Dual Degree Programmes

MNU students have the opportunity to earn both a Kazakhstani diploma and a diploma from a foreign partner university.

— DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES – SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS —

Eligibility requirements:

Successful completion of a specified number of credits at MNU;
A GPA of no less than 3.0;
English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Programme conditions:

Studies are conducted at MNU and the partner university according to a jointly developed curriculum, in accordance with the agreed study model (3+1; 2+2; 1+3).
Students must pass entrance examinations in accordance with MNU’s admission regulations.
Mode of study – full-time at both MNU and the partner university.
Graduates of the Programme receive two state-recognised diplomas: an MNU diploma of higher education and the official diploma of the overseas partner university.

— PARTNER UNIVERSITIES —

Country	University
USA	Northern Arizona University (NAU)
France	↗ Excelia Group
Switzerland	Swiss Education Group

— DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES – INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS —

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for a dual degree program, students must meet the following requirements:

Successful completion of a required number of credits at MNU;
A minimum GPA of 3.0* (GPA of 2.67 for Hof University);
English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Program Structure and Conditions

Students complete their studies at MNU and the partner university according to a jointly designed curriculum and program format (e.g., 3+1, 2+2, 1+3);
Admission interviews are conducted in line with MNU’s internal selection procedures;
The mode of study is full-time at both institutions.

Upon graduation, students receive two diplomas:

A bachelor’s degree from MNU;
A recognized international degree from the partner university.

— PARTNER UNIVERSITIES AND MAJORS —

HOF UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Germany

A modern university located in Bavaria, offering practice-oriented programmes in Business, IT, and Engineering.

Programme Format
3+1

Tuition
Free

Administration Fee
~€100

Majors
All BBA

Eligible Majors

BBA programmes: Finance, Accounting, Management, Marketing, Economics & Data Science, IT.

Requirements

IELTS ≥ 5.0;
GPA ≥ 2.67;
120 ECTS credits;
Interview & motivation letter;
Blocked account: €11,904/year.

Living Expenses

Dormitory: €350–400/month + €500 deposit;
Food & other: from €30/week.

SOLBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

South Korea

A top-tier English-medium business school in Daejeon with AACSB accreditation.

Programme Format
3+1 / 2+2

Tuition
~USD 12,000/year

Scholarship
30–90%

Majors
All BBA

Eligible Majors

BBA programmes: Finance, Accounting, Management, Marketing, Economics & Data Science, IT.

Programme Formats

3+1: 4th year at SolBridge;
2+2: 3rd & 4th years at SolBridge.

Requirements

IELTS ≥ 6.0;
GPA ≥ 3.0;
120 credits (2+2), 180 credits (3+1);
Interview & motivation letter.

Living Expenses

Dormitory: USD 1,500–2,000/year;
Food: USD 1,500–2,000/year;
Insurance: USD 600–1,000/year.

EXCELIA GROUP

France

A triple-accredited French business school with campuses in La Rochelle, Tours, and Paris.

Programme Format
3+1

Tuition
~€12,400/year

Administration Fee
€400–500

Majors
All BBA

Eligible Majors

BBA in Finance, Accounting, Management, Marketing, Economics & Data Science.

Requirements

IELTS ≥ 6.0;
GPA ≥ 3.0;
120 ECTS credits;
Interview & motivation letter.

Living Expenses

Housing: €400–500/month;
Food: €400–500/month.

MONTPELLIER BUSINESS SCHOOL

France

Montpellier Business School (MBS) is one of France’s leading business schools, renowned for its academic excellence, international outlook, and triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS).

According to the Financial Times 2024, its Master in Management programme ranks 47th globally and 11th in France. In Le Figaro 2024, MBS was ranked 12th among French business schools.

Programme Format
3+2 / 4+1

MSc
€16,900/year

Master in Management
€14,400/year

Majors
All BBA and BA

Eligible Majors

BBA programmes and BA in International Relations with an International Business minor.

Entry Requirements

Interview;
English language proficiency test;
Logic test;
CV and motivation letter.

Living Expenses

Housing: €400–600/month;
Food: €200–300/month.

Note

All costs are approximate and based on 2025 estimates.