Bachelor of Arts in World Languages, Literature, and Culture
Campus: Astana, Kazakhstan
Language: English
Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus
Duration: 4 years
Total ECTS credit: 240
Language: English
Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus
Duration: 4 years
Total ECTS credit: 240
What gets left of a man amounts to a part.
To his spoken part. To a part of speech.
Joseph Brodsky
To his spoken part. To a part of speech.
Joseph Brodsky
Program Overview
Bachelor degree program offers a flexible and applied degree that is designed to train the next generation of language and literature specialists, as well as provide a solid generalist degree to prepare students in a variety of professions including translators, language teaching, museum work, library, non-government organization, and government positions. It also provides excellent training for future graduate study.
The B.A. in World Languages, Literature, and Culture offers an expansive and applied degree, which is designed to train the next generation of scholarly specialists, as well as to provide a solid generalist program to prepare students for a variety of professions.
The B.A. in World Languages, Literature, and Culture offers an expansive and applied degree, which is designed to train the next generation of scholarly specialists, as well as to provide a solid generalist program to prepare students for a variety of professions.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge in two or more of the fields of:
3. Demonstrate an ability to integrate in a balanced manner different modes of communication; different disciplinary subfields; and critical reading and writing.
4. Demonstrate an ability for interdisciplinary dialogue with one or more foreign languages and cultures;
5. Practice the original application of linguistic theories and methods in research; and/or independent analysis, and/or creation, and/or performance of literature and other forms of cultural production.
- foreign languages and cultures;
- the functioning and complexity of languages; and/or
- comparative literature.
3. Demonstrate an ability to integrate in a balanced manner different modes of communication; different disciplinary subfields; and critical reading and writing.
4. Demonstrate an ability for interdisciplinary dialogue with one or more foreign languages and cultures;
5. Practice the original application of linguistic theories and methods in research; and/or independent analysis, and/or creation, and/or performance of literature and other forms of cultural production.
Pathways Through Curriculum
Students completing a degree in Languages, Linguistics and Literatures are recommended to focus their study on one of these three areas of concentration. Doing so will leave students better prepared for their capstone research and better prepared for graduate school. The tracks below are not mandatory. Rather, they are intended to help students select the ideal series of classes for their chosen focus.
The first of these, intensive language learning and acquisition study – we currently offer multi-level course tracks in Spanish, French, German, Korean, and Chinese – offers excellent preparation for future study and or employment in the spheres of translation and communication in government and business. The second track in literature provides exposure to classics from mythology to Dante to Dostoevsky to Kafka to Coetzee, alongside cultural study and literary analysis, and is complemented by our School’s strong Writing Program. Students from this track often pursue high level graduate study or analytic careers, having become critical and creative writers and effective communicators. The third track in linguistics provides students with hands-on training in the empirical description and research of human languages, with a focus on Eurasian fieldwork. Students learn technical and methodological skills applicable in a wide variety of interdisciplinary and applied environments. The areas of focus within our program are complementary and overlapping, sharing an underlying emphasis on structures of language and meaning across countries and cultures.
Students focusing on literature would typically enroll in WLL 110 Introduction to Literary Studies, HST/WLL 274 Texts and Contexts, together with a variety of advanced and intermediate classes in literature. A student focusing on linguistics should enroll in LING 131 Introduction to Linguistics, LING 273 Research Methods in Linguistics, together with a variety of advanced and intermediate classes in linguistics. Both linguistics and literature students are strongly encouraged to enrol in foreign language classes, and to continue their study of the language through the intermediate and advanced levels where possible.
The first of these, intensive language learning and acquisition study – we currently offer multi-level course tracks in Spanish, French, German, Korean, and Chinese – offers excellent preparation for future study and or employment in the spheres of translation and communication in government and business. The second track in literature provides exposure to classics from mythology to Dante to Dostoevsky to Kafka to Coetzee, alongside cultural study and literary analysis, and is complemented by our School’s strong Writing Program. Students from this track often pursue high level graduate study or analytic careers, having become critical and creative writers and effective communicators. The third track in linguistics provides students with hands-on training in the empirical description and research of human languages, with a focus on Eurasian fieldwork. Students learn technical and methodological skills applicable in a wide variety of interdisciplinary and applied environments. The areas of focus within our program are complementary and overlapping, sharing an underlying emphasis on structures of language and meaning across countries and cultures.
Students focusing on literature would typically enroll in WLL 110 Introduction to Literary Studies, HST/WLL 274 Texts and Contexts, together with a variety of advanced and intermediate classes in literature. A student focusing on linguistics should enroll in LING 131 Introduction to Linguistics, LING 273 Research Methods in Linguistics, together with a variety of advanced and intermediate classes in linguistics. Both linguistics and literature students are strongly encouraged to enrol in foreign language classes, and to continue their study of the language through the intermediate and advanced levels where possible.
WLL Major Declaration Guidelines
Students who wish to declare a major in the Department of Languages, Linguistics and Literature need to have completed at least one WLL or LING course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Grades in foreign language courses do not satisfy this requirement.
Students who are in their third year of study and wish to transfer into the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Literature are accepted into the major on a case-by-case basis, conditional on an audit of their path towards graduation. To be considered for transfer, students need to have (1) completed at least two LING or WLL coded classes with a minimum grade of B-, at least one of which must be at the 200 level or higher, and (2) have a GPA of not less than 2.75.
Students who have already declared a major at the Department of Languages, Linguistics and Literature are expected to register for classes that will ensure they are making adequate degree progress. Students should enroll in a minimum of 6 ECTS (1 course) of either WLL or LING courses each semester.
Students are recommended to contact their major adviser for assistance in choosing appropriate classes.
Detailed course list can be found through this link.
Students who are in their third year of study and wish to transfer into the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Literature are accepted into the major on a case-by-case basis, conditional on an audit of their path towards graduation. To be considered for transfer, students need to have (1) completed at least two LING or WLL coded classes with a minimum grade of B-, at least one of which must be at the 200 level or higher, and (2) have a GPA of not less than 2.75.
Students who have already declared a major at the Department of Languages, Linguistics and Literature are expected to register for classes that will ensure they are making adequate degree progress. Students should enroll in a minimum of 6 ECTS (1 course) of either WLL or LING courses each semester.
Students are recommended to contact their major adviser for assistance in choosing appropriate classes.
Detailed course list can be found through this link.
Plan of the Program
Students may take no more than one elementary level (101 and 102) language per academic year. Students who enroll in elementary language classes are expected to continue with the intermediate level classes (201 and 202) where possible. Students who do not enroll in the intermediate courses will be barred from enrolling in other elementary-level language courses.
Major Requirments (72 Credits):
Major Requirments (72 Credits):
- Elementary Course - Any WLL or LING course at 100-level
- Research Methods - HST/WLL 274 OR LING 273
- Intermediate Courses - Two WLL or LING courses at 200-level OR Two language courses (201/202)
- Advanced Courses - Two courses at 300 or 400-level
- WLL Electives - Any WLL, LING or Language courses
- Senior Capstone - WLL 498/499 OR any two 400-level courses
- History of Kazakhstan
- Kazakh Language - two courses
- Ethics
- Writing & Communication - WCS 150, 200-level writing course
- Other Humanities - Four Non-major Humanities electives
- Other Social Sciences - Three Non-major Social Science electives
- Computer Science - one course
- Math - one course
- Natural Science - One Natural Science elective (BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, GEOL)
- Business - one course
- Electives - Any courses from SHSS, SST or Seng (SSH, SEDS, SMG or SoM)
Language Registration Policy and Registration Priorities
LANGUAGE REGISTRATION POLICY:
Students may not enroll in more than one 101 language course per semester. Students who enroll in elementary language classes are expected to continue with the intermediate level classes (201 and 202) where possible. Students who do not do so may be barred from enrolling in other 101 language classes.
REGISTRATION PRIORITIES:
These priorities are followed for classes offered by the department of Languages, Linguistics, and Literatures. Classes cross-listed with WLL or LING but taught by faculty from other departments may have other priority policies. Some classes from within the department of Languages, Linguistics, and Literatures may also have distinct priorities depending on need.
101 Language Classes: The department prioritizes (a) the enrollment of students who can continue their study of the language through the intermediate and advanced level together with (b) WLLC majors for whom the classes satisfy major elective requirements. Consequently, first priority for 101 classes is given to first year undeclared SSH students and to 2nd year WLLC majors. Second priority is given to third year WLLC majors. Third priority is given to second and third year SSH students. Fourth year students are not included in the list of priorities as they cannot progress to intermediate level classes.
102, 201, 202, and Advanced Language Classes: As these classes require 101 classes as a prerequisite, first priority is extended to all SSH students.
100 Level LING and WLL Classes (WLL 110 and LING 131): As these classes are required to declare the WLLC major, first priority is given to (a) first year undeclared SSH; (b) Undeclared SSH students; (c) second year year WLLC majors. Second Priority is given to WLLC majors. Third priority registration is open to all SSH, SoM, SEDS, and SMG students.
200 Level LING and WLL Classes: As these classes are typically taken prior to enrollment in advanced WLL and LING classes, first priority is given to second year WLLC majors. Second priority is given to all WLLC majors. Third priority registration is open to all SSH, SoM, SEDS, and SMG students.
WLL 274/HST 274 Texts and Contexts: As this course is required of all WLLC and History majors, first priority and second priority is given to WLLC and History majors. Third priority registration is open to all SSH students
300 Level LING and WLL Classes: First priority registration is given to WLLC majors. Second priority is given to SSH students. Third priority registration is open to all SEDS, SMG, and SoM students.
400 Level LING and WLL Classes: First priority registration is given to WLLC majors. Second priority is given to SSH students. Third priority registration is open to all SEDS, SMG, and SoM students.
WLL 498-499 Capstone I and II: Registration in the capstone is limited to those students who have the appropriate coursework preparation for their proposed capstone topic. Consequently, registration is by instructor consent only.
Students may not enroll in more than one 101 language course per semester. Students who enroll in elementary language classes are expected to continue with the intermediate level classes (201 and 202) where possible. Students who do not do so may be barred from enrolling in other 101 language classes.
REGISTRATION PRIORITIES:
These priorities are followed for classes offered by the department of Languages, Linguistics, and Literatures. Classes cross-listed with WLL or LING but taught by faculty from other departments may have other priority policies. Some classes from within the department of Languages, Linguistics, and Literatures may also have distinct priorities depending on need.
101 Language Classes: The department prioritizes (a) the enrollment of students who can continue their study of the language through the intermediate and advanced level together with (b) WLLC majors for whom the classes satisfy major elective requirements. Consequently, first priority for 101 classes is given to first year undeclared SSH students and to 2nd year WLLC majors. Second priority is given to third year WLLC majors. Third priority is given to second and third year SSH students. Fourth year students are not included in the list of priorities as they cannot progress to intermediate level classes.
102, 201, 202, and Advanced Language Classes: As these classes require 101 classes as a prerequisite, first priority is extended to all SSH students.
100 Level LING and WLL Classes (WLL 110 and LING 131): As these classes are required to declare the WLLC major, first priority is given to (a) first year undeclared SSH; (b) Undeclared SSH students; (c) second year year WLLC majors. Second Priority is given to WLLC majors. Third priority registration is open to all SSH, SoM, SEDS, and SMG students.
200 Level LING and WLL Classes: As these classes are typically taken prior to enrollment in advanced WLL and LING classes, first priority is given to second year WLLC majors. Second priority is given to all WLLC majors. Third priority registration is open to all SSH, SoM, SEDS, and SMG students.
WLL 274/HST 274 Texts and Contexts: As this course is required of all WLLC and History majors, first priority and second priority is given to WLLC and History majors. Third priority registration is open to all SSH students
300 Level LING and WLL Classes: First priority registration is given to WLLC majors. Second priority is given to SSH students. Third priority registration is open to all SEDS, SMG, and SoM students.
400 Level LING and WLL Classes: First priority registration is given to WLLC majors. Second priority is given to SSH students. Third priority registration is open to all SEDS, SMG, and SoM students.
WLL 498-499 Capstone I and II: Registration in the capstone is limited to those students who have the appropriate coursework preparation for their proposed capstone topic. Consequently, registration is by instructor consent only.
Available Minor Degrees
Languages, Linguistics and Literatures Minor
Elementary Course - 6 credits - WLL110, WLL121, LING131
Advanced Courses - 12 credits - Two 300/400 level WLL or LING classes
Electives - 18 credits - Any WLL, Ling or Language courses
Spanish and Hispanic Studies Minor
Intermediate Courses - 8 credits - SPA202
Advanced Courses - 6 credits - SPA314
Intermediate/Advanced Content Spanish Course - 6 credits - SPA course on literature and culture
Electives - 16 credits - 200, 300, 400 level WLL or LING courses
French and Francophone Studies Minor
Intermediate Courses - 8 credits - FRE202
Intermediate Course - 6 credits - Introduction to French and Francophone Studies
Advanced Content French Course - 6 credits - 300/400 level FRE course
Electives - 16 credits - 200, 300, 400 level WLL or LING courses
Elementary Course - 6 credits - WLL110, WLL121, LING131
Advanced Courses - 12 credits - Two 300/400 level WLL or LING classes
Electives - 18 credits - Any WLL, Ling or Language courses
Spanish and Hispanic Studies Minor
Intermediate Courses - 8 credits - SPA202
Advanced Courses - 6 credits - SPA314
Intermediate/Advanced Content Spanish Course - 6 credits - SPA course on literature and culture
Electives - 16 credits - 200, 300, 400 level WLL or LING courses
French and Francophone Studies Minor
Intermediate Courses - 8 credits - FRE202
Intermediate Course - 6 credits - Introduction to French and Francophone Studies
Advanced Content French Course - 6 credits - 300/400 level FRE course
Electives - 16 credits - 200, 300, 400 level WLL or LING courses
Careers in World Languages, Literature, and Culture
The transferrable skills and abilities our students gain will help them pursue their further study or work in multinational companies here in Kazakhstan and abroad.
The possible career paths are as follows:
● Journalism (Newspapers & Magazines)
● Translator & Interpreter
● Linguistics data analyst, linguistics consultant
● Speech-language pathologist
● Media (TV, Radio, Web)
● Advertising & Marketing (Technical writer, Localizer)
● Film & Cinema (Director, Scriptwriter)
● Research (Government & Private Corporations)
● Arts & Culture (Curator, Librarian, Event Manager)
● Tourism (e.g. Expo 2017)
● Postgraduate Studies (MA, PhD in UK or USA)
● Teaching Opportunities
● A Career in Academia
The possible career paths are as follows:
● Journalism (Newspapers & Magazines)
● Translator & Interpreter
● Linguistics data analyst, linguistics consultant
● Speech-language pathologist
● Media (TV, Radio, Web)
● Advertising & Marketing (Technical writer, Localizer)
● Film & Cinema (Director, Scriptwriter)
● Research (Government & Private Corporations)
● Arts & Culture (Curator, Librarian, Event Manager)
● Tourism (e.g. Expo 2017)
● Postgraduate Studies (MA, PhD in UK or USA)
● Teaching Opportunities
● A Career in Academia
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements of language test results:
Additional requirements:
| Writing | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Overall |
Academic IELTS | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
TOEFL iBT | 21 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 60 |
Additional requirements:
- There is no minimum requirements for winners of International or/and Republican Subject Olympiads for IELTS/TOEFL IBT;
- Superscoring does not apply to IELTS/TOEFL;
- IELTS Online or IELTS Indicator, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or TOEFL PDT are not considered;
- IELTS/TOEFL test certificates are considered valid if their results do not expire by the 1st of August of the relevant academic year to which Applicants are applying. Results of a test, taken before August 1, 2023, are not considered in the competition.
- Applicants recommended for admission to the Undergraduate program with IELTS certificates equal to 6.0 overall shall comply with certain conditions for study according to the internal documents of the University
Regular Entry Requirements
Regular Requirement | Minimum Score | Notes |
English Proficiency Test | IELTS Overall: 6.0; 6.0 - Writing, 5.5 - Listening, Speaking, Reading TOEFL iBT Overall: 60; Writing: 21; Reading: 8; Speaking: 16; Listening: 7 | - Paid at your own expense - IELTS/TOEFL tests are considered without superscoring - IELTS/TOEFL tests must be taken in person at the test center (not remotely) - You can provide improved language test scores later. The deadline will be available on the website. |
GPA or equivalent** and/or UNT in English*** | GPA: 4.0 out of 5.0 UNT: 1. Mathematical literacy: 8 out of 10 2. Reading literacy: 8 out of 10 3. Overall: 85 | - Applicants recommended for admission to the undergraduate program shall comply with certain conditions for study according to the internal documents of the university. - **Other grading scales shall be converted to a GPA 5.0 scale for equivalency. - ***Only the last provided certificate before the deadline will be considered. Superscoring is not applicable. |
Financial aid & scholarships
NUET applicants
Minimum entry requirements for NUET applicants category
NUET (NU Entrance Test) – test that evaluates academic training for studying at the University
SAT/ACT applicants
Minimum entry requirements for SAT/ACT applicants category
SAT/ACT test results are valid if their results do not expire by the 1st of August of the relevant academic year to which Applicants are applying. Within this admission competition, the SAT and ACT certificates expiration period is two years.
*SAT/ACT certificates are considered without superscoring.
**Only Digital SAT test is considered in the competition.
IB Diploma holders*
Minimum entry requirements for IВ Diploma holders**
*Only IB Diploma holders who have the final results of IB Diploma by the deadline of application period can participate in the competition under this category (Within this admission competition, IB diploma expiration period is two years). Diplomas of 2023 and 2024 years are considered in the competition.
**IB Diploma holders also may choose to participate in the competition by the one of the following categories: “SAT/ACT applicants” or “NUET applicants” or "Winners of International or/and Republican Subject Olympiads (see the minimum requirements for these categories on the website)
A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificate holders*
Minimum entry requirements for A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificate holders**
*Only A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificate holders who have the final results of A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificate by the deadline of application period can participate in the competition under this category (Within this admission competition, A-level and NIS grade 12 Certificate expiration period is two years). Certificates of 2023 and 2024 are considered in the competition.
**A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificate holders also may choose to participate in the competition by the one of the following categories: “SAT/ACT applicants” or “NUET applicants” or "Winners of International or/and Republican Subject Olympiads" (see the minimum requirements for these categories on the website).
Winners of International or/and Republican Subject Olympiads
List of International Subject Olympiads
*Applicants can apply with both Republican and International Olympiads
Minimum requirements for the winners of the International or/and Republican Subject Olympiads category
Minimum entry requirements for NUET applicants category
Exam |
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NUET | 120 total score and 50,50 passing scores per subject (Mathematics, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving) for participation in the competition. Applicants with a minimum passing score can be considered for NUFYP program |
Interview | At the request of the School |
NUET (NU Entrance Test) – test that evaluates academic training for studying at the University
- NUET is held in 2 subject sections - Mathematics and Critical Thinking & Problem Solving.
- Number of questions – 60.
- Test content – multiple-choice questions.
- Test duration – 120 minutes. Minimum passing score – determined by the Admissions Committee
- Test results are available in 6 weeks in a Personal account.
- The number of tasks and duration of the entry examination are subject for change by Test administrators.
- Information about access to the entry examination is placed in the applicant’s Personal account.
- Applicants are informed about examination date and venue, information on format, as well as required documents and Rules of conduct during the examination via email one week prior to the exams.
- If a violation of rules or conditions of passing the test occurs, the applicant's results are cancelled. In this case, the applicant is excluded from the competition. Disqualified applicants will not be able to enroll to NU in the future.
- There is no appeal procedure.
- NUET for all applicants is free of charge
SAT/ACT applicants
Minimum entry requirements for SAT/ACT applicants category
Exam |
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Digital SAT Reasoning Test** or ACT | Digital SAT Reasoning Test – 1240 OR ACT – 26 composite score |
Interview | At the request of the School |
*SAT/ACT certificates are considered without superscoring.
**Only Digital SAT test is considered in the competition.
IB Diploma holders*
Minimum entry requirements for IВ Diploma holders**
Diploma |
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IB Diploma results | 30 total score and 4, 4, 5 for 3 subjects of HL |
Interview | At the request of the School |
**IB Diploma holders also may choose to participate in the competition by the one of the following categories: “SAT/ACT applicants” or “NUET applicants” or "Winners of International or/and Republican Subject Olympiads (see the minimum requirements for these categories on the website)
A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificate holders*
Minimum entry requirements for A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificate holders**
Certificate |
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A-level/NIS 12 Grade Certificate results | not less than ABB for any subjects |
Interview | At the request of the School |
**A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificate holders also may choose to participate in the competition by the one of the following categories: “SAT/ACT applicants” or “NUET applicants” or "Winners of International or/and Republican Subject Olympiads" (see the minimum requirements for these categories on the website).
Winners of International or/and Republican Subject Olympiads
List of International Subject Olympiads
- International Mathematics Olympiad – IMO
- International Physics Olympiad – IPHO
- International Chemistry Olympiad -IChO
- International Biology Olympiad IBO
- International Olympiad in Informatics – IOI
- International Zhautykov Olympiad in Mathematics, Physics and Informatics
- International Mendeleyev Chemistry Olympiad
- Republican Mathematics Olympiad
- Republican Physics Olympiad
- Republican Chemistry Olympiad
- Republican Biology Olympiad
- Republican Informatics Olympiad
*Applicants can apply with both Republican and International Olympiads
Minimum requirements for the winners of the International or/and Republican Subject Olympiads category
Type of Olympiad | Medal type | Interview |
Republic Olympiad | gold and silver medals (I, II place) for the current academic year | Required |
International Olympiad* | gold, silver and bronze medals (I, II, III place) for the last three years |
Important dates for those who are applying for the 2025-2026 academic year
Online application deadlines for Masters programs:
For all types of grants:
For all types of grants:
First day of classes: August 2025
For all types of grants:
- Citizens of Kazakhstan: available until January 23, 2025, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- International applicants: available until March 3, 2025, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- Citizens of Kazakhstan: available until June 25, 2025, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: available until March 27, 2025, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
- International applicants from countries eligible for visa issuance upon arrival: available until June 25, 2025, 2:00 P.M. (Astana time).
For all types of grants:
- Citizens of Kazakhstan: February 3, 2025
- International applicants: March 4, 2025
- Citizens of Kazakhstan: July 4, 2025
- Applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: March 31, 2025
- Applicants from countries eligible for visa issuance upon arrival: June 26, 2025
First day of classes: August 2025
Tuition fees
Undergraduate Degree Programs
The tuition fee for the undergraduate programs is $15,000 (7 665 000 KZT) for the 2025/2026 academic year for both local and international students.
To learn more about tuition fees please contact bursars_office@nu.edu.kz.
There are merit-based Abay Kunanbayev scholarships for top international applicants recommended for admission.
To learn more about financial aid and scholarship requirements, please visit nu.edu.kz
The tuition fee for the undergraduate programs is $15,000 (7 665 000 KZT) for the 2025/2026 academic year for both local and international students.
To learn more about tuition fees please contact bursars_office@nu.edu.kz.
There are merit-based Abay Kunanbayev scholarships for top international applicants recommended for admission.
To learn more about financial aid and scholarship requirements, please visit nu.edu.kz
How to Apply?
Applicants must go through the online application to participate in the competition:
Step 1. Create your Personal Account
Go to the http://admissions.nu.edu.kz portal and press the “Sign Up” button and fill out the required information in English. Please select the undergraduate program during choosing the academic level.
After completing the application, confirm it by clicking on the link sent to your mailbox.
Be sure to read the instructions about the application procedure given in your personal account.
Applicants meeting the following eligibility criteria can take part in the competition:
1. Students in the final year of secondary education institutions, technical, vocational, post-secondary and higher education institutions;
2. Students studying in higher education institutions;
3. Graduates from secondary, post-secondary or higher education institutions.
Step 2. Fill out the application form
Open the Foundation and Undergraduate Programs link at the “My Application Forms” page and fill out the Foundation and Undergraduate Application Form that includes a consent form for personal data processing. Make sure you have entered all the required information in the correct manner and press the “Upload” button.
Step 3. Submit the required documents
After filling out the application form, you are required to upload to your personal account:
1. a scanned copy of proof of your studies at a final grade/course with a photo (according to the template in a personal account in one of the languages) or a scanned version of a certificate/diploma with transcripts if you have already completed a relevant level of study.
2. a scanned copy of national ID card and/or passport. The copies from eGov or any other platforms/electronic services are not accepted. Important: to take the entry exam, an applicant must have an original of a passport or a national identity card that was uploaded to a personal account;
Upload a 3*4 photo for documents to the “Profile” section in your personal account.
1. a scanned copy of proof of your studies at a final grade/course with a photo (according to the template in a personal account in one of the languages) or a scanned version of a certificate/diploma with transcripts if you have already completed a relevant level of study.
2. a scanned copy of national ID card and/or passport. The copies from eGov or any other platforms/electronic services are not accepted. Important: to take the entry exam, an applicant must have an original of a passport or a national identity card that was uploaded to a personal account;
Upload a 3*4 photo for documents to the “Profile” section in your personal account.
The format of requested documents is available in the personal account.
Step 4. Pay the application fee and submit the application
To finalize the application process, please click on the "PAY AND SUBMIT APPLICATION" button in your personal account under the "My Application Forms" section. The application fee shall be paid online through the payment options available in the personal account. The use of other payment methods for the application fee are not acceptable.
The application fee is 10 000 tenge. The application fee is increased 3 times from the established amount when paid within the last two weeks before the first officially-approved deadline and during the extension period for accepting applications for participation in the admission process (30 000 tenge). The application fee is non-refundable, irrespective of the application outcome or payment errors.
If you don't have a personal card, you may use the card of another person.
After submission, applicants cannot make any changes in their applications and submitted documents.
The application fee is 10 000 tenge. The application fee is increased 3 times from the established amount when paid within the last two weeks before the first officially-approved deadline and during the extension period for accepting applications for participation in the admission process (30 000 tenge). The application fee is non-refundable, irrespective of the application outcome or payment errors.
If you don't have a personal card, you may use the card of another person.
After submission, applicants cannot make any changes in their applications and submitted documents.
The Admissions Department will check your application and contact you if there is an issue with the application or specify if some documents are missing and deadlines to submit them. Incomplete or incorrect (uncorrected) applications will not be considered in the competition.
Step 5. Submit IELTS/TOEFL certificate (only after paying the application fee and submitting the application)
In order to provide IELTS/TOEFL certificates, applicants should fulfill the following requirements:
Take care when entering information regarding codes for test certificate submission via the test administrator or the test center. See below:
- To send an official electronic report of valid IELTS/TOEFL certificate via the test administrator directly to NU;
- To upload its scanned copy and insert its TRF number to the “Upload IELTS/TOEFL results” section of a personal account. Applicants can submit any number of certificates for the competition, but the last certificate uploaded to their personal account will be considered.
Take care when entering information regarding codes for test certificate submission via the test administrator or the test center. See below:
- Code for IELTS: NU, Admissions Department
- Code for TOEFL iBT: 6762
- Minimum requirements for language test results are available in the “Entry examinations and requirements” section;
- Tests taken remotely, not in the Test Center, such as IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition and TOEFL PDT results are not considered in the competition;
- All provided certificates must be valid by August 1, 2025 - the beginning of the respective academic year.
- Deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL certificates is available in the “Important dates” section.
Please note that submission of IELTS/TOEFL certificates in the electronic database of NU is not within the competence of the university. You should independently contact the test center and make sure that your certificate has been sent. Please note that this action takes at least 7-10 working days. If the certificate is received after the deadline specified by the Admissions Department, results will not be considered in the competition.
Further steps
Please check your email 1-2 weeks before the NUET exam – the information about the upcoming exam date, time and venue along with exam rules will be sent there.
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Follow our step-by-step process to complete your online application.
- Check the admissions requirements
- Click Apply Now to go to the University's Admissions portal
- Create an account and choose your desired Academic level and program
- Complete the application form and attach required documents
- Pay an application fee and Finish the application process
Take the first step.
Fill out the form to start the conversation, and one of our program specialists will follow up with you directly. You'll also receive a link to download our guides and program information emails.