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Arts and Humanities

Why Arts andHUMANITIES at NU?

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UNDERSTAND THE WORLD MORE DEEPLY

Here, you won’t just memorize facts. You’ll learn to investigate why events happen, analyze sources, compare perspectives and draw your own conclusions. Develop the ability to see connections between past and present, culture and society, language and thought.

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EXPLORE CULTURES WITHOUT BORDERS

Explore how societies interact, how ideas travel between countries and how cultural differences shape communication.
Learn to see the world from different perspectives and work with information in a global context.

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FROM ARCHIVES TO MODERN MEDIA

Study methods for analyzing sources, interpreting information and presenting research findings.
Apply your knowledge to questions of culture, communication, social development and heritage preservation.

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SKILLS EVERY INDUSTRY NEEDS

Learn to analyze complex questions, build compelling arguments and communicate ideas to different audiences.
These skills are in demand in research, media, education, cultural organizations and international projects.

EXPLORE.
REFLECT.
CREATE.
The world isn’t changed by technology alone. It’s changed by ideas, words and people who see more than others do.

Behind every global event is a story. Behind every social change is culture. Behind every decision is the ability to understand people and what drives them.
At Nazarbayev University, you’ll learn to think beyond the obvious, find patterns where others see only facts, and turn knowledge into ideas that shape society.

Don’t just study the world. Learn to shape how it’s understood.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

BACHELOR’S

Bachelor of Arts in World Languages, Literature, and Culture

4 years · Taught in English

Study linguistics, literary analysis, cultural studies, intercultural communication and various forms of artistic expression. Work with texts from different eras and cultures, analyze the language of modern media and explore the connections between literature, society and identity. Develop skills in analytical writing, interpretation, research and communication.

BACHELOR’S

Bachelor of Arts in History

4 years · 240 ECTS · Taught in English

Explore the history of Kazakhstan, Central Asia and other regions of the world, and examine events in a broad international context. Learn to build your own arguments, evaluate information critically and explain complex historical processes.

MASTER’S

Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies

2 years · 120 ECTS · Taught in English

Master qualitative research methods, archival work, source analysis and academic writing.
Develop a deep understanding of Eurasia and the research skills to work in academia, international organizations, and analytical and cultural projects.

What will you study?

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HISTORY AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH

Learn to work with historical sources, archival documents and academic literature. Learn to weigh evidence, compare interpretations and explain historical change.

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LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS

Study how language is structured, how it evolves and the role it plays in human communication. Explore the connections between language, culture, thought and society. Develop skills in linguistic analysis and intercultural communication.

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WORLD LITERATURE

Explore literary works from different eras, regions and cultures. Study literary theory, methods of textual interpretation, narrative forms and artistic traditions.
Learn to analyze works in their historical and cultural context.

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CULTURE AND IDENTITY

Explore traditions, cultural change, interactions between societies and the ways identity is expressed. Develop the ability to analyze cultural processes from multiple perspectives.

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EURASIAN STUDIES

Study the languages, communities, migration, cultural heritage and interconnections of different regions. Use interdisciplinary methods to understand the complex processes unfolding across Eurasia.

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CRITICAL THINKING AND ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION

Develop academic writing, research skills, public speaking and the ability to present complex ideas.
Learn to turn research findings into clear and meaningful texts.

WHO CAN YOU BECOME?

RESEARCH

  • Research Historian
  • Humanities Researcher
  • Research Fellow
  • Eurasian Studies Specialist
  • Cultural Analyst

CREATE CONTENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

  • Editor
  • Analytical Writer
  • Communications Specialist
  • Content Strategist
  • Literary Editor

PRESERVE CULTURAL HERITAGE

  • Museum Specialist
  • Archivist
  • Cultural Heritage Specialist
  • Cultural Project Coordinator
  • History and Culture Researcher

WORK INTERNATIONALLY

  • International Project Specialist
  • Regional Studies Analyst
  • Intercultural Communication Specialist
  • International Program Coordinator
  • Cultural and Social Affairs Consultant
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