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The Graduate School of Education (GSE) at Nazarbayev University aspires to become an influential, world-class graduate school of education, effecting change in educational thinking, policy and practice at all levels of education through scholarly research, quality teaching and persuasive argument. Through its research, teaching and scholarship, the GSE is committed to working to improve education for all, sustaining a vision of education which enables individuals to maximize their own potential, free from the constrains of poverty and background, within a context of mutual understanding and global interdependence. The GSE at Nazarbayev University shall: engage in educational research, teaching and scholarship at the highest international standard, mediate such research, teaching, and scholarship, locating it within broader contemporary frameworks, and enhance capacity-building in educational research, teaching and scholarship.

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• EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP ON INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IMPLEMENTATION: A CASE STUDY OF ONE SOUTH KAZAKHSTANI INCLUSIVE SCHOOL  Menlibayeva, Assel ( Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education , 2024-04-16 ) This qualitative case study investigates the principal leadership strategies employed to support school improvement during the execution of inclusive education in a South Kazakhstani inclusive school. The study explores ...
• TEACHERS’ UNDERSTANDING IN IMPLEMENTING DIFFERENTIATION IN A SCHOOL FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN KAZAKHSTAN  Bolsynova, Maira ( Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education , 2024-04-15 ) Differentiated instruction is an educational method used to modify the learning experiences of students to suit their diverse needs and learning styles. The implementation of differentiated instruction has gained significance ...
• TEACHERS' ATTITUDE TOWARD ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION IN KAZAKHSTAN  Shaikhin, Baurzhan ( Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education , 2024-04 ) The current study aimed to explore the attitudes of teachers from private schools in Kazakhstan toward artificial intelligence in education and investigate the relationships between the attitudes and various external ...
• Multi-parametric analysis of the cryopreserved bovine semen using imaging flow cytometry with the application of machine learning tools  Umirbayeva, Anel ( Nazarbayev University School of Sciences and Humanities , 2024-04-16 ) Cryopreservation is an essential technique used in the agricultural sector to preserve cattle semen for a long period of time and further use it for artificial insemination. However, the quality of semen upon thawing ...
• WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AND MOTHERHOOD IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN ADMINISTRATORS IN A REGIONAL UNIVERSITY IN EAST KAZAKHSTAN  Abdulla, Nessibeli ( Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education , 2024-04-15 ) This research explores the experiences of mothers who hold administrative positions in a regional university in East Kazakhstan. The study examines the challenges and benefits of balancing motherhood and administrative ...
• INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS TECHNOLOGY ON THE ADOPTION OF BLENDED LEARNING IN NORTHERN KAZAKHSTAN’S SECONDARY SCHOOLS  Tleubergenov, Yerlan ( Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education , 2024-04-22 ) This study investigates the impact of secondary school teachers’ attitudes towards technology on the adoption of blended learning in Northern Kazakhstan, guided by the main research question: “What are the attitudes ...
• ADVANCING FORMATIVE USE OF ASSESSMENT IN ADVANCED COMPUTER SCIENCE AT NISS: USING THE RASCH MODEL FOR MOCK EXAMS  Akim, Angsar ( Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education , 2024-04-15 ) Assessment plays a crucial role in shaping education, and this study focuses on enhancing formative assessment practices in Advanced Computer Science at Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS). The NIS system's incorporation ...
• THE EMERGING ROLE OF ACADEMIC DEANS IN THE TRANSFORMING HIGHER EDUCATION LANDSCAPE OF KAZAKHSTAN  Mustafina, Altynay ( Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education , 2024-01 ) Within Kazakhstan’s fast-changing higher education landscape, the nature of academic deanship is also rapidly changing (Arntzen, 2016; Wepner et al., 2015). While deanship has traditionally been associated with curriculum ...
• DECISION-MAKING PROCESS AT NAZARBAYEV UNIVERSITY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC  Kussainova, Nurgul ; Saparova, Dina ; Zhukenova, Dina ( Nazarbayev University, Graduate School of Public Policy , 2023-11-05 ) The rapid and unexpected onset of the COVID-19 pandemic presented a huge challenge globally, prompting nations and institutions to swiftly implement restrictive measures in March 2020. The impact of the pandemic reached ...
• LINGUISTIC CHALLENGES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS TRANSITIONING FROM SCHOOL TO AN ENGLISH MEDIUM UNIVERSITY IN KAZAKHSTAN  Sadykova, Assel ( Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education , 2022-05 ) Kazakhstan is among the countries introducing English medium instruction (EMI) programs in higher education. Despite the rapid spread of EMI, students whose first language is not English have difficulty adjusting to an ...
• STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR FIRST-YEAR UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE: CASE STUDY OF NAZARBAYEV UNIVERSITY  Saniyazova, Aray ( Graduate School of Education , 2016 ) This mixed-method study examines and develops in-depth understanding of first-year university experience of undergraduate students at Nazarbayev University, an elite international university, located in Astana, the capital ...
• INTERNATIONALIZING IDENTITIES IN POST-SOVIET CONTEXTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF FACULTY IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN KAZAKHSTAN  Tazabek, Sholpan ( Graduate School of Education , 2022-09 ) This qualitative study explores how faculty members in higher education understand and experience internationalization. Driven by the idea that understandings of internationalization of higher education are strongly connected ...
• UNDERSTANDING SERPIN POLICY AS AN INTERNAL MOBILITY PROGRAM IN KAZAKHSTAN: CASES OF STAKEHOLDERS’ IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF THE POLICY WITHIN THREE UNIVERSITIES  Ivatov, Serik ( Graduate School of Education , 2022-12 ) Local actors play a crucial role in policy implementation as their actions may affect policy success. Although there has been the proliferation of studies on policy implementation and interpretation, there is the relative ...
• TEACHER APPRAISAL FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: PERSPECTIVES FROM ONE SECONDARY SCHOOL IN KAZAKHSTAN  Ablayeva, Moldir ( Graduate School of Education , 2022-04 ) Much attention has been focused on educational accountability globally. Therefore, teacher appraisal has become a high-stake teacher certification process in many contexts with the growing demand to enhance the quality of ...
• TEACHING MIXED-AGE GROUPS IN RURAL, UNGRADED KAZAKHSTANI SCHOOLS: TEACHERS' PERSPECTIVES  López Lara, Marcelo Jorge ( Graduate School of Education , 2022-02 ) In Kazakhstan, ungraded schools account for 56.5% of all schools (Yakavets & Dzhadrina, 2014). The State Program of Education Development for 2011-2020 (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2010) ...
• “CREATIVITY IS AUTONOMY”: THE COMPLEX INTERACTION OF KAZAKHSTANI SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ BELIEFS AND PRACTICES THROUGH MICRO, EXO, AND MACRO CONTEXTUAL FACTORS  Ibrayeva, Laura ( Graduate School of Education , 2022-05 ) The significance of creativity and fostering creativity in the educational sphere is widely recognized internationally. Kazakhstan’s renewed curriculum emphasizes the importance of developing creativity in schools. Actual ...
• PLAYING TO THINK CRITICALLY: A DELPHI STUDY ON DIGITAL GAMES FOR CRITICAL THINKING  Khanin, Stanislav ( Graduate School of Education , 2022-08 ) As advocated by many researchers, policymakers, and educational authorities, critical thinking, in its many forms and definitions, is a key to sustainable development, life, and career readiness, and therefore an essential ...
• LANGUAGE MAINTENANCE IN THE UYGHUR COMMUNITY IN THE CONTEXT OF TRILINGUAL EDUCATION POLICY IN KAZAKHSTAN  Makhmutova, Alfira ( Graduate School of Education , 2022-04 ) This study investigates Uyghur community stakeholders’ attitudes in relation to the trilingual education policy and Uyghur language maintenance in Kazakhstan. The Uyghurs form a minority group (1.4%) of 224,000 people in ...
• EXPLORING FORMAL MENTORING PROGRAMMES WITHIN THE PRACTICUM PROGRAMMES IN KAZAKHSTAN  Turmukhambetova, Lyazat ( Graduate School of Education , 2022 ) Initial teacher education (ITE) is attributed a special role, as it prepares teacher candidates to meet the constantly evolving teaching standards tailored in accordance with the national contexts (Bridges et al., 2014; ...
• HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING DURING ECONOMIC CRISES IN KAZAKHSTAN FROM 1991 TO 2015: COST SHARING POLICY AS EVIDENT RESPONSE  Nurpeissova, Aigul ( Graduate School of Education , 2022-04 ) Kazakhstan, being dependent on the world economy due to international cooperation in various aspects of the economy has been facing the economic issues in the world economy. During twenty-five year of independence, Kazakhstan ...

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Analyzing the rationale, implementation, and impact of the publication requirement policy for obtaining a doctorate degree in kazakhstan.

Shamatov, D. , Laljebaev, M. , Moldashev, K. & Kuzhabekova, A.

1/1/24 → 12/31/26

Project : CRP

• Kazakhstan 100%
• Implementation 100%
• Policy 100%
• Publication 100%
• Doctorate Degree 100%

Mapping and Evaluating Shadow Education at Transition Points in Kazakhstan’s Education System: its Nature, Effectiveness and Policy Implications

1/1/23 → 12/31/25

Project : FDCRGP

• Private Tutoring 100%
• English Language 92%
• education 91%
• kazakhstan 88%
• English Private Tutoring 80%

LDK: Leadership Development in Kazakhstani Business and Educational Settings: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Leadership Interventions

Konings, J. , Pathki, C., Makoelle, T. , Karabassova, L., Mahmood, M. & Lewis, J.

• Educational Setting 100%
• Interdisciplinary Approach 100%
• Leadership Development 100%
• Leadership 100%
• Intervention 100%

Value creation within Kazakhstan's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Towards an Understanding of Informal and Formal Entrepreneurs

Yousafzai, S. , Akemu, A., Rakshit, A., Durrani, N. , Bissenova, A. , Nurbayeva, A., Lipovka, A., Henry, C., Bhartiya, T., Saeed, S., Fayolle, A., Cornelissen, J. & Meyrbayev, B.

1/1/22 → 12/31/24

• Value Creation 100%
• Entrepreneurial Ecosystem 100%
• Entrepreneurs 100%
• kazakhstan 100%

AP14869690: Exploring the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) university graduates’ early career experiences and transition to employment

Almukhambetova, A.

Project : MES RK

• Transition to Work 100%
• Career Experience 100%
• Career Transition 100%
• Early Career 100%
• University Graduates 100%

A Transformative Approach to CLIL pedagogy in Kazakhstan: Investigating SFL theory and STEM teachers' metalinguistic knowledge

Bedeker, M.

1/1/21 → 12/31/24

• Metalinguistic 100%
• Knowledge 100%
• Educational Sciences 100%
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 100%

CARE: Creating culturally relevant Social Science research ethics in Central Asia: Mediating local and global influences

Sharplin, E. , Collins, N. , Zhakupova, A., Parmenter, L. , Burkhanov, A. , Ismagulova, A., Rakisheva, G., Karimov, M., Juraev, A., Mirkasimov, B., Jumakulov, Z., Ashirbekov, A., Gafu, G., Sagitova, R., Ramazanova, M., Tabaeva, A., Bekova, M., Sadykova, A. & Muhamejanova, L.

• Global Influence 100%
• Research Ethics 100%
• Local Influence 100%
• Central Asia 100%
• Social Science Research 100%

Graduate students' challenges with academic reading and writing in English medium universities in Kazakhstan

Tajik, M. , Manan, S. , Shegebayev, M., Zhassipbek, T., Schamiloglu, U. & Shamatov, D.

• Student Challenges 100%
• English-medium University 100%
• Academic Reading 100%
• Academic Writing 100%

Policy enactment of mainstreaming gender equality in higher education and civil service in Kazakhstan

Kataeva, Z. , Durrani, N. , Shakirova, S., Shedenova, N., Apergenova, R. & Sharipova, D.

• Inclusive Education 100%
• Civil Service 100%
• Higher Education 100%
• Gender Equality 100%

Development of a Kazakhstani Teaching Observation Protocol for reformed teaching practices (KTOP)

Helmer, J. , Malone, K., Goodman, B. , Polat, F. , Beysembaeva, K., Courtney, M. & Boone, W.

• Teaching Observation 100%
• Kazakh 100%
• Teaching Practice 100%
• Economic and Social Development 100%
• Reform Teaching 100%

Tensions between policy aspirations and enactment: investigating institutional and ecological concerns about English Medium Instruction (EMI) in the public schools in Kazakhstan

Manan, S. , Tajik, M. & Hajar, A.

• Public Schools 100%
• Ecological Concerns 100%
• English-medium Instruction 100%
• English-Medium Instruction 100%

Building Capacity for Teaching and Research in STEM Teacher Education in Kazakhstan: A Research-Practice Partnership

Goodman, B. , Malone, K., Nuta, O. & Makhmetov, A.

• Research Practice 100%
• Capacity Building 100%
• Research 100%

MultiCorSKL: Multimedia Corpus of Modern Spoken Kazakh Language

Filchenko, A. , Goodman, B. , Sarseke, G. & Assylbekov, Z.

• Multimedia Corpora 100%
• Multimedia 100%
• Kazakh Language 100%
• Project 100%

Equitable access to education in the time of COVID 19 in Kazakhstan: experiences, outcomes, challenges and possibilities

Durrani, N. , Helmer, J. , Polat, F. , Qanay, G. , Shakirova, S. & Bizhigitova, E.

• Access to Education 100%
• Experiential Outcomes 100%
• Equitable Access 100%
• COVID-19 100%

University-Industry Partnerships for Innovating and Improving Quality of Higher Education in Kazakhstan

Jonbekova, D., Abdildin, Y. , Sparks, J. , Bilyalov, D. , Gimranova, D. & Hartley, M.

1/1/20 → 12/31/24

• Quality 100%
• Universities 100%
• Quality of Higher Education 100%

Universities and social responsibility

Parmenter, L. , Sparks, J. & Sagintayeva, A.

• University Leadership 100%
• University Accountability 100%
• Social Responsibility 100%
• universities 100%
• Political Backgrounds 50%

Teacher Perceptions of Authentic STEM Practices in the Context of Kazakhstani Trilingual Policy

Malone, K., Namyssova, G., Assanbayev, A., Dukenova, A., Myrzakulova, G. & Helmer, J.

Project : Social Policy

• Authentic Science 100%
• Teachers 100%
• Science 94%
• Teacher Knowledge 89%

Transformation of higher education in Kazakhstan: reflections on the 30 years of post-independence reforms

Jonbekova, D., Sparks, J. , Sagintayeva, A. , Kerimkulova, S. , Ruby, A. & Hartley, M.

1/1/25 → 12/31/27

• Post-independence 100%
• Higher Education Transformation 100%

Women university graduates’ in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) transition from university to first jobs in Kazakhstan

Kuzhabekova, A.

1/1/21 → 12/31/23

• universities 77%
• Universities 60%

The nature, purposes and functions of educational research: a study of policy makers, educators and researchers` conceptualization in Kazakhstan

Sharplin, E. & Bekova, M.

• Educational Research 100%
• Education Research 100%
• Conceptualization 100%

Investigating the Gender Gap in Science, Engineering and Technology in Kazakhstan: Causes and Interventions

Tsakalerou, M. , Kataeva, Z. & Perveen, A.

• Kazakhstan 72%
• kazakhstan 65%

Exploring school-based education stakeholders’ perspectives on quality of education in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in the context of School 2030 initiative

Shamatov, D. , Tajik, M. , Niyozov, S., Karakus, M. & Bahry, S.

1/1/21 → 12/31/22

Project : Other

• Quality of Education 100%
• Kyrgyzstan 100%
• School-based Education 100%
• Stakeholder Perceptions 100%
• Tajikistan 100%

A comparative study of the transition of returning scholars to domestic research environments in Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Cambodia.

Kuzhabekova, A., Wan, C. D., Moldashev, K. & Almukhambetova, A.

1/1/20 → 12/31/22

• Malaysia 77%
• Cambodia 66%
• Academic Teaching Personnel 66%

Preparing globally competent citizens in Kazakhstan

1/1/20 → 12/31/23

• education 90%
• Higher Education Internationalization 60%
• Higher Education 60%

Mental health and help-seeking behaviors of university students in Kazakhstan

Torrano, D. , Clementi, A. , Almukhambetova, A., Sparks, J. , Lim, N. & Nurtayev, Y. R.

1/1/20 → 6/30/23

• Mental Health 100%
• University Students 80%
• kazakhstan 75%
• Help-seeking 50%

Giving back to one’s country following a government scholarship: comparing in-country and expatriate graduates contribution to socio-economic development in Kazakhstan

Jonbekova, D., Kerimkulova, S. & Sparks, J.

• Tuition Fee 100%
• Scholarships 100%
• kazakhstan 86%
• Government Scholarships 85%

Inclusive Early Childhood Education and Care (IECE) in Kazakhstan: An Explanatory Mixed-Method Approach

Polat, F. , Helmer, J. , Malone, K., Zhontayeva, Z. & Gallagher, P.

• Inclusion 100%
• Case Study 100%
• Mixed Methods 100%
• Children with Disabilities 100%

Ideal Multilingual Self, Language Learning Motivation and Strategy Uses of students in Kazakhstan

• Kazakhstan 94%
• learning 72%
• Students 72%
• English Language 48%

CoWriting Kazakh: Learning New Script with a Robot

Sandygulova, A. , CohenMiller, A., Summers, D., Alizadeh, T. , Yessenbayev, Z., Johal, W. & Dillenbourg, P.

• robots 100%
• children 97%
• learning 58%
• Human-robot Interaction 40%

Determining the state of STEM/STEAM education at the primary school level in Kazakhstan

Malone, K., Helmer, J. , Dukenova, A. & Assanbayev, A.

5/1/19 → 5/31/21

• STEAM Education 100%
• School Level 100%
• Primary School 100%
• levels 100%

DSEN: Diagnosing Children with Special Educational Needs in Kazakhstan

Pather, S., Somerton, M. I., Stolyarova, V. & Jaxybayeva, A.

1/31/19 → 12/31/20

• children 100%
• Children 100%
• Children with Special Educational Needs 88%

Gender and schooling in Kazakhstan: A mixed methods study

Durrani, N. , Kataeva, Z. , CohenMiller, A. & Karakus, M.

1/31/19 → 12/31/22

• Kazakhstan 80%
• education 66%
• schools 55%

Why the pipeline leaks? Understanding female higher education students' experiences in STEM education in Kazakhstan

Almukhambetova, A., Torrano, D. & Kuzhabekova, A.

1/31/19 → 12/31/21

• Student Experience 100%
• females 100%
• STEM Education 88%

Dramatic Inquiry, Engineering Design, Primary Students’ and STEM vs STEAM

Malone, K., Helmer, J. , Shafiei, A. , Zhontayeva, Z. & Edmiston, B.

1/31/19 → 6/30/22

• Inquiry 100%
• Dramatic Inquiry 100%
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 77%

Creating conditions for inclusive education in Kazakhstan: A case study of a resource center in Astana

Kasa, R., Helmer, J. , Somerton, M. I., Makoelle, T. , Torrano, D. & Tazhiyeva, A.

10/1/18 → 4/30/19

• Astana 100%
• Resource Center 100%
• schools 100%

Early Career Teachers: How prepared are they for the job?

Helmer, J. , Assanbayev, A., Malone, K., Tussupbekova, G., Dukenova, A. & Namyssova, G.

7/18/18 → 9/30/20

• Early Career Teachers 100%
• education 100%
• Professional Occupations 100%
• Occupational Career 100%
• teaching 66%

Exploring Re-adjustment Experiences of Kazakhstani Returning Scholars

1/1/18 → 12/31/19

• Experience 66%
• Readjustment 66%
• Adjustment Experience 66%
• adjustments 66%

Development of Students’ Multilingual Competence in EMI Postgraduate Research Programs

Goodman, B. , Sparks, J. , Kerimkulova, S. , Jonbekova, D. & Montgomery, P.

1/1/18 → 12/15/21

• Students 91%
• education 80%
• English Language 74%
• kazakhstan 71%

Quality Issues in Rural Schools in Kazakhstan

Tajik, M. , Shamatov, D. , Kurakbayev, K. , Sadvakassova, D. & Ablayeva, M.

1/1/18 → 12/31/20

• Rural Schools 95%
• Rural School 95%
• Quality 95%
• schools 95%

Newton-Al-Farabi Grant

McLellan, R., Winter, L., Brown Hajdukova, E., Torrano, D. , Faucher, C. & CohenMiller, A.

1/1/15 → 12/31/17

• Al-Farabi 100%
• School Students 100%
• Well-being 100%
• Wellbeing 100%

Faculty Institutional Service and Outreach: A Comparative Study of Six Asian Universities

Bilyalov, D.

1/1/20 → 10/5/21

• Outreach 100%
• Asians 100%
• Academic Teaching Personnel 100%
• Service Industries 100%

ADiBE-NUGSE: Attention to Diversity in Multilingual Education in Kazakhstan

San Isidro , F. X., Somerton, M. I., Karabassova, L., Makoelle, T. & Kerimkulova, S.

1/1/20 → 12/14/21

• Multilingual Education 100%
• Language Acquisition 100%
• Attention to Diversity 100%
• Schools of Education 100%
• Nazarbayev 100%

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Top Research University in Central Asia

Founded in 2010, Nazarbayev University (NU) is a Central Asian flagship academic institution with ambitions to achieve global recognition as a top-tier research university. Located in the heart of Eurasia, in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, it distinguishes itself through a fully merit-based admission system that seamlessly integrates professor-led teaching and research from a student's very first day as a freshman. NU is more than just a novelty; it's a higher education institution dedicated to equipping graduates with the skills they need to thrive in an era of globalization and technological advancement.

Vision & Mission

NU’s vision is to produce the scientists, academics, managers, and entrepreneurs essential for the growth and development of Kazakhstan and the global community. 

NU's mission is to serve as a benchmark for higher education reform and cutting-edge research, while also playing a pivotal role in transforming Astana into a global hub for knowledge, innovation, and medical excellence. Furthermore, NU is dedicated to preparing its students for a future characterized by heightened volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.

Focus on Research

Nazarbayev University (NU) is dedicated to achieving research excellence that drives socioeconomic progress in Kazakhstan and the region. Our research spans STEM disciplines, life sciences, social sciences, and education, aligning with Kazakhstan's strategic priorities. We're committed to expanding research capabilities in collaboration with government, industry, and research partners to address global challenges. NU is rapidly developing doctoral and postdoctoral programs, fostering a vibrant postdoctoral community to catalyze a robust research culture. These researchers will inspire students and bolster faculty research, advancing NU's mission of knowledge dissemination and innovation.

Meritocracy

Nazarbayev University is a merit-based institution that welcomes talented individuals from all walks of life, be it students, faculty, or researchers. Merit-based approach has drawn the best and brightest minds from within the country and internationally, making NU a hub for talent and innovation. NU stands as a beacon of educational excellence and equal opportunity.

English as a Medium of Instruction

Nazarbayev University is a pioneering institution in Central Asia, offering education in English, which sets it apart as a unique academic hub in the region. With English as the medium of instruction, NU opens doors for students in Kazakhstan and Central Asia to access a world-class, globally recognized education without language barriers. This approach not only enriches the educational landscape of Kazakhstan but also strengthens the region's connection to the international academic community, making NU a pivotal center for cross-cultural exchange and global learning.

Strategic Partnerships

Nazarbayev University (NU) embarked on its journey by forging partnerships with renowned global institutions like Duke University's Fuqua Business School, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, the Colorado School of Mines, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. These strategic alliances played a pivotal role in shaping NU's governance, academic structures, program development, quality assurance, and student support systems during its formative years. As NU has evolved, we are poised to deepen these relationships, fostering enhanced opportunities for faculty, researchers, and students to engage in meaningful exchanges and collaborations.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

NU campus offers a nurturing environment for students' academic, professional, and social growth. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including a modern library, lecture halls, research laboratories, sports centers, and residence halls, it provides a holistic educational experience. The campus also features dining options, convenient shops, and a range of support services tailored to student needs, ensuring a comfortable and enriching learning environment.

Vibrant Campus Life  

NU goes beyond classroom education, fostering students' talents and interests through a diverse array of opportunities. With approximately 100 clubs and societies on campus, students can explore their passions. Our extensive campus facilities, including a 6,000-square-meter sports complex, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and dedicated music and art rooms, enrich academic life. NU's commitment extends to nurturing students as community leaders, emphasizing the development of both academic prowess and their potential to make a positive impact on their communities.

NU empowers its graduates with world-class degrees spanning disciplines such as earth sciences, digital sciences, public administration, educational leadership, engineering, medicine, and more. The university provides diverse academic programs through its eight schools, offering a comprehensive education across various fields.

The School of Engineering and Digital Sciences (SEDS) ensures a comprehensive educational experience for students pursuing various fields of engineering and digital sciences.

SEDS offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including Chemical and Materials Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, and Computer Sciences. Additionally, graduate students at SEDS have the opportunity to pursue Master's Degrees in Engineering Management, Biomedical Engineering, and Data Sciences.

Moreover, the school provides a doctoral program in Science, Engineering, and Technology, as well as specialized doctoral programs in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics Engineering. SEDS programs are designed with the prestigious ABET accreditation in mind, ensuring students receive a well-rounded and comprehensive education. 

The School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) The School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) offers undergraduate students a world-class education with Bachelor of Science programs in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, as well as Bachelor of Arts programs in Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science & International Relations, Sociology, and World Languages, Literatures and Cultures. Additionally, the school provides Master's Degrees in Biological Sciences and Technologies, Chemistry, Economics, Eurasian Studies, Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Political Science & International Relations, along with PhD programs in the Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Eurasian Studies.

SSH maintains a strategic partnership with the University of Wisconsin Madison, enhancing the educational experience. Within SSH, students enjoy the expertise of faculty members holding doctoral degrees from renowned global universities, further enriching their academic journey.

The School of Medicine (NUSOM) The Medical School  is committed to achieving world-class status by fostering excellence in health education and biomedical research. The School offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs encompassing Medical Sciences, Nursing, Molecular Medicine, Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Additionally, the School provides doctoral programs in Biomedical Sciences, Global Health, and a variety of residency programs.

The Medical School proudly offers Kazakhstan's first US-style MD curriculum, delivered in English, and developed in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Its goal is to nurture the next generation of medical leaders in healthcare, education, innovation and biomedical research. Furthermore, the School and  its medical cluster (University Medical Center), the Center of Life Sciences, National Laboratory Astana are the key elements of Nazarbayev University Medicine, the ecosystem to translate biomedical innovation and discoveries into better diagnostics, therapeutics and prevention.  This initiative signifies our commitment to advancing the field of medicine and healthcare.

The School of Mining and Geosciences (SMG) is a growing institution that boasts a dedicated faculty, internationally recognized for its commitment to students and cutting-edge research. SMG offers undergraduate programs in Geoscience, Mining Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering and masters and doctorate degree programs in Mining and Petroleum with plans to expand the Geosciences.  The SMG mission is clear: to shape tomorrow's industry leaders through world-class education and groundbreaking research with global implications. State-of-the-art laboratories enhance both teaching and research endeavors. SMG emphasizes partnerships with top-ranked institutions, illustrated by their affiliation with the Colorado School of Mines. Established in 2016, the School is dedicated to advancing earth science education and research, leveraging Kazakhstan's abundant resources for sustainable development. 

The Graduate School of Business (NU GSB) is passionately committed to developing principled leaders through a vibrant learning community characterized by innovation, diversity, and unwavering academic rigor. NU GSB proudly collaborates with Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, bolstering its academic offerings and extending its global reach. 

Offering Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Finance, and PhD in Business Administration Programs, as well as Executive Education, NU GSB exemplifies its commitment to excellence and the cultivation of business leaders. These programs are thoughtfully designed to equip students with the skills and business acumen necessary to introduce transformative management practices to their organizations.

The Graduate School of Education (NU GSE) aspires to become an influential, world-class graduate school of education, effecting change in educational thinking, policy and practice at all levels of education through scholarly research, quality teaching and persuasive argument. 

NU GSE offers three degree programs: Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Master of Arts in Multilingual Education, and Doctor of Philosophy in Education. Our programs are meticulously designed to prepare visionary leaders, catalysts for change, and influential policy makers equipped to shape the educational landscape of Kazakhstan and beyond.

The Graduate School of Public Policy (NUGSPP) is committed to improving the quality of life of people in Kazakhstan and Central Asia by training leaders to promote good governance through our focus on excellence in education, research, and executive development to address key policy and leadership challenges. 

Established in 2012, NUGSPP has cultivated a strong partnership with the LKY School at the National University of Singapore.  Our Master in Public Policy and Master in Public Administration programs are accredited by both NASPAA (Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration) and EAPAA (European Association of Public Administration Accreditation). Together with our PhD in Public Policy program, NUGSPP is the premier choice in Central Asia, providing exceptional opportunity for high quality public service education benefiting a diverse and vibrant student community.

The Center for Preparatory Studies offers two distinct academic programs designed to prepare students for studies in either a bachelor- or graduate-degree program.

Nazarbayev University Foundation Year Program (NUFYP) provides an academic curriculum designed to equip undergraduate students for success at an English-medium research university—NU or another international institution. The program develops students’ academic English, mathematics, and personal leadership skills in preparation for study towards a bachelor degree in any field.

The Zero Year of Graduate Programs (NUZYP) provides non-credit courses that prepare students for graduate-level programs conducted in English. It focuses on the language skills necessary for successful graduate work, e.g., research writing, presentations, and discipline-specific vocabulary.

Research at NU is primarily conducted through its various schools, resulting in a robust research ecosystem. The university boasts an impressive network of more than 270 research and teaching laboratories, including 117 cutting-edge research facilities.

Furthermore, NU hosts two specialized research centers:

• Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI): This institute pioneers interdisciplinary research in machine intelligence, focusing on solving real-world challenges in industry and society.
• National Laboratory Astana (NLA): NLA specializes in applied research that addresses critical scientific areas of national importance. It comprises two centers: the Center for Life Sciences and the Center for Energy and Advanced Materials Science.
• Energetic Cosmos Laboratory Project Group (ECL) : explores fundamental problems in physics and astrophysics, contributing to the technical know-how and innovation ecosystem of NU.
• Central Asian Research Center for Education Innovation and Transformation (CARCEIT): provides an international focus for high-quality research that informs education policy and practice and builds education networks and communities in Central Asia.

NU's PhD programs are research-intensive, nurturing a culture of inquiry and innovation. In 2017, the university established a postdoctoral program, which has been instrumental in attracting Kazakhstan diaspora researchers and creating a talent pipeline for future faculty positions. In the current year, assistant professorships have been extended to three national postdocs, further enriching our academic community.

13.7% of the university's articles published between 2018 and 2023 rank within the top 10% of the most cited publications worldwide , reflecting the high impact of our research.

To bolster research endeavors, NU offers a range of competitive internal grant programs for faculty and researchers. Additionally, the university systematically opens its research facilities and expertise to talented researchers across Kazakhstan, contributing to capacity building in the nation's scientific community.

NU actively encourages its researchers and faculty to compete for both national and international research grants, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration in pursuit of cutting-edge discoveries and innovations.

NU has collaboratively published 4,275 research papers with 2,905 institutions from 130 countries. Our focus on STEM research has led to contributions in emerging fields like robotics, energy demand modeling, lithium batteries, engineering, and human genomics. In medicine, our technologies have driven pioneering discoveries in heart and organ transplants. In the last five years, NU's research impact, measured by field-weighted citations, surged to 33% above the global average as of September 2023. This signifies our research's national and global impact, bolstering NU's international reputation.

Key Research Stats: 

372 researchers

13.7% of publications in the top 10% most cited publications worldwide

>7500 research publications since establishment

270 research and teaching labs

>1100 publications involve students

Key Research Directions

• Socio-economic Transformation and Human Capital Development;
• Intelligent Systems and Human-Machine Interface;
• Health and Wellbeing;
• Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies;
• Energy, Sustainability and Environment.

Research Centers

• Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI)
• National Laboratory Astana (NLA) comprising of:
• the Center for Life Sciences (CLS)
• the Center for Energy and Advanced Materials Science (CEAMS)
• Energetic Cosmos Laboratory Project Group (ECL)
• Central Asian Research Center for Education Innovation and Transformation (CARCEIT)

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• 52 : 48 Student Ratio of Females to Males (1)
• 38% Proportion of ISR Publication (1)
• 3% Percentage of International Students (1)
• 13.9 No. of students per staff (1)
• 5,847 Number of FTE Students (1)

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• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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• Civil Engineering

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• Communication & Media Studies

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• Mathematics & Statistics
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I am the PricewaterhouseCoopers Professor of Accounting at Brigham Young University (BYU). I hold bachelors and masters degrees from BYU and a Ph.D. from Cornell University. I have been on the full-time faculty at Rice University, the University of Arizona, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). In addition, for two years I was the Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting and Finance at Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan.

I won the Phi Beta Kappa teaching award at Rice University, was twice selected as one of the ten best lecturers on campus at HKUST, won six teaching awards at Nazarbayev University, and was awarded the Maeser Excellence in Teaching Award at BYU, the university’s highest teaching honor.

I have taught in a variety of executive education and corporate training programs in the United States, Hong Kong, China, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, France, and South Africa. I am currently on the executive MBA faculty of HKUST in Hong Kong and the Moscow School of Management (Skolkovo). In the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program, which has been ranked #1 in the world (by the Financial Times ) 10 times in the past 13 years, I have twice been selected by the graduating class as the program’s outstanding faculty member.

Three of my children (Derrald, Han, and Lorien) are also accounting professors.

I have been writing accounting textbooks since 1990. I am co-author of Intermediate Accounting, 19th edition; Accounting: Concepts and Applications, 11 th edition; and Financial Accounting: Reporting and Analysis, 7th Edition . I am now the co-creator (with my brother Jim and with our colleague Steve Albrecht) of online textbooks for Financial and Managerial Accounting courses at MyEducator.com.

My brother Jim and I create online learning tools in Accounting and Finance. We have over 40 courses in the LinkedIn Learning library.

Research Interests

Teaching interests.

• PHD, ACCOUNTING , CORNELL UNIVERSITY (1988)
• MAC, ACCOUNTING , BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY (1982)
• BS -- summa cum laude, ACCOUNTING , BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY (1981)

Honors and Awards

• Best Professor (chosen by alumni), Graduate School of Business, Nazarbayev University (2018 - 2018)
• Excellence in Teaching (from MBA students), Graduate School of Business, Nazarbayev University (2017 - 2017)
• Best Paper Award, Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Section. American Accounting Association Western Regional Meeting (2016 - 2016)
• Best Professor Award -- Graduating Class 2016, HKUST EMBA for Chinese Executives (2016 - 2016)
• Excellence in Teaching (from Executive MBA students), Graduate School of Business, Nazarbayev University (2016 - 2016)
• Excellence in Teaching (from MBA students), Graduate School of Business, Nazarbayev University (2016 - 2016)
• Best Professor Award -- Graduating Class 2015, HKUST EMBA for Chinese Executives (2015 - 2015)
• Excellence in Teaching (from MBA students), Graduate School of Business, Nazarbayev University (2015 - 2015)
• Executive MBA Teaching Excellence Award, Brigham Young University (2015 - 2015)
• Master Teacher Award, Nazarbayev University (2015 - 2015)
• Best Professor Award -- Graduating Class 2014, HKUST EMBA for Chinese Executives (2014 - 2014)
• KH16 Graduating Class Best Professor Award, Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program (2014 - 2014)
• Phi Eta Sigma Faculty Recognition Award, Brigham Young University (2014 - 2014)
• Best Professor Award -- Graduating Class 2013, HKUST EMBA for Chinese Executives (2013 - 2013)
• Best Professor Award -- Graduating Class 2012, HKUST EMBA for Chinese Executives (2012 - 2012)
• Best Professor Award -- Graduating Class 2011, HKUST EMBA for Chinese Executives (2011 - 2011)
• Karl G. Maeser Teaching Excellence Award, Brigham Young University (2011 - 2011)
• KH13 Graduating Class Best Professor Award, Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program (2011 - 2011)
• Merrill J. Bateman Award, Outstanding Faculty, Marriott School (2008 - 2009)
• First Year Best Professor, University of Illinois -- The Executive MBA (2007 - 2007)
• Marriott School Teaching Excellence Award, Brigham Young University (2004 - 2004)
• Best Ten Lecturers, 1996, 1998, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (1996 - 1998)
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Rice University (1995 - 1995)
• Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Prize, Rice University (1995 - 1995)
• BPA Professor of the Year, University of Arizona (1987 - 1987)

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