The Kazakhstan Government Scholarship 2025 is a fully funded program offered by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It aims to attract international students, including individuals of Kazakh nationality who are not citizens of Kazakhstan, to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees at leading universities across the country
Scholarship Overview
- Total Scholarships: 550
- Bachelor’s Degree: 490
- Master’s Degree: 50
- Ph.D. Degree: 10
- Application Period: March 30 – May 31, 2025
- Languages for Application: Kazakh, Russian, or English
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Open to all non-Kazakh citizens, including individuals of Kazakh nationality who are not citizens of Kazakhstan.
- Academic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Applicants: Completion of secondary education with a strong academic record.
- Master’s Applicants: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent.
- Ph.D. Applicants: Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent.
- Language Proficiency:
- Proof of proficiency in English, German, French, or Chinese is required.
- Language certificate may be waived if the applicant’s previous education was in the language of instruction or if the language is the applicant’s native language.
Benefits of the Scholarships
Kazakhstan Scholarship for International Students in 2025 is a partially funded program covering the following:
- Total costs tuition fees
- Monthly allowance based on the students’ academic progress
Note: Students are responsible for the following costs and should pay them for their studies in Kazakhstan:
- Travel costs
- Accommodation expenses
- Visa and medical insurance
List of Participating Universities
List of universities participating in implementing the Scholarship Program in 2025:
- Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
- N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
- Satbayev University
- Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University
- Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University
- Kazakh National Agrarian Research University
- Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University
- Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications
- Altynsarin Arkalyk Pedagogical Institute
- Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University
- Utebayev Atyrau Oil and Gas University
- Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University
- Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University
- Zhansugurov Zhetysu University
- Utemisov West Kazakhstan University
- Zhangir Khan West Kazakhstan Agrarian-Technical University
- Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University
- Ablai Khan University of International Relations and Foreign Languages
- Buketov Karaganda University
- Karaganda Technical University
- Karaganda Industrial University
- Yessenov University
- Ualikhanov Kokshetau University
- Baitursynov Kostanay University
- Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University
- Toraighyrov University
- Pavlodar Pedagogical University
- Rudny Industrial Institute
- Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University
- Dulaty Taraz University
- Shakarim University
- South-Kazakhstan State Pedagogical University
- Auezov South-Kazakhstan University
- Astana IT University
- Kazakh-British Technical University
- S.Narikbayev KAZGUU University
Fields of Study
Health & Life Sciences
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Dentistry
- Public Health
- Veterinary Medicine
- Physiotherapy
- Forensic
Engineering & Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Energy Engineering
- Food Technology
Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Astronomy
Social Sciences & Humanities
- Law
- Political Science and International Relations
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- History
- Geography
- Linguistics
- Gender Studies
Business & Economics
- Business Administration
- Management
- Economics
- Accounting and Finance
Education & Pedagogy
- Teacher Training
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Leadership
Arts & Humanities
- Art and Art Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Language, Literature, and Culture Studies
- Film and Theatre Studies
Other Fields
- Architecture and Design
- Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Fashion, Textile, and Luxury Goods
- Animation and Graphic Design
- Earth Sciences and Geology
- Sports
- Aviation
Required Documents
- Copy of National ID or Passport
- Certificate from previous level of education
- Academic Transcript
- Motivational Essay (in Kazakh, Russian, or English)
- Two Letters of Recommendation (in Kazakh, Russian, or English)
- Medical Certificate for studying abroad (including HIV/AIDS test results)
- Language Proficiency Certificate (if applicable)
- Invitation letter from a Kazakhstan university (if available)
Application Process
- Visit the official application portal
- Create an account using a valid email address.
- Complete the online application form in Kazakh, Russian, or English.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit the completed application before the deadline on May 31, 2025.
Additional Information
- Operator of the Scholarship Program: JSC “Center for International Programs”.
- Medium of Instruction: Programs are offered in Kazakh, Russian, or English.
- Universities: Scholarships are applicable to various higher education institutions across Kazakhstan.
