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9
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21
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How to Apply to Nazarbayev University as an International Applicant?
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December
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Differences between Science and
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Preparation to NUET
- Mock NUET from STP
- Webinar: How To Prepare For The NUET Exam?
- Mathematics Specification
- Mathematics Specimen Paper For NUET SET2022
- Mathematic Specimen Paper For NUET SET 2021
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Specification
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Specimen Paper For NUET SET 2022
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Specimen Paper For NUET SET 2021
- Edx: Critical Thinking Skills Courses
- NU Applicants Support Telegram (Info)
- NU Applicants Support Telegram (Preparation)
- NU Applicants Support Instagram Account
- NUET 2024 Mathematics Specification
- NUET 2024 Critical Thinking And Problem Solving Specification
- Telegram Channel from NU students - https://t.me/nu_preparation
Other Useful Sources
Preparation to IELTS courses
- Specialization Passing interviews and writing resumes in English
- How to Write a Resume
- IELTS Preparation Specialization
- IELTS Reading Section Skills Mastery
- Duke University's courses and specializations
- Speaking Skills for University Success
- Successful Interviewing
- IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery
- IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery
- IELTS Preparation Packages and Get Evaluated by Experienced Examiners from the UK
- IELTS Advantage
- Free IELTS Online Practice Tests/ IELTS Online Tests
- English Practice
- Free online courses from University of Cambridge
- BBC Learning English - 6 Minute English
- Learn English Podcast
- Road to IELTS
- New Scientist Magazine
- Wonderopolis - learner site
- Review the IELTS writing - sample reports
- The UEFAP.com site
- DCIELTS.com - Speaking guide
- IELTS (R) Vocabulary
- IELTS One Skill Retake
- IELTS preparation resources
Preparation to other exams
- TOEFL Preparation materials
- EDX: TOEFL® Test Preparation: The Insider’s Guide
- Preparation to ALEX Test
- Trial ALEX Test
- GRE General Test Content
- Prep for GMAT
- Prepare for the MCAT
- Step 1 Materials | USMLE
- Taking an IFOM® Exam
Education Projects
- KASPI LAB
- Kolesa academy
- Academie
- Alem School
- Jusan Singularity
- Sustainability Living Lab
- Most valuable cloud Certifications
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- AI Tools
- Chat GPT | AI
- IBM: Free Digital Learning
- Skills Enbek Free Courses
- FinGramota: Improving Financial Literacy of People
- Generative AI Explained by Nvidia
NU Podcasts
Additional courses and webinars
- Skills to Succeed at University
- Develop Your Academic Vocabulary for Study
- How to Succeed at: Writing Applications
- "Why did I choose Nazarbayev University?" Webinar with students of Nazarbayev University(in Russian)
- How to apply to Nazarbayev University?(in Russian)
- How to prepare a school student for university student life? (in Russian)
- NUFYP Application Instructions
- Speaking clubs in Almaty (instagram)
- Secrets to Acing the SAT/ACT for Top Universities Acceptances in 2023
- LeetCode is the best platform to help you enhance your skills, expand your knowledge and prepare for technical interviews.
Links to the NU Students' YouTube Channels
Links to the books available at NU Library in person
Courses for professional development for school counsellors
- The Times Higher Education Counsellor Accreditation Program
- Applying to College 101
- TC College Advising Program
- CollegeBoard: Modules for New Counselor
- Flagship program for full-time high school educators
- CollegeVine: 11 Professional Development Tools for Counselors
- Educational program psychologist-career guidance counselor from the Kazakh National Pedagogical University
- International Association of career councellors of schoolchildren
- All available information about education in different countries of the world in one place
- UK agent and counsellor training
IELTS
All the Undergraduate degree and Graduate degree (if no exemption) applicants required to submit.
TOEFL
All the Undergraduate degree and Graduate degree (if no exemption) applicants required to submit.
SAT
For candidates who are applying to the Undergraduate degree through SAT/ACT category.
ACT
For candidates who are applying to the Undergraduate degree through SAT/ACT category.
ALEKS
Required for Master of Engineering Management, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Business Administration.
GRE
Required for Master of Engineering Management, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Business Administration (replaceable with GMAT, ALEKS) and PhD in Business Administration. Optional for other Graduate degree programs.
GMAT
Required for Master of Engineering Management, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Business Administration (replaceable with GRE, ALEKS) and PhD in Business Administration. Optional for other Graduate degree programs.
MCAT
MCAT is required for those candidate who are applying to Doctor of Medicine program.
USMLE
USMLE Step1 is one of two exams required for the application to Residency programs.
IFOM
IFOM Basic Science Exam (BSE) is one of two exams required for the application to Residency programs.
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- 7 habits of highly effective people
- NUFYP application instructions
- Mathematics Specification
- Mathematics Specimen Paper for NUET SET 2022
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Specification
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- NUET 2024 Mathematics Specification
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- NUFYP Guide
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- Guide for Master of Science in Geosciences
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- NU SMG presentation of Ph.D. programs
- Career Session “Women in Engineering”
- Career session "What is Next After Graduation: Employment and Career Opportunities"
- Ph.D. in Mining/Petroleum Engineering: A need of the country
- Guide for PhD in Mining Engineering
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- Guide for a Master of Science in Physics program
- Guide Master of Science in Chemistry
- Guide for a Master of Arts in Economics program
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- Why an interdisciplinary PhD in Eurasian Studies?
- Guide for a PhD in Physics of program
- Guide for a PhD in Mathematics program
- Guide for aPhD in Life Sciences program
- Guide for a PhD in Chemistry program
- Guide for a PhD in Eurasian Studies program
- #NUPopSci Politics
School of Medicine (NUSOM)
- Guide for Doctor of Medicine program
- Guide for Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology program
- Guide for Master of Molecular Medicine program
- Guide for Master in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation program
- Guide for Master of Public Health program
- Guide for a PhD in Global Health program
- Guide for a PhD in Biomedical Sciences program
- Overview of residency programs
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences
- About Doctor of Medicine program
- How to quickly detect oncological diseases? (in Kazakh)
- Talk with SEDS graduate about Ph.D. in Tulane University, USA
- NU SEDS Ph.D. Programs Presentation
- SEDS Ph.D. programs The Myths and the Reality
- Introduction to Project Management
- Advanced Batteries for Next Generation Applications
- Engineering design and tolerancing
- Chemical Engineering in the 21st century
- NU SEDS Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Virtual Open House Day 2022
- NU SEDS Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Open House Day 2022
- Chemical and Materials Engineering Department Virtual Open House Day 26 02 2021
- NU SEDS Robotics Department Open House Day 2022
- NU SEDS Computer Science Department Open House Day
- Guide for Master of Science in Computer Science program
- Guide for Master of Science in Data Science program
- Guide for Master of Engineering Management program
- Guide for Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering program
- Guide for Master of Science in Robotics program
- Guide for Master of Science in Chemical and Materials Engineering program
- Guide for Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering program
- Guide for Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program
- Guide for Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering program
- Guide for a PhD in Chemical Engineering program
- Guide for a PhD in Civil Engineering program
- Guide for a PhD in Computer Science program
- Guide for a PhD in Electrical Engineering program
- Guide for a PhD in Mechanical Engineering program
- Guide for a PhD in Robotics Engineering program
- Dr. Weng Tat HUI, Dean of the NU GSPP about the Kazakh way of public management and innovations in the civil service
- QaraQuorum's first episode with Iftikhar Lodhi, former professor of NU GSPP, and Indira, NU GSPP Alumni Chapter President
- "NU GSPP Webinar with Giliberto Capano "Deciding under fog and time pressure"
- Dr. Togzhan Kassenova's "Atomic Steppe: How Kazakhstan Gave Up the Bomb"
- NU GSPP's sixth annual international conference on “Public Policy and Good Governance in a Changing World”
- Overview of Ph.D. in Public Policy Program
- Dr. Peter Howie “Assessing Kazakhstan’s Emissions Trading Scheme Outcomes”
- #NUPopSci Global Politics
- Guide for Master in Public Administration program
- Guide for Master in Public Policy program
- Guide for PhD in Public Policy program
- Effective Email Communication
- Info session about Multilingual Education program by students and alumni
- Info session about Ph.D. in Education program by students and alumni
- Student-led session about the program Master of Science in Educational Leadership: Higher Education
- Doctoral Education at the Graduate School of Education
- #NUPopSci Language
- “Teacher Status, Leadership and Professionalism”
- Successful master application for masters programs: Tips, Hints and Guidance
- Guide for Master of Arts in Multilingual Education program
- Guide for Master of Science in Educational Leadership program
- Guide for a Doctor of Philosophy in Education program
- #NUPopSci Business
- How to submit a strong application for MBA?
- How to behave in an interview with Admissions Committee?
- What does Admissions Committee want to learn about the candidate behind the resume?
- 3 things to think about when deciding between MBA and MSF
- What makes a successful finance specialist?
- Guide for MBA
- Guide for EMBA
- Guide for Master of Science in Finance program
- Guide for Ph.D. in Business Administration
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