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Doctor of Business Administration

Graduate School of Business

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Blended

Duration: 3 years

Description: The NUGSB DBA program is designed for seasoned professionals seeking to enhance their career capital and pursue excellence. The program combines professional experience with cutting-edge applied research skills, preparing candidates to tackle complex challenges in industry.

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PhD in Geosciences

School of Mining and Geosciences

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The PhD program in Geosciences is designed to provide advanced skills and sophisticated knowledge at the expert level for individuals planning a geoscience research career in industry and/or academia. The program is focused on creating research experts in Petroleum and Mineral Exploration and Development, Environmental Geosciences, and Emerging Energy Transition Geosciences.

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Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Eurasian Studies(Joint Degree with SOAS)

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 1 year

Description: The NU–SOAS Joint MA in Global Affairs and Eurasian Studies is your gateway to this pivotal region. A leading-edge collaboration between Nazarbayev University in Astana and SOAS University of London. On this course, you’ll explore how global and regional forces interact — from diplomacy and security to environment, energy, and culture. You’ll learn to think critically, challenge assumptions, and cut through disinformation.

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Bachelor of Business Administration in Eurasian Business (Joint Degree with HKUST)

Graduate School of Business

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The first joint undergraduate degree in Eurasian Business in Asia offered by Nazarbayev University (NU) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). It features a joint curriculum that prepares students for success in the dynamic business landscapes of Eurasia, with the first two years at NU and the last two years at HKUST, allowing students to benefit from a cross-campus learning experience and earn degrees from both institutions.

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Master in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

School of Medicine

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The Master's program in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation is a two-year degree that will equip the graduates with theoretical as well as hands-on knowledge in the said field. The program’s focus on research will help the graduates to develop analytical skills, promoting excellence as well as innovation in healthcare practice.

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Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology

School of Medicine

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology Program is based on international standards and designed for graduates of biomedical sciences, medicine, nursing, and other health-related programs. Graduates from other streams will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Master of Molecular Medicine

School of Medicine

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The Master of Molecular Medicine (MMM) at Nazarbayev University School of Medicine is a two-year full-time program designed to give students knowledge and skills at the forefront of molecular medicine as well as a solid foundation for a career in biomedical research.

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Residency in Neurology

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The NU SOM Neurology residency program is a 4-year program aimed at training medical doctors to become neurologist that will be able to work in the hospital setting and any healthcare organizations and to give the residents a fundamental training in neurology with hand-on procedural experience and strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and clinical research.

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Residency in Hematology

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 5 years

Description: The NU SOM Hematology Residency Program is a five-year postgraduate training program designed to develop medical doctors into highly competent general internists with subspecialty expertise in Hematology. The program equips residents with hands-on procedural experience, evidence-based clinical training, and a strong foundation in research.

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Residency in Endocrinology

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 5 years

Description: The NU SOM Endocrinology Residency Program is designed to train medical doctors to become skilled general internists with subspecialty expertise in Endocrinology. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices, clinical research, and hands-on procedural experience. The program prepares residents to manage both common and complex endocrine disorders and equips them with the tools to engage in academic and scholarly activities.

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Residency in Medical Oncology

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 5 years

Description: The NU SOM Medical Oncology Residency Program is a five-year training program designed to prepare physicians for a career in medical oncology.

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Residency in Gastroenterology

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 6 years

Description: The NU SOM Gastroenterology Residency Program is a six-year training program designed to train skilled general internists with subspecialty expertise in gastroenterology. The program emphasizes hands-on procedural experience, evidence-based practice, and clinical research, preparing physicians for hospital-based practice.

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Residency in Pediatric Surgery

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 5 years

Description: The Pediatric Surgery Residency Program is a 5-year program that includes step-by-step study and mastery of all aspects of pediatric surgical care at the outpatient and inpatient levels. Pediatric surgery is the most important component of modern medical science.

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Residency in Psychiatry

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 3 years

Description: The NU SOM Psychiatry residency program is a 3-year program designed to provide medical doctors with fundamental training in general psychiatry to become Psychiatrists who are able to work in hospital or outpatient settings.

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Residency in Ophthalmology

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The Ophthalmology residency program is a four-year program aiming to prepare a fully educated, independent, enterprising, ethically responsible, creative, and scientifically innovative specialist, interested in nurturing democratic values. This individual should be capable of fully solving eye care problems and working effectively in a team.

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Residency in Family Medicine

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 3 years

Description: The Family Medicine Residency Program is a three-year full-time program, aimed at training family physicians. This Program offers education in accordance with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) core competencies.

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Residency in Pediatrics

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 3 years

Description: The Pediatrics residency is a three-year program to train medical doctors to become general pediatricians. The Program provides the residents with the foundation competencies to be ready to practice general pediatrics in different clinical settings (in hospital and/or in ambulatory care) or to continue their post-graduate medical training in pediatric sub-specialties (e.g. Pediatrics Clinical Fellowships) or research.

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Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Residency Program is a four-year postgraduate program encompassing all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology, designed to provide progressively increasing patient care and surgical experience and responsibility.

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Residency in Internal Medicine

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 3 years

Description: The Internal Medicine Residency is a three-year program to prepare superb medical doctors to practice internal medicine with a culture of safety and continuous quality improvement. Our program trains fully competent physicians to pursue career in ambulatory care, hospital medicine or pursue further subspecialty training.

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Residency in General Surgery

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 5 years

Description: NU School of Medicine’s General Surgery Residency is a five-year program designed to train doctors of medicine in general surgery by focusing the program on basic and clinical research that enhances patient care expertise and surgical practice.

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Residency in Anesthesiology and Critical Care

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The residency program in Anesthesiology and Critical Care is a four-year program to train medical doctors to become Anesthesiologists and Critical Care specialists who are able to work in hospital or outpatient settings.

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Residency in Urology

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 5 years

Description: The Urology residency is a five-year residency program including two years of general surgery training and three years of specialist urology training program.

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Residency in Radiology

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 5 years

Description: The Radiology residency is a five-year program with the first three years of rotations through all radiological sub-specialities including pediatrics, emergency radiology, gastrointestinal, chest, musculoskeletal cardiovascular, breast imaging, ultrasound, positron emission tomography (PET), computerized tomography (CT) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In the final two years of training, residents spend most of the time in general radiology (training in all different subspecialties) and in the last year they can take two six-week long electives to select their subspecialty areas of interest.

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Residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 5 years

Description: The Orthopaedics/Traumatology residency program is a five-year program aiming to prepare a fully educated, independent, enterprising, ethically responsible, creative, interested in scientific innovations and nurturing democratic values specialist who can fully solve problems and work in a team.

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Residency in Anatomic Pathology

School of Medicine

Level: Residency

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 3 years

Description: The Residency Program in Anatomic Pathology (AP) is a 3-year program aimed at training medical doctors to become general specialist pathologists with interpretive and diagnostic skills on all pathological tissues obtained from all human body organ systems.

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Ph.D. in Chemistry

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The Ph.D. in Chemistry program is designed to prepare students to become independent, creative practitioners in Chemistry. The program provides an intensive training approach both in theory and experimentation that will enable students to be better equipped in their preparation for their different career paths in academia, research and development, science-based start-ups, and the industry.

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Ph.D. in Mathematics

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The proposed Ph.D. program will expand the role of the mathematics department, from currently teaching mathematics and building fundamental mathematical skills and mastery of all students in general to carrying out excellence in research. This research activity will ensure that, at NU, mathematics as science will develop and advance, at least at the same pace as the other sciences, from which the other areas of research can also benefit.

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Ph.D. in Physics

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The Ph.D. program in Physics in the School of Sciences and Humanities at NU (NU SSH) is designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge base at an expert level for individuals planning a career in academia, industry, and research settings in Kazakhstan and abroad. The program focuses on the enhancement of knowledge through advanced courses and the development of research skills at a high level.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Graduate School of Education

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education combines intensive coursework, a study module at a leading international university, and advanced research methodology training to prepare scholars and independent researchers in the field of education. It is a full-time, four-year program

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PhD in Eurasian Studies

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The Doctorate in Eurasian studies from NU’s School of Sciences and Humanities is a full-time doctoral program and enrolled candidates take a minimum of four years to complete the program. The program is also the first interdisciplinary program delivered strictly in the English language in the entire humanities and social sciences degree programs in Central Asia.

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Doctor of Public Management

Graduate School of Public Policy

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 3 years

Description: The DPM program is designed for senior public sector professionals seeking to refine their skills and advance their career opportunities. This 36-month program is particularly suitable for working public sector officials who have a minimum of 8 years of working experience, a portion of which must have been spent in a position with decision-making responsibilities.

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Ph.D. in Public Policy

Graduate School of Public Policy

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: Starting from 2017 GSPP launched its first doctorate level degree – PhD in Public Policy (a 4-year program).

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Ph.D. in Computer Science

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The PhD program in Computer Science (further in the text: PhD program) is designed to provide advanced skills and sophisticated knowledge for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in any subfield of computer science and engineering. The program focuses on the development of an in-depth understanding of the nature, implementation and evaluation of computing principles and applications together with the growth of research skills.

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Ph.D. in Global Health

School of Medicine

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The PhD degree at NU is a four-year full-time research-based program according to international standards accompanied by core courses and a variety of elective courses depending on the background of the student and the project of the PhD thesis.

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Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences

School of Medicine

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: PhD in Biomedical Sciences degree is a PhD program offered by the School of Medicine at NU. Students are required to complete 240 ECTS credits, in 4 fall, 4 spring, and 4 summer semesters, which satisfies requirements stipulated by the Bologna Process and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) for PhD programs.

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Ph.D. in Life Sciences 

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The program is unique in Kazakhstan because of its interdisciplinary focus and integrated research approach centered around quantitative approaches (experimental research techniques, computational, statistical) to generate, analyze and interpretate data in life sciences. Research fields might encompass all life sciences, from molecules to ecosystems.

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PhD in Business Administration

Graduate School of Business

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The PhD in Business Administration program is designed for students aiming to become faculty members at leading academic institutions or to conduct applied research in relevant organizations. It equips students with a strong foundation in both the theoretical and empirical tools necessary for their research.

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PhD in Mining Engineering

School of Mining and Geosciences

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The PhD program in Mining Engineering is designed to provide advanced skills and a sophisticated knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in any of the subfields of the Mining Engineering discipline.

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PhD in Petroleum Engineering

School of Mining and Geosciences

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The PhD program in Petroleum Engineering in the School of Mining and Geosciences is designed to provide advanced skills and a sophisticated knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in Petroleum Engineering.

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PhD in Science, Engineering and Technology

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The PhD program in Science, Engineering and Technology (further in the text: PhD program), fully taught in English, is designed to provide advanced skills and a sophisticated knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in engineering and science disciplines. The program focuses on the development of research skills, together with an in-depth understanding of nature, implementation and evaluation of engineering principles and applications.

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Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The PhD program in Chemical Engineering is designed to provide a sophisticated knowledge base and advanced skills at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academia, industry and research settings in any of the subfields of the Chemical Engineering discipline.

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Ph.D. in Robotics Engineering

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The Ph.D. in Robotics Engineering is a program that implements the latest technologies in robotics never before offered in Kazakhstan. This program prepares students for future ventures and graduate work as innovative problem-solvers.

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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The PhD program in Mechanical Engineering, fully taught in English, is designed to provide advanced skills and a sophisticated knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in any of the sub fields of the mechanical engineering discipline.

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Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The PhD program in Electrical Engineering, fully taught in English, is designed to provide advanced skills and a sophisticated knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academia, industry and research settings in any of the subfields of the Electrical engineering discipline.

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Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: PhD

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The PhD program in Civil Engineering fully taught in English, is designed to provide advanced skills and a fundamental knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in any of the subfields of the Civil Engineering discipline.

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Master of Science in Geosciences

School of Mining and Geosciences

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: Geologists are scientists who study the earth processes, explore the earth for metals, oil, gas and water, and develop methods to extract earth’s resources. Geologists work on the extraction of minerals, environmental protection, and the rehabilitation of land after mining engineering projects.

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Master of Science in Chemistry

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: Chemistry is often considered as a “central science” because of how instrumental the discipline is in the modern world, fostering technological advancements and developing materials useful in energy, biomedicine, and the environment.

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Master of Science in Applied Mathematics

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: A two-year graduate program, NU’s Master of Science in Applied Mathematics follows an advanced curriculum and engages students in rigorous coursework.

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Master of Science in Physics

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: NU’s Master of Science in physics program is a two-year program. The objective of the graduate program is turning enrolled candidates into physicists prepared to pursue postgraduate education or better yet, careers in research and development companies or in the public sector.

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Master of Arts in Multilingual Education

Graduate School of Education

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The M.A. in Multilingual Education covers theories, policies and practices of multilingual education, and is closely linked to trilingual education. This program focuses on the development of teaching, curriculum development, assessment, policy analysis, and research skills in the areas of educational language policy in general, and language teaching in particular.

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Master of Science in Educational Leadership

Graduate School of Education

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The M.Sc. in Educational Leadership program is designed to provide working education professionals with the skills, knowledge and capacities necessary to lead for change within their work institutions, their professional communities, and the larger society.

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Online Master in Public Administration

Graduate School of Public Policy

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 20-48 months

Description: The Online Master in Public Administration (Online MPA) program is designed for in-service professionals seeking rigorous education and training in public administration. The program provides students a strong foundation in public administration (theory and practice), applied economics and statistics, public service leadership, essential software skills, program evaluation and research methods.

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Master in Public Administration

Graduate School of Public Policy

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 1,5 year

Description: The Master in Public Administration (MPA) is a 1.5-year full-time program designed for professionals seeking rigorous education and training in public administration.

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Master in Public Policy

Graduate School of Public Policy

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: Launched in 2013, the Graduate School of Public Policy’s Master in Public Policy (MPP) program provides enrolled students with the skills needed to excel as analysts and policymakers in private, non-profit, and public sectors. The MPP is a two-year, full-time program that teaches students advanced skills in analysis, management, and program evaluation.

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Master of Arts in Political Science and International Relations

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The School of Sciences and Humanities’ Master of Arts in Political Science and International Relations program is an applied graduate degree program that produces advanced political scientists. It is also the first of its kind in the entire country whose graduate-level political science syllabus and coursework is delivered in the English language.

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Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies offered by the School of Sciences and Humanities at NU is a two-year graduate-level program and the first multi-disciplinary program in entire Central Asia that studies Eurasia. The faculty is composed of globally renowned scholars and professors of Eurasian studies with disciplines in anthropology, economics, history, literature, oriental studies, philosophy, political science, and sociology.

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Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Blended

Duration: 2 years

Description: Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Nazarbayev University offers a rigorous and innovative curriculum designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data science. This graduate program is tailored to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in applying AI and data science techniques to real-world problems.

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Master of Science in Data Science

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The program is aligned with the best- practices of the world’s leading programs, combining a thorough coverage of the fundamentals with innovative applications in a wide range of subject areas. The MSDS program will provide an in-depth education in Data Science, incorporating fundamental concepts from disciplines such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Robotics, and related engineering fields.

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Master of Science in Computer Science

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The Master of Science in Computer Science Program is a two-year program (120 ECTS credits) designed to provide students with an advanced mastery of the core CS disciplines along with exposure to emerging areas (such as mobile and pervasive computing, multi-factor authentication, privacy and security, persistent data collection, “big data” analysis and data mining).

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Master of Science in Nursing

School of Medicine

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program represents premiere educational pathways designed to empower nursing professionals to shape the future and transform healthcare in Kazakhstan. This 2-year (four semester) program is committed to advancing nursing science on both national and global levels.

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Doctor of Medicine

School of Medicine

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: NUSOM offers a four-year curriculum based on the United States model designed to prepare physicians to become the leaders of a new era of medicine and health care in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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Master of Public Health

School of Medicine

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The Master of Public Health program provides graduates with skill sets and competencies based on the latest international standards that are required for careers in health administration and management, health education and health promotion, epidemiological health and disease research, health behavioral research, biostatistics, health systems and facilities research, and health policy development.

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Master of Science in Life Sciences

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The program is designed for graduates from biological sciences, biochemistry, and cellular and molecular biology programs. The two-year M.Sc in Life Sciences program is based on highest international standards and the unique research infrastructure of NU.

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Executive Master of Business Administration

Graduate School of Business

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Weekend-based

Duration: 21 months

Description: The Executive MBA (EMBA) program provides a unique learning environment for executive students by bringing together working professionals from diverse backgrounds.

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Master of Science in Finance 

Graduate School of Business

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 16 months

Description: The NUGSB Master of Science in Finance program is a specialized, quantitative course of study for highly motivated individuals seeking a career in the field of finance.

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Master of Business Administration

Graduate School of Business

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Blended

Duration: 16 months

Description: The NU GSB MBA is a rigorous and comprehensive full-time program specifically designed to acquire the skills sought after by the most influential companies in Central Asia and beyond. This is a full-time program that plays a key role in our mission to develop the next generation of business leaders in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

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Master of Arts in Economics 

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: Master of Arts in Economics (MAE) degree program will directly serve the exigent need of preparing highly qualified Economists. Graduate education in Economics involves the development of analytical, methodological, and applied skills.

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Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering

School of Mining and Geosciences

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: Petroleum engineering is the field of engineering that deals with the exploration, extraction, and production of oil and natural gas. Petroleum engineers are responsible for producing hydrocarbon resources from oil and gas reservoirs. A petroleum engineer chooses the best method for drilling and extracting oil and natural gas from a certain well.

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Master of Science in Mining Engineering

School of Mining and Geosciences

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: Mining Engineers work in mining and mineral extraction facilities. They are in charge of coordinating and supervising all the activities in the mine regarding digging, extracting, and transporting minerals out of the mine.

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Master of Science in Robotics

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The two year 120 ECTS MSc Program in Robotics is designed to prepare students to work as professional scientists and engineers who can excel in academia, public policy, and private business fields in the field of robotics.

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Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: Biomedical Engineering is a relatively new field that bridges the traditional disciplines of engineering and Medicine. Examples of Biomedical engineering contributions are the development of pacemakers, high-tech machinery for blood dialysis, and systems for medical imaging through X-ray or magnetic resonance tomography.

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Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering program provides a comprehensive technologic and scientific preparation for engineers in the following four key areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering, which are in perfect alignment with today’s technological challenges.

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Master of Science in Chemical and Materials Engineering

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The Master of Science in Chemical and Materials Engineering (MSc-ChME) degree program is a specialized degree program offered by the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences at NU (NU SEDS).

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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering 

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is a rigorous program designed to develop advanced skills and knowledge for students working in infrastructure and transportation systems, and vertical structures sectors.

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MSc in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The Master’s program in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering focuses on applied mechanics, energy, thermofluids, engineering design, materials, and manufacturing. Through an in-depth study of these technological and scientific components, the NU SEDS program prepares students to tackle modern technological challenges.

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Master of Engineering Management

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Master's

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The Master of Engineering Management degree program is offered by NU School of Engineering and Digital Sciences in partnership with NU Graduate School of Business. The aim of the program is to prepare students with the technical skills and business knowledge for leadership of engineering-related units of enterprises with innovative solutions for complex business problems.

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Bachelor of Science in Geology

School of Mining and Geosciences

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 year

Description: Geologists are scientists who study the earth processes, explore the earth for metals, oil, gas and water, and develop methods to extract earth’s resources.

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: Students of NU’s Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program receive classes that teach them mathematical theories and develop their mathematical skills. These skills come in handy in the real-world application of mathematics in the sciences and engineering.

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Bachelor of Science in Physics

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Physics program at NU provides enrolled students with an extensive understanding of the fundamental laws of physics. Students also learn to maximize their abstract reasoning skills and the particulars of creative science using mathematical, computational, and experimental approaches.

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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: Our Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program comprises required courses and the following five electives: Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry

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Bachelor of Arts in World Languages, Literature, and Culture

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The School of Sciences and Humanities’ Bachelor of Arts in World Languages, Literature, and Culture at NU is an applied degree, so it equips students with real-world skills for applying linguistics, language, and literature in their chosen careers.

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Bachelor of Arts in History

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: Students of the School of Sciences and Humanities’ Bachelor of Arts program in history at NU are taught the art of effectively analyzing evidence and informedly assessing opinions and arguments.

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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from NU’s School of Sciences and Humanities examines social relationships and human social institutions.

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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science program and international relations from NU’s School of Sciences and Humanities provide the necessary training for the next generation of political scientists. Students also graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue graduate education and careers in various fields.

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Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The goal of our undergraduate degree program in anthropology is to provide enrolled students with a comprehensive understanding of anthropology and its various specializations, along with their respective theories and methodologies.

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The B.Eng. in Computer Science program develops a strong foundation of science, mathematics, and computing competencies in our students. We use project-based lessons that actively engage learners in the practical concepts of troubleshooting, programming, and software design.

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6-year Undergraduate Medical Program

School of Medicine

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 6 years

Description: The program has been specifically designed for talented and dedicated high school graduates who are ready to complete a rigorous and demanding course of study to become highly qualified physicians.

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Bachelor in Nursing

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 2 years

Description: The Bachelor in Nursing (BN) Program is a full-time, undergraduate course of study providing professional qualification after two years (four semesters) of study, leading to the completion of the academic degree of “Bachelor in Nursing.”

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Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biological Sciences program comprises both state-of-the-art theoretical and hands-on laboratory courses in modern areas of the biological and biomedical sciences and technology including but not limited to, cell and molecular biology, bioinformatics, cell, recombinant, microscopy and imaging technologies, molecular genetics, microbiology, immunology, neurosciences, and various others.

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Bachelor of Business Administration

Graduate School of Business

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The Bachelor of Business Administration degree is designed to cultivate versatile skills essential in today's dynamic business landscape. Our program offers a comprehensive foundation in business principles, management strategies, and leadership techniques.

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Bachelor of Arts in Economics

School of Sciences and Humanities

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The Bachelor of Arts in Economics at NU concentrates on the relevance and applications of economics and its principles in businesses, the public sector, and NGOs. Students also have access to an undergraduate degree curriculum that underlines the modern market economy, the skills needed to function in it, and the importance of those skills in making economic decisions.

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Robotics Engineering, Bachelor of Science 

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The BSc in Robotics is a revolutionary, four-year program that implements the latest technologies in robotics never before offered in Kazakhstan. This program prepares students for future ventures and graduate work as innovative problem-solvers.

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Bachelor of Science in Mining and Minerals Engineering

School of Mining and Geosciences

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: Mining Engineers work in mining and mineral extraction facilities. They are in charge of coordinating and supervising all the activities in the mine regarding digging, extracting, and transporting minerals out of the mine.

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Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering

School of Mining and Geosciences

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: Petroleum engineering is the field of engineering that deals with the exploration, extraction, and production of oil and natural gas. Petroleum engineers are responsible for producing hydrocarbon resources from oil and gas reservoirs. A petroleum engineer chooses the best method for drilling and extracting oil and natural gas from a certain well. They keep an eye on drilling operations and fix any operational issues.

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NU Foundation Year Program

Center for Preparatory Studies

Level: Preparatory Program

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 1 year

Description: Nazarbayev University Foundation Year Program is a one-year, academic preparatory program designed to help students gain academic knowledge while developing study skills and the maturity required to commence successful undergraduate study at NU.

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Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Materials Engineering

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: Bachelor in Chemical and Materials Engineering teaches students to research and chemical processing skills for successful practice in chemical and material industries.

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Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: Bachelor in Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering is a four-year program that emphasizes the many foundational principles essential for electrical and electronic engineering.

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Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: The B. Eng. in Civil and Environmental Engineering is a four-year program specializing in practices essential to the continued stability of modern society. The B. Eng. in Civil and Environmental Engineering is a four-year program specializing in practices essential to the continued stability of modern society. This program combines the core disciplines of engineering with the latest technological advances. Students apply these concepts to modern engineering problems in a team environment to create inventive solutions.

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Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Level: Undergraduate

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Description: Bachelor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering program is a four-year pathway that combines the specialized areas of mechanical and aerospace engineering in a modern curriculum designed to train students in the theoretical concepts of both areas of specialization in a project-based format.

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