Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University may be young, but its impact on the higher education landscape has been significant

To commemorate its 15th anniversary, Nazarbayev University is doubling PhD scholarships to strengthen regional research and train the next generation of scholars

Nazarbayev University has officially opened the joint “One Belt, One Road” laboratory focused on treating brain diseases using traditional Chinese medicine.

A team from UMC Heart Center at Nazarbayev University, led by Dr. Yuriy Pya, presented the groundbreaking ALEM system at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The AI-powered cardiovascular tool was unveiled at the event running from April 13 to October 13.

As of May 2025, Nazarbayev University (NU) has surpassed the milestone of 10,000 research publications indexed in Scopus, solidifying its role as a leading research hub in Central Asia.

The event is organized by NU’s Center for Excellence in Medical Robotics & Research (CEMRR) in collaboration with The Soft Computing Research Society (India), and is part of the university’s 15th anniversary celebrations.

The event brought together representatives from government bodies, academia, and industry to discuss the future of Kazakhstan's semiconductor sector, spotlighting the country's first-ever chip designed at NU.

The Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at Nazarbayev University has unveiled a new suite of artificial intelligence technologies designed, developed, and deployed entirely by Kazakhstani professionals. The systems presented during the press briefing mark a significant leap in Kazakhstan’s journey toward self-reliance, cultural alignment, and infrastructure independence for Artificial Intelligence.

The Renewable Energy Laboratory at Nazarbayev University, led by Professor Nurxat Nuraje, has developed an innovative technology in pharmaceutical synthesis. The method enables the transformation of agricultural waste into two essential medications—prazosin and furosemide—used to treat hypertension and edema. The process utilizes continuous flow reactors, marking a significant advance in sustainable drug production. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry by converting agricultural biowaste into active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

New Joint Master’s in Global Affairs and Eurasian Studies Announced by NU and SOAS University of London.

Leading scientists presented cutting-edge research and held interactive workshops and mentorship sessions for early-career researchers. The International Conference on Nanomaterials and Advanced Energy Storage Systems (INESS-2025), dedicated to the 15th anniversary of Nazarbayev University (NU) and the centenary of academician Yevnei Buketov, took place from August 6–8. Jointly organized by NU, National Laboratory Astana, and the Institute of Batteries, the event brought together prominent researchers and experts in electrochemical energy from 11 countries, including Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, and the Netherlands.

Nazarbayev University (NU) has been awarded institutional accreditation following the International Quality Review (IQR) conducted by the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), one of the world’s leading quality assurance bodies. This milestone confirms that NU meets rigorous international standards for educational quality and reflects the sustained dedication of the entire university community.

The 2025 International Society for Analysis, its Applications and Computation congress brought together leaders from around the world to promote mathematical analysis and its applications

As global education evolves, Nazarbayev University leads with a commitment to internationalisation and meaningful, cross-border academic cooperation

Nazarbayev University has unveiled its first locally designed microchip – a breakthrough that marks the nation’s entry into the global semiconductor arena and highlights its growing tech innovation ecosystem

Kazakhstan’s Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of generative AI