2006 - 2009
2006 March
Announcement by the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan of the intent to create a world-class university
2009 Fall
Appointment of a project team to establish the university and the creation of the “New University of Astana” JSC in accordance with the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 20, 2009, No. 957, regarding the establishment of the non-profit JSC “New University of Astana”
By the decree of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan issued on September 25, 2009, Aslan Sarinzhipov was appointed as the President of JSC “New University of Astana.”
2010
June
Opening ceremony of NU
September
Start Foundation Program
Opening of Research Centres — Center of Energy Research and Center for Life Sciences
November
Order from the Head of the Prime Minister’s Office, dated November 28, 2010, regarding the election of Mr. Aslan Sarinzhipov as the Chairman of the Executive Council
The graphical symbol of the logo was created based on the first letters of the university’s name — N and U — named after the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev: Nazarbayev University. The letters are combined using a traditional ornamental pattern.
The elements of the ornament symbolize a spear and a ram’s horn, uniting the letters into a single, cohesive composition.
Our Alumni
Islam Salikhanov
Sabira Baidildina
Nargiza Chorieva, Uzbekistan
Marcelo J. López Lara, Mexico
Di Wang, China
Razida Kenes
Kamila Raziyeva
Almassadam Satkaliyev
Jose Villero-Mandon, Columbia
Akmaral Agibayeva
2011
January
A law was enacted based on the principles of academic freedom, autonomy, self-governance, and collegial decision-making regarding the status of “NU,” “Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools,” and “Nazarbayev Foundation.”
The adoption of the law on the status of “NU” “Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools,” and “Nazarbayev Foundation” dated January 19, 2011, which served as the basis for the establishment of a managing council
June
By Protocol No. 1 of the Supreme Board of Trustees of NU AOE, dated June 16, 2011, Mr. Katsu was appointed as NU President.
August
Opening of undergraduate schools
Fall
First research publication under NU name
First medical research conference at NU
2012
March
First JCI accreditation of a National Medical Holding Hospital
August
The Eurasian Higher Education Leaders Forum launched at NU
Fall
Opening of the Graduate School of Public Policy and the Graduate School of Education
2013
Spring
Launch of Executive MBA program at the Graduate School of Business
Approval of NU Strategy for 2013-2020 by the Supreme Board of Trustees
June
The Second Eurasian Higher Education Leaders Forum held at NU
2014
May
First Oxford University Press publication by NU “Kazakhstan -2050”
July
Opening of the Pilot Technopark
June
III Eurasian Higher Education Leaders Forum “Successful University: How to Build One” held at NU
2015
March
Establishment of the National Laboratory Astana
June
First Graduate Ceremony with participation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
August
Opening of the School of Medicine
Fall
Establishment of the University Medical Center with three of the former National Medical Holding hospitals
2025
NU must strive to be among the best globally. We know the recipe; we now need to get into the kitchen and cook ourselves a world-class NU! As we do that, we will stimulate improvements in higher education across Kazakhstan and the region, and we will contribute greatly to Kazakhstan’s development.
