International Relations and Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies programs as of date of online documents submission;
2) indicate Zero Year of Master’s Programs in the Application Form. Keep in mind that the Admissions Committee may recommend for NUZYP those candidates who did not indicate it during registration.

Applicants applying to the program are expected to have:

• Application periods for Full-time MBA program (including final deadline for IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates):   

         Early round: for all applicants from December 20, 2021 until February 28, 2022 (inclusive);

        Regular round: available only for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan until March 31, 2022 (inclusive). Application fee is 30 000 tenge;

        Late round: available only for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan until May 10, 2022 (inclusive). Application fee is 40 000 tenge.

• Application periods for Master of Science in Finance program (including final deadline for IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates):

       Early round: 

            – for International applicants from December 20, 2021 until February 28, 2022 (inclusive);

            – for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan from December 20, 2021 until April 07, 2022 (inclusive) – 5000 tenge.

      Regular round: available only for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan until May 17, 2022 (inclusive). Application fee is 30 000 tenge.

• The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): to be announced
• First day of classes: to be announced

• Application periods for Masters programs:

                  for International applicants from November 22, 2021 – February 28, 2022 (inclusive)

                  for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan from November 22, 2021 – April 18, 2022 (inclusive)

• The final deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates: 

                  for International applicants – March 15, 2022 (inclusive)

                  for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan – April 18, 2022 (inclusive)

• The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): to be announced
• First day of classes: to be announced

Candidates applying to the Master of Molecular Medicine, Master of Public Health and Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Master in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation programs are expected to have:

• an undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and a/or graduate degree (if applicable) in a relevant discipline. During the application period, final year students may submit official current transcripts for consideration. Applicants recommended for admission must provide final transcripts and diplomas before the end of the Programs’ enrollment term. Graduates of the University are enrolled based on the evidence of the final transcript confirming the degree completion followed by diploma submission within a month;
• Candidates may be enrolled conditionally based on evidence from graduating university that the candidates have completed the educational program and the candidate expects formal issuance of final transcript and/or diploma by a certain date. In that case, the decision on enrollment shall prescribe the period of time within which the candidate shall provide the necessary documents to the University;
• a minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 or equivalent on applicant’s degree (bachelor, master or PhD (if masters and PhD have adopted a GPA approach); • the required level of English language proficiency;
• strong reading, analytical and mathematical skills as demonstrated by GRE or GMAT test (optional). Although an official GRE/GMAT score is not an essential requirement, an applicant can enhance his/her application with a competitive GRE/GMAT score;
• high level of motivation and a strong interest in the Program outlined in the statement of purpose;
• 2 (two) confidential letters of recommendation; • For Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Master in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation programs only: Evidence of any professional and/or voluntary experiences related to biological and/or medical research (optional). Although this is not an essential requirement, an applicant can enhance his/her application with such evidence.

The required level of English proficiency:

1, The absolute minimum requirement for English language proficiency test reports for admission to the Program is an overall IELTS test score of 6.5 or higher (with no sub-score less than 6.0 in each section) or the equivalent TOEFL (except Home Edition) score as posted on the ETS website;

2. The absolute minimum requirement for English language proficiency test report for admission to Nazarbayev University Zero Year of Master’s Programs is an overall IELTS test score of 5.5, with no more than one sub-score of 5.0, or the equivalent TOEFL (except Home Edition) scores as posted on the ETS website.

3. Applicants to the Program, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:

• one of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction and daily life;
• an undergraduate or graduate degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English;
• the applicant is a graduate of Nazarbayev University.

Applicants applying to the Program are required to:

1) complete and upload an online application form posted in the Personal Account on the University website upon payment of the non-refundable application fee set by the University internal document/s;
2) upload to the Personal account scanned copies of the required documents before the indicated deadline.

1. Complete application form;
2. National ID or passport;
3. Official document confirming name changes (if applicable);
4. Degree diplomas with transcripts;
5. An official electronic IELTS/TOEFL certificate (valid at the time of document submission) sent to the University through IELTS/TOEFL VERIFICATION SERVICES. Code for IELTS: Nazarbayev University. Code for TOEFL: 6762;
6. Document confirming English as the language of instruction (only for applicants who earned their degree in a program which was taught in English and request an exemption from submitting IELTS or TOEFL);
7. GRE/GMAT test certificates valid as of the date of online documents submission (optional);
8. Two confidential letters of recommendation written within the last 12 month (to be provided by referees electronically or in hard copy);
9. Statement of purpose of 500 words or less;
10. 075у medical certificate (for Kazakhstani candidates) or a similar medical certificate with indication of general health (for international candidates);
11. A document stating the presence or absence of a criminal record;
12. For Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology program only: Evidence of any professional and/or voluntary experiences related to biological and/or medical research shown in a CV, recommendation letter or in any other document (optional).
13. The Admissions Committee and/or Admissions Department may request additional documents when necessary.

1. A bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree (or equivalent).
2. A minimum grade point average of 3.00, based on a 4.00 point scale (or equivalent on a 5.00 point scale).
3. Completed at least two science subjects, including but not limited to, one year of biology with lab or equivalent and one year of general chemistry with lab or equivalent.
4. A mandatory level of English language proficiency equal to an IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual component falling below a 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 250 for Computer-Based Test (CBT), 600 for Paper-Based Test (PBT), or 100 for Internet-Based Test (IBT). Any applicant, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:
   – one of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction and daily life;
   – an undergraduate or graduate degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English;
   – the applicant is a graduate of Nazarbayev University.
5. MCAT score of 489 is required in order to be invited to an interview.

1. Completed Application Form that can be accessed after registration.
2. Two (minimum) to four (maximum) confidential letters of recommendation written within the last 12 month. At least two letters must be from faculty in science departments.
3. Degree diploma with the transcript. During the application period, final year students may upload an official current transcript for consideration.
4. An official electronic IELTS/TOEFL certificate (valid at the time of document submission) sent to the University through IELTS/TOEFL VERIFICATION SERVICES. Code for IELTS: Nazarbayev University. Code for TOEFL: 6762.
5. MCAT score valid as of the date of online documents submission. In order for the score to be valid, the submitted MCAT scores must be for a test taken no more than three years prior to application.
6. The document stating the presence or absence of a criminal record.
7. 075у medical certificate (for Kazakhstani candidates) or a similar medical certificate with indication of general health or other documents as requested by the University (for international candidates).
8. Notarized scanned copy of the applicant’s identity card (with notarized English translation) or passport.
9. Personal statement (500 or less);
10. An essay on how the candidate would enrich the NUSOM community (500 words or less).

REQUIREMENTS:

1. MD or an equivalent terminal medical degree (highest level medical qualification which provides the eligibility to obtain registration or certification to practice as an independent practitioner in the country), obtained in a recognized university according to the World Directory of Medical Schools. During the application period, final year students may submit official current transcripts for consideration. Applicants recommended for admission must provide final transcript and diploma before the end of the Program’s enrollment term. Graduates of the University are enrolled based on the evidence of the final transcript confirming the degree completion followed by diploma submission within a month;
2. An overall IELTS test score of 7.0 or higher (with no sub-score less than 6.0 in each section), or the equivalent TOEFL score as posted on the ETS website;
3. IFOM Basic Science Exam (BSE) or USMLE Step1 test report;
4. high level of motivation and a strong interest in the Program outlined in the personal statement;
5. 2 (two) confidential letters of recommendation.

The relevance of the academic and experiential background and the equivalency and appropriateness of earlier degrees will be determined by the Admissions Committee.
Applicants to the Program, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:
• MD or equivalent terminal medical degree was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction and daily life;
• MD or equivalent terminal medical degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English;
• the applicant is a graduate of Nazarbayev University.

APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST

1. Complete application form;
2. National ID or passport;
3. Official document confirming name change (if applicable);
4. MD or equivalent terminal medical diploma with transcript;
5. IELTS or TOEFL test report/certificate valid as of the date of online documents submission to the Programs (if applicable);
6. IFOM Basic Science Exam (BSE) or USMLE step 1 test report;
7. Two confidential letters of recommendation written within the last 12 months from academic or clinical referees preferably related to the specific residency program (to be provided by referees electronically or in hard copy) ;
8. Personal statement (up to 500 words);
9. 075у medical certificate (for Kazakhstani candidates) or a similar medical certificate with indication of general health or other documents as requested by the University (for international candidates);
10. The document stating the presence or absence of a criminal record;

The NUSOM Admissions Committee will consider candidates recommended for admission by University Medical Center (UMC) Residency Admission Committee but the ultimate decision to admit these candidates is made by the NUSOM Admissions Committee.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. MD or an equivalent terminal medical degree (highest level medical qualification which provides the eligibility to obtain registration or certification to practice as an independent practitioner in the country), obtained in a recognized university according to the World Directory of Medical Schools. During the application period, final year students may submit official current transcripts for consideration. Applicants recommended for admission must provide final transcript and diploma before the end of the Program’s enrollment term. Graduates of the University are enrolled based on the evidence of the final transcript confirming the degree completion followed by diploma submission within a month;
2. high level of motivation and a strong interest in the Program outlined in the personal statement;
3. 2 (two) confidential letters of recommendation;
4. Recommendation letter from University Medical Center (UMC).

The following conditions will apply to applicants admitted under Conditional Admission first year of enrollment:

1. Provide IFOM Basic Science Exam (BSE) or USMLE Step1 test report;
2. An overall IELTS test score of 7.0 or higher (with no sub-scores less than 6.0 in each section), or the equivalent TOEFL score as posted on the ETS website.
3. The relevance of the academic and experiential background and the equivalency and appropriateness of earlier degrees will be determined by the Admissions Committee.
4. Applicants to the Program, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:
5. MD or equivalent terminal medical degree was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction and daily life;
6. MD or equivalent terminal medical degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English;
7. the applicant is a graduate of Nazarbayev University.

APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST

1. Complete application form;
2. National ID or passport;
3. Letter of recommendation from UMC;
4. Official document confirming name change (if applicable);
5. MD or equivalent terminal medical diploma with transcript;
6. Two confidential letters of recommendation written within the last 12 months from academic or clinical referees preferably related to the specific residency program (to be provided by referees electronically or in hard copy) ;
7. Personal statement (up to 500 words);
8. 075у medical certificate (for Kazakhstani candidates) or a similar medical certificate with indication of general health or other documents as requested by the University (for international candidates);
9. The document stating the presence or absence of a criminal record;

• Application periods for Masters programs: 

                for International applicants from November 22, 2021 – February 28, 2022 (inclusive)

                for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan from November 22, 2021 – April 30, 2022 (inclusive)

• The final deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates: 

                for International applicants – March 15, 2022 (inclusive)

                for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan – April 30, 2022 (inclusive)

• The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): to be announced
• First day of classes: to be announced

• Application periods for Masters programs (except MSc in Physics and MSc in Chemistry): 

               for International applicants from November 22, 2021 – February 28, 2022 (inclusive)

               for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan from November 22, 2021 – April 18, 2022 (inclusive)

• Application periods for Master program in Physics and Master program in Chemistry:

               for International applicants from November 22, 2021 – February 28, 2022 (inclusive)

               for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan from November 22, 2021 – April 30, 2022 (inclusive)

• The final deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates:

               for International applicants – March 15, 2022 (inclusive)

               for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan – April 18, 2022 (inclusive)

               for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MSc in Physics and MSc in Chemistry) – April 30, 2022 (inclusive)

• The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): to be announced
• First day of classes: to be announced

• Application periods for Masters programs: 

                for International applicants from November 15, 2021 – February 28, 2022 (inclusive)

                for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan from November 15, 2021 – May 10, 2022 (inclusive)

• The final deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates:

                for International applicants – March 15, 2022 (inclusive)

                for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan – May 11, 2022 (inclusive)

• The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): to be announced
• First day of classes: to be announced

• Application periods for Masters programs: 

               for International applicants from November 22, 2021 – February 28, 2022 (inclusive)

               for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan from November 22, 2021 – April 18, 2022 (inclusive)

• The final deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates: 

               for International applicants – March 15, 2022 (inclusive)

               for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan – April 18, 2022 (inclusive)

• The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): to be announced
• First day of classes: to be announced

1. Complete Application form;
2. National ID (for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan) and passport (for international applicants);
3. Official document confirming name change (if applicable);
4. Degree diplomas (Bachelor’s or equivalents) with transcripts. During the application period, final year students may upload an official current transcript for consideration.
5. An official electronic IELTS/TOEFL certificate (valid at the time of document submission) sent to the University through IELTS/TOEFL VERIFICATION SERVICES. Code for IELTS: Nazarbayev University. Code for TOEFL: 6762;
6. Document confirming English as the language of instruction (only for applicants who earned their degree in a program that was taught in English and request an exemption from submitting IELTS or TOEFL).
7. Applicants should provide a detailed certificate/reference from the university indicating the number and list of subjects completed in English.
8. GRE certificate valid as of the date of online documents submission (optional);
9. Three essays in response to essay questions provided in the application form;
10. Two confidential letters of recommendation (to be provided by referees electronically or in hard copy after receiving an email request);
11. Resume;
12. Documented proof of work experience (labour card or employment certificate).

• Application periods for Masters program: 

                    for International applicants from November 24, 2021 – February 28, 2022 (inclusive)

                    for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan from November 24, 2021 – May 3, 2022 (inclusive)

• The final deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates: 

                    for International applicants – March 15, 2022 (inclusive)

                    for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan – May 3, 2022 (inclusive)

• The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): to be announced
• First day of classes: to be announced