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METU Master's Degree
Everything about the Master's programs
at the International Engineering and Technological University:
academic programs, scholarships, benefits and discounts,
admission requirements for 2025


About the Graduate at METU

Develop in areas that truly matter to the market.

A Master's degree at MЕTU is more than just a diploma. It offers flexible learning formats, government grants for nearly all programs, affordable tuition, and the opportunity to study without interrupting your career.

🎓 Official license from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan

📍 Campus in Almaty and a convenient learning format

💼 Relevant programs in IT, engineering, economics, biotechnology, and manufacturing


Government grants
80% discount on the CT preparation course
50% tuition discounts available
Apply from any city in Kazakhstan

Academic or Professional Master's Program?

METU offers two types of Master’s degrees: Academic and Professional. Program duration: from 1 to 2 years Format: Evening on-campus classes and remote learning from any city Choose the format that best suits your goals:


🎓 Professional Master's Program — For Practitioners and Career-Driven Professionals

✅ Best for you if:

You want to advance your qualifications in your field (IT, economics, agriculture, etc.);

You are aiming for career growth within your company or industry;

You are not planning to pursue a teaching or research career;

You prefer a shorter study period — just 1 to 1.5 years;

You need to combine study with work;

You are focused on business processes, practical application of knowledge, and management skills.

🎯 Goals:

Career advancement;

Salary increase;

Promotion or change of role;

Transition into a related field.

🎓 Scientific-pedagogical master's degree - for future teachers and researchers

✅ Best for you if:

You plan to teach at a university or college;

You are interested in academic research;

You are considering pursuing a PhD in the future;

You are motivated by academic goals or leadership roles in education and research;

You are ready for a 2-year program including scientific publications and teaching practice.

🎯 Goals:

Become a university lecturer;

Begin a career in research;

Gain in-depth academic knowledge;

Take on a role as a research associate or educational program coordinator.

Educational programs and grants

We’ve expanded our quotas: government grants are now available for all MЕTU Master's programs — except one.
📌Submit your application and take part in the competition. With government support and MЕTU's admissions assistance, this is your chance to study for free.



Find out how to prepare for the CT for just 20,000 tenge, get a government grant, or study with a 50% discount


How to apply for a scholarship or a tuition-based master's program?

CT (Comprehensive Testing) is a mandatory exam for admission to master's programs in Kazakhstan. It includes:

  • 2 compulsory subjects (a foreign language + assessment of academic readiness);
  • 2 specialized subjects (depending on the chosen field of study);
  • ⏱ Duration — 3 hours 55 minutes (130 questions).

📍 Minimum passing score — 75.

Summer CT – application period: June 1 to July 8, 2025.

  • You can submit an online application for Comprehensive Testing (CT) through the website of the National Testing Center: app.testcenter.kz;
  • Select our educational program groups (EPGs);
  • Pay the CT fee.

📝 Testing period – from July 20 to August 10.

Take the CT (the date and location will be specified in your personal account) and score at least 75 points for a scientific-pedagogical master’s program or at least 30 points for a professional master’s program.

Registration for the government grant competition is open from August 11 to August 15.

You can submit your documents to our Admissions Committee to participate in the government grant competition and wait for the results!

Winners will be announced and enrolled on August 25.

🔥 Exclusively for METU applicants:

    ✅ Preparatory course with an 80% discount

    🧠 Course price — only 20,000 KZT (instead of 120,000 KZT)

    📚 The program includes task analysis, practice tests, and strategies for passing the exam successfully.

    We will support you:

    50% discount on tuition — you pay only 425,000 KZT per year

    Flexible payment options (up to 4 installments or interest-free payment plans)

Advantagies of entering

Grants available for nearly all programs

    📌Study for Free: Government Grants for All Master's Programs!

    For the first time at MITU, grants are available for almost all fields — from Software Engineering to Biotechnology.

    ✅ Support throughout the admission process

    ✅Choose what truly interests you

    ✅No program restrictions

    📎Limited number of grants available. Apply now!

Discounted CT Preparation Course

    📘 Prepare for the CT with an 80% Discount — Exclusive for Future MITU Master’s

    Students Instead of 120,000 ₸ — only 20,000 ₸ for our applicants

    ✅Online course taught by MЕTU instructors

    ✅Practice tests and format breakdowns

    ✅Confidence and real results on the CT

    📎Enrollment for the prep course is open until the end of May

Didn't get a grant? Study with a 50% discount

    ❗ Didn’t get a grant? We’ve got Plan B — and it’s a smart one.

    Everyone who applied but didn’t win the competition receives a 50% discount for the entire study period.

    💰 The cost is only 425,000 ₸ per year

    📚 Same professors, same diploma, full support

    🔁 A Master’s degree without breaking the bank

A format that works for you — study while you work

    🖥 Earn your Master’s degree without putting your life on hold

    All programs are offered in an on-campus format with online access to materials anytime.

    📍Apply from any city in Kazakhstan or abroad

    🕒 Evening classes with a flexible schedule

    🌍 Suitable for residents of any city in Kazakhstan

World-Class Research Facilities

    📍 Access to 200+ laboratories at MЕTU and the Academic Town Research Institute

    📍 Kazakhstans and foreign professors

    📍 Partnership with leading companies in the Republic of Kazakhstan

    📍 International conferences and research

    📍 Experience exchange with partner universities

Studying and working abroad

    ✈️ Exchange programs with universities across all continents — broaden your horizons

    🌐 International internships in 42 countries

    🎓 Additional scholarships — funding for studies and living abroad

    💼 Internship program at agricultural enterprises in South Korea

    💰 Official salary + international work experience

METU Master's Admissions Committee

    Document verification and early seat reservations:
    05.01.25 - 06.01.25

    Registration for CT (comprehensive testing):
    06.01.25 - 07.08.25

    CT (comprehensive testing) dates:
    20.07.25 - 10.08.25

    Acceptance of applications for the state grant competition:
    08.11.25 - 08.15.25

    Acceptance of documents for free and paid branches:
    11.08.2025 - 25.08.2025

Documents for enrollment are accepted until August 25.


The admissions office is open every day (including weekends) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.


To contact the Admissions Committee, you can:


Write to Whatsapp


Call the admissions office - +7 775 007 5055


Come to the address: 89/21 Al-Farabi Ave. (93G/5 Al-Farabi Ave.), Almaty



Admission of foreign citizens to study on a paid basis is carried out based on the results of an interview conducted by the admission committee.
At the same time, enrollment of foreign citizens is carried out in accordance with the academic calendar 5 (five) days before the beginning of the next academic period.