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About MNU
Maqsut Narikbayev University is a leading multidisciplinary university in Central Asia, with a strong focus on economics, humanities, and law. Since its establishment in 1994, the University has been committed to serving society by providing high-quality and accessible education.
MNU is the first university in Central Asia to receive accreditation from Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Recognition by both international and national accreditation agencies, including FIBAA, IQAA, and ACCA, has enabled the University to become the first institution in Kazakhstan authorized to issue diplomas and certificates of its own design since 2016.
Eligibility
Applications are open to
International applicants
Non-citizens of Kazakhstan
Bachelor's degree holders
Completed undergraduate program
Final-year students
Completing undergraduate program
Selection Process
Your application journey consists of three stages
Application
Submit your online application with all required documents
Research Proposal
Prepare a research work on a topic related to your chosen program
Interview
Attend an online interview with your chosen Higher School
Important Dates
May 31
Research proposal deadline
Mid-June
Interview invitations
July 1
Final results
How to Apply
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Submit
Application & proposal
Interview
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MNU Law School Programs
Professional and research-oriented legal education
Law
Provides advanced training in legal ethics, methodology, case analysis, and research. Prepares graduates for careers in legal practice and academia.
IT Law
Develops practical skills in cybersecurity, data protection, digital forensics, and IT regulation. Combines legal and technological expertise for the digital economy.
Competition Law
Prepares specialists in antitrust regulation, including cartel agreements, market dominance, and merger control, ensuring compliance in complex business environments.
Intellectual Property and Business Law
A unique joint programme in the Eurasian region, designed to develop expertise in intellectual property protection and commercial law.
International Law
Focuses on key areas of public and private international law, with emphasis on modern trends and practical application.
Law
Provides advanced training in legal ethics, methodology, case analysis, and research. Prepares graduates for careers in legal practice and academia.
International School of Economics Programs
Scientific and pedagogical master's programs (2 years)
Finance
Aligned with global professional standards, covering up to 80% of the CFA curriculum and integrating FRM content. Prepares specialists in investment and risk management.
Economics
Combines international academic standards with regional economic context. Develops strong analytical skills in micro- and macroeconomic environments.
Political Science and International Relations
Offers an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on global challenges, geopolitics, cybersecurity, and international law.
School of Liberal Arts Programs
Translation, Linguistics, and Psychology
Translation Studies
Prepares specialists in interpretation and audiovisual translation. Develops skills in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting.
Translation Studies
Prepares specialists in interpretation and audiovisual translation with research focus. Develops advanced translation technologies skills.
Applied Linguistics
Trains highly qualified linguists with expertise in English language systems and corpus linguistics.
Counselling Psychology
Provides strong theoretical knowledge and practical skills in psychology. Prepares graduates for counselling practice.
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