
Overview
We define Eurasia inclusively, comprising not just the five post-Soviet republics of Central Asia, but Xinjiang, Mongolia, Afghanistan, the Caucasus, Russia and Eastern Europe. We believe the Eurasian MA will allow you to explore a wide range of intellectual interests, to receive a rigorous training in your chosen field, and to take an interdisciplinary approach to whatever research questions you develop.
Key Features
- This Eurasian Studies course from Nazarbayev University is the first multi-disciplinary Area Studies program in Kazakhstan and the wider region focusing on Eurasia
- 2-year funded all-English MA program of 120 ECTS credits.
- Taught by internationally recognized faculty.
- Advised and actively supported by the partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA).
- An exciting opportunity to explore the cultures, languages, histories, communities, societies, and politics of Eurasia.
- Includes the five post-Soviet Central Asian states, Russia, Eastern Europe, Mongolia, Xinjiang, and neighboring regions of South Asia, China and the Middle East.
- An unrivaled concentration of scholars with Eurasian expertise, spanning the disciplines of Anthropology, Economics, History, Literature, Oriental Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology.
- Advanced academic training for pursuing careers in research, government, international organizations, academia, or other fields.
- Study in Astana, at the heart of Eurasia, with unparalleled access to archives, fieldwork sites, government agencies, international organizations, and foreign diplomats.
- Housing on campus with modern facilities, labs, library and sports center and a monthly stipend (only for Kazakhstani citizens).
- Awards “Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies” degree.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Eurasia
- General Methodology
- Qualitative Methods and Research Design
- Disciplinary Methodology
- Summer Research and fieldwork practicum
- Thesis
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
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.
- High motivation and strong interest in the Program as outlined in a personal essay (500 words);
- Resume;
- Three letters of recommendation (written within the last 12 months).
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
25020 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25020 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
25020 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25020 USD per year during 24 months.
9,832,860 KZT
Living costs for Nur-Sultan
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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