The Online Master in Public Administration (Online MPA) program is designed for in-service professionals seeking rigorous education and training in public administration. The program provides students a strong foundation in public administration (theory and practice), applied economics and statistics, public service leadership, essential software skills, program evaluation and research methods.
The standard duration for completing the degree requirements of the program is 20-24 months. However, students pursing the degree through the accumulation of micro-credentials, are allowed up to 48 months to complete their studies.
The program’s adaptive and flexible schedule combined with its online format, allows students to tailor their studies to fit their work commitments.
Tuition Fee, USD | |||
Per one course/ module (4 ECTS) | Per academic year (providing a student takes 12 modules, 48 ECTS) | Per entire program (92 ECTS) | |
75% discount for socially vulnerable groups | 163 | 1 956 | 3 750 |
50% discount for: - employees of state institutions and state enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Central Asian region; - employees of Nazarbayev University and its subsidiary organizations, including family members (children and spouses) | 326 | 3 912 | 7 500 |
25% discount for applicants enrolled in 2025 | 489 | 5 868 | 11 250 |