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The PhD programmes at MNU offer comprehensive academic, methodological, and research training, with a focus on advanced study in specialised scientific disciplines. They are designed to prepare highly qualified professionals for careers in higher and postgraduate education systems, as well as in research.
The programmes include international internships, training sessions, and consultations with renowned foreign scholars and professors.
The programmes include international internships, training sessions, and consultations with renowned foreign scholars and professors.
Why Us
MNU offers opportunities to gain international academic experience through partnerships with over 95 universities in 30 countries.
Academic Mobility and Erasmus+
MNU Master’s programmes provide professional training for globally recognised certifications such as CFA, GARP, ACCA, CIMA, IHRCI, and ICAEW.
International Professional Certifications
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.
Postgraduate Programmes
at MNU
at MNU
Evening Classes
Provide the opportunity to pursue both work and study simultaneously
International Accreditations
MNU is the first university in Central Asia to receive accreditation from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA, UK).
The university is also accredited by FIBAA, ACCA, CFA Institute, CIMA, IQAA, IHRCI, DAAD, GARP, ICAEW Chartered Accountants, and Association of MBAs.
Among the institutions evaluated by QAA are the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, King’s College London, and other leading universities worldwide.
The university is also accredited by FIBAA, ACCA, CFA Institute, CIMA, IQAA, IHRCI, DAAD, GARP, ICAEW Chartered Accountants, and Association of MBAs.
Among the institutions evaluated by QAA are the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, King’s College London, and other leading universities worldwide.
PhD PROGRAMMES
The programme aims to prepare highly qualified academic staff in the field of national law, equipped to carry out independent research and contribute significantly to the advancement of science within the Republic.
Language of instruction: Russian
The PhD program in Economics is aimed at developing in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical research skills to shape future professional researchers with an emphasis on empirical research in economics for both academic and research careers.
Graduates of the program will be able to work in academia, international and local research institutions, and government agencies.
Graduates of the program will be able to work in academia, international and local research institutions, and government agencies.
Language of instruction: English
Scientific internship
Doctoral students, as part of their research activities, are required to complete a scientific internship at foreign educational and research institutions once during the entire period of study, for a minimum of 30 calendar days. The purpose of the internship is to strengthen the scientific foundation of the PhD dissertation, receive guidance from international experts, and access resources in leading academic libraries worldwide.
The internship must take place at leading foreign research organisations or higher education institutions that rank within the top 1,000 globally, or within the top 200 by subject area in international rankings.
Internship programmes are carried out under agreements between the University and its foreign partner universities, as well as memoranda with foreign academic advisors. The School is responsible for the administrative support of the internship, including travel orders and financial documentation.
Internship programmes are carried out under agreements between the University and its foreign partner universities, as well as memoranda with foreign academic advisors. The School is responsible for the administrative support of the internship, including travel orders and financial documentation.
The host institution for the internship must align with the scientific focus of the educational programme, the topic of the PhD dissertation, and the affiliation of the foreign academic advisor.
The Science Committee of the MNU Law School reviews doctoral student applications for international internships and sets mandatory criteria to ensure successful completion.
Applications for doctoral studies at higher and postgraduate educational institutions are submitted to the admissions committees of those institutions or through the NTC online information system
Winter Admission
from October 28 to November 10
from October 28 to November 10
Summer Admission
from July 3 to August 3
from July 3 to August 3
When applying, candidates may select only one educational institution and one group of educational programmes (GEP).
*The entrance exam certificate issued during the period from November 18 to December 11 is valid until March 1 of the following calendar year.
*The documents listed in points 4), 5), and 8) must be submitted in both original and copy. Originals will be returned to the applicant after verification.
*If the list of documents specified in this paragraph is incomplete, the admissions committee will not accept the applicant’s documents.
*The entrance exam certificate issued during the period from August 4 to August 20 is valid until December 1 of the current calendar year;
*Persons who have the certificate of Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL ITP) take additional English proficiency testing before the start of the doctoral entrance exam.
The electronic entrance exam certificate is verified via the NTC website.
The additional test consists of 100 questions.
Applicants for doctoral studies should submit the following set of documents:
- Free-form application
- Academic credentials (original, to be submitted to the admissions committee)
- Identification document (required for identity verification)
- Official certificate of passing the state language exam (KAZTEST), issued by the NTC (not required for foreign citizens)
- Certificate confirming proficiency in a foreign language
- Medical certificate (Form 075/y)
- Six photographs (3x4 cm)
- Document confirming employment, in accordance with the Labour Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (not required for foreign citizens)
- List of scientific publications from the past 3 calendar years (if available), research plan, and essay
- Receipt of payment of the Admission fee
- The interview evaluates the applicant's professional and personal competencies and their potential for conducting independent research.
- It is conducted remotely via videoconferencing, and the recording is archived for at least three years.
- The interview is formally documented and signed by the chairperson, members, and secretary of the examination board.
- If the applicant fails to attend, they receive 0 points, and a corresponding protocol is prepared and signed.
The passing score is 75 points.
The entrance exam consists of the following blocks:
The entrance exam takes 3 hours and 30 minutes (210 minutes):
- Interview with the applicant conducted by the institution’s examination board – 30 points
- Essay submission – 20 points
- Exam questions related to the profile of the selected GEP – 50 points
Summer Admission
from 4 to 20 August
from 4 to 20 August
Winter Admission
from November 19 to December 11
from November 19 to December 11
Summer Admission
from 15 to 28 August of the calendar year
from 15 to 28 August of the calendar year
Winter Admission
from December 26 to January 10 of the calendar year
from December 26 to January 10 of the calendar year
Step 1. Take the Entrance Exams
Step 2. Get a passing score
ESSAY TOPICS
QUESTIONS
English:
German:
French:
the passing score is
at least 5.0
at least 5.0
Minimum B1 level
the passing score is
at least 550
at least 550
Minimum B1 level
Minimum B1 level
не ниже уровня B1
Minimum B1 level
Diplome d’Etudes en Langue français
Diplome d’Etudes en Langue français
(Диплом дэтюд ан Ланг франсэз) (DELF) (ДЭЛФ)
(Диплом дэтюд ан Ланг франсэз) (DELF) (ДЭЛФ)
D070 Economics (3 years)
20 minutes
Interview
190 minutes
(3 hours 10 minutes)
(3 hours 10 minutes)
Essay and GEP Profile Exam Questions
D078 Law (3 years)
D070 Экономика (3 года)
for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The admission
process
process
Certificate of Foreign Language Proficiency:
Зачисление в докторантуру проводится в следующие сроки:
Entrance exams for groups of educational programs for doctoral studies are held within the following terms:
Step 3. Submit the documents to the admissions committee
IELTS Academic
International English Language Tests System Academic (IELTS Academic)
International English Language Tests System Academic (IELTS Academic)
TOEFL IBT
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm Internet-based Test (TOEFL IBT)
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm Internet-based Test (TOEFL IBT)
the passing score is
at least 35
at least 35
TOEFL ITP
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL ITP)
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL ITP)
the passing score is
at least 417
at least 417
the passing score is
at least 80
at least 80
Deutsche Sprachpruеfung fuеr den Hochschulzugang Niveau В1
TestDaF-Prufung Niveau В1
Test de Français International
Minimum B1 level in Reading and Listening
Test de connaissance du français
Minimum B1 level
Admission to the doctoral program is held within the following terms:
D070 Economics (3 years)
D078 Law (3 years)
TOEIC
Test of English for International Communication
Test of English for International Communication
Duolingo English Test
Diplome Approfondi de Langue français
*Individuals holding a Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP) certificate must take an additional English language assessment before the start of the doctoral admission examination.
The admission
process
process
for international applicants
The interview is conducted online and is held in the language of the selected academic programme.
After successfully completing the interview, the candidate may prepare and submit the required document package to the Admissions Committee.
The application package must include:
- Passport
- Original higher education diploma
- Apostille or legalisation of the education document (depending on the issuing country, provided by the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice)
- Certificate of no criminal record
- Document confirming employment history
- Interview report
- Six photographs, 3×4 cm
- Admissions Committee report
- Motivation letter
- Certificate confirming proficiency in a foreign language:
- IELTS Academic – minimum 5.0
- TOEFL iBT – minimum 35
- TOEFL ITP – minimum 417
- TOEIC – minimum 550
- Duolingo English Test – minimum 80
- DSH, Level B1 – at least B1
- TDF, Level B1 – at least B1
- TFI – at least B1 in reading and listening
- DELF – at least B1
- DALF – at least B1
- TCF – at least B1
- List of scientific publications for the last three calendar years (if available), research plan, and essay
- Notarised translation of passport into Kazakh or Russian (3 copies)
- Notarised translation of educational documents into Kazakh or Russian (2 copies)
- Medical insurance (We recommend obtaining health insurance from Interteach)
- Medical certificate in Form 075/у (original)
- Fluorography results (original)
- Recognition of educational documents (attestation)
- Receipt confirming payment of the one-time fee
International applicants are admitted on the basis of an interview.
