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All information about enrolment to Master's Degree and PhD programs
The format of the entrance exam
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Interview
Essay
Test for readiness to study:
Critical Thinking
Analytical Thinking
Profile Exam educational program groups
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POINTS
Duration of the entrance exam - 4 hours 20 minutes
Rules for the interview
The interview for persons entering the PhD program is carried out by the Report of organizations of higher and postgraduate education independently before passing entrance exams in the following modules: 'Essay writing', 'TGO', and 'Answers to exam questions on the profile of the educational programs group.
In online format
Video recording of the interview is strictly mandatory for both formats. The video recording is stored in the archive for not less than three years.
Duration of the interview
is 20 minutes per applicant
(15 minutes for a conversation and 5 minutes
for evaluation).
The interview is drawn up in a protocol, which is signed by the Chairman, members and secretary of the Examination Commission
In case of Applicant's non-appearance to
the interview, it is not allowed to postpone the date of
the interview and 0 points are awarded, not
allowing to pass FEA
The result of the interview can be found
in your profile in the
'admission' / 'non-admission' format.
CERTIFICATES CONFIRMING
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
The official certificate on passing the state language exam (KAZTEST), issued by the NTC (of any level)
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IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System Academic) passing score is not less than 5.5;
TOEFL IBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test), a passing score is not less than 46;
TOEFL PBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-based test), a passing score is not less than 453;
TOEFL ITP (Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program), a passing score is not less than 460;
Deutsche Sprachpruefung fuer den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauB2/level B2), TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau B2/level B2);
TFI (Test de Français International) – not lower than B2 level in the reading and listening sections), DELF (Diplome d'Etudes en Langue française) – B2 level, DALF (Diplome Approfondi de Langue française) – B2 level, TCF (Test de connaissance du français) – not less than 50 points;
Persons with a TOEFL ITP certificate (Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program) pass
additional testing for English language proficiency before the start of the entrance exam for the PhD program.
PhD programs
D078 Law
The program is aimed at training academic personnel in the field of National Law who can conduct independent research and make a significant contribution to the development of science in the Republic. Main subjects:
  • Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • Advanced Publishing
Language of instruction: Russian / Kazakh
D070 Economics
The PhD program in Economics is aimed at developing deep theoretical knowledge and practical research skills to train future professional researchers with an emphasis on empirical research in the field of Economics for both academic and research careers.

The program graduates will be able to work in the academic community, international and local research institutions, and government agencies.

Main subjects:
  • An Introduction to the Philosophy of Social Sciences
  • Optimization Theory in Economic Analysis
  • Causal Inference and Quasi-Experimental Research
Language of instruction: English
Advantages of the PhD program at KAZGUU
  • EVENING CLASSES
    allow you to combine work with study
  • ALL COURSES ARE IN ENGLISH
    (Economics program)
  • ACADEMIC MOBILITY
    opportunity to gain international academic experience
  • Qualified lecturers
    Doctors of Science from leading international universities, experts from international and national research institutes
Admission process
Step 1. Prepare a package of documents
1. Diploma
2. Identity document
3. Certificate of foreign language proficiency:
IELTS Academic (not less than 5.5)
TOEFL IBT (not less than 46)
TOEFL PBT (not less than 453)
TOEFL ITP (not less than 460)
Or certificates of proficiency in German or French
4. Medical certificate form 075/U
5. 6 photos of 3x4 size
6. Employment Certificate (not less than 9 months)
7. List of scientific and methodical works (if any)
8. Kaztest certificate confirming proficiency in state language (NTC)
Step 2. Apply for participation in the entrance exam
Applications are accepted on the app.testcenter.kz website July 3 to August 3. The exam itself will be held from August 4 to August 20.
Step 3. Sign the agreement at the Admission Office
You can sign the agreement in the online format on the link or in the traditional offline format. Admission to the doctoral program is held from August 15 to August 28
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question
What is the deadline for passing the IELTS and KazTest exams?
Answer
The IELTS and KazTest certificates must be submitted to the Admission Office when applying for the entrance exam, along with the rest of the documents, on August 3.
Question
How do I register on KazTest?
Answer
Detailed information on registration can be found here http://kazakhtest.kz/index.php
How to contact us?
Call-центр
+7 707 070 30 30
+7 717 270 30 30
Location
the city of Astana
8, Korgalzhyn highway