University Overview
Founded in 2010, Nazarbayev University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Nur-Sultan (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nazarbayev University (NU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Nazarbayev University (NU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 15-year-old Kazakhstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Kazakhstani higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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small-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Nazarbayev University |
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| Name (English) | n.a. |
| Name (Non Latin) | Назарбаев Университетi |
| Acronym | NU |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Motto | To lead.To innovate. |
| Colours | Bronze, grey and white |
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| Address | 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave Nur-Sultan 010000 Nur-Sultan Kazakhstan |
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(7172) 70 61 80 |
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(7172) 70 56 60 |
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