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Online application for Master of Arts in Political Science & International Relations, Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies and Master of Arts in Economics programs is now open
Application deadline: April 11, 2016
Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies
Applicants to the Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies program are required to complete and submit online the application form available at the University website (admissions.nu.edu.kz) as well as a complete package of admission documents, before the deadline. Admissions documents are submitted electronically.
- complete Application form for Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies program;
- official copy of degree diplomas/certificates with transcripts (with notarized English translation);
- IELTS or TOEFL certificate valid as of commencement of the Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies program. Overall IELTS test score of 7.0 (with sub-score requirements no less than 6.0), or the equivalent TOEFL score as posted on the ETS website;
- official copy of passport/national ID (with notarized English translation);
- GRE certificate (optional) valid as of commencement of the Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies program;
- 3 confidential letters of recommendation;
- a personal essay describing the reasons for seeking to enter the Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies program;
- resumé/curriculum vitae.
Note: In case your application will progress to the next stage, you will be asked to provide the notarized copies of ID or passport, diplomas and transcripts (with notarized English translation) and original copies of other documents.*
* Applicants who obtained their degree diplomas/certificates from foreign educational institutions must request their official transcripts be sent directly to the following address: Graduate Admissions Department, 53, Kabanbay Batyr ave., Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.
Submission of complete application package does not guarantee admission to the Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies program.
Master of Arts in Political Science & International Relations
Applicants to the Master of Arts in Political Science & International Relations program are required to complete and submit online the application form available at the University website (admissions.nu.edu.kz) as well as a complete package of admission documents, before the deadline. Admissions documents are submitted electronically.
- complete Application form for Master of Arts in Political Science and International Relations program;
- official copy of degree diplomas/certificates with transcripts (with notarized English translation);
- IELTS or TOEFL certificate valid as of commencement of the Master of Arts in Political Science & International Relations program. Overall IELTS test score of 7.0 (with sub-score requirements no less than 6.0), or the equivalent TOEFL score as posted on the ETS website;
- official copy of passport/national ID (with notarized English translation);
- GRE certificate (preferred) valid as of commencement of the Master of Arts in Political Science and International Relations program;
- 3 confidential letters of recommendation;
- a personal essay describing the reasons for seeking to enter the Master of Arts in Political Science and International Relations program;
- one essay in English with thoughtful answers in response to the essay questions provided in the application form;
- resume/curriculum vitae.
Note: In case your application will progress to the next stage, you will be asked to provide the notarized copies of ID or passport, diplomas and transcripts (with notarized English translation) and original copies of other documents.*
* Applicants who obtained their degree diplomas/certificates from foreign educational institutions must request their official transcripts be sent directly to the following address: Graduate Admissions Department, 53, Kabanbay Batyr ave., Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.
Submission of complete application package does not guarantee admission to the Master of Arts in Political Science & International Relations program.
Master of Arts in Economics
Applicants to the Master of Arts in Economics program are required to complete and submit online the application form available at the University website (admissions.nu.edu.kz) as well as a complete package of admission documents, before the deadline. Admissions documents are submitted electronically.
- complete Application form for Master of Arts in Economics program;
- official copy of degree diplomas/certificates with transcripts (with notarized English translation);
- IELTS or TOEFL certificate valid as of commencement of the Master of Arts in Economics program. Overall IELTS test score of 6.5 (with sub-score requirements no less than 6.0), or the equivalent TOEFL score as posted on the ETS website;
- official copy of passport/national ID (with notarized English translation);
- GRE certificate (preferred) valid as of commencement of the Master of Arts in Economics program;
- 3 confidential letters of recommendation;
- a personal essay describing the reasons for seeking to enter the Master of Arts in Economics program;