The School of Liberal Arts is a place where socially significant professionals are raised: from linguists to translators, from HoReCa to counseling psychologists. Since the ability to communicate stands as one of the main success factors, the School of Liberal Arts can become the foundation for achieving one’s goals in humanitarian and other fields of activity in general.
Maqsut Narikbayev University and the British Council are strengthening their partnership in advancing international educational standards. The parties have signed a memorandum of cooperation. The memorandum was signed by Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the Board of MNU, and Robert Taylor, Director of the British Council in Kazakhstan. The document aims to enhance the quality of […]
English language teachers from the capital were introduced to effective strategies for preparing students for international examinations. Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted the educational seminar TOEFL Experience Day. During the event, experts provided a detailed overview of the TOEFL iBT structure, explored the specifics of the reading section, and discussed approaches to working with academic texts. […]
The transformation and launch of new educational programs were discussed at Maqsut Narikbayev University. The VII meeting of the Business Council of the Higher School of Liberal Arts was held at the university. The event brought together the university’s partners, including executives and experts from leading domestic companies and major international organizations. During the discussion, […]
An international interdisciplinary scientific and practical conference dedicated to current research in the fields of language, tourism, psychology, and artificial intelligence was held at Maqsut Narikbayev University. The platform brought together young scholars from ten countries. The conference was held in a hybrid format. Participants discussed the development of applied research in the humanities, interdisciplinarity, […]
To become a leading higher school that trains and graduates specialists in the social sciences and humanities in accordance with international standards.
Maqsut Narikbayev University values analytical thinking, creativity, practical problem-solving, and broad, new ideas that encourage the MNU community to serve the society.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology (6B03101) is aimed to prepare a highly sought-after specialist in cognitive, organizational, consultative and social psychology.
View detailsMaster's degree programme in Applied Linguistics (7M02322) is aimed to train a highly qualified linguist who can apply deep knowledge of the English language system and corpus linguistics to conduct reliable language analysis and research in the field of applied linguistics, who has the skills to create educational materials using modern methods and approaches in teaching English.
View detailsMaster's degree programme in Counselling Psychology is aimed to train specialists with scientific knowledge, competences, practical skills in the field of psychology, capable of applying them in analytical, research, pedagogical and counselling activities of a psychologist.
View detailsMaster's degree programme in Translation Studies (7M02321) is aimed to train specialists in the field of interpretation and audiovisual translation, who have the skills to work with modern technologies for the implementation of high-quality simultaneous, consecutive interpretation and the skills to conduct research in translation studies and other related fields.
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Academic mobility allows students to study at a foreign partner university for an academic period, providing them with the opportunity to gain international academic experience while immersing themselves in a new cultural and living environment.
The Office of Advisors of the School of Liberal Arts conducts organisational, methodological and consultative work during the entire period of study of students, represents the academic interests of students within the framework of the academic policy of the School of Liberal Arts and assists students in preparing and adjusting their individual study plan.
The primary mission of the Academic Quality Committee is to oversee and address academic matters at Maqsut Narikbayev University. The Committee’s work focuses on monitoring the quality of general education programs and ensuring compliance with the university’s academic policies, standards, and regulations.
AQC’s main responsibilities include providing organizational, methodological, and informational oversight of the educational process to ensure that it meets the requirements of national educational standards. This includes evaluating curriculum effectiveness, verifying adherence to established academic guidelines, and supporting continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
Through these efforts, the AQC contributes to maintaining high standards of academic integrity and quality, aligning educational practices with both university and governmental requirements.
Zhamilya Bopurova – Dean of the School of Liberal Arts
Olga Bainova – Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies, Science and Development
Akerke Salimova – Vice Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Gulmira Barzhaxina – Vice Dean for Employment, Social Support and Development
Yelena Tselenko – Head of the Applied Linguistics and Translation Studied Educational Programmes
Anar Bukharova – Head of the Psychology Educational Programme
Madina Lukpanova – Head of the Tourism and Hospitality Educational Programme
Gulzat Alimbayeva – Coordinator of General Education Disciplines
Markhabat Ramazanova – Coordinator of the English Language Depertmen
The Ethics Committee is the executive and directive body for ethics of Maqsut Narikbayev University. The main goals of the Committee are to resolve conflicts related to violations of ethical standards within the framework of educational and scientific research activities and to implement ethics and the professional image of SLA.
Zhamilya Bopurova – Dean of the School of Liberal Arts
Olga Bainova – Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies, Science and Development
Akerke Salimova – Vice Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Gulmira Barzhaxina – Vice Dean for Employment, Social Support and Development
Yelena Tselenko – Head of the Applied Linguistics and Translation Studied Educational Programmes
Anar Bukharova – Head of the Psychology Educational Programme
Madina Lukpanova – Head of the Tourism and Hospitality Educational Programme
Gulzat Alimbayeva – Coordinator of General Education Disciplines
Markhabat Ramazanova – Coordinator of the English Language Depertment
Mission and Key Responsibilities:
The Research Committee is the executive and decision-making body responsible for the school’s research activities. It consists of leading and young scientists recommended by the school from among the faculty and students. The composition of the Committee and its changes are approved by voting at a general school meeting of the faculty if a quorum of 2/3 is present. General management of the Committee’s activities is carried out by the Chairperson of the Committee, who is appointed by voting at a general school meeting.
The Research Committee performs the following functions:
– approval of rules and standards on issues of examination and support of research within SLA;
– development and approval of standards of research ethics;
– organization of scientific conferences, seminars and other scientific events.
Zhamilya Bopurova – Dean of the School of Liberal Arts
Olga Bainova – Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies, Science and Development
Akerke Salimova – Vice Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Gulmira Barzhaxina – Vice Dean for Employment, Social Support and Development
Yelena Tselenko – Head of the Applied Linguistics and Translation Studied Educational Programmes
Anar Bukharova – Head of the Psychology Educational Programme
Madina Lukpanova – Head of the Tourism and Hospitality Educational Programme
Gulzat Alimbayeva – Coordinator of General Education Disciplines
Markhabat Ramazanova – Coordinator of the English Language Depertment
Madina Mukanbednyarova – Advisor
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