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Our Story Nazarbayev University (NU) is a leading higher education institution in Central Asia and Kazakhstan, located in Astana. It is ranked in the top 23% of universities worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR) 2026 and holds the #1 position in the Caucasus and Central Asia region, while placing #4 among Turkic World Universities in the THE Central Eurasia University Rankings. The university delivers world-class academic programs entirely in English across undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and residency levels, following international standards such as the Bologna Process and ECTS. NU maintains a strong research ecosystem with numerous research centers of excellence, core facilities, interdisciplinary communities, and extensive student research programs addressing national and global challenges. It emphasizes innovation, evidence-based practice, and quantitative research approaches across sciences, engineering, humanities, medicine, business, and public policy. Programs & Trainings Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Graduate School of Business; PhD-level blended program over 3 years designed for seasoned professionals combining experience with cutting-edge applied research. PhD in Geosciences, School of Mining and Geosciences; 4-year full-time on-campus program focusing on Petroleum and Mineral Exploration, Environmental Geosciences, and Emerging Energy Transition Geosciences. Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Graduate School of Education; 4-year full-time program combining intensive coursework, a study module at a leading international university, and advanced research methodology training. PhD in Eurasian Studies, School of Sciences and Humanities; 4-year full-time interdisciplinary program, the first English-language doctoral program in humanities and social sciences in Central Asia. Doctor of Public Management (DPM), Graduate School of Public Policy; 3-year full-time program for senior public sector professionals with a minimum of 8 years of decision-making experience. PhD in Public Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy; 4-year full-time research-based program. PhD in Computer Science, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences; 4-year full-time program preparing researchers for academia and industry across all CS subfields. PhD in Global Health, School of Medicine; 4-year full-time research-based program with core and elective courses tailored to student background and thesis project. PhD in Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine; 4-year full-time program requiring 240 ECTS credits, compliant with Bologna and ECTS standards. PhD in Life Sciences, School of Sciences and Humanities; 4-year interdisciplinary program using quantitative experimental, computational, and statistical approaches from molecules to ecosystems. PhD in Business Administration, Graduate School of Business; 4-year full-time program for aspiring faculty and applied researchers. PhD in Mining Engineering, School of Mining and Geosciences; 4-year full-time expert-level program for academic, industry, and research careers. PhD in Petroleum Engineering, School of Mining and Geosciences; 4-year full-time program for academic, industry, and research careers. PhD in Science, Engineering and Technology, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences; 4-year full-time English-taught program developing deep research skills across engineering and science disciplines. PhD in Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences; 4-year full-time program for academia, industry, and research. PhD in Robotics Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences; 4-year program implementing the latest robotics technologies never before offered in Kazakhstan. PhD in Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences; 4-year full-time English-taught program. PhD in Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences; 4-year full-time English-taught program. PhD in Civil Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences; 4-year full-time English-taught program. PhD in Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities; 4-year program with intensive theory and experimentation for careers in academia, R&D, startups, and industry. PhD in Mathematics, School of Sciences and Humanities; 4-year program advancing mathematics research. PhD in Physics, School of Sciences and Humanities; 4-year program providing advanced skills for careers in academia, industry, and research in Kazakhstan and abroad. Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Eurasian Studies (Joint Degree with SOAS), School of Sciences and Humanities; 1-year full-time on-campus program in collaboration with SOAS University of London exploring diplomacy, security, environment, energy, and culture. Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies, School of Sciences and Humanities; 2-year multi-disciplinary program, the first of its kind in Central Asia, taught by globally renowned scholars in anthropology, economics, history, literature, oriental studies, philosophy, political science, and sociology. Master of Arts in Political Science and International Relations, School of Sciences and Humanities; 2-year applied graduate program, the first English-language graduate political science program in Kazakhstan. Master of Arts in Economics, School of Sciences and Humanities; 2-year full-time on-campus program. Master of Science in Geosciences, School of Mining and Geosciences; 2-year full-time program training geologists for resource extraction and environmental protection. Master of Science in Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities; 2-year program fostering advancements in energy, biomedicine, and environment. Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, School of Sciences and Humanities; 2-year graduate program with advanced curriculum and rigorous coursework. Master of Science in Physics, School of Sciences and Humanities; 2-year program preparing physicists for postgraduate education or R&D careers. Master of Science in Life Sciences, School of Sciences and Humanities; 2-year program for graduates from biological sciences, biochemistry, and cellular and molecular biology, based on international standards and unique research infrastructure. Master of Arts in Multilingual Education, Graduate School of Education; 2-year program covering theories, policies, and practices of multilingual and trilingual education, curriculum development, assessment, and policy analysis. Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Graduate School of Education; 2-year program providing working education professionals with skills to lead institutional and societal change. Online Master in Public Administration, Graduate School of Public Policy; 20-48 month program for in-service professionals covering public administration theory and practice, applied economics, statistics, leadership, software skills, and program evaluation. Master in Public Administration (MPA), Graduate School of Public Policy; 1.5-year full-time rigorous program. Master in Public Policy (MPP), Graduate School of Public Policy; 2-year full-time program launched in 2013 teaching advanced analysis, management, and program evaluation for private, non-profit, and public sectors. Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences; 2-year blended program providing theoretical knowledge and practical skills in AI, machine learning, and data science for real-world problems. Master of Science in Data Science, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences; 2-year full-time program aligned with world-leading programs, incorporating fundamentals from Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Robotics, and related engineering fields. Master of Science in Computer Science, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences; 2-year program (120 ECTS) covering core CS disciplines and emerging areas such as mobile and pervasive computing, multi-factor authentication, privacy and security, big data analysis, and data mining. Master of Science in Nursing, School of Medicine; 2-year program advancing nursing science on national and global levels to transform healthcare in Kazakhstan. Doctor of Medicine (MD), School of Medicine; 4-year full-time curriculum based on the United States model designed to prepare physician leaders for a new era of medicine. Master of Public Health, School of Medicine; 2-year full-time program providing competencies in health administration, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, behavioral research, and health promotion. Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), Graduate School of Business; 21-month weekend-based program bringing together working professionals from diverse backgrounds. Master of Science in Finance, Graduate School of Business; 16-month specialized quantitative program for highly motivated individuals pursuing finance careers. Master of Business Administration (MBA), Graduate School of Business; 16-month blended rigorous full-time program developing the next generation of business leaders in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Bachelor of Business Administration in Eurasian Business (Joint Degree with HKUST), Graduate School of Business; 4-year full-time program, the first joint undergraduate degree in Eurasian Business in Asia; students spend two years at NU and two years at HKUST, earning degrees from both institutions. Residency in Neurology, School of Medicine; 4-year program training neurologists with hands-on procedural experience and evidence-based practice. Residency in Hematology, School of Medicine; 5-year program developing general internists with subspecialty expertise. Residency in Endocrinology, School of Medicine; 5-year program emphasizing evidence-based practices, clinical research, and hands-on procedural experience. Residency in Medical Oncology, School of Medicine; 5-year program preparing physicians for a career in medical oncology. Residency in Gastroenterology, School of Medicine; 6-year program training general internists with subspecialty expertise in hospital-based practice. Residency in Pediatric Surgery, School of Medicine; 5-year program covering outpatient and inpatient pediatric surgical care. Residency in Psychiatry, School of Medicine; 3-year program providing fundamental training in general psychiatry for hospital or outpatient settings. Residency in Ophthalmology, School of Medicine; 4-year program preparing independent, ethically responsible, and scientifically innovative eye care specialists. Residency in Family Medicine, School of Medicine; 3-year full-time program aligned with ACGME core competencies. Residency in Pediatrics, School of Medicine; 3-year program training general pediatricians for clinical settings or pediatric sub-specialty fellowships. Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine; 4-year program encompassing all aspects of OB/GYN with progressive patient care and surgical responsibility. Residency in Internal Medicine, School of Medicine; 3-year program preparing competent physicians for ambulatory care, hospital medicine, or further subspecialty training. Residency in General Surgery, School of Medicine; 5-year program focusing on basic and clinical research enhancing patient care and surgical practice. Residency in Anesthesiology and Critical Care, School of Medicine; 4-year program training specialists for hospital and outpatient settings. Residency in Urology, School of Medicine; 5-year program including two years of general surgery and three years of specialist urology training. Residency in Radiology, School of Medicine; 5-year program with rotations through all radiological sub-specialties and general radiology training, plus elective subspecialty selection. Residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine; 5-year program preparing educated, independent, enterprising, and ethically responsible specialists. Residency in Anatomic Pathology, School of Medicine; 3-year program training general specialist pathologists with interpretive and diagnostic skills across all human organ systems. Specialties Business Administration, Finance, and Eurasian Business Public Policy, Public Administration, and Public Management Education Leadership and Multilingual Education Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics Engineering Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Mining, and Petroleum Geosciences: Petroleum, Mineral, Environmental, and Energy Transition Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Applied Mathematics Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Global Health Medicine: MD and Clinical Residency Programs Political Science, International Relations, and Eurasian Studies Economics Methods & Approach All programs are delivered in English and structured according to international standards including the Bologna Process and ECTS. The pedagogical approach combines rigorous theoretical coursework with intensive research training, hands-on experimentation, and evidence-based practice. Doctoral programs integrate advanced research methodology, interdisciplinary collaboration, and often include modules at leading international universities. Several master’s and doctoral tracks employ quantitative experimental, computational, and statistical methods. Medical residencies follow competency-based frameworks such as ACGME core competencies and emphasize clinical research, hands-on procedural experience, and progressive responsibility. Formats include full-time on-campus study, blended learning, and weekend-based executive modules. Who It's For The university serves a wide range of learners: recent graduates seeking foundational and advanced degrees; seasoned professionals and senior public officials with decision-making experience aiming for doctoral or executive credentials; medical doctors pursuing specialized residency training and clinical fellowships; working education and nursing professionals seeking leadership roles; researchers and future faculty in sciences, engineering, and humanities; executives and entrepreneurs requiring advanced business, finance, and policy skills; and international students requiring English-taught, globally recognized qualifications for careers in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and abroad. Facilities & Practical Info Programs are offered primarily in full-time on-campus format in Astana, with select blended and weekend-based options available. The campus features extensive research and teaching laboratories, student housing, sports facilities, eateries, and medical services. Students have access to orientation programs, psychological consultations, disability and learning support, academic mobility opportunities, summer schools, and exchange partnerships. Instruction is exclusively in English across all listed programs. Location Address: ул. И, Iliyas Zhansugiruly St 8/2, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan Hours: See website for schedule The "+" Ranked #1 in the Caucasus & Central Asia and in the top 23% worldwide in THE WUR 2026 #4 among Turkic World Universities according to THE Central Eurasia University Rankings Home to the first joint undergraduate degree in Eurasian Business in Asia (with HKUST) and the first interdisciplinary English-language PhD in humanities and social sciences in Central Asia Strong research output with publications in the top 10% most cited worldwide, extensive international publication records, and numerous research centers of excellence