Northwestern Polytechnical University Branch Campus in Kazakhstan ("NPU Branch campus" for short) was officially opened on October 12, 2023. The Branch campus was jointly established with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU). Located in Xi'an, Shaanxi, Northwestern Polytechnical University is a top Chinese engineering university that cultivates talents in aeronautics, astronautics and marine technology engineering. As a national "First-Class" university (A class), NPU ranked 133 according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities. KazNU is the largest and best comprehensive university in Kazakhstan, according to 2025 QS World University Rankings it ranked 163.
I. Introduction to Program
Program Level: Master.
Majors: Material Science, Information and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Technology
Registration time: September of each year.
Duration: 2 years (1+1).
General information: In the first year, students will need to complete all the courses in KazNU. In the second year, students will come to NPU to complete the MS research. Students could get 2 diplomas from each university upon fulfillment of the graduation requirements of both universities.
II. Application
With National Grant (Nationality: Kazakhstan)
Participation in Kazakhstan State Grant Examination is required. Students are enrolled in Program automatically if passing the Examination.
Choose the following group programs:
M101(Материаловение и технолония)，M096(Коммуникации и коммуникационные технологии)， M094(Информационные технологии)
After getting Grant, choose the following educational programs:
7M06203 (Электроника и коммуникационные технологии), 7М07135 (Материаловедение и инженерия), 7М06116 (Компьютерные науки и технологии)
III. Application documents
As Kazakhstan State Grant Examination required.
IV. Fees
Tuition: Waive
Accommodation: 1st Year: Charged by KazNU or Live off-campus (Self-pay); 2nd Year: Waive
V. Scholarship
1. Kazakhstan State Grant
2. NPU Scholarship in 2nd Year: 2000RMB/month*12months
VI. Process supervision
1. The whole process of selection and admission will be strictly regulated by the university and follows the principle of openness, fairness, and academic integrity.
2. Any dishonesty that happened during the selection and admission process will lead to admission or studentship cancellation.
3. Disposition of other violations will be per the relevant provisions issued by the Ministry of Education of China.
4. Supervision contact: +86-29-88492984
VII. Contacts Us
NPU Admission Office: 71/17 al-Farabi Ave., Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
Tel: 8(727)3773333-(3183), +86-29-88494381
Email: kazadmission@nwpu.edu.cn
WhatsApp:+8613630232306
Wechat: studyatnpu
KazNU Admission Office: 050040 al-Farabi ave., 71/21 Keremet SSC，Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty,
Tel：+7 (727) 3773333-(1672)/(3366)
Email：abiturient@kaznu.edu.kz
