Kazakhstan

Contents

• Entry requirements and application information
• Fees and scholarships
• Life at Sussex
• Clubs and societies
• Get in touch

Entry requirements and application information

• Undergraduate entry requirements

  Undergraduate Foundation Year

  Secondary school leaving certificate – Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii

  Applicants with this qualification are invited to apply for our international foundation year – please refer to the Sussex International Study Centre for the relevant foundation year entry criteria. 

  Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS) grade 12 certificate

  This qualification is considered comparable to UK A-levels. For example, an offer of CCC at A-level would equate to the requirements for the Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate.

  Applicants should refer to individual course pages for specific entry requirements.

  If you do not meet the grade requirements for direct entry into the Foundation Year or Year 1, please refer to the Sussex International Study Centre for the relevant foundation year entry criteria. 

  Undergraduate Year 1

  Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS) grade 12 certificate

  This qualification is considered comparable to UK A-levels. For example, an offer of ABB at A-level would equate to the requirements for the Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate.

  Applicants should refer to individual course pages for specific entry requirements.

  Undergraduate Year 2

  Bachelor degree

  A typical offer requires a grade equivalent to a 55%/2:2 from two years of study at a recognised university.

  Additional subject-specific requirements may apply depending on the undergraduate course you are applying for. These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.

  Please note that direct entry into Year 2 is not available for our Law, Psychology or Social Work courses.

  English language entry requirements 

  Typical offers for undergraduate and foundation year courses include a standard overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.

  See the full range of English language qualifications that we accept.

• Masters entry requirements

  Academic entry requirements

  A degree is required with a minimum overall mark of 3.5/5 or CGPA 3.0/4.

  Additional subject-specific requirements may apply based on the postgraduate course you are applying for. These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.

  English language entry requirements 

  Typical offers for a Masters course include a standard overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.

  See the full range of English language qualifications that we accept.

• PhD entry requirements

  Academic entry requirements

  A degree is required with a minimum overall mark of 4.0/5 or CGPA 3.33/4 in a subject relevant to your chosen PhD course.

  Additional subject-specific requirements may apply based on the postgraduate course you are applying for.

  However, if you do not meet the academic requirements, you may still be considered for the degree if you can provide evidence of extensive work experience in a related field.

  These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.

  English language entry requirements

  Typical offers for a PhD degree include a higher overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four components.

  See the full range of English language qualifications that we accept.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications

As an undergraduate student, you can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Find out more about how to apply for undergraduate courses.

Read our guide to undergraduate study to find out about the structure of an undergraduate degree and ways you can enhance your course.

Masters applications

As a Masters student, you can apply using our Masters application portal.

Find out more about how to apply for Masters courses.

Read our guide to Masters study to find out how you’ll learn and be assessed as part of your Masters degree, as well as how to get extra support with your study or English language skills.

PhD applications

As a PhD student, you can apply using our PhD application portal.

Find out more about how to apply for PhD courses.

Read our guide to PhD study to find out who will supervise you and the typical structure of a PhD. 

Visas and immigration

You can find suggestions and advice for applying to the UK as a student on a visa in our guide to visas and immigration for students.

You can also find more information from the UK Home Office regarding the details and requirements for a Student visa.

Fees and scholarships

Fees for Kazakhstani students

Find specific fees for our undergraduate, Masters and PhD degrees by visiting your selected course page’s fees and scholarships section.

Visit our tuition fees page to find out what your fees cover and ways to pay.

Scholarships for Kazakhstani students

For the 2026-27 academic year, Kazakhstani students are eligible for awards from our faculties and can also apply for the Chancellor’s International Scholarship.

Find out more about:

• undergraduate scholarships
• Masters scholarships
• PhD funding and scholarships.

Life at Sussex

Situated on the edge of a national park and located just a few minutes away from one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, Sussex has it all.

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Safety on campus

We offer a safe campus community for our students, supported by our 24/7 on-site security team, who are contactable 24-hours a day if you have any concerns. The Security Centre is equipped 24/7 to respond to emergency situations and includes CCTV and other crime prevention equipment. Find out more about our campus safety.

Food

Religion

We have a Muslim Student Centre and a Muslim prayer facility on campus, and there are three mosques in Brighton.

Clubs, groups and societies

Choose from a range of student societies and groups at Sussex including:

• the Buddy Scheme, which matches new students with current students based on your interests and includes activities and trips
• the Language Café, where you take part in language exchange sessions and other activities
• the University of Sussex Islamic Society
• The Kazakhstan Student Society in the United Kingdom.

Get in touch

Find a representative in Kazakhstan

Sussex is represented by a professional agency in Kazakhstan.

They can support you through the process of applying to university, providing advice and helping you with the preparation and submission of your documents.

We work closely with agents to ensure you receive detailed and accurate advice about coming to study at Sussex.

Our representatives in Kazakhstan are:

• QS Apply
• SI-UK Kazakhstan.