SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Admission to NU programs is based on the principle of meritocracy, which implies the selection of applicants on the basis of their academic achievements, providing everyone with equal opportunities at admission, and facilitating the selection of the most promising and talented students without the influence of external factors. Thus, the requirements for admission to the programs of NU are the same for all applicants regardless of citizenship, social status, the status of the educational organization, the graduate of which the applicant is, etc.
Students who apply and are admitted get immersed in a state-of-the-art research facility with mentorship from professional, experienced staff and faculty. Scholarships and grants are available to help fund your education. Every student at NU is a scholar, researcher, and explorer. Whether you’re seeking undergraduate study, graduate study, a Ph.D., or non-degree training courses, we have a program to fit your needs. Our seven schools cover the most advanced knowledge and research in leading industries to ensure you succeed in your chosen career field.
What we offer
Nazarbayev University School of Medicine offers the following programs
Tuition fees
The tuition fee for one academic year:
Settlements with residents of Kazakhstan are conducted in the national currency at the exchange rate of one US dollar as determined by the University.
Tuition-based admission is available to applicants who meet all requirements. Annually, NU determines the quota for tuition-based programs.
Financial aid options
Reduced tuition is available to Kazakhstan citizens in the socially vulnerable categories, including:
- Orphaned students or children left without the care of one or both parents, under 29 years of age, who lost their parents before reaching 18.
- Students with disabilities (1st, 2nd, or 3rd disability group).
- Students from large families with four or more co-residing siblings or half-siblings under the age of 23.
- Students with one or both parents having a disability (1st, 2nd, or 3rd disability group).
For students in this category, the tuition fee across the Foundation, Bachelor's, and Master's programs ranges from $3,000 to $6,000 per academic year.
For employees of state enterprises and government agencies in Kazakhstan wishing to study in master's degree programs, the tuition fee is $8,000 per academic year.
Students who make a one-time advance payment of 100% of the tuition fee for one academic year, or the full amount specified in the Tuition Agreement, receive an additional 5% discount.
For more detailed information about tuition fees, please contact the Bursar's Office:
Phone: +7 (7172) 70 60 32, 70 91 99
Email: bursars_office@nu.edu.kz
Office: 1.248B Block 1
Address: 53, Kabanbay batyr Ave., Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
Work obligation
According to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Education" (Article 47, Paragraph 17) on the Three-year Post-Graduation work obligation for the educational grant holders approved by Government Decree #319-III on July 27, 2007, citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who studied in medical and other specialties at the cost of State educational grant are obliged to work in the for at least three years. You can familiarize yourself with the official rules through this link.
Important information
Visit Career and Advising Center’s website and read through the page dedicated to the Work Obligation - cac.nu.edu.kz/workobligation, where you can find all the needed key requirements, points, deadlines, and conditions.
Contact channels
Carefully read through the given resources, and if you still have any questions, you can:
- Write an email to workobligation@nu.edu.kz, inbox solely dedicated to three-year Work Obligation issues. Feel free to write us any questions or concerns that you did not find here, and expect an answer in the near future!
- Make an appointment with NU CAC via CareerNet platform
- Contact Financial Center via email: fincenter@fincenter.kz
- Contact Financial Center via phone: 8(7172)69-50-32, 69-50-34, 69-50-56, 69-50-57, 69-50-58