D017 Kazakh language and literaturePROGRAMS
MASTER'S
- 7M06102 Computer Science
- 7M06104 Data Science
- 7M06105 Software Engineering
- 7M06101 Information Systems
- 7M05402 Financial Mathematics
- 7M06106 Financial Technology
- 7M05401 Mathematics (Scientific)
- 7M04110 Economics and Business Analytics
- 7M04109 Project Management
- 7М04104 МВА Management in healthcare
- 7М04105 EМВА Management in healthcare
- 7M01701 Kazakh language & literature
- 7M01702 Foreign language: Two Foreign Languages
- 7M01501 Mathematics (Pedagogy)
- 7M01502 Physics (Pedagogy)
- 7M01503 Chemistry (Pedagogy)
- 7M03204 Data Journalism
- 7M03201 Media studies & Journalism
- 7M04202 Information Technology Law
- 7M04201 Private Law
- 7M04112 Management in Education (Pedagogy)
- 7М01504 Biology (Pedagogy)
- 7М04113 EMBA Management
- 7М04114 MBA Management (kaz)
ADMISSIONS
Admission Rules
Applicants have to write a complex test (CT) to apply for Master’s degree.
Complex testing has several parts:
1. Foreign language proficiency (not required, if you have (IELTS 5.5, TOEFL (IBT 60, PBT 498);
2. Test to identify applicant’s preparation for graduate school;
3. Test on profile group subjects of educational programs.
Сomplex testing subjects are available here.
Complex Testing Question templates are available here.
Complex Testing trial questions are available here.
The passing score for those entering the scientific-pedagogical master’s degree program is 75 points, for those entering the profile master’s degree program- 50 points .
In competition for state scholarship (grant) an applicant can choose one group of educational programs and 3.
Required documents
1. Bachelor’s diploma original;
2. 3×4 cm sized 6 photos
3. Medical card №075 and X-ray result (not required during lockdown);
4. Copy of National ID;
5. Copy of test certificate according to chosen program (if you have one).
To apply for state scholarship (grant):
1. CT (Complex testing certificate;
2. 3х4 sized 4 photos.
IMPORTANT DATES
APPLICATION
At SDU you have to send your documents for registration online and send the originals to the Admissions office. You need to upload the copies of your documents and fill out the required forms. Step-by-step instructions to fill out online enrollment form are here.
After successfully uploading documents and filling out all the required forms, applicants have to get the original copies of the documents to SDU admissions commission. It is important that you pass your enrollment exams before the deadline (please, look at “Important dates’).
State scholarship is a financial coverage, given by state for education to the citizens of Kazakhstan. These scholarships are allotted only by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, universities serve a role of collecting and sending your documents to the Ministry to participate in scholarship allocation process.
State scholarship allocation competition considers your points on Complex testing. To participate in state scholarship allocation competition you need to submit your documents to the university between August 28 – September 5. When submitting your documents, the system asks you to enter the university code. SDU code is 302.
State scholarship coverage gives you an opportunity to study at chosen university free of charge and get monthly stipend. If you graduate with a degree in Pedagogics you are obliged to work in Kazakhstan on your professional field/specialty after graduation.
State scholarships/grants quantity for SDU Master’s programs in 2021-2022 academic year
*(also published on the Ministry of Education and Science website)
| SDU code | Group code & name | State scholarships/grants | Programs |
| 302 | М094 Information technology | 900 | 7M06102 Computer science |
| 302 | М092 Mathematics and statistics | 200 | 7M05401 Mathematics (scientific) |
| 302 | M010 Training mathematics teachers M011 Training physics teachers M013 Training chemistry teachers M014 Training biology teachers | 390 400 280 280 | 7M01501 Mathematics (Pedagogy) 7M01502 Physics (Pedagogy) 7M01503 Chemistry (Pedagogy) 7M01504 Biology (Pedagogy) |
| 302 | М017 Training Kazakh language and literature teachers | 130 | 7M01701 Kazakh language and literature |
| 302 | М019 Training Foreign language teachers (scientific-pedagogical/profiled) | 200 | 7M01702 Foreign language: two foreign languages |
| 302 | М070 Economics | 110 | 7M04101 Economics |
| 302 | М072 Management | 200 | 7M04102 Management |
| 302 | M067 Journalism and reporting | 100 | 7M03201 Media science |
| 302 | М078 Law | 140 | 7M04201 Private law 7M04202 IT law |
SDU Code – 302
Number of state-funded grants for SDU doctoral specialties for the 2025–2026 academic year:
(Published on the official website of the National Testing Center)
SDU Code | Group Code & Name | Specialty | State Grants | Language of Instruction |
302 | D010 – Training Mathematics Teachers | 8D01501 Mathematics (Pedagogy) | 3 | English |
D017 – Training Kazakh Language & Literature Teachers | 8D01701 Kazakh Language and Literature | 2 | Kazakh | |
D019 – Training Foreign Language Teachers | 8D01702 Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages | 4 | English | |
D072 – Management and Administration | 8D04101 Management | 2 | English | |
D078 – Law | 8D04201 Applied Law | 2 | Kazakh/Russian | |
D092 – Mathematics and Statistics | 8D05401 Mathematics (Scientific) | 3 | English | |
D094 – Information Technology | 8D06102 Computer Science | 5 | English | |
Total | — | 21 | — |
PAYMENT
- Education
SDU University Institution
040900, Almaty region, Kaskelen, ul. Abylai Khan, 1/1.
BIN: 960240000550
IBAN: KZ626017131000023797 (KZT)
IBAN: KZ146017131000031160 (USD)
IBAN: KZ696017131000039094 (EUR)
IBAN: KZ466017131000050469 (RUB)
BIC: HSBKKZKX
JSC “Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan”
Tuition fees for Undergraduate students
Tuition fees for Master's 2025-2026
The payment price list to get enrolled in the first semester first year is in the attachment.
You need to make the following payments before signing your contract:
1. Your first year first semester tuition fee as shown in the attachment.
Tuition fees for Master's who started their studies before 2025 - 2026 Academic year
ECTS payment system is applied for Tuition fee policy at SDU.
Multidisciplinary courses (MDE) fees are different from Professional program courses (Program).
Each educational program has different professional program course fee.
Please, find in the attachment below all the fees for all educational programs.
Each semester a student can choose between 20-42 ECTS courses and needs to make payment accordingly before the start of the semester.
To graduate with master’s degree a student needs to cover 240 ECTS credit courses.
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