Overview

Program Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the Public Policy degree programme at Nazarbayev University, graduates will have the ability to:

Lead and manage in public governance;
Participate in and contribute to the policy process;
Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions;
Articulate and apply a public service perspective; and
Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.

Professional competency: In addition, the program will ensure that students learn to apply their education, such as through experiential exercises and interactions with practitioners across the broad range of public affairs, administration, and policy professions and sectors.

MPP students can choose to specialize in one of 3 tracks (economic policy, international political economy or public governance) to enhance their career prospects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics and Public Policy

Statistics for Public Policy

Public Policy and Analysis

Policy Research Design and Methods

Macroeconomics and Public Policy

Data Analytics in Public Policy

Public Management and Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-17 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

46

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Astana, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

Public Policy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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46

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
Minimum 2 years of working experience. Fresh graduates and early career professionals are welcome to apply.
English proficiency: IELTS – minimum overall score 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in sub categories, or its TOEFL equivalent (compare your TOEFL score here).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16000 USD / year

≈ 16000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16000 USD / year

≈ 16000 USD / year

Living costs

Astana

Kazakhstan

151250 - 222349 KZT / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Astana

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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