Ministry of Education

Dear Students, Here are the latest updates we have received on the school rankings: • SSH: The ranking will be updated this week. • SCAI: The ranking will be released a little later, as the school is newly launched. • SoE: The ranking will be updated after the Fall 2026 semester, and Geology, Mining and Minerals, and Petroleum Engineering students will be included. • GSB: The ranking for Economics students will be released later. We will be working on this together with school administration. • SoM: We are currently in touch with the school regarding the ranking for Biological Sciences students. As soon as we receive any information, we will let you know. Sincerely, Ministry of Education

🚨 STUDENT GOVERNMENT RECRUITMENT IS OPEN 🚨 Have you ever looked at something at NU and thought “this could be better”? This is your chance to actually do something about it 👀 We’re looking for students to join Student Government across our 9 units. There are roles in communications, events, academic affairs, research, culture, external affairs, sports & health, residential life, student engagement, and more. You don’t need to have previous experience in leadership. We’re looking for people who are willing to take initiative, work with others, bring ideas, grow, and actually follow through. In SG Application Form, you can choose up to 2 units, so take a look at the available positions and choose what genuinely interests you. 📁 POSITIONS & DETAILS 📌 APPLY to SG 📌 APPLY to SRC 📌 APPLY to SFBC ⏳ DEADLINE: August 28th, 23:59 See you in SG 🫵🏻

Dear Students, Please be informed that today at 10:30, capacity will be increased for KAZ 201 sections and some KAZ 3XX courses. Additionally, a new KAZ 201 section will open at 12:00, so don’t miss the opportunity to register.

Dear Students, We would like to share some updates regarding ASC and WCS courses. First-year students can register for either ASC 200 or WCS 210/ASC 200. WCS 150/ASC 100 can be registered through the Add Course Form, with priority given to 4th-year students who still need to complete their WCS requirements. For ASC 300/301, students need to submit both a Prerequisite Override and an Add Course Form. Please also note that WCS graduate-level courses (5XX, 6XX, and 7XX) will no longer be offered and are not expected to be taught in the near future. For now, the Academic Success Center will focus on supporting undergraduate students with their Core Curriculum courses. More courses may be added in the future. Best, Ministry of Education

Dear Students, We are collecting information on how many students may need to take KAZ 201 to stay on track for graduation. Please take a moment to complete this form. This is particularly important for 4th-year students. Thank you!

FALL’26 CHAT LIST Dear Students, The Ministry of Education is happy to present you with the chat list for FALL’26 courses! Please access it using your NU account. In addition, check the past syllabi for your courses via our syllabi database. If you would like to request changes to the chat list or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us via @moe_feedback_bot. 

Dear Students,  The Priority Override Form is not yet available, as the Office of the Registrar is still finalizing the registration priorities. The form will be opened once the updates are completed.  It is expected to become available later this week.  Sincerely, Ministry of Education

Dear Students, Please be informed that the Office of the Registrar has sent an email regarding Fall 2026 course registration. The registration process will take place on myRegistrar. We also recommend checking your registration priorities and course schedules regularly, as there may be changes. Best, Ministry of Education

Dear Students, The University is introducing a new Core Curriculum for incoming students. It consists of 9 courses (54 credits), with each course worth 6 ECTS. Previous Core Curriculum requirements, such as Humanities, Social Sciences, General Electives and Math and CS courses, will be reevaluated for each program and moved to program requirements. 1. AI, Data & Digital Literacy This course introduces the basics of artificial intelligence, data, and digital tools. It will be delivered mainly online and is expected to be offered in the Spring semester by SCAI with support from ASC. 2. Sustainability, Climate & Socio-Economic Transitions Students will explore climate change, sustainability, and global challenges through practical and environmental projects. It will be offered by SSH in the Spring semester with support from ASC. 3. Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Creative Problem Solving This course is expected to be similar to BUS 101; the content will be revised. BUS 101 will also undergo changes this Fall and Spring semester. 4. Academic Writing, Science Communication & Media Literacy (ASC 200) You can find more information about ASC courses in the previous post. 5. Ethics This course is expected to be similar to PHIL 210; the content will likely be revised in the next academic year. 6. Kazakh Language I The Kazakh language requirements remain the same as under the current curriculum. 7. Kazakh Language II 8. Kazakhstan in the World: History, Society & Global Context This course is expected to be similar to HST 100; the content will likely be revised in the next academic year. 9. Open Box Course This is a student-led course focused on self-reflection, helping students evaluate their non-academic skills, experiences, and interests. It is currently planned for the Spring semester. *Optional: Advanced English for Academic Purposes (ASC 100) This course is only required for students who entered the university with an IELTS score below 6.5. Important notice If you have an IELTS score below 6.5, you will take ASC 100 first, then ASC 200. If your IELTS score is 6.5 or above, you will take only ASC 200. If you complete ASC 100, it will satisfy your Open Box Course requirement. You do not need to take the Open Box Course separately. Current students will continue to follow their existing degree requirements and curriculum. You will not experience any changes directly. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments below. We will do our best to answer them! Sincerely, Ministry of Education

Dear Students, We would like to inform you about the new ASC courses that will be introduced this Fall semester. Details about the Academic Success Center itself will follow soon. For incoming students If you entered the university with an IELTS score below 6.5, you will be required to take ASC 100 (Advanced English for Academic Purposes). This requirement also applies to students who completed NUFYP. Your IELTS score at the time of enrollment in the NUFYP will be used for course placement. If your IELTS score is 6.5 or above, you will be required to take ASC 200 (Academic Writing, Science Communication, and Media Literacy). This course counts toward your new Core Curriculum requirements (we will post more about it later!). It includes academic writing, communication, presentation skills, and visual projects. For continuing students who have not yet passed WCS 150, you will be offered the ASC 100/WCS 150 course. Its content will be identical to that of ASC 100 and will satisfy your handbook requirements. For continuing students who have not yet passed WCS 2x0 but have passed WCS 150, you will be offered the ASC 200/WCS 210 course. Its content will be identical to that of ASC 200. WCS 210 is used as the second code, as it completes the handbook requirement for all students. Overall, continuing students will not experience major changes to their handbooks. If you have already taken any WCS 2x0 course, you will not be able to take ASC 200. We were warned that there will most likely be a shortage of seats for ASC 200 this year. ASC is doing its best to enroll as many students as possible, but some majors will be prioritized in Fall, others in Spring, and some may even have to wait until next year. We will continue to communicate with ASC to ensure that no student’s academic progress is at risk. Revised tutoring courses This Fall, the Academic Success Center will introduce two new courses that are similar to Writing Fellows programme: ASC 300 and ASC 301. If you have already taken any Writing Fellows course (WCS 39x), you will be eligible to take this course. In later semesters, enrollment will require a very high grade in ASC 200 (A-/A) and a high CGPA, as applicants will be screened. Other notes This academic year, ASC will not offer any electives. Next year, two electives may be introduced: Public Speaking and Writing for Digital Media. It is likely that only students who have passed ASC 200 will be able to take them (students who passed old WCS 2x0 courses will not), and you will need a very good grade in ASC 200 to enroll. All courses will appear soon in the Registrar system, along with the faculty of the new center. Best, Ministry of Education

Dear Students, We would like to share several important updates regarding the upcoming Fall semester. The registration dates and course offerings will be published next week. Please keep an eye on your email and official website. As for the registration platform, the Registrar's Office will provide a separate update at a later date. Regarding the academic restructuring, students who fall under the new changes will be required to sign an additional agreement. They will be contacted later with further instructions. Also, the school reorganization will not affect registration priorities. Best regards, Ministry of Education

SSH Teaching and Learning Committee Spring’26 Dear students, We are sharing the updates and some changes discussed in the SSH TLC committee meetings during the Spring’26 semester. All changes are to be implemented starting from Fall’26 and onwards. Changes: – Major program modifications:  – Department changed the course codes with major modifications of CHEM 090, CHEM 091, CHEM 092 to CHEM 100, CHEM 101, CHEM 105 – PhD CHEM - introduction of two complementary tracks into our PhD in Chemistry program. – MSc in Physics - to Reduce the taught elements – PhD in Physics - to Reduce the taught elements – Minor program modifications: – PhD ES - deletion of an elective course – MA ECON - introduction for study options and change of the title of the related courses and course content  – BA PSIR - change of the transfer/declaration requirements New PSIR minors: Minor in AI in Social Inquiry Minor in Social Data Science — PhD in Mathematics - strengthen the focus on independent research, in line with the recommendations of the Provost Office – The course changes: – ECON 333, 318, 402, 412, 413 – ECON 501, 502, 512, 522 – ECON 302 (a new set of prerequisites) – PHYS 600, 690, 692 – PHYS 700, 701, 791 – ANT 312 New courses: –  WLL 237: Literature and Other Media – LING 231: Computer Programming for the Humanities and Social Sciences – ANT 290: Foundations of Cultural Heritage Studies – ECON 338: Health economics and policy – CHEM 521 and CHEM 526 – PLS 374, 419, 519, 719 – ECON 513, 402, 409 – WLL 559, 759 – Courses from exchange programs that do not have equivalents at NU can be transferred as general electives with equivalent levels (e.g. XXX 101/201/301 etc.) – New Programs: – BS CHEM - International Dual Degree (2+2) BSc in Chemical Sciences If you would like to know more about any of the changes, don’t hesitate to ask us in the comments section. Best, Ministry of Education

Dear students, ✨We have updated the Syllabi Database! Now, it includes the syllabi from the Summer 2026 semester, apart from already existing Spring'26, Fall'25, Summer’25, Spring'25, Fall'24, Summer’24, Spring’24, Fall’23, Spring’23, and Fall’22✨ Please keep in mind that while the database aims to provide a broad range of syllabi, it may not contain every single one. Also, please remember that course syllabi are subject to change. If you would like to help us develop this project, please upload any course syllabi that are not present in the database via this form. 🫶 Best wishes, Ministry of Education

SUMMER’26 CHAT LIST Dear students, The Ministry of Education is happy to present you with the chat list for Summer’26 Please access it using your NU account. In addition, check the past syllabi for your courses via our syllabi database! If you would like to request changes to the chat list or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us via @moe_feedback_bot.

[Summary] Academic Quality Committee (AQC) From 29th April, 2026 – Major modifications to the PhD in Chemistry program (SSH) – Major modifications to the Master of Business Administration program (GSB) – Approval of the integrated micro-credential course for the MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering program (SEDS) – Minor modifications to several graduate programs across NUSOM, GSE, SSH, GSPP, and SMG #sg_summaries #AQC Follow the link for further information

Dear Students, As the academic year comes to an end, we would like to sincerely share that this also marks the conclusion of our time as this year’s Ministry of Education. Over the past year, it has been a pleasure to serve you, help resolve your issues, and make your academic life more enjoyable. We have worked hard to represent your academic interests, raise your concerns, and push for meaningful improvements, addressing major issues such as stipend delays. You can take a glance at what we have done this year through our Wrapped-style stats, and you will be able to read more about our work in the upcoming SG Annual Report. With that, the SG MOE Cabinet 2025-2026 is officially coming to a close. Thank you for being with us! Wishing you all the best, Ministry of Education 2025-2026🩶

Dear students, ✨ The Ministry of Education invites you to join the MATH 161 Final Prep Night ✨ The instructor will briefly cover the topics and solve the practice problems. You will have a chance to ask questions and participate in discussions 📕 📍Venue: 7.E429 📆Date: April 17 🕧Time: 18:00-20:00 Best wishes, Ministry of Education

Dear Students, We're excited to have you joined us for the SOC 101 Final Night!🔥 Together with SASA, we’ll make sure that you can review important concepts, ask questions, and work through challenging topics with our tutors and fellow students📚 🗓️Date: April 17 📌Time: 19:00 📍Location: 7E.329 Please register via this link and feel free to send any questions to our tutors in advance. We look forward to supporting your success! Best, Ministry of Education❤️

Dear students, We are pleased to share that our Scholarship Fair has been nominated for Academic Event of the Year! This Fall’25, the event gathered more than 600 students and 9 international representatives from embassies and study abroad programs, creating a space to engage with global academic opportunities. We would greatly appreciate your support, if this event has been of any help to you — vote for us in the Student Awards! Sincerely, Ministry of Education and Ministry of External Affairs