School of Mining and Geosciences
School of Mining and Geosciences
School of Mining and Geosciences
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Welcome to the School of Mining and Geosciences (SMG) at Nazarbayev University.
We are a growing school with a commitment to attract internationally renowned faculty who are dedicated to students and maintain industry recognized research programs of excellence. The School of Mining and Geosciences includes programs in Mining Engineering, Geoscience, and Petroleum Engineering. We offer MS and PhD programs in Mining and Petroleum and will soon extend graduate education to the Geosciences. At SMG, we strive to educate future industry leaders of tomorrow and conduct cutting edge research that benefits Kazakhstan and impacts the World. We have modern, state-of-the-art laboratories both for teaching and research. Kazakhstan is rich in natural resources, and we partner with industry to develop technological solutions to develop these national assets in a safe, economic and environmentally responsible manner. On the academic front, we partner with Colorado School of Mines in the USA to deliver a truly world-class education. We extend an invitation for you to join us at Nazarbayev University in the heart of the modern, innovative city of Astana.
Respectfully,
Respectfully,
Professor Randy D. Hazlett
Dean, School of Mining and Geosciences
Mission
To be a model for higher education reform and modern research in Kazakhstan and to contribute to the establishment of Astana as an international innovation and knowledge hub.
The School's aim is to educate tomorrow’s Earth Science leaders for Kazakhstan, the region and the world. We will expand knowledge and technology through teaching and research for the prospecting,
extraction, recovery and utilization of earth resources by employing sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches in the extraction of the vast natural resources of Kazakhstan, the region and the world for the benefit of society.
History
The School of Mining and Geosciences (the School) was founded in 2016 as the premier school for earth science education and research. The Republic of Kazakhstan possesses substantial amounts of mineral and fossil fuel reserves, and this was one of the fundamental reasons four founding the School. These natural resources will continue to play a vital role in Kazakhstan’s economy especially in the short and medium-term time frames.
The School was established to transform current and emerging knowledge and technology to develop an international quality, safe, efficient and environmentally responsible methods for natural resources extraction.
2024
2024
February 14
February 14
MSc Program
Launching of MSc program in Geosciences
2019
2019
August 12
August 12
PhD Programs
Launching of PhD programs in Mining Engineering and Petroleum Engineering
June 1
June 1
First Graduation Ceremony
The first cohort of students in MSc in Mining Engineering of the School of Mining and Geosciences graduated
2018
2018
August 1
August 1
Launching Of The Program Programs
Launching of undergraduate programs in Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Geology and MSc program in Petroleum Engineering
2017
2017
2017
August 1
August 1
2017
August 1
August 1
Launching Of The Program “MSc In Mining Engineering”
First cohort of students for the program “MSc in Mining Engineering”
2016
2016
2016
December 1
December 1
2016
December 1
December 1
Partnership With Colorado School Of Mines, USA
2016
February 1
February 1
2016
February 1
February 1
Foundation
The School of Mining and Geosciences was founded in 2016
We are an in Strategic partner - Colorado School of Mines (USA)
The model for the strategic development of Nazarbayev University (NU) is based primarily upon partnership with the top ranking universities in the world. The School of Mining and Geosciences (SMG) partners with Colorado School of Mines, and is involved in student admission to SMG, program design, development and delivery.
Colorado School of Mines
Founded in 1874, Colorado School of Mines has distinguished itself among the best mining colleges in the nation by developing curriculum and research programs geared towards responsible stewardship of the earth and its resources. It is a public teaching and research university devoted to engineering and applied science. It has the highest admissions standards of any public university in Colorado and among the highest of any public university in the U.S.
Colorado School of Mines ranks in the top public university in the nation for return on investment in Payscale.com’s “Colleges worth Your Investment” list. It is organized around three Colleges, with 14 degree programs: College of Applied Science and Engineering (CASE), College of Engineering and Computational Sciences (CECS) and College of Earth Resource Sciences and Engineering (CERSE).
Total number of students (enrolled in 2018): 6170 (Undergraduate – 4908; Graduate – 1262)
International Students: 11 %
Faculty: 625
World University Rankings:
Times Higher Education (2019): 251-300th
QS World University Rankings (by subject) (2019): 1st in Engineering – Mineral and Mining
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Founded in 1874, Colorado School of Mines has distinguished itself among the best mining colleges in the nation by developing curriculum and research programs geared towards responsible stewardship of the earth and its resources. It is a public teaching and research university devoted to engineering and applied science. It has the highest admissions standards of any public university in Colorado and among the highest of any public university in the U.S.
Colorado School of Mines ranks in the top public university in the nation for return on investment in Payscale.com’s “Colleges worth Your Investment” list. It is organized around three Colleges, with 14 degree programs: College of Applied Science and Engineering (CASE), College of Engineering and Computational Sciences (CECS) and College of Earth Resource Sciences and Engineering (CERSE).
Total number of students (enrolled in 2018): 6170 (Undergraduate – 4908; Graduate – 1262)
International Students: 11 %
Faculty: 625
World University Rankings:
Times Higher Education (2019): 251-300th
QS World University Rankings (by subject) (2019): 1st in Engineering – Mineral and Mining
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Industrial cooperation
As university–industry cooperation is associated with the transfer of knowledge and technology, collaboration between the School of Mining and Geosicences and local and international universities and companies is a crucial part of education system that helps our students meet current industrial needs. Consequently, their skills and knowledge help companies become more competitive.
Programme Accreditation
NU strives to achieve internationally recognised academic excellence, and prioritise programme accreditation through external bodies of the highest repute.
3 programmes School of Mining and Geosciences (SMG), is in preparation for the application for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation. ABET accreditation assures that a programme has met standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce.
The list of programmes:
3 programmes School of Mining and Geosciences (SMG), is in preparation for the application for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation. ABET accreditation assures that a programme has met standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce.
The list of programmes:
- BSc in: Geology; Petroleum Engineering; Mining Engineering (SMG);