Master of Arts
in Economics
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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.






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Funding
There are merit-based "Abay Kunanbayev" scholarships for top international applicants recommended for admission.

To learn more about financial aid and scholarship requirements, please visit nu.edu.kz

Cost & fees
The tuition fee for Master’s Degree Programs is 16,000 USD per one academic year for both local and international students.

All fees apply for the 2026/2027 academic year.

To learn more about tuition fees please contact bursars_office@nu.edu.kz.
Additional information:

Application fee:


The application fee is nonrefundable and cannot be waived. It must be paid with the application before the registration deadline.


Nazarbayev University provides extra financial support for exceptional international students that covers up to 100% of the tuition fee (room & board not included in the scholarship). Follow the link to find out more.