Institutional Research and Analytics, Strategy and Delivery Office is now announcing the release of the 2025 Applicant Socio-Economic Survey. This is an annual study that examines the backgrounds of candidates applying to the Foundation Year Program (NUFYP) and those seeking Direct admission to undergraduate programmes. The survey, administered each year since 2019, serves as a key instrument […]
NU Institutional Research and Analytics (Strategy and Delivery Office) is pleased to present the seventh edition of the NU Data Digest, an interactive dashboard showcasing NU’s Fall enrollment data and dashboards featuring degrees conferred since 2015. Please click on the following links to access these reports: – 2025-2026 NU Data Digest – Fall Enrollment Dashboard – Degree […]
The Institutional Research and Analytics is pleased to share findings from our 2025 Graduate Exit Survey Results. Please click the following links to access these results in the form of: Static Report for 2025 Updated Dashboard for 2025 Please note that you may need to log in with your NU email and password to access […]
At Nazarbayev University (NU), standardized tests such as IELTS and TOEFL assess entry-level proficiency. However, the extent to which these tests predict academic performance in NU’s core courses remains uncertain. This study examines the relationship between English language proficiency test scores and performance in WCS 150 Rhetoric and Composition, a required first-year writing course. Institutional […]
The Institutional Research and Analytics is pleased to share the Spring 2025 Grade Distribution Reports: Spring 2025 Undergraduate Grade Distribution Reports Spring 2025 Graduate Grade Distribution Report Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or thoughts. […]
Almaty, Kazakhstan — May 30, 2025: IR&A Experts from Nazarbayev University (NU) played a prominent role at the III Institutional Research Forum in Kazakhstan, hosted by the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University (QyzPU), contributing valuable expertise on data-driven decision-making in higher education. The forum opened with Matthew Courtney, Director of Institutional Research at NU, […]
Institutional Research Monthly-Friday Fact (IR-MFF), Issue 03-2025 Strategy and Delivery, Nazarbayev University Gendered Success: Analyzing Admission, Acceptance, and Graduation Trends As part of our work in the Institutional Research & Analytics unit, this month, we investigated the undergraduate admission and acceptance rates, as well as trends in male and female graduation rates over the past […]
The Institutional Research and Analytics is pleased to share the Fall 2024 Grade Distribution Reports: Fall 2024 Undergraduate Grade Distribution Reports Fall 2024 Graduate Grade Distribution Report Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or thoughts. […]
This summer, the IR&A Unit, in partnership with the HR Department, conducted the Employee Engagement Survey to better understand the experiences of NU’s employees. Designed to be confidential, the survey offered an opportunity for employees to share their perspectives on the university’s work environment. The completed analysis offers a clearer picture of NU’s workplace dynamics, […]
NU’s Analytical Talent Network (ATN) has been successfully relaunched after a 1.5-year hiatus. The ATN, a collaborative initiative of Institutional Research and Analytics (IR&A), held its first meeting, a workshop on "Data Visualization: Key Principles and Best Practices," attracting participants from diverse departments including Admissions, the Registrar’s Office, the Press Office, Academic Advising, IT Innovations […]
