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Admissions

Choose your study route. Find eligibility, documents and your next step in one place.

Which study route interests you?

Master’s programmesDoctoral programmesProfessional development

Who can apply

Master’s programmes

The official 2020 answer describes higher education and relevant service experience for operational-tactical master’s study. Strategic-level requirements differ. Confirm that your education and position meet current conditions with the admissions office.

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Doctoral programmes

The official 2020 answer lists postgraduate education and scientific publication requirements. Confirm current conditions and the suitability of your research field with the doctoral department.

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Professional development

Additional military education courses are intended for military personnel. Ask the university about the management level, course topic and nomination process.

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The full programme catalogue is on a separate page.

Required documents

Appendix 4 of the rules available on the official website lists these documents for NDU. Compare them with the current edition and confirm the list with the admissions office before submitting.

Copy of the Kazakhstan citizen identity document; original for comparison.
Copy of the officer identity document, if held; original for comparison.
Medical certificate containing the military medical commission’s fitness-for-study conclusion.
Form F-45 certificate.
Certified evidence of professional and psychological selection.

Appendix 4 of the rules available on the official website lists these documents for NDU. Compare them with the current edition and confirm the list with the admissions office before submitting.

Copy of the Kazakhstan citizen identity document; original for comparison.
Copy of the officer identity document, if held; original for comparison.
Medical certificate containing the military medical commission’s fitness-for-study conclusion.
Form F-45 certificate.
Certified evidence of professional and psychological selection.

A separate course document list has not been confirmed in the public source. Request it from the responsible department rather than automatically using the master’s list.

A separate application template was not found. Request the approved form from the university.

Military university admission rules
The official-site DOC was verified: rules dated 22 January 2016 No.35, with amendments dated 30 April 2021 No.272 stated in the document. Confirm applicability to 2026 admission with the university.
Source checked: 2026-11-05
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Dates

The 2026 admission calendar is unconfirmed

Ask the admissions office for application opening/closing dates and examination arrangements. Earlier general dates are not presented as this year’s approved calendar.

Ask the university for course dates and group admission arrangements.

Information checked: 2026-11-05 · Admission status: confirm with the university.

Official admissions page

Admissions office

Who can help with admissions?

A direct admissions office contact has not been verified in the public source. Use the university’s central contact and ask to be directed to the responsible department.

Confirm admissions office hours by phone before visiting.

+7 (7172) 600-860 admin@nuo.edu.kz Admissions contacts

Have your study route, programme, education and service category ready. Confirm the official submission channel before emailing personal documents to a general address.

Your next step

Choose your study route and programme.
Confirm eligibility, dates and the current document list.
Submit documents using the official process confirmed by the admissions office.