Nazarbayev University offers the opportunity to study at “Zero year of Graduate Programs”- a two-semester, full-time intensive pre-master English and content course program for applicants who lack the English proficiency required for direct entry into Master's programs. The aim of the program is to help students improve their English language proficiency and academic skills required to successfully begin Master’s level studies. Satisfactory completion of the program will permit students to progress to Master’s programs of the University to which they applied for and for which they were interviewed.