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Foundation Year Program and Undergraduate Programs

NU’s Foundation Year Program (NUFYP) is a one-year, full-time program of the Center for Preparatory Studies. NU provides intensive academic, scientific, and language-proficiency preparation for undergraduate study programs.

NU’s undergraduate students receive a comprehensive education. This is achieved through a combination of classroom research with hands-on projects. All of our graduates are expected to become subject-matter experts who can apply their skills to real-world situations throughout their careers.

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Master's Degree Programs

The master's degree is the second stage of higher education. The duration of master's degree programs is from 16 months to 2 years (exception: doctor of medicine - 4 years and residency - 3-5 years, depending on specialization).

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Doctoral Degree Programs

Doctoral degree programs give students a path to create and defend a dissertation to earn a Ph.D. This is the most prestigious degree bestowed by universities. It requires a high level of demonstrated aptitude and passion for the subject matter.

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Residency Programs

Nazarbayev University School of Medicine residency programs train highly skilled medical professionals in their chosen specialty in either a conditional or unconditional admission status.

All programs A-Z

NU offers a variety of higher-education options. Discover all the courses available in our deep catalog to find the right ones for you.

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