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POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES at
A Master's degree is an advanced level of education that follows a Bachelor's degree and is designed for the in-depth study of a specific field of knowledge or specialisation.

It is beneficial for individuals seeking to deepen their expertise and enhance their professional qualifications within their area of practice, as well as for those pursuing a career in research or academia.
Provide the opportunity to pursue both work and study simultaneously
EVENING CLASSES
Professional training aimed at obtaining international certifications
CFA, GARP, ACCA
An opportunity to acquire international academic experience
ACADEMIC MOBILITY
MNU offers a profession-oriented Master’s degree programme designed to prepare students for specific professional fields, as well as an academic programme focused on research and scholarly activities.
Educational Programmes
Profession-oriented (1-1,5 year)
Scientifically and Pedagogically oriented
(2 years)
IT Law
Law
Law
Economics
Finance
International Law
Translation Studies
Political Science and International Relations
Competition Law
Counseling Psychology
Applied Linguistics
Intellectual Property and Business Law
Translation Studies
DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Applications for admission to double degree programmes are submitted after enrolment in the International Law programme.
The LL.M. in International Economic Law and Process — Master's degree programme delivered in partnership with Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (Germany).
A joint Master’s degree programme in International Law in collaboration with Wismar University (Germany).
The enrolment
process
for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Step 1. Pass Comprehensive Testing
Register for comprehensive testing on the website: https://app.testcenter.kz/auth/registration
Summer enrollment:
from June 1 to July 8, 2024
Winter enrollment:
from October 28 to November 10, 2024
Testing dates:
Summer enrollment:
from July 20 to August 10, 2024
Winter enrollment:
from November 18 to December 11, 2024
*The CT certificate issued between July 20 and August 10 is valid until December 1 of the calendar year.
*The CT certificate issued between November 18 and December 11 is valid until March 1 of the calendar year.
Step 2. Achieve a Passing Score
For admission to the scientific-pedagogical oriented Master’s degree programme, the minimum passing score is 75 out of 150 (at least 25 in the Foreign Language and no less than 7 in other modules).
For admission to the profession-oriented Master’s degree programme, the minimum passing score is 30 out of 70, with no less than 7 in all modules.
Step 3. Submit a Package of Documents to the Admission Office
The required documents include:

  • Diploma with an academic transcript (original)
  • Six 3x4 photos (original and digital version)
  • Medical certificate (Form 075-U, original with official stamp)
  • Fluorography image (original with official stamp)
  • Original and copy of the identity card
  • Copy of the registration certificate or military ID
  • Certificate of Comprehensive Testing (CT)

* Applicants to the “Intellectual Property and Business Law” programme must provide proof of English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 / Duolingo English Test 105–115 / TOEFL 60–78.
Comprehensive Test (CT) Subjects for Admission to the Master’s Degree Programme
GROUP OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMME
MAJOR SUBJECT 1
MAJOR SUBJECT 2
M056 Translation Studies, Simultaneous Translation
Translation Studies
Theory of Translation
Professionally Oriented Foreign Language
M059 Foreign Philology
Applied Linguistics
Fundamentals of the Theory of the Studied Language
Professionally Oriented Foreign Language
М064 International Relations
Political Science and International Relations
Foreign Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Diplomatic and Consular Service
M070 Economics
Economics
Business Economics
Macroeconomics
M074 Finance, Banking and Insurance
Finance
Fundamentals of Finance
Corporate
Finance
M078 Law
Law
Competition Law
IT Law
International Law
Intellectual Property and Business Law
Theory of State and Law
Situational case
M066 Psychology
Counseling Psychology
General Psychology
Development Psychology
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES
Candidates holding one of the following certificates are exempt from the foreign language component of the Comprehensive Test (CT) for the Master’s degree programme.
English
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System): minimum score of 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-based Test): minimum score of 60
  • TOEFL ITP (Institutional Testing Program): minimum score as established by the institution (if applicable)
German
  • Deutsche Sprachpruefung fuer den Hochschulzugang (DSH, Niveau C1/level C1), TestDaF-Prufung (NiveauC1/level C1);
French
  • Test de Francais International™ – (TFI – not lower than level B1 in the reading and listening sections), Diplome d'Etudes en Langue francaise – (DELF, level B2), Diplome Approfondi de Langue francaise – (DALF, level C1), Test de connaissance du francaise – (TCF – at least 50 points).
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