Overview

It is offered within the School of Medicine from Nazarbayev University and is open to Master's students of different scientific backgrounds as well as MD students with prior research experience. It gives graduates of the Master's programs the possibility to obtain an internationally recognized Ph.D. in the field of Global Health.

The School of Medicine is in a unique position to offer this program based on the experience of its faculty in Global Health issues as well as close links to international health organizations (WHO), national health authorities (Ministry of Health), and the hospitals and clinics in Astana city and particularly within UMC, as well as the other NU Schools departments and cluster of research centers. This program aims to bridge the gap between the production of knowledge and its application in Global health practice and policy.

Career opportunities in Global Health:

Universities and research institutions

Public health and health care organizations

Private companies

International institutions and non-government organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Health Policy and Systems Perspectives on Global Health

Methods in Global Health Research

Global Health into Action

Advanced Methods in Global Health Research

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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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Astana, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

Public Health

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate and Master's degrees or MD (or equivalents). During the application period, final- year master's students may submit an official current transcript for consideration);
Minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 in applicant’s master’s degree;

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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

23500 USD / year

≈ 23500 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

23500 USD / year

≈ 23500 USD / year

Additional Details

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.