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Welcome to a new way of thinking!
Nazarbayev University (NU) is a modern, English-speaking research university located in Astana, the Republic of Kazakhstan’s capital and the heart of Eurasia.
Admission and progression are entirely merit-based and integrate professor-led teaching and research starting on day one as a freshman.
Our graduates receive world-class degrees in earth sciences, digital sciences, public administration, educational leadership, engineering, medicine, and more.
Admission and progression are entirely merit-based and integrate professor-led teaching and research starting on day one as a freshman.
Our graduates receive world-class degrees in earth sciences, digital sciences, public administration, educational leadership, engineering, medicine, and more.
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Top Reasons to study at NU
International Faculty
Our diverse faculty hails from 60 countries. The top 10 countries of origin are the USA, UK, Canada, Turkey, Russia, South Korea, Italy, Australia, Greece and India.
All professors hold a western type PhD or equivalent highest-level degree in their respective fields. NU faculty and teaching community consist of 538 full-time faculty and 72 teaching assistants.
All professors hold a western type PhD or equivalent highest-level degree in their respective fields. NU faculty and teaching community consist of 538 full-time faculty and 72 teaching assistants.
Research Excellence
The University aims to be a world-class research university combining quality education, influential research and visionary innovation in service of the country and society.
We encourage research involvement of students at all levels to enrich and supplement their in-class learning.
We encourage research involvement of students at all levels to enrich and supplement their in-class learning.
Global Profile
NU faculty and researchers have developed a wide international research network by partnering with more than 800 international institutions including Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, Cambridge, Oxford, Seoul National University, Tokyo University, Hong Kong University and others.
Residential Life
NU campus is a comfortable place for the academic, professional and social development of students.
The campus has a modern library, lecture halls, research laboratories, sports centres and sports grounds, residence halls, dining facilities, shops, and support services for students.
The campus has a modern library, lecture halls, research laboratories, sports centres and sports grounds, residence halls, dining facilities, shops, and support services for students.
Innovation Cluster
NU focuses on nurturing entrepreneurial and innovation mindsets, both inside and outside the university.
There are four major elements that form the Innovation Cluster: Technopark, Business Incubator, 12BF-ABC Seed Fund and Commercialization Office.
There are four major elements that form the Innovation Cluster: Technopark, Business Incubator, 12BF-ABC Seed Fund and Commercialization Office.
International Employment
NU graduates (8%) work in Asia, Europe and North America.
They received jobs in leading technological giants based in Silicon Valley, in large industrial and engineering companies; world-class universities and research centres etc.
They received jobs in leading technological giants based in Silicon Valley, in large industrial and engineering companies; world-class universities and research centres etc.
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NU Strategic Partners
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NU Academic Programs
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Foundation programs for undergraduate (NUFYP) and graduate students (NUZYP)
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Undergraduate programs
30
Master programs
18
PhD programs
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Full Scholarships for NU Undergraduate programs
for the 2023-2024 academic year
for the 2023-2024 academic year
School of Sciences and Humanities
School of Mining and Geosciences
School of Medicine
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Online application deadlines
- for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan - April 17, 2023 inclusively;
- for applicants of “NUET applicant” category - December 29, 2022 inclusively;
- for international applicants - March 9, 2023 inclusively
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53, Kabanbay batyr Ave., Nur-Sultan city, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan
53, Kabanbay batyr Ave.,
Nur-Sultan city, 010000,
Republic of Kazakhstan
Nur-Sultan city, 010000,
Republic of Kazakhstan