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Higher Education at «Q» University

Master's degree is a professional higher education program that awards the degree of "Master" in various fields of study. «Q» University operates 5 academic schools that provide training in various master's degree programs.

This program is designed for:

bachelor's degree graduates
specialists with higher education

Study Details

Instruction is conducted in 2 languages: Kazakh and Russian.

Forms of study – full-time, part-time.

Available to master's students:

Modern laboratories and research centers

Rich library collection and electronic resources

Experienced academic supervisors

High-tech classrooms

Participation in scientific conferences

Internships in leading companies

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO Q UNIVERSITY MASTER'S PROGRAMS

Step 1. Selection of Educational Program

Code and Classification of Education Field	Code and Classification of Training Directions	Educational Programs Group	Educational Programs Code
7M03 Social Sciences, Journalism and Information	7M031 Social Sciences	M066 Psychology	7M03101 Psychology (Professional Direction)
7M03 Social Sciences, Journalism and Information	7M031 Social Sciences	M066 Psychology	7M03102 Psychology (Scientific-Pedagogical Direction)
7M04 Business, Management and Law	7M042 Law	M078 Law	7M04203 Jurisprudence (Scientific-Pedagogical Direction)
7M04 Business, Management and Law	7M042 Law	M078 Law	7M04204 Jurisprudence (Professional Direction)
7M04 Business, Management and Law	7M041 Business and Management	M074 Finance, Banking and Insurance	7M04101 Finance (Professional Direction)
7M04 Business, Management and Law	7M041 Business and Management	M074 Finance, Banking and Insurance	7M04107 Finance (Scientific-Pedagogical Direction)
7M04 Business, Management and Law	7M041 Business and Management	M072 Management and Administration	7M04103 Management (Professional Direction)
7M04 Business, Management and Law	7M041 Business and Management	M072 Management and Administration	7M04105 Management (Scientific-Pedagogical Direction)
7M04 Business, Management and Law	7M041 Business and Management	M070 Economics	7M04104 Economics (Professional Direction)
7M04 Business, Management and Law	7M041 Business and Management	M070 Economics	7M04106 Economics (Scientific-Pedagogical Direction)

Step 2. Taking the CT

Comprehensive Testing Rules

The CT consists of the following tests:

- a foreign language test or a certificate confirming foreign language proficiency,

- a test on the profile of the educational program group,

- a test to determine readiness for study.

Applicants to master's programs take comprehensive testing, which includes a foreign language test (English, German, or French), a test on the profile of educational program groups, and a test in Kazakh or Russian (by choice) to determine readiness for study.

Applicants to master's programs taught in English take comprehensive testing that includes a test on the profile of educational program groups in English and, by choice, a test in Kazakh or Russian or English to determine readiness for study.

Applicants to master's programs in educational program groups requiring knowledge of Arabic take an entrance exam in Arabic and comprehensive testing (CT), which includes a test to determine readiness for study and a test on the profile of educational program groups, by choice in Kazakh or Russian.

1) comprehensive testing including a foreign language test (English, German, French at choice) and, by choice, a test in Kazakh or Russian to determine readiness for study;

2) two creative exams on the profile of educational program groups.

Minimum passing score for admission to master's programs based on comprehensive testing (100-point scale): at least 25 points, including at least 7 points for the readiness-for-study test; for the educational program group profile test: with single-correct-answer — at least 7 points; with one or multiple correct answers — at least 7 points.

For educational program groups requiring creative preparation, the minimum passing score: at least 50 points, including foreign language — at least 25 points, readiness-for-study — at least 7 points, and each creative exam — at least 7 points. The maximum per creative exam is 35 points.

For groups requiring knowledge of Arabic, based on the Arabic entrance exam and CT: at least 50 points; Arabic — at least 25 points; profile test (single-correct-answer) — at least 7; profile test (one or multiple correct answers) — at least 7; readiness-for-study — at least 7.

Admission under the state educational order is competitive and granted to applicants with the highest scores based on CT and/or entrance and/or creative exams:

1) for scientific-pedagogical and professional master's programs taught in Kazakh or Russian, including groups requiring creative preparation — at least 75 points;

2) for master's programs taught in English — at least 50 points.

Applications for CT registration are accepted online via the Testing Center website at the link:

app.testcenter.kz

COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PROGRAM BASED ON PREREQUISITE COMPLETION RESULTS FOR TRAINING DIRECTION 7M042-LAW

For admission to master's programs in the "Law" direction, a comprehensive exam is conducted based on prerequisite completion results.

Магистранты готовятся к комплексному экзамену

Information about Creative Exam

For admission to EP «7M03201 Journalism», two creative exams are taken:

Written (essay)
Oral (interview)

For admission to EP «7M03201 — Journalism», the applicant must score at least 5 points in each of the creative exams.

List of required documents for admission to "Q" UNIVERSITY master's programs:

Application for admission on the established form (filled out at "Q" UNIVERSITY);

Identity document (copy);

CT results certificate (original);

Higher education diploma (original with appendix);

6 photographs 3x4 cm in size;

Medical certificate form 075-U + fluorography image;

Medical certificate form 063 (health passport);

Certificate from place of work (for employed applicants).