Overview

Key Features

The Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education (NUGSE) is proud to offer the M.Sc. in Educational Leadership - School Education, Higher Education, and Inclusive Education.

More specifically, students will develop in-depth understanding of the national and international educational issues and debates relevant to their field of study, strategies for leadership and change management, and methodological approaches appropriate for researching educational topics important to both Kazakhstan and other international contexts.

The Educational Leadership - School Education, Higher Education and Inclusive Education program at Nazarbayev University is designed for individuals working in universities, schools, pedagogical institutes, the Ministry of Education and Science, and other related institutions, such as NGOs and development organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Leadership

Management in Education

Curriculum Development and Implementation

Contextualizing Education Reform in Kazakhstan and Beyond

Research Methods
Academic English

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

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Astana, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

Educational Leadership Higher Education

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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60

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
A minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.0 (or equivalent);
High level of English proficiency
1 year of work experience in a relevant field
At the discretion of the Admissions Committee applicants with less than 1 year of work experience may also be considered.
High motivation and strong interest in the program as outlined in a personal statement;
Two letters of recommendation.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

16000 USD / year

≈ 16000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16000 USD / year

≈ 16000 USD / year

Living costs

Astana

Kazakhstan

151250 - 222349 KZT / month

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Overview

Key Features

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

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