Overview

The Master in International Relations from Kimep University trains professionals for a diverse international career at inter-governmental levels, as well as for communications with international business partners.

Graduates study

The theory and practice of international relations

The international political economy including emerging markets

The analysis of natural resource economies and identity construction

Conflict studies

The program faculty team comprises of the professionals with international experience who actively conduct research work and publish in international journals on a regular basis.

The program graduates may work in the following fields: diplomacy, international interaction consulting, regional studies, geopolitics, in public and private enterprises, NGOs, multinational companies and as coordinators of various international projects.

In addition, the program graduates continue their careers in various international organization structures, such as UNO, OSCE, Red Cross International, WTO, Green Peace, League of Arab States, European Council, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Turkic Council and many others.

Program faculty hold terminal degrees from the leading international universities of Italy, Canada, Japan, Turkey and USA.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Professional Foreign Language

Management for Social Sciences

Psychology for Social Sciences

Theories of International Relations

Public International Law

International Political Economy

Ethics in International Affairs

Central Asia in Global Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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IELTS

5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

International Relations

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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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65

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70

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed higher education

Complex Test (CT)

Entrance examinations by specializations

KIMEP University accepts international certificates of GMAT and GRE tests for the appropriate graduate programs, which are considered on an individual basis by departments.

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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

9313800 KZT / year

≈ 9313800 KZT / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9313800 KZT / year

≈ 9313800 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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Overview

Graduates study

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

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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