Tour the Schools and research laboratories of Nazarbayev University. The academic schools at NU have their own buildings with modern classroms, study spaces and labs that enable students to deliver high-quality research, inspire creativity and collaboration. The number of cutting-edge research labs - the Core Facilities - support our researchers and students in developing new structures and devices for a wide range of scientific and technological applications. Join Julian, a second-year Political Science and International Relations student on a campus tour to see how our Schools and Research labs enrich the academic life at NU.

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Nazarbayev University stands as the leading institution in Central Asia and the Caucasus, bringing together world-class teaching, groundbreaking research and a vibrant international community in the modern academic building. Accredited internationally and recognized for its academic excellence, NU offers 80+ Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programs.

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Join our undergraduate geology students as they embark on an exciting field trip in Kazakhstan. This short video captures their hands-on learning experience in the field, where they applied classroom knowledge to real-world geological studies. From exploring natural landscapes to collecting samples, these future geologists gained invaluable practical skills to enhance their academic journey.

Dilyara Sagandykova is a passionate Bachelor’s student majoring in Petroleum Engineering. In this short feature, she shares insights about her current research project, highlighting her motivations and the significance of her work in advancing the field. With a focus on scientific exploration and practical application, Dilyara is committed to contributing to the future of energy engineering and technology.

"Excellent faculty members and supportive, diverse community are one of the many reasons to love NU", - thinks our bachelor student Akbota Kairat.

Akbota studies Geology at NU. "Here, I met a great professor who inspired me to follow this path. People at NU are so open-minded and communicative. There are more than one hundred student clubs and regular events where you can share your experience with like-minded people," - shares Akbota.

Early October a group of students decided to take a Field Geology Course 1 (Mapping and Sedimentary Geology Field School).

The course took place in Maliy Karatau, Southern Kazakhstan. Students spent 9-days mapping terrain, logging outcrops, and examining rocks from various Proterozoic to Cretaceous successions. Numerous geological phenomena were pointed and discussed. Furthermore, students had a great opportunity to demonstrate, utilize, and advance their knowledge and skills from pre-requisite courses in a very rich and diverse natural sedimentary laboratory. Placing collected data and observations in geological context was part of developing problem solving and critical thinking skills.