switch (nextMove) {
case 'MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence & Data Science':
return enroll(SEDS)
.program('MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence & Data Science')
.duration('2 years')
.credits('90 ECTS')
.language('English')

.then(() =>
master('Computer Science')
.explore([
'mobile computing',
'privacy and security',
'big data analysis',
'data mining',
'multi-factor authentication'
])
)

.then(() =>
build('hands-on skills')
.through('research thesis')
.balance('theory and practice')
)

.then(() =>
collaborate('across disciplines')
.on('technology projects')
)

.then(() =>
future.in([
'PhD',
'industry',
'innovation',
'global organizations'
])
);

default:
return keepScrolling();
}
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AI & Data Science
Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Build practical AI and data science skills for your career
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a skill only for programmers. Today, AI and data science are used in business, finance, healthcare, education, government, logistics, energy, marketing, and many other industries.

The MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at Nazarbayev University is designed for students and working professionals who want to understand how AI works and how to apply it to real-world problems.
- Is this program only for programmers?
-No.

The program is relevant not only for IT specialists, but also for professionals from business, education, healthcare, engineering, government, finance, marketing, and other fields.
AI is not only about coding. It is also about understanding data, asking the right questions, solving real problems, and explaining results clearly.

Tuition Fees: $16,000 per year
An investment in globally aligned education and long-term career growth

The program offers flexible study formats:
  • full-time study;
  • part-time study;
  • hybrid delivery.

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Why this Master’s program at NU?

  • Designed for career growth

    Build advanced technical skills востребованные в современной IT-индустрии

  • Focus on high-demand fields

    Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Systems

  • Global academic environment

    Study in English with faculty trained in leading global universities

  • Strong academic foundation

    Deep understanding of algorithms, systems, and computational methods

Admission Requirements

  • Academic Background

    Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related field

  • English Requirements

    IELTS: minimum 6.0 (typical requirement for graduate programs)

    TOEFL equivalent accepted

  • Additional Requirements

    • Academic transcripts
    • CV
    • Motivation letter
    • Recommendation letters

  • Important Dates

    Kazakhstan applicants:

    July 24, 2026


    International applicants:

    June 1, 2026

Career opportunities

Graduates may pursue career paths such as:
  • AI / Machine Learning Specialist;
  • Data Scientist;
  • Data Analyst;
  • Business Intelligence Analyst;
  • AI Project Manager;
  • Data Engineer;
  • Digital Transformation Specialist;
  • Technology Consultant;
  • Product or Business Analyst with AI/Data focus;
  • Research and Development Specialist.
Where can you apply these skills?

AI and data science skills are valuable across many sectors:
  • IT;
  • finance and banking;
  • healthcare;
  • education;
  • government;
  • telecommunications;
  • energy;
  • oil and gas;
  • mining;
  • logistics;
  • retail;
  • consulting;
  • business and marketing.
One degree can open opportunities across many industries.
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