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NU Data Digest 2025, Fall Enrollment Dashboard and Degree Recipient Profiles

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NU Data Digest 2025, Fall Enrollment Dashboard and Degree Recipient Profiles

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 […]

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English Language Proficiency Tests as a Predictor for Academic Success in a Writing Course

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 […]

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Meeting with Student Representatives

On September 18, 2025, an information session on “NU Student Representation” was held for major student representatives. During the session, students learned more about functional responsibilities of major student representatives and the main principles of effective student feedback. Students had an opportunity to share their experiences and complete practical tasks related to student feedback. Please […]

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Celebrating a Historic Milestone: NU Awarded International Institutional Accreditation!

Nazarbayev University has been awarded institutional accreditation following a rigorous International Quality Review by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). This signifies that NU adheres to the highest international standards for quality and governance in higher education. It reaffirms the university’s position as a leading institution and reinforces the global recognition and […]

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Periodic Review at the Graduate School of Education

We are pleased to announce the completion of the periodic review process at the Graduate School of Education (GSE) in April 2025. Periodic Review aims to ensure academic quality, enhance student learning experience and promote continuous improvement.  The process involved a comprehensive review of various aspects, including the School management, statistical information, academic programs, student […]

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Meeting with Student Representatives

On April 21, 2025, the Academic Quality Enhancement (AQE) Team held a training session for student representatives on “Academic Year Wrap Up”. The aim of this session was to encourage reflection on the covered topics, facilitate the sharing of experiences, and identify key takeaways. The session was conducted in the form of an interactive activity, […]

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The Third Institutional Research Forum in Kazakhstan

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, […]

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Integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Curriculum at NU

NU strives for supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by integrating sustainable development principles across programs and courses. Through interdisciplinary learning, real-world case studies, and hands-on projects, students engage with global challenges such as climate action, responsible consumption, and social equity. We emphasize sustainability-focused research, ethical decision-making, and innovative solutions that prepare graduates […]

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