EDUCATION
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Why EDUCATION at NU?

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STUDY EDUCATION TO CHANGE IT

The Graduate School of Education (GSE) at Nazarbayev University prepares education professionals, leaders and researchers.
Here, education is seen not only as teaching, but as a complex system where students, teachers, leaders, institutions and public policy interact. Explore modern approaches to learning and to developing education systems. Learn to understand the root causes of problems and find research-based solutions.

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FROM PRACTICE TO RESEARCH

Why do some educational approaches work and others don’t? How do you measure the quality of learning? What shapes student achievement and development? At NU, you’ll learn to answer these questions using scientific methods. Master qualitative and quantitative research, analyze education data, study international practice and apply research findings to real challenges.

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AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON EDUCATION

Education systems evolve alongside society, technology and the labor market. Explore international approaches to education leadership, multilingual learning, teacher development and education policy. Learn to analyze international experience and assess which solutions can work in Kazakhstan and beyond.

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FROM PROFESSIONAL GROWTH TO A RESEARCH CAREER

Choose the direction that matches your professional interests. Build expertise in multilingual education, learn to lead educational institutions or conduct independent research. Nazarbayev University’s master’s and doctoral programs prepare you for new professional challenges in education, research and leadership.

EXPLORE.
RETHINK.
CHANGE.
Education shapes more than knowledge.
It shapes people’s opportunities, the development of society and the future of entire generations.
How do we create a learning environment where everyone can reach their potential?
How do we teach and learn in a multilingual society?
At Nazarbayev University, you’ll learn to explore these questions and turn knowledge into well-grounded solutions.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

MASTER’S

Master of Arts in Multilingual Education

2 years

Explore first and second language acquisition, language policy, teaching methods and curriculum design for multilingual settings. Learn to analyze language practices in schools and universities, evaluate educational approaches and develop solutions for effective multilingual learning.

MASTER’S

Master of Science in Educational Leadership

2 years

Explore how decisions are made in schools and universities, how education policy is shaped and what drives learning outcomes. Learn to apply research methods to leadership challenges and the development of educational institutions.

DOCTORAL

Ph.D. in Education

4 years

Develop research hypotheses, analyze education systems, collect and interpret data, and present your findings to the academic community. The program prepares researchers who can create new knowledge and contribute to the development of education.

What will you study?

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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Master strategic planning, organizational development, change management and decision-making in education. Learn to analyze leadership challenges and develop solutions that improve the quality of education.

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MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION

Study language policy, multilingual education models, teaching methods and curriculum design.
Learn how to create learning environments that embrace students’ linguistic diversity.

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EDUCATION POLICY AND REFORM

Analyze reforms, international education practices and ways of evaluating the outcomes of education policy. Build the ability to assess the impact of change and propose data-driven solutions.

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EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS

Master interviews, observation, surveys, statistical analysis and other qualitative and quantitative methods. Learn how to use research evidence to understand challenges in education.

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LEARNING, TEACHING AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Study modern approaches to teaching, curriculum design and the assessment of learning.
Understand how educational practice can meet students’ diverse needs.

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INNOVATION AND THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

Analyze the potential and limits of educational innovation, digital tools and artificial intelligence.
Learn to evaluate new solutions for their effectiveness, accessibility and impact on learning quality.

WHO CAN YOU BECOME?

LEAD

  • Head of an Educational Institution
  • Education Project Manager
  • Education Strategy Specialist
  • Academic Program Manager
  • Education Management Consultant

SHAPE DECISIONS

  • Curriculum Developer
  • Instructional Designer
  • Multilingual Education Specialist
  • Education Quality Assurance Expert
  • Teacher Professional Development Specialist

RESEARCH

  • Education Researcher
  • Research Fellow
  • Education Data Analyst
  • Program Evaluation Specialist
  • Language Policy Researcher

TRANSFORM EDUCATION SYSTEMS

  • Education Policy Expert
  • Education Reform Analyst
  • Education Systems Development Consultant
  • International Education Project Specialist
  • Higher Education Development Expert
QUESTIONS ABOUT ADMISSION?
Get advice on admission to Nazarbayev University.
From classroom research to decisions that shape education systems.
From better teaching to leading change.
Create opportunities for future generations with Nazarbayev University.
CHANGE EDUCATION.
SHAPE THE FUTURE.