Overview

About the program

The Sustainable Forest Management program from Kazakh Agro-Technical Research University (KATRU) will help you:

Know the systemic properties of natural objects, problematic issues of modern forestry, forestry, forest pyrology, forest management, be able to use the methods of cognitive work in the forest in the practice of scientific research, have practical skills in working with scientific research methods, identifying structural and functional relationships in forest ecosystems.
Master the basics of statistical processing of digital materials obtained in the planned process, evaluate the reliability of quantitative indicators, be able to assess the reliability of conclusions and practical recommendations, present scientific information orally and in writing, independently study certain aspects of the topic, own the initial conceptual and terminological apparatus, the skills of public and scientific speech.
Analyze the provisions of the Forest Code on private forestry and its application. Economic and legal conditions for the development of private forestry in Kazakhstan, the scientific basis for the organization of private forestry, the theory of growing plantation forest plantations, the system of care and felling, to form a scientific approach to the organization of private forestry to obtain additional wood raw materials in a short time.
To study the biological diversity, viability and health of forests, productive and protective socio-economic, legal, political and organizational conditions that ensure sustainable forest management. To assess the function of forest resources and the contribution of forests to the global carbon cycle, to master forest management skills aimed at maintaining and improving the social and economic well-being of the local population.
To be able to predict the yield of ornamental species, draw up a project for an ornamental forest nursery, the basics of designing ornamental forest nurseries, the biological characteristics of ornamental tree and shrub species, the principles of forest seed zoning, methods and techniques for collecting seeds of ornamental plants, draw up settlement and technological maps for tillage and cultivation of planting material.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable management of forest resources

Forestry business

Landscape forest reclamation

Modern Problems of Forest sciences

Рrivate forestry

Methods of scientific researches

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English, Russian

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Astana, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

Forestry

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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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

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

1400000 KZT / year

≈ 1400000 KZT / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1400000 KZT / year

≈ 1400000 KZT / year

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.