Online session: How to Get a PhD Scholarship at NU
Join the online session and learn how to apply for one of 200 PhD scholarships.
📅 March 13, 2026
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM (Astana time)
Apply today.
Succeed tomorrow.
UPCOMING EVENTS
How to Get a PhD Scholarship at NU
Do you want to pursue a PhD on a fully funded scholarship? Join the online session and learn how to apply for one of 200 PhD scholarships.
📅 March 13, 2026
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM (Astana time)
Speakers:
Professor Riccardo Pelizzo
Xudong Luo, PhD student in Eurasian Studies
Malika Taishibekova, International Student Recruitment Officer
During the session, you will receive:
✅ Step-by-step guidance on the application process
✅ Practical advice on strengthening your scholarship application
✅ Live answers to your questions
Go Global: How Our Master of Business Administration Alumni Built Careers Across Borders
Join a special MBA alumni panel: “Go Global: How Our MBA Alumni Built Careers Across Borders”
Assylzhan Upasheva – Country Manager at Paradigm Shift (Doha, Qatar)
Assel Askarova – Internal Audit Analyst at Exelon Corporation (Chicago, USA)
Daniyar Tanatarov – Investment Officer at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (Beijing, China)
Assylzhan Upasheva – Country Manager at Paradigm Shift (Doha, Qatar)
Assel Askarova – Internal Audit Analyst at Exelon Corporation (Chicago, USA)
Daniyar Tanatarov – Investment Officer at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (Beijing, China)
During this live online session, they will discuss:
- How they transitioned from MBA student to international professional
- Breaking into competitive global markets
- Navigating cross-cultural workplaces
-The key decisions that shaped their global careers
- What they would do differently and what they would absolutely repeat
Time & Location
Mar 18, 2026, 7:30 PM
Online
NU School of Engineering and Digital Sciences 2nd Annual Research Conference
The 2nd Annual SEDS Research Conference brings together prominent researchers, academicians, and students.
Theme: Transforming the Future of Engineering and Digital Sciences Research in Central Asia
Date & Time
Apr 09, 2026, 9:00 AM – Apr 10, 2026, 5:00 PM
Physics Congress at Nazarbayev University & Optical Fiber Sensing Systems for Diagnosis and Treatment 2026
Physics Сongress aims to bring together national and international experts leading in physical and applied sciences, related disciplines and emerging fields. It is a joint international event with several major physics conferences co-located.
Date & Time:
May 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
Central Eurasian Studies Society Regional Conference
Nazarbayev University will host the Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS) Regional Conference on June 16–19, 2026, bringing together scholars and practitioners working across the humanities and social sciences.
Time & Location
Jun 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 19, 2026, 5:00 PM
Submission deadline: March 15, 2026
USEFUL RESOURCES
Useful webinars recordings
- Webinar on How to Write a Motivational Letter
- Discovering NU School of Mining and Geosciences
- Admission to Nazarbayev University: Navigation and Support. Webinar for Counselors. (Kaz)
- Admission to Nazarbayev University: Navigation and Support. Webinar for Counselors. (Rus)
- Your Roadmap to Business Success: Bachelor of Business Administration Pathway With Nazarbayev University
IELTS Preparation
• IELTS Preparation Specialization
• IELTS Reading Section Skills Mastery
• Speaking Skills for University Success
• Successful Interviewing
•IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery
•IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery
• IELTS Preparation Packages
•IELTS Advantage
• BBC Learning English - 6 Minute English
• Learn English Podcast
• New Scientist Magazine
• The UEFAP.com site
• IELTS preparation resources
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(IC3 Institute)
- International Association of career councellors of schoolchildren
- All available information about education in different countries of the world
- UK agent and counsellor training
Exams
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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