The International School of Journalism is a new, dynamically developing part of our university, opened in 2023 in partnership with the “TV and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, country’s leading media holding. Thanks to this cooperation, our students get a unique opportunity to learn from experienced practicing journalists, and to undertake an internship at the leading TV channels and radio stations of the country. Currently, the School has two educational programs: “Journalism: Analytics and Investigations” and “International Journalism”.
From August 9 to 10, 2024, Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted a two-day training seminar for regional journalists from KazInform, organized by the TV and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The event aimed to share expertise, enhance skills, and improve techniques in handling information. Over the course of two days, journalists […]
Johnny Depp’s attorney Camille Vasquez, a top 10 lawyer in the United States, spoke at MNU today and spoke about the importance of a personal brand in the court of law and in the court of public opinion. In a short period of time, her name was learnt by almost every TikTok user after winning […]
The winners of the Rakhat Mamyrbek Political Journalism Contest were recently award ceremony in Almaty. Among the prize winners are MNU International School of Journalism students Aklima Bolatovna and Amina Kozbakova. Aklima Bolatovna in her work raised the urgent problem of homeless animals, and Amina Kozbakova investigated the financial transparency of religious organisations. Both topics […]
Dear journalists of Kazakhstan! We sincerely congratulate you on your professional day! We wish you to create penetrating analyses, conduct high-profile investigations, shoot touching videos and write gripping reports. May your words always be sharp and your content always be honest and unbiased. We hope that you will always remain an example for future generations […]
Students studying at the International School of Journalism have a priority access to the Media Hub and Media Lab, which have recently been renovated and equipped with a variety of LCD displays, brand new computers and ergonomic workstations. The space is equipped with a variety of new information technologies: multimedia equipment and software, data visualization applications, audio-visual editing and production systems, as well as content management and web-publishing tools. The updated MNU Library offers a wide range of editing programs, video equipment and a fully equipped technical support service.
Becoming a leader in training advanced and skilled journalists who will be experienced in reporting, analysing and broadcasting news and events through the lens of journalistic values such as truthfulness, accuracy, independence, honesty, objectivity and accountability.
The International School of Journalism is a unique place to train future journalists who influence the media space and its development in a global context. We are fully aware of the significant responsibility we have towards the academic and professional community, as well as towards the society in general. Inspired by this commitment, we strive to constantly improve and maintain high standards in all aspects of our work.
Maqsut Narikbayev University values analytical thinking, creativity, practical problem solving, and broad, new ideas that encourage the MNU community to serve the society.
The purpose of the EP is to train a new generation of highly qualified journalists who are able to work both in traditional genres and in new formats.
View detailsAcademic mobility refers to students studying for an academic period at a foreign partner university. Participation in the program is a chance to get the experience of studying at a foreign university and the experience of living abroad at the same time.
The Office of the Advisors of the International School of Journalism conducts organizational, methodological and consulting work throughout the entire period of study of students, represents the academic interests of students within the framework of the academic policy of the International School of Journalism and assists in setting and adjustment of an individual curriculum.
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