Admissions
How to apply?
Go to the admissions.nu.edu.kz portal and press the “Sign Up” button and fill out the required information in English. Please select the undergraduate program when choosing the academic level.
After completing the application, confirm it by clicking on the link sent to your email inbox.
Be sure to read the instructions about the application procedure given in your personal account.
After completing the application, confirm it by clicking on the link sent to your email inbox.
Be sure to read the instructions about the application procedure given in your personal account.
Open the Foundation and Undergraduate Programs link on the “My Application Forms” page and fill out the Foundation and Undergraduate Application Form that includes a consent form for personal data processing. Make sure you have entered all the required information in the correct manner and press the “Upload” button.
After filling out the application form, you are required to upload to your personal account:
1. a scanned copy of proof of your studies at a final grade/course with a photo (according to the template in your personal account in one of the languages) or a scanned version of a certificate/diploma with transcripts if you have already completed a relevant level of study.
2. a scanned copy of national ID card and/or passport. The copies from eGov or any other platforms/electronic services are not accepted. Important: to take the entry exam, an applicant must have an original of a passport or a national identity card that was uploaded to your personal account;
Upload a 3x4 photo for documents to the “Profile” section in your personal account.
3.The format of requested documents is available in a personal account.
1. a scanned copy of proof of your studies at a final grade/course with a photo (according to the template in your personal account in one of the languages) or a scanned version of a certificate/diploma with transcripts if you have already completed a relevant level of study.
2. a scanned copy of national ID card and/or passport. The copies from eGov or any other platforms/electronic services are not accepted. Important: to take the entry exam, an applicant must have an original of a passport or a national identity card that was uploaded to your personal account;
Upload a 3x4 photo for documents to the “Profile” section in your personal account.
3.The format of requested documents is available in a personal account.
To finalize the application process, please click on the "PAY AND SUBMIT APPLICATION" button in your personal account under the "My Application Forms" section. The application fee shall be paid online through the payment options available in the personal account. The use of other payment methods for the application fee are not acceptable.
The application fee is 10,000 tenge. The application fee is increased 3 times from the established amount when paid within the last two weeks before the first officially-approved deadline and during the extended application period (30,000 tenge). The application fee is non-refundable, irrespective of the application outcome or payment errors.
If you don't have a personal card, you may use the card of another person.
After submission, applicants cannot make any changes in their applications and submitted documents.
The Admissions Department will check your application and contact you if there is an issue with the application or inform you of any missing documents and the deadlines to submit them. Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be considered in the competition.
The application fee is 10,000 tenge. The application fee is increased 3 times from the established amount when paid within the last two weeks before the first officially-approved deadline and during the extended application period (30,000 tenge). The application fee is non-refundable, irrespective of the application outcome or payment errors.
If you don't have a personal card, you may use the card of another person.
After submission, applicants cannot make any changes in their applications and submitted documents.
The Admissions Department will check your application and contact you if there is an issue with the application or inform you of any missing documents and the deadlines to submit them. Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be considered in the competition.
In order to provide IELTS/TOEFL certificates, applicants should fulfill the following requirements:
Take care when entering information regarding codes for test certificate submission via the test administrator or the test center. See below:
- Send an official electronic report of a valid IELTS/TOEFL certificate via the test administrator directly to NU;
- Upload a scanned copy and insert the TRF number into the “Upload IELTS/TOEFL results” section of your personal account. Applicants can submit any number of certificates for the competition, but the last certificate uploaded to their personal account will be considered.
Take care when entering information regarding codes for test certificate submission via the test administrator or the test center. See below:
- Code for IELTS: NU, Admissions Department
- Code for TOEFL iBT: 6762
- Minimum requirements for language test results are available in the “Entry examinations and requirements” section;
- Tests taken remotely, such as IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and TOEFL PDT, are not considered in the competition;
- All provided certificates must be valid by August 1, 2026 - the beginning of the respective academic year.
- The deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL certificates is available in the “Important dates” section.
- Please note that submitting IELTS/TOEFL certificates to NU's electronic database is not the responsibility of the university. You should contact the test center independently and ensure your certificate has been sent. Please allow at least 7-10 working days for this process. If the certificate is received after the deadline specified by the Admissions Department, results will not be considered in the competition.
Please check your email one to two weeks before the NUET exam – the information about the upcoming exam date, time and venue along with exam rules will be sent there.
Please keep in mind that sometimes letters from the university may go to the spam folder.
Please keep in mind that sometimes letters from the university may go to the spam folder.
A second chance to enroll
at Nazarbayev University this year
at Nazarbayev University this year
The Mid-Year Intake for the undergraduate program is an additional opportunity for applicants who wish to begin their studies at Nazarbayev University in the spring semester on a fee-paying basis.
This admission type is convenient for those who have recently graduated from high school, taken a gap in their studies, or decided to choose a major later. The selection process will be carried out in accordance with the Admission Policy and Procedures for Undergraduate Programs, similar to the standard intake.
The following applicants are eligible to participate in the competition:
Application period:
Deadline for submission of test results:
Important: Applicants applying for the Spring semester of undergraduate programs on a fee-paying basis do not participate in the competition for the educational grant “Nazarbayev University” or other grants.
Entry requirements are available in the table below:
This admission type is convenient for those who have recently graduated from high school, taken a gap in their studies, or decided to choose a major later. The selection process will be carried out in accordance with the Admission Policy and Procedures for Undergraduate Programs, similar to the standard intake.
The following applicants are eligible to participate in the competition:
- Applicants who have completed secondary/high school;
- Current students of other universities.
Application period:
- September 29 – November 28, 2025 (until 14:00 Astana time).
Deadline for submission of test results:
- SAT/ACT and IELTS/TOEFL – November 28, 2025 (until 23:59 Astana time).
Important: Applicants applying for the Spring semester of undergraduate programs on a fee-paying basis do not participate in the competition for the educational grant “Nazarbayev University” or other grants.
Entry requirements are available in the table below:
Category
IELTS/TOEFL
Entry requirements
Interview
Full tuition based applicants (fee-paying)*
IELTS - 6.0;
6.0 - writing, 5.5 - reading, listening, speaking
OR
TOEFL iBT equivalent
6.0 - writing, 5.5 - reading, listening, speaking
OR
TOEFL iBT equivalent
GPA or equivalent - 4.0 out of 5.0
or
UNT in English. Overall: 85
or
UNT in English. Overall: 85
- Mathematical literacy: 8 out of 10;
- Reading literacy: 8 out of 10;
At the request of the School
NUET applicants
IELTS - 6.0;
6.0 - writing, 5.5 - reading, listening, speaking
OR
TOEFL iBT equivalent
6.0 - writing, 5.5 - reading, listening, speaking
OR
TOEFL iBT equivalent
130 out of 240
with at least 60 in Mathematics/Critical Thinking and Problem Solving subjects
with at least 60 in Mathematics/Critical Thinking and Problem Solving subjects
At the request of the School
SAT/ACT applicants
IELTS - 6.0;
6.0 - writing, 5.5 - reading, listening, speaking
OR
TOEFL iBT equivalent
6.0 - writing, 5.5 - reading, listening, speaking
OR
TOEFL iBT equivalent
Digital SAT: 1240
or
ACT: 26
or
ACT: 26
At the request of the School
IВ Diploma holders
IELTS - 6.0;
6.0 - writing, 5.5 - reading, listening, speaking
OR
TOEFL iBT equivalent
6.0 - writing, 5.5 - reading, listening, speaking
OR
TOEFL iBT equivalent
IB Diploma results: 30 total score
with grades of 4, 4, 5 for 3 HL subjects
with grades of 4, 4, 5 for 3 HL subjects
At the request of the School
A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificate holders
IELTS - 6.0;
6.0 - writing, 5.5 - reading, listening, speaking
OR
TOEFL iBT equivalent
6.0 - writing, 5.5 - reading, listening, speaking
OR
TOEFL iBT equivalent
A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificate results:
Not less than ABB for any subjects
Not less than ABB for any subjects
At the request of the School
Winners of International or Republican Subject Olympiads
Required, no minimum score
- Republic Olympiad: Gold and silver medals for the current academic year
- International Olympiad: Gold, silver, and bronze medals for the last three years
Required
*Full-tuition based applicants receive a conditional/unconditional admission offer immediately after submitting their application. This category of applicants is required to cover the full tuition fee of the undergraduate program.
Students enrolled under this intake will begin their studies in the Spring semester, starting in January 2026.
Students enrolled under this intake will begin their studies in the Spring semester, starting in January 2026.
Regular Admission Requirements*
This is the regular admission, to see the requirements for financial aid and scholarships please follow the link.
This is the regular admission, to see the requirements for financial aid and scholarships please follow the link.
The following requirements apply for enrollment in NU’s foundation program
NUFYP (Nazarbayev University Foundation Year Program) – a one-year intensive preparatory program for admission to the university's undergraduate program
NUFYP (Nazarbayev University Foundation Year Program) – a one-year intensive preparatory program for admission to the university's undergraduate program
Regular Requirement
Minimum Score
Notes
English
Proficiency Test
Proficiency Test
IELTS Overall: 5.5;
Minimum: 5.5 in Writing and Reading, 5.0 in Listening and Speaking
OR
The equivalent TOEFL score as posted on the ETS website
Minimum: 5.5 in Writing and Reading, 5.0 in Listening and Speaking
OR
The equivalent TOEFL score as posted on the ETS website
- Paid at your own expense
- IELTS/TOEFL tests are considered without superscoring.
- IELTS/TOEFL tests must be taken in person at the test center (not remotely).
- You can provide improved language test scores later. The deadline will be available on the website.
GPA or equivalent**
and/or
UNT in English***
and/or
UNT in English***
3.5 out of 5.0
1. Mathematical literacy: 7 out of 10
2. Reading literacy: 7 out of 10
3. Overall: 75
1. Mathematical literacy: 7 out of 10
2. Reading literacy: 7 out of 10
3. Overall: 75
- Applicants recommended for admission to the undergraduate program shall comply with certain conditions for study according to the internal documents of the university.
- **Other grading scales shall be converted to a GPA 5.0 scale for equivalency.
- ***Only the last provided certificate before the deadline will be considered. Superscoring is not applicable.
All provided certificates must be valid by August 1, 2026, the beginning of the respective academic year;
The deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL certificates is available in the “Important dates” section;
IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and TOEFL PDT results are not considered in the competition;
IELTS/TOEFL tests must be taken in person at the test center (not remotely).
IELTS/TOEFL certificates are considered without superscoring.
Only applicants who provide IELTS/TOEFL results that meet the minimum requirements and are submitted within the specified deadline can be allowed to take the NUET exam (see below).
Applicants who provide IELTS/TOEFL results that meet the minimum requirements within the prescribed period and are allowed to take the NUET exam can later provide additional IELTS/TOEFL results to improve their language test scores. The deadline will be published in the “Important Dates" section.
**Subject to change for the 2026 intake.
The deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL certificates is available in the “Important dates” section;
IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and TOEFL PDT results are not considered in the competition;
IELTS/TOEFL tests must be taken in person at the test center (not remotely).
IELTS/TOEFL certificates are considered without superscoring.
Only applicants who provide IELTS/TOEFL results that meet the minimum requirements and are submitted within the specified deadline can be allowed to take the NUET exam (see below).
Applicants who provide IELTS/TOEFL results that meet the minimum requirements within the prescribed period and are allowed to take the NUET exam can later provide additional IELTS/TOEFL results to improve their language test scores. The deadline will be published in the “Important Dates" section.
**Subject to change for the 2026 intake.
The following requirements are required to enroll in NU’s undergraduate programs
The undergraduate program is a four-year higher education program leading to an academic bachelor's degree.
The undergraduate program is a four-year higher education program leading to an academic bachelor's degree.
Regular Requirement
Minimum Score
Notes
English
Proficiency Test
Proficiency Test
IELTS: Overall 6.0;
6.0 - Writing; 5.5 - Listening, Speaking, Reading
OR
The equivalent TOEFL score as posted on the ETS website
6.0 - Writing; 5.5 - Listening, Speaking, Reading
OR
The equivalent TOEFL score as posted on the ETS website
- Paid at your own expense.
- IELTS/TOEFL tests are considered without superscoring.
- IELTS/TOEFL tests must be taken in person at the test center (not remotely).
- You can provide improved language test scores later. The deadline will be available on the website.
GPA or equivalent**
and/or
UNT in English***
and/or
UNT in English***
4.0 out of 5.0
1. Mathematical literacy: 8 out of 10
2. Reading literacy: 8 out of 10
3. Overall: 85
1. Mathematical literacy: 8 out of 10
2. Reading literacy: 8 out of 10
3. Overall: 85
- Applicants recommended for admission to the undergraduate program shall comply with certain conditions for study according to the internal documents of the university.
- **Other grading scales shall be converted to a GPA 5.0 scale for equivalency.
- ***Only the last provided certificate before the deadline will be considered. Superscoring is not applicable.
Superscoring does not apply to IELTS/TOEFL.
IELTS Online or IELTS Indicator, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or TOEFL PDT are not considered.
IELTS/TOEFL test certificates are considered valid if their results do not expire by August 1 of the relevant academic year to which applicants are applying. Results of a test, taken before August 1, 2023, are not considered in the competition.
Applicants recommended for admission to the Undergraduate program with IELTS certificates equal to 6.0 overall shall comply with certain conditions for study according to the internal documents of the University.
IELTS Online or IELTS Indicator, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or TOEFL PDT are not considered.
IELTS/TOEFL test certificates are considered valid if their results do not expire by August 1 of the relevant academic year to which applicants are applying. Results of a test, taken before August 1, 2023, are not considered in the competition.
Applicants recommended for admission to the Undergraduate program with IELTS certificates equal to 6.0 overall shall comply with certain conditions for study according to the internal documents of the University.
Important dates
- The deadline for the NUFYP and undergraduate programs:Regular Entry (NUFYP and undergraduate programs):
- Citizens of Kazakhstan: September 27– July 24, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time)
- International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: September 27–June 1, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time)
- International applications from countries eligible for visa issuance upon arrival: September 27–July 24, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time)
Deadlines for financial aid and/or grants:- NUET Applicants (NUFYP and Undergraduate programs, including international): September 27–November 20, 2025 (2 p.m. Astana time)
- International Applicants (Undergraduate programs only and International SAT/ACT applicants for NUFYP): September 27– January 28, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time)
- Other Categories (Undergraduate programs only) (SAT/ACT applicants, IB Diploma holders, A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificate holders, Winners of international/republican Olympiads): September 27– January 28, 2026 (2 p.m. Astana time)
- Provision of IELTS/TOEFL results for the NUFYP and undergraduate programsRegular Entry (NUFYP and undergraduate programs):
- Citizens of Kazakhstan: July 24, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Astana time)
- International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: June 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Astana time)
- International applications from countries eligible for visa issuance upon arrival: July 24, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Astana time)
Deadlines for financial aid and/or grants:- NUET Applicants (NUFYP and Undergraduate programs, including international): IELTS/TOEFL: December 8, 2025 (11:59 p.m. Astana time)
- International Applicants (Undergraduate programs only and International SAT/ACT applicants for NUFYP): IELTS/TOEFL: February 12, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Astana time); SAT/ACT: February 12, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Astana time)
- Other Categories (Undergraduate programs only) (SAT/ACT applicants, IB Diploma holders, A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificate holders, Winners of international/republican Olympiads): IELTS/TOEFL: February 12, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Astana time); SAT/ACT: February 12, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Astana time); Latest SAT: December 6, 2025; Latest ACT: December 13, 2025
Tuition fees
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FoundationThe tuition fee for the Foundation Year Program is $12,000 (6 132 000 KZT) for the 2025/2026 academic year for both local and international students.
To learn more about tuition fees, please contact us at bursars_office@nu.edu.kz.
There are merit-based Abay Kunanbayev scholarships for top international applicants recommended for admission.
To learn more about financial aid and scholarship requirements, please visit nu.edu.kz. -
UndergraduateThe tuition fee for the undergraduate programs is $15,000 (7 665 000 KZT) for the 2025/2026 academic year for both local and international students.
For the Bachelor in Nursing program, the tuition is 3 066 000 KZT per one academic year.
To learn more about tuition fees, please contact us at bursars_office@nu.edu.kz.
There are merit-based Abay Kunanbayev scholarships for top international applicants recommended for admission.
To learn more about financial aid and scholarship requirements, please visit nu.edu.kz
Contacts
- During the application process the Nazarbayev University Applicants Support Center is always ready to assist.
Email: info_admissions@nu.edu.kz
Phone Numbers: +7 (7172) 64 25 84; +7 (747) 094 02 30
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