Program Overview
The International Relations at Kimep University is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Relations programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Kazakhstan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Foreign Language for International Relations
- Management of International Institutions and Organizations
- Political Psychology and International Relations
- Theories of International Relations
- International Political Economy
- Central Asia in Global Politics
- Ethics in International Affairs
- Research Methods/Thesis I
- Developmental Studies
- International Institutions and Law
- Master Seminar in Regional Studies
- Master Seminar in International Relations
- Asian Security: Theory and Practice
- Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy in the Post-Communist World
- Emerging Powers and Markets
- Political Geography
- History of International Relations
- Government and Politics in Central Asia
- Russian Foreign Policy
- Petro Politics
- Central Asia Russia Relations
- Central Asia United States Relations
- European Union: Politics and Foreign Policy
- Foreign Policy: Doctrines and Strategies
- Master Seminar in Regional Studies[1]
- Master Seminar in International Relations[2]
- Internship in International Relations
- Thesis II (For details, please see the CSS Guidelines for Masters Thesis.)
- Thesis III (For details, please see the CSS Guidelines for Masters Thesis.)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Required documents for graduate program applicants
1.Application form (online, downloadable form);
2.Copy of passport or of State ID
3.8 color matt photos of 3×4 cm size;
4.Copy of a document on higher education (Bachelor degree or its equivalents) diploma and transcript;
5.Document confirming employment (for persons having employment records) copy of personnel records book; if not available CV;
6.Letter of Motivation for MACTA, MFIN, MMKT programs
7.Medical documents;
If available:
Valid results of International Language Proficiency Tests (copy of IELTS certificate or original certificates of TOEFL, DSH, TestDaF, TFI, DELF, DALF, TCF, Cambridge English Exam, etc.)
List of research and scientific-methodical works
9.Upon own discretion, an applicant may include other documents he/she believes to be relevant for inclusion into the application package, such as copies of certificates, awards, and honors in the applicants sphere of interest, in particular ones received at national and international levels. Applicants who plan to pass the state Entrance examination in foreign, Kazakh and Russian language have to submit the following documents, not later than one day before the exam registration deadline;
10.SFLT Exam takers application form (from Admission Office)11.Original of the exam fee payment check payable to the National Testing Center
12.Copy of state ID, if only a copy of passport was submitted earlier (requirement for Kz citizens only)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About KIMEP University
KIMEP University
Almaty, Kazakhstan
KIMEP University, formerlyKazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics, and Forecasting, is aprivate universityfounded in 1992 inAlmaty, Kazakhstan.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
