Nazarbayev University

NU is a world-class research university combining quality, education, influential research, and visionary innovation to serve the country and society.

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🎉 Nazarbayev University Rises in the most prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026!
Key Highlights:
Ranked among the top 18–23% of 2,191 global research universities
#1 university in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and the Caucasus
#4 in the (CIS)

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W are pleased to invite prospective students and parents to join our Live Admission Session as part of the AUA Online Education Fair, organized with the support of Tsinghua University (China).

📅December 8 — 13:20–14:00
December 11 — 10:00–10:40

https://t.co/y3fywVM4Ca

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Microsoft Delegation Visits NU to Discuss Collaboration in AI and Innovation

NU welcomed a delegation from Microsoft led by Barbora Paulovič Deckerová, President of Microsoft Northern Europe and Central Asia.

Read more: https://t.co/YIUrpgXdoS

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Online Open Day

Join the Online Open Day and explore everything NU has to offer — from wherever you are.

✅ Save the date: Friday, 12 December 2025 | 3:00–4:00 PM

Register now through the link https://t.co/jUkr2DNg55 and secure your spot!

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Strengthening Research Ties: NU and Sejong University Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Find out more: https://t.co/ik5en6xOxq

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Shanghai Subject Rankings 2025: NU Leads in Central Asia

Across all three ranked subjects, NU stands as the only institution from Central Asia eligible for inclusion in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS).

Find out more: https://t.co/vgp0Mv40Jz

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📢 Deadlines for all Master's Programs

Application period is open for the 2026–2027 academic year. All times are indicated in Astana time.

Submit your application at https://t.co/NVph59gslW

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Diplomatic Community Joins NU for Embassy Day

NU hosted its Embassy Day, welcoming ambassadors and representatives from 15 embassies in Astana, including those of Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, the United States, Uzbekistan and others.

https://t.co/kz096s7H5p

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Kazakh Research Diaspora Gathers at the NU Otandastar Scholars Forum

More than 40 Kazakh researchers, working abroad and representing 12 countries, along with about 100 local experts, took part in the Otandastar Scholars Forum.

Read more about: https://t.co/ZAAHsEFHEA

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A New Urban Oasis: NU Park Grows to 85,000 Trees

NU is launching NU Park, a new multifunctional green district on campus designed for both the NU community and the Astana residents.

Find out more about: https://t.co/UPOeedCvKE

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NU Researchers Set a New Global Benchmark in Heart Diagnostics

Researchers compared a promising new cardiac biomarker — hemodynamic forces — using two imaging methods simultaneously: transthoracic echocardiography and cardiac MRI.

Find out more: https://t.co/Dp7ZujNEta

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📢 Important information for applicants for the 2026–2027 academic year

Key deadlines for Nazarbayev University Foundation Year Program (NUFYP) and Undergraduate programs.

Join #1 university in Kazakhstan and Central Asia!
📌Submit your application at https://t.co/NVph59fUwo

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From Chess to Smart Tech: Student Creates Touch-Sensitive Chessboard

A third-year NU chemistry student, Sanzhar Abish, has built an electrically responsive chessboard that can “feel” when a piece is placed on it—an early model of touch-sensing technology
https://t.co/qg1CrLZMsb

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President of Estonia Delivers Lecture to NU Students

On November 17, President of the Republic of Estonia, Professor Alar Karis, visited NU as part of a state visit to Kazakhstan.

Explore more: https://t.co/2veHXBhtea

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20% of the Presidential Youth Reserve are NU Alumni

Ten NU graduates have been selected for the 2025 Presidential Youth Personnel Reserve.

Find out more: https://t.co/nWq5ALInl5

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Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov Visits NU’s New Biomedical Research Center

Explore more: https://t.co/2laBgMKkHW

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NU Researchers Develop Technology to Clean Up Space Junk🪐

TARAZ aims to lay the foundation for Kazakhstan’s contribution to sustainable space exploration.
🔗 https://t.co/XLripl47zv

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NU Students Win Gold at Prestigious iGEM Competition in Paris🥳

Nazarbayev University’s team of undergraduate students has won a gold medal and a special prize for Best Entrepreneurship 🏆

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/E7JzLsJa9E

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Назарбаев университеті президенті Ахмет Вакардың «Отандас ғалымдар форумында» сөйлеген сөзі

Толығырақ: https://t.co/KJjELFUlX9

Speech by the President of Nazarbayev University at the Opening of the Forum of Otandas Scholars

For more: https://t.co/NBOwUzVEOx

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Recognizing Kazakhstan’s Top 1% Scientists 🧠

A team of NU researchers, led by Professor Shazim Memon, has created a new framework to identify the top 1% of scientists in Kazakhstan.

🔗 Access the database and framework here https://t.co/XuyXdJSStD

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Ready to apply to NU? Applications are now open!

Online applications for the Master's Programs for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open.

👉 Check out all requirements and deadlines at https://t.co/3y8hh2uEfI.

Don’t miss your chance!