Students from Kazakhstan at the University of Exeter
There are currently more than 40 students from Central Asia studying at the University of Exeter. Discover why international students choose to study with us and find out about our entry requirements, agent representatives, and funding opportunities.
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Entry requirements
The information below will allow you to check qualifications from your country or territory to see if they may be accepted for entry to the University of Exeter, and the equivalent grades required. Our course pages contain typical entry requirements that are commonly held by UK applicants. You can find out details on our English language requirements here.
Undergraduate entry requirements for students from Kazakhstan
Secondary school leaving certificate (Year 11) with GPA 4/5 (minimum 4 in Maths) will be considered for direct admission to one of our International Study Centre courses at Exeter's Streatham Campus, with assured progression to Bachelor degree courses if sufficient grades are attained.
Students who have studied at one of the twenty Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) and who have completed the NIS Grade 12 Certificate which is awarded on completion of the NIS-Program (High School), can be considered for direct entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Exeter.
For the NIS Grade 12 Certificate, students undertake eight compulsory subjects and a range of elective subjects (including two at advanced level, typically one at standard level, and further elective courses). The NIS Grade 12 Certificate can be considered comparable to the overall A Level standard, with Mathematics and the student's two Advanced level electives comparable to A Level on a subject-for-subject basis.
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Postgraduate entry requirements for students from Kazakhstan
Postgraduate Taught
| First Degree | 4-year Bakalavr from a reputable Bologna Institution or Specialist Diploma (4-year Bakalavr + 1-year specialist) |
|---|---|
| First | 4.7 to 5.0 |
| 2:1 | 4.3 to 4.69 |
| 2:2 | 3.9 to 4.29 |
Postgraduate Research
For entry onto postgraduate research programmes (including PhD) you will need to hold a relevant Masters degree, supported by a strong research proposal. Research students may be able to start their programme of study at various times with their supervisor's agreement.
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Agent representatives
The University of Exeter has agreements with independent representatives in your country, who would be pleased to tell you more about the University's programmes and assist you in making an application. Most of our representatives offer their services to applicants for free. Those that do charge a fee must make this clear from the outset of their consultation with students and issue appropriate receipts. If you have any concerns about whether an agent is an authorised representative of the University of Exeter, please contact us. We also welcome feedback on the services offered by our local representatives. Please see a list of agents operating in your country or territory below, or consult our list of agents operating globally or online.
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I am extremely sad that my time in Exeter has come to an end, but I am wholeheartedly looking forward to using acquired knowledge and skills in the new chapter of my life!"
Scholarships and funding opportunities
We are investing over £7m in a range of scholarships to support international and EU students paying international tuition fees, who choose Exeter for their studies in 2026/27. This includes the Exeter Excellence Scholarship, recognising outstanding academic achievement and support students from around the world to take their place in our vibrant, global community.
Find out more about available scholarships and funding opportunities
Bolashak International Scholarship
The University of Exeter hosts Bolashak Scholars on our Masters and sometimes PhD programmes. The Bolashak International Scholarship covers full tuition fees and living costs for postgraduate students studying an eligible subject. Please visit the Bolashak Scholarship website for more details.
Immigration and visa support
The International Student Support Office can provide you with advice on any immigration and visa matters you may need help with, including applying for your student visa.
