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 2025-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics View 3 other Masters in Economics in Kazakhstan

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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).

Tuition Fee

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International

5724000 KZT/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5724000 KZT per year during 24 months.
National

1431000 KZT/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1431000 KZT per year during 24 months.

NU offers full funding. If the applicant is not eligible for a grant, he/she will be offered admission on a fee-paying basis.

Living costs for Astana

151250 - 222349 KZT /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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