Minimum entry requirements to undergraduate programs per categories:
1) Minimum entry requirements for SAT/ACT applicants category
| SAT Reasoning Test** -no less than 1240 OR ACT - composite score not less than 27. |
IELTS – no less than 6.5 overall (with at least 6.0 in each sub-score)
or
TOEFL iBT - 79 (Reading – no less than 13, Listening – no less than 12, Speaking – no less than 18, Writing – no less than 21)
or
TOEFL PBT* - 574
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* TOEFL PBT is admitted only from international applicants from the countries where an official IELTS and TOEFL iBT are not available
** The Nazarbayev University applies the Superscoring for SAT and ACT scores
***TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not considered
2) Minimum entry requirements for A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificates* category
| not less than ABB for any subjects |
IELTS – no less than 6.5 overall (with at least
6.0 in each sub-score) or
TOEFL iBT - 79 (Reading – no less than 13, Listening – no less than 12, Speaking – no less than 18, Writing – no less than 21)
or
TOEFL PBT** - 574
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*A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificates holders can also participate in the competition in the "SAT/ACT applicants" category with IELTS and SAT results (see the minimum requirements for this category on the website).
**TOEFL PBT is admitted only from international applicants from the countries where an official IELTS and TOEFL iBT are not available
***TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not considered
3) Minimum entry requirements for IВ Diploma Programme (IB DP)* category
| not less than 30 total score and 4, 4, 5 for 3 subjects of HL |
IELTS – no less than 6.5 overall (with at least 6.0 in each sub-score)
or
TOEFL iBT - 79 (Reading – no less than 13, Listening – no less than 12, Speaking – no less than 18, Writing – no less than 21)
or
TOEFL PBT** - 574
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* IB DP holders can also participate in the competition in the "SAT/ACT applicants" category with IELTS and SAT results (see the minimum requirements for this category on the website).
** TOEFL PBT certificate is admitted only from the international applicants from the countries where an official IELTS and TOEFL iBT are not available
***TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not considered
4) Minimum entry requirements for transfer students* category
| SAT Reasoning Test*** -no less than 1240 OR
ACT - composite score not less than 27;
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IELTS – no less than
6.5 overall (with at least 6.0 in each sub- score
or
TOEFL iBT - 79
(Reading – no less than 13, Listening – no less than 12, Speaking
– no less than 18, Writing – no less than 21)
or
TOEFL PBT** - 574
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GPA entry requirement - not less than 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA/
2 Recommendation letters
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*Applicants/students who have successfully completed at least one academic year of an undergraduate program at a university with the English language as an official language of instruction and included in the list of top 200 universities according to the Times Higher Education World University or QS World University ranking at the time of application, are exempt from submitting SAT and IELTS/TOEFL results.
** TOEFL PBT certificate is admitted only from international applicants from the countries where an official IELTS and TOEFL iBT are not available
***The Nazarbayev University applies the Superscoring for SAT and ACT scores
****TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not considered
5) Minimum entry requirements for winners of International and/or Republic Olympiads category for all Schools’ applicants
The list of Subject Olympiads
List of International Subject Olympiads
- International Mathematics Olympiad – IMO
- International Physics Olympiad – IPHO
- International Chemistry Olympiad -IChO
- International Biology Olympiad IBO
- International Olympiad in Informatics – IOI
- International Zhautykov Olympiad in Mathematics, Physics and Informatics
- International Mendeleyev Chemistry Olympiad
List of Republican Subject Olympiads of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Republican Mathematics Olympiad
- Republican Physics Olympiad
- Republican Chemistry Olympiad
- Republican Biology Olympiad
- Republican Informatics Olympiad
Applicants can apply with both Republican and International Olympiads
Minimum entry requirements for winners of International and/or Republic Olympiads category for all Schools’ applicants*
| Type of Olympiad |
Medal type |
IELTS or TOEFL*
|
Interview with Admission Committee
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| Republic Olympiad |
gold and silver medals (I, II) for the current academic year |
required, no minimum score |
Required |
| International Olympiad |
gold, silver and bronze medals (I, II, III) for the last three years |
*IELTS or TOEFL iBT / TOEFL PBT results are reviewed by the Admissions Committee individually
**TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not considered
6) Minimum entry requirements for NUET applicants category for all NU Schools
| NUET |
Minimum score in total |
Minimum passing scores per subject |
Minimum entry requirements for
IELTS or TOEFL
|
| Mathematics |
130 |
60 |
IELTS – no less than 6.5 overall (with at least 6.0 in each sub- score)
or
TOEFL iBT - 79
(Reading – no less than 13, Listening – no less than 12, Speaking– no less than 18, Writing – no less than 21)
|
| Critical Thinking and Problem Solving |
60 |
*TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not considered
NUET (Nazarbayev University Entrance Test) – test that evaluates academic training for studying at the University
- NUET is held in 2 subject sections - Mathematics and Critical Thinking & Problem Solving.
- Number of questions – 60.
- Test content – multiple-choice questions.
- Test duration – 120 minutes. Minimum passing score – 130 in total for 2 subjects, while minimum passing score for each of the subjects shall not be less than 60.
- Test results are available in 6 weeks in a Personal account.
- The number of tasks and duration of the entry examination are subject for change by Test administrators.
- Information about access to the entry examination is placed in the applicant’s Personal account.
- Applicants are informed about examination date and venue, information on format , as well as required documents and Rules of conduct during the examination via email one week prior to the exams.
- Examination schedule is published in the “Important dates” section.
- If a violation of rules or conditions of passing the test occurs, the applicant's results are cancelled. In this case, the applicant is excluded from the competition. Disqualified applicants will not be able to enroll to NU in the future.
- There is no appeal procedure.
- NUET for all applicants is free of charge.
To apply:
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STEP 1.
Create your personal account
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Register on www.admissions.nu.edu.kz portal to create a Personal Account. Read the instructions about the application procedure given in your Personal account |
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STEP 2.
Complete your Application Form and attach required documents
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Fill out the application form and attach the required documents:
1. Scanned copy of a National ID card or passport;
2. Scanned copy of secondary school or higher education institution certificate (attestat/diploma) with final academic performance or certificate from the school (spravka) according to the sample in the personal account;
3. Motivation letter in English;
4. Valid copies of certificates. The results of standardized tests must be sent directly to the University through test administrators.
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STEP 3.
Pay an application fee
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The application fee is paid online via your personal account with a bank card.
The amount to pay is 5 000 tenge. All application fees are non-refundable. |
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Step 4.
Finish the registration process
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Finish the registration process by pressing the “Submit application” button. After submission applicants can’t change their applications. |
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Step 5.
Upload IELTS/TOEFL certificates
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Upload IELTS/TOEFL certificates in your personal account in section "Upload IELTS/TOEFL" and fill up required information about the certificate. |
| Further steps |
Check your e-mail for notifications from the NU Admissions Department and your personal account to learn about your application status. |
If you experience any difficulties with the registration or online application, please contact info_admissions@nu.edu.kz. Refer to your IIN and/or Applicant ID while sending us your requests
Important dates for those who are applying for the 2022-2023 academic year:
Online Application period deadline:
For local applicants - October 11, 2021 - April 18, 2022
For NUET applicants - October 11, 2021 - January 6, 2022
For international applicants - October 11, 2021 - March 28, 2022
Entry examination NUET - April 3, 10 and 17, 2022
| Exam date |
City |
| April 3, 2022 |
Almaty |
| Nur-Sultan* |
| April 10, 2022 |
Aktau |
| Atyrau |
| Petropavlovsk |
| Pavlodar |
| Semey |
| Taldykorgan |
| Kokshetau |
| Shymkent |
| April 17, 2022 |
Aktobe |
| Karaganda |
| Uralsk |
| Ust-Kamenogorsk |
| Taraz |
| Kyzylorda |
| Kostanay |
| Nur-Sultan* |
*One group of applicants will take the exam on April 3, 2022, another group on April 17, 2022. The corresponding date of the exam for applicants taking it in Nur-Sultan will be indicated in the invitation to the exam.
Submission of hard copies of required documents, including test reports *: to be announced*
Admission Committee decision – to be announced
Dormitory check-in: to be announced
Start of Orientation week: August 8, 2022
Class starts: August 15, 2022
Deadline for taking tests for undergraduate programs:
SAT for international applicants - April 5, 2022
SAT Reasoning – May 7, 2022
ACT – April 2, 2022
IELTS/TOEFL (certificate must be submitted) for NUET applicants category – until February 25, 2022
IELTS/TOEFL for international applicants – March 26, 2022
IELTS/TOEFL for local applicants – April 16, 2022
The tests must be sent to the University address via test administrator using the code (Institutional Code) of Nazarbayev University.
- Nazarbayev University (through IELTS TRF Verification Service) – for IELTS
- 6762 – for TOEFL
- 7915 – for SAT
- 5521 – for ACT
*only for admitted students upon request of Admissions Department
