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School of Mining & Geosciences

How to apply

Admission requirements for undergraduate programs

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 PDT* - 574

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 PDT* - 574

3) Minimum entry requirements for IВ Diploma Programme 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 PDT* - 574

4) Minimum entry requirements for transfer students 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 PDT* - 574

GPA entry requirement - not less than 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA.

5) Minimum entry requirements for winners of International and/or Republic Olympiads category for all Schools’ applicants**

Type of Olympiad	Medal type	Minimum entry requirements for IELTS or TOEFL
Republic Olympiad	gold and silver medals (I, II) for the current academic year	required, no minimum passing score
International Olympiad	gold, silver and bronze medals (I, II, III) for the last three years	required, no minimum passing score

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

Note: * TOEFL PDT results are admitted only from the international applicants from the countries where an official IELTS and TOEFL iBT are not available

** Applicants of the winners of International and Republic Olympiads category can apply with both type of Olympiads in the same time.

To apply:

STEP 1.

Create your personal account

“Sign up” at www.admissions.nu.edu.kz and receive access to the online Application Form under “My Application Forms” section in your personal account

STEP 2.

Complete your Application Form and attach required documents

Fill out your Application Form and upload documents:

1. Copy of the National ID card or passport.

2. Scanned copy of secondary school certificate (Attestat) with final academic performance or certificate from the secondary school (Spravka) with predicted/current grades according to sample in personal account

4. Personal Statement

5. Valid official IELTS or TOEFL Certificate

6. Copies or/and valid official the test reports (SAT, ACT, etc.)

Please see the detailed information here

STEP 3.

Pay an application fee

Application fee is paid online via your personal account with a bank card authorized for online/internet transactions.

Amount to pay is 5 000 tenge.

All Application Fees are non-refundable

Further steps

Check your e-mail for notifications from the NU Admissions Department and your personal account to learn about your application status

Important dates for those who are applying for the 2022-2023 academic year: