in Economics
in Economics
The Master of Arts in Economics (MAE) is a program preparing students for both a professional career as an economist and for admission in a top PhD program. Graduate education in Economics aims at the development of analytical, methodological, and applied skills that are essential for both a professional and an academic economist.
2. Fill out the online application form and upload required documents;
3. Submit application;
4. Pass through personal interview;
5. Wait for the results!
Regular
(2 PM Astana time)
(2 PM Astana time)
May 5 - July 17, 2026
(2 PM Astana time)
For all other self-paid applicants (local and international):
May 5 - July 24, 2026
(2 PM Astana time)
Please note that before submitting the completed application form, all supporting documents must be uploaded to a personal account of the candidate.
After the submission of the application form, the extension of the deadlines for the provision of supporting documents for this period is not expected. An incomplete package of documents uploaded to the online system before the end of the Early Online Registration Period will be checked for compliance with the competitive selection requirements and may be sent for revision. Candidates who receive notification of an incomplete package of documents for participation in the competitive selection are automatically transferred to the standard registration period.
Applicants have to submit an online application form and all required documents on our portal.
Applicants to the Program, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:
- one of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction and daily life;
- an undergraduate or graduate degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English;
- the applicant is a graduate of Nazarbayev University.
Notarized copy of the applicant’s identity card or passport.
Documented proof of work experience with notarized English translation.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. As this program targets “pre-experience” recent graduates from undergraduate programs and young professionals, there is no work experience requirement.
- Admission is restricted to one NUGSB program, which means that individuals interested in pursuing graduate level education in a business program offered by NUGSB must carefully read the program descriptions and decide which program is most suitable for them in helping them to realize their career goals. Upon review of applicant files, the Admissions Committee reserves the right to interview an applicant to explore whether or not another NUGSB program may better fit with his/her profile and career objectives.
- All documents must be notarized and translated into English.
- Upon notification, shortlisted applicants must provide original copies of all documents to the Admissions department of the University: 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., office # 1127, Nazarbayev University, Admissions Department, Astana, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan.
- Applicants who obtained their degree diplomas/certificates from foreign educational institutions must request their official transcripts be sent directly to the University.
- The Admissions Committee may, at its discretion, add additional requirements to the admissions process.
- Submission of a complete application package does not guarantee admission to the MSc in Finance program.
We are delighted to announce that in order to participate in the selection process to study the MSc. in Finance applicants can provide GRE/GMAT results or take ALEKS test administered by the School on appointed days for each round.
To register for the ALEKS, applicants must select a date (one from their application period) in their application form on our application portal.
GRE/GMAT test reports shall be sent online by the official test administrator directly to the Nazarbayev University using institutional Code: GRE-6496, GMAT- H6m-R7-93.
Please note that there are GRE and GMAT available online worldwide.
You can register for:
1. GRE General test HERE.
2. GMAT online HERE.
Please send your questions via email or using the form available here. You can also reach us at +7 7172 709028, 706567, 709332.
We are looking forward to receiving your applications.
The Admissions Committee will not consider incomplete applications. However, we understand that some applicants may sign up for later test dates. The admissions committee will accept the IELTS/TOEFL certificate after the application deadline but no later than approved dates by the School. Keep in mind that space in the class is limited, and applicants are discussed on a rolling basis.