📣 Dear Students,

We are thrilled to announce that Nazarbayev University has been awarded Institutional Accreditation by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

The QAA is a globally respected body specializing in higher education quality assurance, known for its rigorous standards and international credibility.
This recognition follows a series of important steps throughout the past year. In September 2024, a team from QAA visited our campus as part of the International Quality Review (IQR). The process involved thoughtful engagement with key university stakeholders, including students and representatives from the Ministry of Education, with special thanks to the previous MOE cabinet for their support throughout.

This achievement reflects our ongoing dedication to academic excellence, and we remain committed to reaching even greater milestones ahead.

Sincerely,
Ministry of Education

Dear Students,

As the 2025–2026 academic year approaches, we have collected key MOE resources from both this year and previous years for your convenience:

@moe_feedback_bot — Feel free to send any questions or suggestions on academic matters. We will receive your message and respond promptly.

Spring’26 Chat List — A list of Telegram chats for your courses.

Syllabi Database — A collection of syllabi gathered by previous MOE cabinets.

Staff Office Locations — A list of offices of NU faculty and staff.

Library Resources — A comprehensive list of NU Library journal subscriptions.

Academic Mobility Guidebook [Updated Fall 2025] — A detailed guide to NU exchange opportunities, including eligibility requirements, partner universities, and several contacts of past exchange finalists.

SSH CGPA Ranking — A Google form for SSH students, where they can check CGPA ranking within their major and class, currently based on results of the Spring ‘25 semester.

For any inquiries or requests to make changes to current resources, such as Fall ‘25 Chat List, please reach out to us via @moe_feedback_bot.

Best,
Ministry of Education.

Dear Students, and especially freshman students,

We would like to clarify any miscommunication regarding fee-based retakes for newly admitted NU students.

The Academic Policies and Procedures (APP) is the main document that regulates everything related to academic matters at NU. The updated APP, which introduces rules on fee-based retakes, confirms that the policy will apply only to newly admitted students. The document is still under revision, mainly due to the timeline and process of implementation. It was planned to start this year, but the exact dates have not yet been approved and may still be delayed.

While no one currently knows the exact process for implementation and no technical system is in place, it is expected that this policy will apply once the new APP is officially approved.

During the working group sessions on revising the APP, Student Government pushed for changes in students’ favor, including at least one free retake for new students, but these proposals were not approved. We are also continuing discussions to ensure that, if implemented, the retake cost will remain at a reasonable and fair amount for students. The final decision on the implementation date and payment structure, whether per ECTS or per course, and the exact cost will be determined by the University Managing Council.

At this moment, the policy is still in the development stage, and the exact framework for implementation has not been decided. Student Government will remain in the working group, continue advocating for students and provide updates as soon as official information becomes available.

Best regards,
Ministry of Education

Dear Students,

✨We are happy to share an updated list of Major Representatives, who will assist you on all academic-related concerns of your cohorts and your majors, whether these are issues with the course priorities, examination dates, and more✨

Please use this link to access the list.

Starting from this year, we introduce the new position — Chair of Major Representatives, Zhanar (@peowww). She will ensure a better coordination between major representatives and the administration.

If your concern cannot be resolved at the representative level or requires more attention, you may contact her directly or reach out to us.

Dear students,

✨ We wanted to inform you that all the relevant information regarding NU courses and programs is now available on the CurrIQunet platform. This is NU’s official curriculum management platform.

Please proceed through this link, where you can find updates on minor and major program modifications, as well as course specifications.

Dear students,

✨We have updated the Syllabi Database! Now, it includes the syllabi from the Fall 2025 semester, apart from already existing Summer’25, Spring'25, Fall'24, Summer’24, Spring’24, Fall’23, Spring’23, and Fall’22✨

Please keep in mind that while the database aims to provide a broad range of syllabi, it may not contain every single one. Also, please remember that course syllabi are subject to change.

If you would like to help us develop this project, please upload any course syllabi that are not present in the database via this form. 🫶

Best wishes,
Ministry of Education

Dear students,

We are in ongoing communication with the Bursar’s Office regarding the stipend payments that have not yet been received by some students. According to their clarification, the issue is related to a system error on the bank’s side.

Additionally, there are a few other possible reasons why the payment may not have gone through:

1. Some students may have provided an incorrect or closed bank account.

2. If your account was linked to a broker account (for example, in Halyk Bank), please make sure the account is active and check whether the funds were transferred there.

3. Students who have multiple cards should verify that the card linked to the provided account is still open; otherwise, the payment is returned.

4. Around 40 physical cards have not been collected yet, which may also cause delays.

We kindly ask all students who have not received their stipend to:

- You might need to provide your updated IBAN number to the Bursar’s Office to resolve the issue. They asked us to collect this information, but it is beyond the scope of our competency. Please visit the Bursar’s Office to clarify your situation.

- Verify that the account number you submitted is active and correct.

- If your account is with Halyk Bank, check your broker account or contact the bank directly at 7111 for more detailed assistance.

Thank you for your understanding. We have already provided the list of students who have not received their payments and requested the Office of the Bursar to send an official clarification email. However, they declined to do so. Please visit the Office of the Bursar.

Best regards,
Ministry of Education

Dear Students,

We are pleased to announce that the Academic Mobility Guidebook has been updated and now includes the current list of partner universities.

You can access the updated guidebook via this link.

In addition, it contains:
📈 Benefits of Exchange Programs
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Application Process
📌 Useful Contacts
…and more!

‼️ Please note that policies and partner universities may change over time, and some of the listed ones may no longer be active. We will keep you updated on this matter.

Best,
Ministry of Education

[Summary] Learning and Teaching Committee
From 30th October, 2025

-LTC Awards Committee Update
-Policy on the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
-Implementation of the Assessment Policy

#sg_summaries #LTC

Follow the link for more information.

Dear students,

Our university is launching a new integrated academic system Academia, which will combine Registrar, Moodle, Bursar’s, and other services in one platform. The system will be accessible on your phone and will include features like timetable, marks, attendance, and notifications.

Right now, the implementation team is on a two-week on-site visit in Kazakhstan to configure the system according to our university’s specific needs. The Ministry of Education will also be providing feedback during this stage.

The first modules to be integrated include Admissions, Registrar, and Bursar’s Office. The project is planned to be completed by September 2026.

We are now collecting feedback from students to identify and propose features and improvements that could be included in the new system. While not every suggestion may be implemented, your input will help guide the configuration process and ensure the system reflects our community’s needs.

Thank you for your input!
Ministry of Education

[Summary] Academic Quality Committee (AQC)
From 29th September and 31st October, 2025

- Revised NU Quality Framework Draft.

- Major modifications to the Master of Molecular Medicine (NUSOM)

- Major modifications to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program (SSH)

- Major modifications to the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences program (SSH)

- New program proposal "Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Eurasian Studies" (SSH)

- Major Modifications to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program (SEDS)

#sg_summaries #AQC

Follow the link for further information

Dear Students,

📚We are happy to invite you to the upcoming Final Prep Night for the KOR 101 Beginning Korean course!✨

This event is organized in collaboration with the Korean Club, where you will have a great opportunity to review key grammar rules, exam structure, vocabulary, and more with the help from an experienced tutor.

Event details:
🗓️Date: November 20 (Thu)
⏰Time: 18:00
📍Venue: 7.105

Please use the following link to register and address questions or topics you would like the tutor to cover.

Kindly,
Ministry of Education & Korean Club