Overview

The Marketing programme offered by Kazakh Agro-Technical Research University (KATRU) provides doctoral training in marketing within an academic and applied framework, supporting the development of expertise in both traditional and digital marketing domains. It is designed to prepare highly qualified specialists capable of addressing theoretical and practical challenges in business, economics, and market systems.

Key Facts

Students engage with research areas related to marketing in various sectors, including agribusiness, consumer markets, and services, while also exploring contemporary topics such as digital technologies and innovative marketing approaches. The programme emphasizes the ability to analyze market dynamics, develop competitive strategies, and apply data-driven decision-making in business contexts.

The programme is supported by active research projects and collaboration with industry and public institutions, enabling applied research and real-world engagement. Through supervised study and interdisciplinary training, students develop skills to contribute to marketing research, policy, and professional practice, culminating in independent doctoral research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching practice
Methodology of marketing research
Research practice
Marketing of educational services
The theory of continuous professional education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00

Language

English, Russian

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Astana, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

Marketing

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

an application addressed to the head of the organization, which indicates the city where they will take the entrance exam in a foreign language;
a copy of the identity card;
a copy of the education certificate;
a copy of the certificate of passing the test for the programs specified in paragraph 14 of these Model Regulations (if any);
the list of scientific and scientific-methodical works (in case of their availability);
six photos measuring 3x4 centimeters;
medical certificate form 086-U;
a personal sheet on personnel records or another document confirming the work activity, certified by the personnel service at the place of work.

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Tuition Fees

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.