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Why choose NU?
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NU is an international,
English-speaking research university
A modern athletic complex featuring an Olympic swimming pool and a climbing wall
Top programs include engineering, IT, AI, Big Data, business, oil and gas, and medicine
Top-tier dorms in the country, with all academic buildings connected by warm skywalks -no need to go outside
Our graduates continue their studies at Ivy League schools
NU's specialized laboratories enable world-class research
Ranked
  • 401+ in the world
  • #1 in the Central Asia and the Caucasus
  • top 23% of universities worldwide by the prestigious THE World University Rankings
Global partnerships and academic mobility with leading universities
Programs
Computer Science & Engineering
B. Eng. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B. Eng. in Chemical and Materials Engineering
B. Eng. in Civil and Environmental Engineering
B. Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
BSc in Robotics Engineering
BSc in Computer Science
BSc in Petroleum Engineering
BSc in Mining Engineering
BSc in Geology
Natural and Physical Sciences
BSc in Biological Sciences
BSc in Chemistry
BSc in Mathematics
BSc in Physics
BSc in Geology
BSc in Petroleum Engineering
BSc in Mining Engineering
Health Sciences
Bachelor in Nursing (2 years)
6-Year Undergraduate Medical Program
BSc in Biological Sciences
BSc in Chemistry
Social Sciences and Humanities
BA in Political Science and International Relations
BA in Economics
BA in History
BA in Sociology
BA in Anthropology
BA in World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Business and Management
Bachelor of Business Administration
BA in Economics

Petroleum and Mining
BSc in Petroleum Engineering
BSc in Mining Engineering
BSc in Geology
Computer Science & Engineering
M.Sc. in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
M. Eng. Management
M.Sc. in Chemical and Materials Engineering
M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering
M.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
M.Sc. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering
M.Sc. in Robotics
M.Sc. in Computer Science
M.Sc. in Data Science

Natural and Physical Sciences
M.Sc. in Life Sciences
M.Sc. in Chemistry
M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics
M.Sc. in Physics
M.Sc. in Geosciences
M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering
M.Sc. in Mining Engineering
Health Sciences
Master of Public Health
Master in Molecular Medicine
Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Master in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Doctor of Medicine
RP in Anatomic Pathology
RP in Orthopaedics and Traumatology
RP in Radiology
RP in Urology
RP in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
RP in General Surgery
RP in Internal Medicine
RP in Obstetrics and Gynecology
RP in Pediatrics
RP in Family Medicine
Ophthalmology RP
RP in Psychiatry
Social Sciences and Humanities
MA in Political Science and International Relations
MA in Economics
MA in Eurasian Studies
MA in Multilingual Education
Business and Management
Master of Business Administration
Executive Master of Business Administration
M.Sc. in Finance
Master in Public Policy
Master in Public Administration
Online Master in Public Administration
Petroleum and Mining
MSc in Petroleum Engineering
MSc in Mining Engineering
MSc in Geosciences
Computer Science & Engineering
PhD in Chemical Engineering
PhD in Civil Engineering
PhD in Computer Sciences
PhD in Electrical Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Robotics Engineering
PhD in Science, Engineering and Technology
PhD in Mining Engineering
PhD in Petroleum Engineering
Natural and Physical Sciences
PhD in Chemistry
PhD in Life Sciences
PhD in Mathematics
PhD in Physics
Health Sciences
PhD in Biomedical Sciences
PhD in Global Health
Social Sciences and Humanities
PhD in Eurasian Studies
PhD in Public Policy
Business and Management
PhD in Business Administration
PhD in Public Policy
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Petroleum and Mining
PhD in Mining Engineering
PhD in Petroleum Engineering
Testimonials:
In Their Own Words

NU students answer your most important questions about Nazarbayev University
98% Employability Rate: Our Alumni Succeed at Top Companies and World-Class Universities
  • Nazerke Kalidolda
    Investment Analyst at Sturgeon Capital,
    ex-Google Software Engineer
    Nazarbayev University was a unique and definitely unforgettable experience filled with travels. I would always be grateful to my alma mater for so many opportunities given and the lessons taught in its walls. Thank you!

    NU BS in Computer Science '2018
  • Tamirlan Seidakhmetov
    Data Scientist at Meta
    Nazarbayev University taught me to think outside of the box, overcome challenges, achieve big goals and provided tremendous networking opportunities.


    NU BS in Chemical Engineering ‘2015
    Stanford University MSc in Management in Science and Engineering ‘2016
  • Meruyert Bizhanova
    studying at the University of Pennsylvania
    I still remember applying exclusively to NU, without any backup plans, because I believed it was the place that could completely transform my perspective—and I was not mistaken.



    NU BS in Biological Sciences '2023
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