20 PhD programmes offered by the university

Students of Eurasian Studies program at Nazarbayev University will design, plan and undertake independent research resulting in an original contribution to the relevant discipline

The Physics program of the Nazarbayev University is designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge base at an expert level for individuals planning a career in academia, industry and research settings in Kazakhstan and abroad. 

The Ph.D. in Global Health at Nazarbayev University School of Medicine is a four-year full-time research-based program according to international standards accompanied by core courses and a variety of elective courses depending on the background of the student and the project of the Ph.D. thesis. 

The Chemical Engineering program of the Nazarbayev University is designed to provide a sophisticated knowledge base and advanced skills at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academia, industry and research settings in any of the subfields of the Chemical Engineering discipline.

The Electrical Engineering program of the Nazarbayev University is designed to provide advanced skills and a sophisticated knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academia, industry and research settings in any of the subfields of the Electrical engineering discipline. 

Science, Engineering and Technology from Nazarbayev University is designed to provide advanced skills and a sophisticated knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in engineering and science disciplines. 

The proposed Mathematics program from Nazarbayev University is a 4-year program and comprises compulsory coursework, research, and dissertation writing. 

The PhD Public Policy program from Nazarbayev University aims to provide a doctoral program of international standing which will attract high calibre candidates who will make a contribution to applied public policy.

Geosciences from Nazarbayev University is designed to provide advanced skills and sophisticated knowledge at the expert level for individuals planning a geoscience research career in industry and/or academia.

The Robotics Engineering programme at Nazarbayev University is designed to provide advanced skills and a sophisticated knowledge for individuals planning a career in academia, industry and research settings in any subfield of robotics. 

Petroleum Engineering program at Nazarbayev University is designed to provide advanced skills and an expert-level knowledge base for individuals planning careers in academia, industry, and research institutions in petroleum engineering.

The Civil Engineering program at Nazarbayev University is designed to provide advanced skills and a fundamental knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in any of the subfields of the Civil Engineering discipline. 

The Medicine program of Nazarbayev University offers a four-year curriculum based on the United States model designed to prepare physicians to become the leaders of a new era of medicine and health care in the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

The Mechanical Engineering program of Nazarbayev University is designed to provide advanced skills and a sophisticated knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in any of the sub fields of the mechanical engineering discipline. 

The Education program from Nazarbayev University is a rigorous 4-year program designed to equip graduates with advanced research skills, in-depth knowledge, and expertise in their chosen fields.

The Ph.D. in Chemistry program of the School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) at Nazarbayev University is designed to cultivate highly skilled, innovative, and versatile scientists capable of addressing complex scientific, technological, and societal challenges globally and in Kazakhstan. 

Business Administration from Nazarbayev University is designed for professionals who aspire to pursue academic careers as faculty members at leading academic institutions and to conduct rigorous research in core areas of business administration, including Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Management, Organizations, and Strategy.

The PhD program in Mining Engineering from Nazarbayev University is designed to provide advanced skills and a sophisticated knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in any of the subfields of the Mining Engineering discipline.

The Computer Science program of the Nazarbayev University is designed to provide advanced skills and sophisticated knowledge for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in any subfield of computer science and engineering. 

The Biomedical Sciences program at Nazarbayev University has been designed to generate a new generation of researchers, who will shape research in Kazakhstan and on the international level. It addresses highly motivated students, who want to be part of a research community working on finding causes and treatments for a variety of different diseases.