State Scholarships
We are proud to welcome exceptional students to our community each year.
State scholarships are available to citizens of Kazakhstan applying to a 4-year programme with a Foundation Year.
Application deadline: 15 January 2027
To be considered, you must meet the academic and English language requirements, take the Cardiff University Kazakhstan Entrance Test and achieve a minimum UNT score of 80.
Scholarship ranking is based on the University Entrance Test results. The UNT score is checked separately to confirm eligibility. Scholarships are awarded competitively, subject to the number of places available.
How to apply for a state scholarship
- Submit your application by 15 January 2027. Upload your Grade 10 results, available Grade 11 results and English language certificate, if available.
- Receive an admissions decision. We will review your documents and, if you are eligible, issue a conditional or unconditional offer of admission. An offer of admission does not guarantee a scholarship.
- Take the University Entrance Test. Registration instructions and test arrangements will be announced separately.
- Enter the scholarship ranking. Applicants will be ranked according to their Entrance Test results and the published selection criteria.
- Provide your UNT results. You must achieve at least 80 points. Results from the January and March sessions, and other sessions held up to 25 June 2027, will be accepted.
- Receive the final scholarship decision. Awards will depend on your ranking, fulfilment of all requirements and the number of scholarships available.
Contact us
Our Admissions Team is available to help if you have any questions or need help with your application.