Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Astana, Kazakhstan
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The new 2-year MSc-ECE degree program represents an upgrade of the previous 1.5-year program, aiming to bring research as a transversal element.
Like its predecessor, this is a specialized degree program offered by the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences (SEDS) at Nazarbayev University (NU). Students are required to complete 120 ECTS credits, in 4 semesters, which satisfy requirements stipulated by the Bologna Process and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) for Master’s Courses. The program is designed to provide advanced skills and a detailed knowledge base at the graduate level for individuals working in academia, industry, or research in Kazakhstan, region, or throughout the world.
The MSc ECE provides a comprehensive technological and scientific preparation for engineers in 2 (two) key areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering: (a) Electrical Engineering, and (b) Computer Engineering.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Merit-based scholarships are available.
Curriculum
MSc in ECE is a 4 semester (2 years) program having a total of 120 ECTS credits.
The first year largely focuses on coursework required to build a strong foundation in the areas of:
- Circuits and Systems
- Communications and Signal Processing
- Power Systems and Energy
- Computer Engineering
Outline
The second year is dedicated to an applied research project focusing on an Engineering problem often relevant to the industry.
The courses are expected to be hands-on and have in-depth coverage of a broad set of topics. Students select their project topic in the second semester and identify the supervisor to work on the applied research project, which is often a funded research assistant position, working on a realistic engineering problem. There is a large selection of electives offered every year that students can select to complement the research specialization.
Career Opportunities
The graduates of the MSc in ECE find jobs in the semiconductor, power, IT, and telecommunication industry. Our graduates are placed in some of the leading multinational and national companies. In addition, several of our students pursue research careers and continue further studies in Ph.D. programs.
Research assistant positions are available