Overview

A Western graduate level economics program
2-year funded all-English MA program
High quality internationally recognized faculty drawn from North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia
Advised and supported by a strategic partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA)
Housing on campus with modern facilities, labs, library, and sports center
Funding for your education - Acceptance into the MAE comes with a monthly stipend for the entire duration of the program (only for Kazakhstani citizens)

What can you do with the MAE degree?

Armed with the Economics program from Nazarbayev University, and if you are not interested in further study (PhD), you are aiming at highly specialized roles in a variety of sectors such as

Professional economist careers
Economics careers in banking
Economics careers in accountancy
Economics careers in business and financial consultancy
Economics careers in the public sector, international organizations, and non-profit organizations
Insurance, actuarial, and data analysis careers in economics

For many highly specialized economics jobs, particularly research based and advisory roles, the MAE can be an excellent asset.

Programme Structure

MAE graduates will acquire the following academic, research, and analytical skills:

Deployment of a wide array of economic models, ability to evaluate their applicability and shortcomings

Knowledge of statistical and analytical techniques

Ability to conduct econometric analyses using a variety of econometric models and statistical software packages

Expertise in applying theory and quantitative tools to actual economic problems

Ability to review and critically assess the existing bod of research in economics

Ability to communicate economic information and results both in a technical way to peers and in a more general way for policy recommendation and decision making

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

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46

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Astana, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

Economics View 3 other Masters in Economics in Kazakhstan

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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46

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Other requirements

General requirements

an undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and a graduate/postgraduate degree (if applicable) in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of a 4.00. During the application period final year students may submit official current transcript for consideration;
a high motivation and strong interest in the program as outlined in a personal essay (500 words);
a resume;
three letters of recommendation (written within the last 12 months).

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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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

What can you do with the MAE degree?

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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