Date: 23 January 2026 Time: 19:00–21:00 (Astana time) Format: On campus + Online (Google Meet) Venue (on campus): NU Campus, Block 6, Floor 1, Room 6105 More information: https://smg.nu.edu.kz/open_house_day
Nazarbayev University’s School of Mining and Geosciences (NU SMG) invites prospective applicants to our Open House Day for MSc & PhD programs on 23 January 2026, 19:00–21:00 (Astana time). The event will be held in hybrid format — you can join on campus (Room 6105, Block 6) or online via Google Meet. During the event, you will learn about NU SMG graduate pathways in:
MSc/PhD Petroleum Engineering
MSc/PhD Mining Engineering
MSc/PhD Geosciences (NEW)
You will also receive guidance on admissions requirements, fees and funding, hear student experiences, and join the Q&A session with prizes (on campus).
Speakers (Graduate programs):
Dr. Randy Hazlett, Dean / Professor
Prof. Peyman Pourafshary, Acting Vice Dean for Research & Academic Affairs / Professor in Petroleum Engineering
Prof. Fidelis Suorineni / Professor in Mining Engineering