Nazarbayev University has expanded its portfolio of internationally accredited programs, with seven undergraduate STEM programs receiving accreditation from ABET, a nonprofit quality assurance organization. Through the accreditation of academic programs, recognition of credentials and assessment of student learning, ABET supports excellence in education worldwide.
The following educational programs at the School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, the School of Sciences and Humanities, the School of Engineering, and the School of Medicine were evaluated by the respective ABET accreditation commissions.
Computing Accreditation Commission
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Engineering Accreditation Commission
- Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering
ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.
The achievement reflects years of collaborative work by NU faculty, staff, students, University leadership and the accreditation support team.
“Taken together, these achievements are a strong testament to the dedication and professionalism of our faculty, students and staff, as well as their sustained commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, and research. I would also like to express our appreciation to our students for their active engagement throughout these accreditation processes. Your feedback, participation, and commitment to continuous improvement are an essential part of our university’s progress,” President NU Professor Waqar Ahmad noted.
Sought worldwide, ABET’s voluntary peer-review process is highly respected because it adds critical value to academic programs in the technical disciplines, where quality, precision and safety are of the utmost importance.
Developed by technical professionals from ABET’s member societies, ABET criteria focus on what students experience and learn. ABET accreditation reviews look at program curricula, faculty, facilities and institutional support and are conducted by teams of highly skilled professionals from industry, academia and government, with expertise in the ABET disciplines.
“We are proud of the continued progress of our academic community and of NU’s growing recognition against the highest international standards,” Rehan Sadiq, NU Provost, said.
For NU students and graduates, ABET accreditation provides an internationally recognized indication of the quality of their education, strengthening their profile with employers and supporting professional and academic mobility internationally. For NU, it reinforces the University’s commitment to maintaining rigorous academic standards and continuously improving its programs.
As of October 1, 2024, ABET accredits 4,773 programs at 930 colleges and universities in 41 countries and areas.
More information about ABET, its member societies and the accreditation criteria used to evaluate programs can be found at www.abet.org.
