School of Mining and Geosciences
School of Mining and Geosciences
School of Mining and Geosciences
Admissions
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How to apply?
- Go to admissions.nu.edu.kz portal, press the «Sign up» button and fill out the required information in English. Please select the program during choosing the Academic level.
- After completing the application, confirm it by clicking on the link sent to your email.
- Be sure to read the Instructions about the application procedure given in your Personal account.
- In the «My Application Forms» section of your Personal account, open the link for Step 1. Fill out the Application Form that includes a Consent form for personal data processing. Make sure you have entered all the required information in the correct manner and press the «Upload» button.
- Afterwards, in the same section of your Personal account, proceed to Step 2 and upload the required documents. The format of the required documents is specified in the Personal account.
- Upload a photo (3*4) for documents to the «Profile» section in your Personal account.
To finalize the application process, please click on the "PAY AND SUBMIT APPLICATION" button on your Personal account under the "My Application Forms" section. The application fee shall be paid online through the payment options available in the Personal account. The use of other payment methods for the application fee is not acceptable.
BSc
The application fee is 10 000 tenge. The application fee is increased 3 times from the established amount when paid within the last two weeks before the first officially approved deadline and during the extension period for accepting applications for participation in the admission process (30 000 tenge). The application fee is non-refundable, irrespective of the application outcome or payment errors.
MSc
The application fee is 15 000 tenge. The application fee is increased 3 times when paid within the last two weeks before the first approved deadline and during the extension period for accepting applications for participation in the admission process. The application fee is non-refundable, irrespective of the application outcome or payment errors.
PhD
You may apply for up to 2 Master's or PhD programs but if accepted into both, you must choose one.
The regular application fee is 15 000 tenge, and the late application fee is 45 000 tenge. The late application period is considered to be the last two weeks before the initially established application deadline. The application fee is non-refundable, regardless of the application outcome or any payment errors.
After submitting the online application, an applicant will not be able to make changes in the actions described in Step 2.
The Admissions Department will check your application and contact you if there is an issue with the application or specify if some documents are missing and deadlines to submit them. Incomplete or incorrect (uncorrected) applications will not be considered in the competition.
BSc
The application fee is 10 000 tenge. The application fee is increased 3 times from the established amount when paid within the last two weeks before the first officially approved deadline and during the extension period for accepting applications for participation in the admission process (30 000 tenge). The application fee is non-refundable, irrespective of the application outcome or payment errors.
MSc
The application fee is 15 000 tenge. The application fee is increased 3 times when paid within the last two weeks before the first approved deadline and during the extension period for accepting applications for participation in the admission process. The application fee is non-refundable, irrespective of the application outcome or payment errors.
PhD
You may apply for up to 2 Master's or PhD programs but if accepted into both, you must choose one.
The regular application fee is 15 000 tenge, and the late application fee is 45 000 tenge. The late application period is considered to be the last two weeks before the initially established application deadline. The application fee is non-refundable, regardless of the application outcome or any payment errors.
After submitting the online application, an applicant will not be able to make changes in the actions described in Step 2.
The Admissions Department will check your application and contact you if there is an issue with the application or specify if some documents are missing and deadlines to submit them. Incomplete or incorrect (uncorrected) applications will not be considered in the competition.
To provide your IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT certificates, follow these steps:
Take care when entering information regarding codes for test certificate submission via the Test Administrator or the Test Center. See below:
Important Notes:
You may be exempt from providing IELTS/TOEFL if:
- Electronic Submission: Send the electronic results of your valid IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT certificates directly to NU by the Test Administrator.
- Uploading IELTS/TOEFL Results: Upload a scanned copy of your IELTS/TOEFL certificate and enter its unique number in the “Upload IELTS/TOEFL results” section of your Personal account. You can upload multiple certificates, but only the most recent one will be considered.
- Uploading GRE/GMAT Results: Upload a scanned copy of your GRE/GMAT certificate in the “My Application Forms” section (Step 2) when submitting your documents (if required).
Take care when entering information regarding codes for test certificate submission via the Test Administrator or the Test Center. See below:
- Code for IELTS: NU
- Code for TOEFL iBT: 6762
- Code for GRE: 6496
- Code for GMAT: H6m-R7-93
Important Notes:
- NU is not responsible for submitting your test results. You must contact the Test Administrator (Test Center) independently to send your certificate, which takes at least 7-10 working days.
- Results received after the deadline will not be considered.
- All certificates must be valid at the time of application submission.
- Detailed instructions for submitting IELTS/TOEFL certificates are available in your Personal account.
- IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and TOEFL PDT results are not accepted.
- Video instructions on how to upload your IELTS/TOEFL results can be found here.
You may be exempt from providing IELTS/TOEFL if:
- You earned a degree in a country where English is the official language.
- Your undergraduate or graduate degree was taught in English (confirming document required).
- You are a graduate of NU.
BSc
- Please check your email 1-2 weeks before the NUET exam – the information about the upcoming exam date, time and venue along with Exam Rules will be sent there.
- Please keep in mind that sometimes letters from the University may go to the spam box.
- After submission of the online Application Form, an automatic email notification will be sent to your referees with a request to submit a recommendation letter to NU in accordance with the provided online form. Detailed Instruction on providing recommendation letters is available in the Personal account.
- Check your email for notifications from NU and your Personal account to stay informed about the status of your application. Please keep in mind that sometimes letters from the University may go to the spam box.
- Participate in the interview with the Admissions Committee in case of being invited. Interviews are conducted in English.
- After you submit your online application form, an automatic email will be sent to your referees, asking them to submit a recommendation letter using the provided online form. Detailed instructions on how to submit recommendation letters are available in your Personal account.
- Regularly check your email and Personal account for updates about your application status, and remember to check your spam folder, as emails from the University may end up there.
- If invited, attend the interview with the Admissions Committee, which will be conducted in English.
- If you have any issues with the application, email phd_admissions@nu.edu.kz with a detailed description of the problem, your IIN (for citizens of Kazakhstan) and your Applicant ID number.
Entry requirements
- Undergraduate programs
Entry requirements
Fees and Funding
The tuition fee for one academic year:
Undergraduate programs
$15 000
Master's degree programs
$16 000
Doctoral programs
$23 500
*Settlements with residents of Kazakhstan are conducted in the national currency at the exchange rate of one US dollar as determined by the University.
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.
Important dates
Regular Admission
(tuition-fee-paying)
(tuition-fee-paying)
Bachelor's Programs
International applicants from countries eligible for visa issuance before arrival: September 27 – June 1, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time)
Citizens of Kazakhstan: September 27 – July 24, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time)
International applications from countries eligible for visa issuance upon arrival: September 27 – July 24, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time)
Master's Programs
International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: available until June 1, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
All other applicants (local and international): available until July 24, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
PhD Programs
For international applicants with visa required prior to arrival: June 1, 2026, 2 pm (Astana time);
All other applicants (local and international): July 17, 2026, 2 pm (Astana time).
International applicants from countries eligible for visa issuance before arrival: September 27 – June 1, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time)
Citizens of Kazakhstan: September 27 – July 24, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time)
International applications from countries eligible for visa issuance upon arrival: September 27 – July 24, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time)
Master's Programs
International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: available until June 1, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
All other applicants (local and international): available until July 24, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
PhD Programs
For international applicants with visa required prior to arrival: June 1, 2026, 2 pm (Astana time);
All other applicants (local and international): July 17, 2026, 2 pm (Astana time).
Financial aid & Scholarship
Bachelor's Programs
NUET Applicants (Undergraduate programs, including international): September 27–November 20, 2025 (2 p.m. Astana time)
International Applicants (Undergraduate programs only): September 27– January 28, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time)
Master's Programs
For all types of grants:
Citizens of Kazakhstan and International applicants: available until February 13, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
PhD Programs
Citizens of Kazakhstan: March 30, 2026 (Astana time).
International applicants: apply by the beginning of March 2026
NUET Applicants (Undergraduate programs, including international): September 27–November 20, 2025 (2 p.m. Astana time)
International Applicants (Undergraduate programs only): September 27– January 28, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time)
Master's Programs
For all types of grants:
Citizens of Kazakhstan and International applicants: available until February 13, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
PhD Programs
Citizens of Kazakhstan: March 30, 2026 (Astana time).
International applicants: apply by the beginning of March 2026
* International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: available until June 1, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
Apply now
Our Contacts
Feel free to write, call, and visit us.
Regarding consultation on admissions
On academic issues
Address:
Address: 53, Kabanbay batyr Ave., Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan.
Phone numbers
+7 (7172) 64 25 84
+7 747 094 02 30
+7 747 094 02 30
Fees and Funding:
For more detailed information about tuition fees, please contact the Bursar's Office:
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
Are you ready to enroll?