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A top research university in Central AsiaLocated in the capital of Kazakhstan, Nazarbayev University is a research university with growing international renown combining education, research and innovation on a state of the art 21st-century campus. NU scholars conduct research in a variety of fields and bring the most ambitious projects to life. Research is supported by internal and external funds each year and carried out in modern laboratories. Our unique programmesMaster’s and PhD programmes in Eurasian studiesNazarbayev University is located in the heart of Eurasia, which enables the opportunity to be a leading institution for Eurasian studies. Our master’s and PhD programmes in Eurasian studies focus on Kazakhstan, Russia, Eastern Europe, Mongolia, Xinjiang and neighboring regions of South Asia, China and the Middle East, with unparalleled access to archives, fieldwork sites, government agencies, international organisations and international diplomats in Kazakhstan. The delivery of these programmes is advised and supported in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It creates an exciting opportunity to explore the cultures, languages, histories, communities, societies, and politics in the heart of Eurasia.The Summer School in Russian and Eurasian Studies (SSRES) is one of the most popular courses at Nazarbayev University. It offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Kazakh or Russian languages and to experience Kazakh and post-Soviet culture in the heart of Eurasia. The eight-week programme is equivalent to one academic year of study.Visit the SSRES website.Vibrant campus life Nazarbayev University enables students to discover their talents beyond the classroom. There are more than 190 clubs and societies on campus. Academic life is further enhanced by various campus facilities, such as our 6,000 square metre sports complex, Olympic-sized swimming pool and music and art rooms.Opportunities for international studentsNazarbayev University offers merit-based scholarships for top international candidates recommended by the Admissions Committee. International students are also provided with accommodation on campus.Key Statistics2010 When Nazarbayev University was established6,049 Students studying on 52 NU academic programmes (graduate and undergraduate), international students from 28 countries361 students visited NU for cultural summer schools since 20154,769 NU graduates during the period 2015-2020Nazarbayev University schools and coursesSchool of Engineering and Digital SciencesBEng in Chemical and Materials Engineering | BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering | BEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering | BEng in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | MSc in Chemical and Materials Engineering | MSc in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | MSc in Biomedical Engineering | Master of Engineering Management | PhD in Science, Engineering and Technology | MSC in Civil and Environmental Engineering | MSC in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) | BSc in Chemical and Materials Engineering | BSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering | BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering | BSc in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | MSc in Data Science | MSc in Robotics | BSc in Computer Science | BSc in Robotics and Mechatronics | MSc in Computer Science | BSc in Biology | BSc in Chemistry | BSc in Computer Science | BSc in Mathematics | BSc in Physics | MSc in Physics | MSc in Biological Sciences and Technologies | MSc in Applied Mathematics | MSc in Chemistry | PhD in Chemical Engineering | PhD in Mechanical Engineering | PhD in Civil Engineering | PhD in Electrical Engineering | PhD in Computer Sciences | PhD in Robotics EngineeringSchool of Sciences and Humanities BA in Political Science and International Relations | BA in Economics | BA in History | BA in Languages, Linguistics, and Literature | BA in Sociology | BA in Anthropology | MA in Political Science and International Relations | MA in Economics | Summer School in Russian and Eurasian Studies | PhD in Eurasian Studies Program | MA in Eurasian Studies | BA in Political Science and International Relations | BA in World Languages, Literature and Culture | MSc in Biological Sciences and Technologies | MSc in Chemistry | MSc in Applied Mathematics | MSc in Physics | B.Sc. in Mining Engineering | BSc in Biological Science | MA in Applied Mathematics | Ph. D. in Mathematics | Ph. D. in Life SciencesSchool of Mining and GeosciencesBSc in Geology | BSc in Petroleum Engineering | BSc in Mining Engineering | MSc in Petroleum Engineering | MSc in Mining Engineering | PhD in Mining Engineering | PhD in Petroleum EngineeringSchool of MedicineDoctor of Medicine | Master of Public Health (MPH) program | Master of Molecular Medicine (MMM) program | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM (BSN) | Bachelor in Applied Nursing Program | Residency programs | Bachelor of Medical Sciences | Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology | Master in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation | Residency | PhD in Biomedical SciencesGraduate School of Public PolicyMaster in Public Policy | Master in Public Administration | PhD in Public PolicyGraduate School of BusinessFull-Time MBA | Executive MBA | MSc in FinanceGraduate School of EducationMSc in Educational Leadership | MA in Multilingual Education | PhD in Education