Overview

Learning Outcomes

The Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development program from Kazakh Agro-Technical Research University (KATRU) will help you:

Possess knowledge in the field of economic and social foundations of rural development and their impact on the sustainability of agriculture; in the development of regional programs for the diversification and economic development of rural areas and their sustainability
Demonstrate the ability to develop strategies for the development of agri-eco-tourism activities at the regional level and relevant project levels
Apply new technologies in crop production and animal husbandry, explore the possibilities of their use and implementation on a specific farm
Possess the methodology of statistics for use in the study of socio-economic processes at various hierarchical levels
Have the ability to carry out an economic assessment of the state and prospects for the development of agriculture, ecology and the social sphere of rural areas, apply methods of involving the population in their development, apply methods for evaluating investment projects in economic/environmental/social aspects.
Possess the skills to assess the economic, environmental and social aspects of the sustainable state of agriculture and rural development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rural sociology
Ecological concept, and agriculture. Sustainable development.
Sustainable development of rural areas: approaches to the development of regional programs
Technologies for sustainable agriculture (crop production)
Bioeconomy
Economic analysis of the sustainability of economic entities in rural territories

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English, Russian

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Astana, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Agriculture

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

an application form addressed to the head of the organization

a duplicate document of higher education
a duplicate of test certificate specified in paragraph 4 of Model Regulations of Admission to educational organizations that implement professional training program of postgraduate education (upon the existence)

personnel record card and document that proves working career (for those with work experience)
six photos (size 3x4 centimeters),
medical form 086,
identity card duplicate
list of scientific and methodological papers (upon the existence).

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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

750000 KZT / year

≈ 750000 KZT / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

750000 KZT / year

≈ 750000 KZT / 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.

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