Overview

What will you gain after The Political Science and International Relations program at Nazarbayev University?

The ability to review, analyze and critically assess the body of existing research and make original and insightful contributions to address complex analytical arguments
Proficiency in designing innovative research projects addressing important political issues and using appropriate research methods to pursue them
The ability to write high quality, article-length manuscripts of publishable quality, on important topics of political science and international relations

Career

Researcher
Lecturer
Policy analyst
Public affairs specialist
International business analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core Seminar in International Relations

Core Seminar in Comparative Politics

Maximum Likelihood Models

Experimental Political Science

Just War Theory

Immigration Theory

Issues in the Philosophy of Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-17 00:00:00 , National

More details

International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: July 17

All other applicants (local and international): August 17

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Astana, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (or equivalent).Final year students may submit the official transcript showing current courses during the application period for consideration.

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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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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

Additional Details

For residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, payments are processed in the national currency at the internal exchange rate of 486 KZT per 1 USD, as approved by the University.

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

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Astana

Funding

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