Overview

Master-students basics of petrology, the structure of ore fields and deposits, the theory of the formation of oil and gas deposits within the platform and folded fields, remote sensing of the Earth.

Education is conducted on modern computer programs Surfer, Geosoft, ArcGIS. Foreign lecturers, leading experts from manufacturing companies and scientific-research institutes are invited to conduct lectures and consultations on contemporary problems of geology. For practical training, undergraduates are sent to exploration, geological survey, oilfield, hydrogeological enterprises.

They get the skills of an advanced user of specialized software systems Micromine, Datamine, Leafprog with the skills to create a database of deposits, build a geological, geodynamic model of deposits and ore bodies, and calculate reserves.

Careers

Graduates of the Geology and Exploration of Solid Mineral Deposits program from Satbayev University work in the positions of the chief geologist, senior geologist, technologist, head of the geological party, district geologist, work at the university. The Master's program provides in-depth training in the specialty. At the end of the theoretical course, students conduct experimental research work in enterprises.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current problems of geology

Current problems of modern subsoil use

Analysis of sedimentary basins of Kazakhstan and the world

Theory of formation of oil and gas fields

Geodynamics Oil-and-gas basins interpretation of seismic and geophysical researches of gas wells

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

Materials Science Geography Geology View 4 other Masters in Geography in Kazakhstan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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60

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Contender’s application based on the sample;

Copies of educational documents with appendices (Bachelor) original;

Certificate of passing a foreign language test (if any);

List of scientific and methodological works, copies of certificates, certificates and diplomas (if any);

Six 3x4 cm photos;

075-? form medical certificate, fluorography snapshot (original + copy of 2 pcs.);

Private personnel record sheet and a copy of the document confirming the employment, notarized or certified by the personnel department (for persons with work experience);

A copy of the identity card (3 pcs.);

A copy of pre-conscription certificate or military ID.

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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

1500000 KZT / year

≈ 1500000 KZT / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1500000 KZT / year

≈ 1500000 KZT / year

Living costs

Almaty

Kazakhstan

140000 - 200000 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Almaty

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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