What undergraduate programs (majors) are offered by Nazarbayev University?
The list of programs (majors) is available via this link in the “Programs” section. Before starting the online application process for undergraduate programs, please have a look at the list of majors offered by Nazarbayev University Schools as the entry requirements depend on the chosen School and category.
What is the sequence of actions for applicants who wish to directly enter undergraduate programs?
To participate in the competition, an applicant should complete the following:
Is it possible to choose more than one school and/or major when applying?
Yes, an applicant can choose two Schools and majors. However, applicants who have indicated the School as the second choice are considered only at the request of the School.
If an applicant is not accepted by his/her first choice of the Nazarbayev University School, will he/she be considered by the second choice?
The decision about considering the second choice of an applicant is taken by the School. The priority is given to an applicant’s first choice of the major.
Is it possible to change the School and major after enrollment?
Yes, it is possible, but only after a year of study and with the official permission of the Dean of the School the applicant would like to transfer to.
Is it mandatory to work after completing an undergraduate program? What are the requirements and conditions?
Nazarbayev University, like all educational institutions in Kazakhstan, follows the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with paragraph 17 of Article 47 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Education,” citizens of Kazakhstan who received education at the expense of the state grant are required to work for at least three years after completing their studies.
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What are applicant categories and why are they important?
The category of an applicant is determined by the educational institution where he/she studies or graduated, or by his/her achievements which will be considered during the application processing period.
While taknign part in the competition for financial aid and/or scholarships for the undergraduate programs, Nazarbayev University considers the following categories:
Entry requirements for each category are different. Therefore, it is important to select the category that suits you most.
Is it possible to apply through two categories at the same time?
No, it is not. An applicant can choose only one category.
Which category is given a priority? How are the grants allocated between categories?
The grants are not allocated by categories. All applicants are considered equally, regardless of the chosen category. Priority is not given to any of the categories. For instance, high results on the NIS Grade 12 Certificate are evaluated the same as a high score on the SAT according to the evaluation methodology.
Is it possible for a student to transfer his/her credits from another university?
Yes, it is possible. However, the transfer of credits is identified by the School. The maximum allowed number of transferable credits is 72 ECTS.
Can former undergraduate students who have been voluntarily withdrawn or dismissed from Nazarbayev University return and continue their studies at Nazarbayev University?
If students have been voluntarily withdrawn for reasons other than disciplinary, two specific conditions apply:
Is it required to take the Unified National Test (UNT) to apply to the undergraduate programs at Nazarbayev University? Is the average score of a high-school diploma taken into account?
When applying to Nazarbayev University, UNT scores in English are considered only for the standard admission. Minimum requirements are specified in the Regular Admission section. These requirements are not considered in the competition for financial aid and/or scholarships.
What entrance exams should be taken to enter undergraduate programs?
Detailed information about applicants’ categories, required exams and minimum passing scores can be found here in the section “Entry requirements by categories.” All exams/tests are taken by applicants independently at their own expense, except the NUET exam.
Where will the NUET exam take place?
The NUET exam will be held in 18 cities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Is it possible to change an applicant’s category after the application deadline? Is it possible to change the category "NUET applicants" to another category after passing the NUET exam?
Yes, the category can be changed within the deadlines set by the Admissions Department. To change your category, please write to undergraduate_admissions@nu.edu.kz, stating your NU Applicant ID. In addition, applicants under NUET applicants category will receive requirements on the category change.
Which subjects are given priority while evaluating the NIS Grade 12 Certificate and is it important for the subjects to be related to the chosen major?
The Admissions Committee considers and evaluates all subjects. The priority and relevance of the subjects are considered depending on the chosen School. You can learn about the statistics about the average score of enrolled applicants under the NIS Grade 12 Certificate here.
Suppose an applicant under the NIS Grade 12 Certificate category has A, B, B in three subjects and a C or below in other subjects. Will he/she be considered an eligible applicant who meets the minimum requirements?
Yes, he/she will be considered an eligible applicant since the minimum requirement to take part in the competition is to have at least A, B, B in any three subjects.