Overview

Key Facts of the Medicine program of Nazarbayev University

The NU SOM curriculum emphasizes both the science and the humanity of medicine throughout the students’ four years of study. The carefully designed curriculum structure features active and participatory learning, problem and team-based approaches, an early introduction to the patient and the community, and the integration of a rigorous foundation in basic and clinical biomedical sciences with the behavioural and social aspects of medicine. The key subject matter is longitudinally integrated throughout the curriculum, building upon a foundation of prior learning while providing a progressive introduction of new content.

Career:

After completion, graduates can enroll into a Residency program of their choice, continue their studies or work as healthcare professionals

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Being a Physician

Basics of Medical Interviewing

Basic Physical Examination

Clinical Experiences

Advanced Physical Examination

Advanced Medical Interviewing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-30 00:00:00 , National

More details

For international applicants with visa required prior to arrival: July 17

All other applicants (local and international): July 30

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Astana, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

Medicine

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent); Master’s degree (if applicable).
A minimum grade point average of 2.50, based on a 4.00 point scale (or equivalent).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25000 USD / year

≈ 25000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

25000 USD / year

≈ 25000 USD / year

Additional Details

$25,000 / $30,000 (for non-residents)

For residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, payments are processed in the national currency at the internal exchange rate of 486 KZT per 1 USD, as approved by the University.

Living costs

Astana

Kazakhstan

151250 - 222349 KZT / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.