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[**Free consultation for Kazakhstan**](https://armaneducation.com/en/contact?country=kazakhstan) ## **Verified facts about Astana** - Home of Nazarbayev University, Astana IT University, MNU and ENU. - NU describes a sharply continental climate: winter temperatures typically drop to about -35 C (can feel like -45 C) and summers can reach +35 C. - NU estimates a monthly cost of attendance of about USD 400 including a \~USD 55 dormitory place. ## **Universities in Astana** [**Nazarbayev University (NU)** Astana · State (other ministry) Tuition per academic year: Foundation Year USD 12,000; undergraduate USD 15,000; master's USD 16,000; doctoral USD 23,500; Doctor of Medicine USD 25,000 (USD 30,000 for non-residents); residency USD 11,200. The undergraduate page states the 2026/27 fee is the same for local and international students. Residents of Kazakhstan pay in tenge at an internal rate of 486 KZT per USD. 5% discount if the full annual fee is paid in one payment. Application fee 10,000 KZT (30,000 KZT in the last two weeks before the first deadline or in the extension period), non-refundable. The tuition-discount categories (75%, 50%, 25%) on the NU fees page are described for citizens of Kazakhstan only.](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/nazarbayev-university) [**Astana IT University (AITU)** Astana · Private Price list 2026-27: Bachelor's degree 2,500,000 KZT (the page does not state the period; probably per academic year - not verified). A credit price list is a separate document. The page does not show a separate rate for foreign citizens.](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/astana-it-university) [**Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU, formerly KAZGUU)** Astana · Private Tuition = price per credit x credits per semester, set in the educational services agreement; the rate is not published on the fetched pages. International scholarship programme IATS@MNU gives 20-99% tuition discount to bachelor applicants (2026 call, application by 30 Apr 2026; results by 1 Jun).](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/maqsut-narikbayev-university) [**L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University** Astana · Public 2026 admission, foreign citizens, bachelor, per academic year: USD 4,400 (pedagogical sciences), 4,600 (natural sciences, social sciences, engineering), 4,800 (arts and humanities, services), 5,000 (business, law, ICT, international relations) - EUR equivalents are also listed. Master and PhD price lists are separate.](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/l-n-gumilyov-eurasian-national-university) [**Kazakh National Academy of Choreography** Astana · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kazakh-national-academy-of-choreography) [**Kazakh National University of Arts** Astana · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kazakh-national-university-of-arts) [**S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University** Astana · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/s-seifullin-kazakh-agrotechnical-university) [**Toregeldy Sharmanov National Medical University (formerly Astana Medical University)** Astana · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/toregeldy-sharmanov-national-medical-university-formerly-astana-medical-university) [**National Defence University of the Ministry of Defence** Astana · State (other ministry)](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/national-defence-university-of-the-ministry-of-defence) [**Esil University** Astana · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/esil-university) [**Eurasian Humanities Institute** Astana · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/eurasian-humanities-institute) [**Kazakh University of Technology and Business named after K. Kulazhanov** Astana · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kazakh-university-of-technology-and-business) [**Turan-Astana University** Astana · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/turan-astana-university) [**Astana International University** Astana](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/astana-international-university) [**Kazakh National University of Sports** Astana · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kazakh-national-university-of-sports) [**Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan** Astana · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/academy-of-public-administration-under-the-president-of-the-republic-of-kazakhstan) [**Qazaq AI Research University** Astana · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/qazaq-ai-research-university) [**Cardiff University Kazakhstan** Astana · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/cardiff-university-kazakhstan) [**Coventry University Kazakhstan** Astana · Private](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/coventry-university-kazakhstan) [**MGIMO Kazakhstan Branch** Astana · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/mgimo-kazakhstan-branch) [**Lomonosov Moscow State University Kazakhstan Branch** Astana · Public](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lomonosov-moscow-state-university-kazakhstan-branch) ## **Cost information for Kazakhstan** The information below is not specific to Astana; it applies to Kazakhstan as a whole.
**Monthly living cost (country-level)**
Only institution-level figures could be verified. NU estimates about USD 400 per month on campus (dining ~300, dormitory ~55, transport ~15, laundry ~8) with accommodation guaranteed for international students. KIMEP dormitory bed 108,050 KZT per month plus 71,180 KZT deposit (2026-27). The national scholarship monthly allowance (2025, via KBTU) is 52,372 KZT bachelor, 117,098 KZT master, 262,500 KZT doctoral. No government cost-of-living figure was verified.Source
**Accommodation (country-level)**
NU guarantees accommodation to international students (about USD 55 per month dorm plus dining). KIMEP dormitory 108,050 KZT per bed per month with a 71,180 KZT deposit. KBTU runs the JASTAR CITY dormitory (applications from 1-6 July). The national scholarship does not cover housing.Source
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