SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
NU is a modern, English-speaking research university located in Astana, the Republic of Kazakhstan’s capital and the heart of Eurasia. Admission and progression are entirely merit-based and integrate professor-led teaching and research starting on day one as a freshman.
We’re more than a novelty. NU is providing a higher education that prepares graduates for success in an age of globalization and technological disruption. Our graduates receive world-class degrees in earth sciences, digital sciences, public administration, educational leadership, engineering, medicine, and more.
In 2006, Nursultan Nazarbayev, the First President of Kazakhstan, announced the purpose to create an internationally renowned university. On June 28, 2010, NU celebrated its Grand Opening Ceremony with the participation of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Established on the initiative of Nursultan Nazarbayev it is the country’s flagship academic institution with aspirations to become a global-level research university. This is the first university in Kazakhstan which is guided by the principles of autonomy and academic freedom. The University’s autonomous status was granted by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on 19 January 2011 “On the status of “NU”, “Nazarbayev Intellectual schools” and “Nazarbayev Fund”.
On September 25, 2009, Aslan Sarinzhipov had been appointed as the President of JSC 'New University of Astana' (the former name of NU), in accordance with the decree issued by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. On November 28, 2010, the appointment of Mr. Aslan Sarinzhipov as the Chairman of the Executive Council was approved by the Head of the Prime Minister's Office.
Following the protocol of the Supreme Board of Trustees of NU AOE dated June 16, 2011, Mr. Katsu was appointed as President of NU.
On June 15, 2015, the first-ever graduation ceremony for university students took place. A total of 446 students, from both undergraduate and graduate programs, celebrated their academic achievements on this memorable day.
NU has achieved a notable milestone, debuting in the top 30 percent of international research universities according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024. Released on September 28, 2023, the rankings evaluated 1904 universities across approximately 100 countries, with NU securing a commendable position within the range of 501-600.
NU comprises eight schools offering both undergraduate and graduate programs: School of Engineering and Digital Sciences; School of Sciences and Humanities; School of Medicine; School of Mining and Geosciences; Graduate School of Business; Graduate School of Education; Graduate School of Public Policy; Center for Preparatory Studies.
All schools are supported by strategic partnerships selected from the world’s leading institutions, research institutes, and laboratories. These include the Colorado School of Mines (USA), Duke University (USA), National University of Singapore (Singapore), University of Cambridge (UK), University of Pennsylvania (USA), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (USA), University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA), Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (USA), and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU).
Strategic goals
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Higher Education Reform Leadership
To ensure that the lessons of NU's experience are transferred and understood by other universities, schools, and research centers -
Academic excellence
To achieve NU's mission by developing and maintaining academic excellence -
Research excellence
To develop a program of world-class research by partnering with the world's best researchers and research institutions -
A model for creating healthcare services
To establish a healthcare system that will provide a model for healthcare services throughout Kazakhstan -
Innovation and translating research into production
To become Kazakhstan's main driver of innovation, leading the way for Astana to become a regional hub of innovation
Global Partnerships
These partnerships and networks open up unique global opportunities for our community, enabling our students, faculty, researchers, and staff to thrive in times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity and achieve their full potential.
- 5600+International publications
- 13,8%Of publications in the top 10% most cited publications worldwide
- 270Research and teaching laboratories
- 1100+Publications by students
By the decree of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan issued on September 25, 2009, Aslan Sarinzhipov was appointed as the President of JSC "New University of Astana."
Opening of Research Centres — Center of Energy Research and Center for Life Sciences
The adoption of the law on the status of "NU," "Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools," and "Nazarbayev Foundation" dated January 19, 2011, which served as the basis for the establishment of a managing council.
First medical research conference at NU.
Approval of NU Strategy for 2013-2020 by the Supreme Board of Trustees
Launch of the institutional self-evalution exercise
Opening of GSPP's PhD program in Public Policy
Opening of the Zero Year program for graduate students
Approval of NU Strategy for 2018-2030 by the Supreme Board of Trustees
Fifth Graduation Ceremony (Commencement)
First Doctors of Medicine and Bachelors in Applied Nursing
The rationalization exercise introduced changes to the organizational structure of the University leveraging the effectiveness of NU’s human and financial assets.
NU team won the International Olympiad in Electrochemical Materials Science
NU scientists are included in the list of the top 2% of scientists in the world based on the impact of their publications in their respective fields in 2021
Hosting AUA Summit 2023
Hosting Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA) hybrid Conference