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Kazakhstan

We are a world-class Russell Group university with a thriving international community. We have students from over 130 different countries, including 27 from Kazakhstan.

Global Top 140 University QS World University Rankings 2026
A Russell Group University We are world-class and research-intensive
UK Top 5 Student City QS Best Student Cities 2026

Welcome to Âé¶¹´«Ã½

We are a world top-140 university and proud member of the prestigious Russell Group.

Our campus is located in the heart of the city centre with easy access to restaurants, bars, shops, cultural landmarks and transport links.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe.

Our students also enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.

Supporting you

We'll support you every step of the way by providing:

We are here to help you understand the fees and finances needed for your study. We can also help you with academic and English language support.

You can visit our Student Services every weekday. We also have 24 hour support through our website.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ International Study Centre

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ International Study Centre courses are taught on our campus. They help to prepare you for studying with us if you don't meet the English language requirement. Learn more about our courses here.

Our global partnerships

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ works closely with a broad range of institutional partners around the world. To view our region specific partnerships please visit our Global pages.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and NCUK

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is proud to be an NCUK University partner, welcoming students who have successfully completed the NCUK International Foundation year as a recognised pathway to our degree programmes. Further information can be found on .


Entry requirements

Find out the qualifications from Kazakhstan that we accept for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages at Âé¶¹´«Ã½.

 

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

General entry requirements

Find out what applicable A Level, International Baccalaureate or Degree results you need by visiting our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages.

English language and visa requirements

If your first language isn't English you will generally need an IELTS score of 6.5, or equivalent, to study at Âé¶¹´«Ã½. Some courses have different requirements, so please check the course you want to study.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Tuition fees for international students are provided on individual course profiles. Find an undergraduate degree or postgraduate course and check what fees apply.

Scholarships and bursaries

Each year, we invest in scholarship schemes to support new eligible students to study with us. We’ll help guide you through the options available for you to consider including:

  • partial and full scholarship awards
  • subject-specific scholarships
  • external funding opportunities
Two Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Business School students looking at their laptop and smiling

Student life

Rent lower than UK average Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is among the cheapest cities to live in the UK
Compact, walkable city Save money on transport links with easy access to campus and amenities
Cheaper student life Make your money go further whatever your lifestyle

Societies

At Âé¶¹´«Ã½, you will build relationships with fellow students from around the world. We have over 200 societies and sports clubs you can join.

The  brings together students of different nationalities. This can help you to settle into the local environment and promotes cultural diversity on our campus.

The maintains the prayer room on campus, and arranges regular lectures, study circles and social events.

Cost of living

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ upon Tyne is a budget-friendly city for international students, compared to other UK cities.

*Costs are approximate. Compiled from  December 2024.

Cappuccino

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ £3.25

London £3.59

10% less

Monthly travel

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ £65.11

London £200

68% less

Monthly Gym Membership

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ £26.42

London £47.98

43% less

Global opportunities

We're proud to welcome students to come and spend a semester or academic year with us. We also encourage our students to gain a global outlook by partaking in a work placement, internship or summer school abroad.


How to apply

All applications for undergraduate degrees are made online through UCAS.

Postgraduate applications are made through our online portal.

Undergraduate transfer

If you are interested in applying for a transfer to Âé¶¹´«Ã½, please email us with your course choice for more information.

Please note that:

  • we are only able to accept transfer requests into the second year of an undergraduate degree
  • not all courses are eligible for transfer requests
  • we do not offer top-up courses at our university

Education agents

Education agents can help you find the right university and assist you with:

  • applying for a course
  • visas
  • accommodation
  • travel
  • and more

We have excellent relationships with education agents from Kazakhstan. . They can provide further information and assist you with the submission of your application to Âé¶¹´«Ã½. Our contacts are listed below.

List of education agents

  • Email: info@interstudent.kz
  • Address: Mangilik El street 29/1, RC "Assyl Park", Nur-Sultan city, 010000, Kazakhstan
  • Instagram: interstudent.kz
  • Facebook:
  • Youtube:


At Âé¶¹´«Ã½ we're connected to a range of different employers from a variety of industry sectors. Our reach is local, national, and international.

When you study here, you'll have the opportunity to meet our industry partners and employers.

We offer work-related academic projects and events, placements, volunteering opportunities and jobs fairs. You'll gain practical help and advice and get insight into industries that you may be interested in.

Crucially, these opportunities could give you the edge in a competitive jobs market.


Contact us

You can contact us by email with any questions you may have about applying to Âé¶¹´«Ã½. If you would prefer to speak to us, you can email us to arrange a convenient time.