‘My name is Kydyrkhan Aidana, I am a 4th year student majoring in Management at MNU University and I am studying on an internal grant ‘Maqsut Narikbayev Scholarship’. Since November 2023, I started my internship at the head office of ERG, one of the leading mining companies in the world. During these 11 months, I […]
We are delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Andrej Bachmann, Dean of the Department of Computer Science, and Prof. Dr. Sebastian Leuoth, Assistant Dean of the Department of Computer Science, from Hof University of Applied Sciences, along with their bachelor and master students. Their visit aims to further strengthen the collaboration between our institutions. Since 2019, […]
Our talented young lawyers took the prize-winning places. Anel Sapargalieva – 1st place, Vilis Alibi – 2nd place, and a student of the Eurasian National University named after L.N.Gumilev, third place. The competition was held among students of 3-4 courses of speciality Law at MNU and L.N.Gumilev Eurasian National University. The participants prepared scientific articles […]
We would like to inform you about the commencement of the application process for participation in the academic mobility program for the spring semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. Undergraduate students who have completed at least 60 ECTS credits, as well as graduate and doctoral students, are invited to apply. Criteria: Application deadline: October 4, […]
This cooperation will open new opportunities for students of the Tourism and Hospitality educational programmes, providing them with a unique experience in one of the leading hotels.
This initiative aims to support current undergraduate students, master’s students, doctoral students and young faculty members who are pursuing research and academic careers. Purpose of the programme: Attracting, supporting and developing talented and promising scientific personnel at the university, as well as creating conditions for their long-term contribution to the scientific community. Requirements for the […]
This is not just a piece of equipment, but a top-of-the-range device that is used at all major events around the world. It is now at the disposal of our students! This upgrade will allow us to open the doors to the real world of simultaneous interpreting right from the classroom. From international conferences to […]
She highlighted the unique combination of education, public policy and justice law in her Master’s programme, which profoundly influenced her career. Her studies helped her contribute to global debates, particularly on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. She now teaches and conducts research, applying the critical thinking and practical skills acquired during her time at the […]
MNU Orientation Week 2024 will introduce new students to academic life at Maqsut Narikbayev University. A range of activities from meeting University’s administration to an American-style Welcome Party. Orientation Week will help students quickly adapt to the new educational environment and the pace of student life. As part of MNU Orientation Week 2024 students will […]
Today we were pleased to present a grant for education to Akbota Serik, a 4th year student of the ‘Law’ educational programme. The student was supported by our dear alumna of 2015 Elmira Shoinbekova, in this regard, we express our great gratitude! We should mention the contribution of the President of MNU Alumni Social Club, […]
In early childhood, the sandbox serves as a place for networking, friendship and creativity. Children obtain friends and build sand towers. The sandbox is an integral part of the life of every growing child. It is the sandbox that serves as the first step in learning about social life in a completely unfamiliar, but at […]
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 […]
Today we commemorate alumnus Azamat Tokzhanov, who set a shining example of leadership and honesty. Azamat, holding responsible positions, managed to conquer career milestones. Azamat’s professionalism and work became successful projects in the energy sector of the country. He was an active participant of the university life, proved himself as a strong leader and a […]
Enrollment to Maqsut Narikbayev University opens new horizons by providing higher education and helping with career opportunities. Initial steps of admission to the University are passing the UNT, MNU entrance exams and submitting all of the necessary documents. Documents are submitted to the Admissions committee, an important structural unit of the University that helps applicants […]
In 2022, the whole world was following the Johnny Depp v.s. Amber Heard lawsuit. On June 1, 2022, the jury ruled in Depp’s favour. The interests and honour of “Captain Jack Sparrow” (the famous role of Johnny Depp) were defended by an outstanding American lawyer, Camille Vasquez. Camille Vasquez was born on 6th July 1984 […]
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 […]
Today, on June 4, 2019, School of German Law at the University of KAZGUU named after M.S. Narikbayev in partnership with the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg (Germany) was opened. The opening and signing ceremony of the agreement was attended by German Ambassador to Kazakhstan Tilo Klinner, Austrian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Dr. Gerhard Seiller, Rector […]
A competition is announced for participation in the academic mobility program for the fall semester 2020 at Nagoya University (Japan) – 2 students and Seoul National University (South Korea) – 1 student. Applications are accepted until February 18, 2020. GPA 3.0 and higher, IELTS 6.0 and higher are required to participate in the program. List […]
Dr. Martin Geiger (PhD, University of Bonn/Germany) is Professor of Migration Policy and Population Mobility at Carleton University. His work focuses on European and global migration governance, the role of interstate and private sector players in migration management, and the interrelated aspects of policy regulation, development (innovation and growth) and population change. Dr. Geiger has […]
Guest lecture by Mr. Sergey Stanovkin, Head of the Commercial Representative Office of BBC Global News in Eurasia.Last Tuesday, we held a guest lecture on Public Relations in the corporate world. During the lecture, Mr. Stanovkin shared the tools necessary for GR and PR, strategies, as well as personal and professional experience.
It is important to note the fact that the Fund has brought not only financial support, but also new opportunities for growth and self-development! I assure that the state and the people will harvest the fruits of this kind of support in the form of quality service for the benefit of society. MNU Law School […]
We are pleased and proud to announce that our annual graduation party was held this year, dedicated to saying goodbye to another outstanding generation of MNU graduates. It was an unforgettable day filled with emotions, warm words and awareness of the importance of the heights achieved. Dear graduates! At this solemn event, we congratulated you […]
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 […]
On February 20, 2024, as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of MNU, a guest lecture was held with the chef at The St.Regis Astana – Oresto Mancini on the topic “Culinary Department in the hotel industry“. Students learned about the intricacies of the culinary department in the hotel business from one of […]
The Olympiad included three stages: 1. Computer testing 2. Solving case problems 3. Psychological debate According to the results of the Olympiad, the places were distributed as follows: Location 1: Kazbekova Lyayken (L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University) 2nd place: Rayhan Mariyam Bauyrzhankyzy (MNU) , Abdamova Dina Abdurakhimovna (NAO “Al-Farabi Kazakh National University”) 3rd place: […]
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 […]
The project of the same name will provide an opportunity for students of a number of orphanages to receive higher education, including the organization SOS Children’s Village Astana. The MNU Endowment Corporate Fund allocates grants for orphans and children from low-income families graduating from secondary schools this year. Within the framework of the charity project, […]
The project was launched with the support of the Endowment MNU Charitable Foundation and provides social gratuitous educational assistance to young mothers raising minor children on their own. Thus, single mothers will be given the opportunity to receive higher professional education at the country’s leading university for free or with a discount.
Today, during his visit to Kazakhstan, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte met with students of Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU). This event is organized with the support of the Kingdom of Netherlands’ Embassy in Kazakhstan. During his speech, Mr. Rutten spoke about the role of the Netherlands in Europe, bilateral cooperation with Kazakhstan, his political experience […]
№ Name Educational program Course 1 Авсамат Аңсаған Абдигапарқызы Finance 3 2 Айтқали Толғанай Бауыржанқызы Economy 4 3 Акижанова Мадина Аскаровна Applied Linguistics 4 4 Ахметова Жанель Нурлановна IT in Business 3 5 Базарбаева Арүгул Жасұланқызы Jurisprudence 2 6 Байсалбаева Адиля Бауыржановна Jurisprudence 2 7 Батталова Макпал Рахатқызы Journalism: analytics and investigations 2 8 Даркенбаев […]
We held a charity race dedicated to our student Sabina Sairanova in cooperation with the Triathlon Federation of Astana. Unfortunately, our student Sabina suffers from cancer, which requires comprehensive treatment. She is currently in Israel, undergoing treatment and fighting for her life. As you know, the main mission of our university is to serve the […]
The Business Council is a formal body in the organizational structure of the ISE responsible for the strategy and further development of the ISE. The members of the Business Council are top managers of the public and quasi-public sectors, as well as private companies. Regular annual meetings of the Business Council have been held since […]
Likewise, the further development of various forms of activity represents an interesting experiment to test further directions of development. The diverse and rich experience of the new model of organizational activity requires us to analyze significant financial and administrative conditions. We should not, however, forget that the constant quantitative growth and scope of our activity […]
Young scientists and researchers of Kazakhstan in the field of law INFORMATION LETTER Dear colleagues! In honor of its 30th anniversary, Maqsut Narikbayev University (KAZGUU) is pleased to announce the holding of a scientific and practical conference for young scientists “MNU Annual Legal Conference – 2024”. The topic for 2024 is “The Law of the […]
On February 21, 2024, on the eve of the 30th anniversary of our university, the School of Liberal Arts and the Maqsut Narikbayev University Library, together with Teaching professor Simbaeva S. and Teaching professor Zekenova A., organized an exchange of views on the topic “Linguoculturology is the key to uniqueness”. The students received information about […]
The purpose of the conference was to study the formation of entrepreneurial traditions in Kazakhstan, the activities and status of merchants, as well as the role of entrepreneurs in the economy, politics and culture of the country. Participants discussed the ways and meanings of socio-cultural self-realization of entrepreneurs. “The topic of merchants is relevant not […]
Is AI changing journalism as the advent of the telegraph, radio and the internet once did? Aigul Zhamalova, Dean of the International School of Journalism, recently participated in Qazaqforum, a panel session on international standards for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). The discussion was not only about the security of personal data, but also […]
From May 21 to 23, 2024, Maqsut Narikbayev University became a platform for a session organized by the Educational and Methodological Association in the field of “Law”.The opening of the Strategic Session on the development of the Concept for the development of legal education within the framework of the EMU in the field of “Law”, […]
Each year, the MNU Endowment Fund holds a charity run to support students and strengthen the social responsibility of the entire MNU community. Students, alumni, MNU staff, and any concerned citizens from across the country participated in the run. The event marked another significant step in the university’s tradition of supporting its students in difficult […]
Today Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted a lecture from the General Director of the Television and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Raushan Kazhybayeva. In her speech, she shared valuable knowledge and experience in the field of journalism. Students had the opportunity to openly ask questions and actively participate in the discussion. […]
Our lucky winner, who found the best solution, was Kanat Kydyrali, a 2nd year student of the MNU International School of Economics. The joint project of the Endowment MNU and ERG @ergkazakhstan was implemented as part of talent support and was dedicated to the 8th anniversary of the endowment MNU corporate foundation. It should be […]
Today Fabio Schuillante, founder and CEO of Agenzia Nova, the largest Italian news agency, visited MNU International School of Journalism. During the meeting with students, he shared his experience of working in international journalism and spoke about job and internship opportunities in Italy. The guest was impressed by the technical equipment of our School and […]
The Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan focused on the improvement of media legislation. Deans of journalism faculties at various universities across the country have actively engaged in a discussion of the proposed amendments to the law “On the Mass Media”. The experts noted the importance of shortening the time limits for […]
The team of students of MNU International School of Journalism won the Republican Olympiad on “Journalism”, which was held on April 25-26 in Almaty. The event is held annually among students of higher education institutions throughout the Republic of Kazakhstan. In the first round, students demonstrated skills in writing a journalistic text, in the second […]
The speaker touched upon the topic of transformational changes in philanthropy. In particular, philanthropy, values and altruism. At the same time, the speaker noted the importance of private resources in addressing public goals. In this context, the role of endowment funds should be noted. Having accumulated endowment capital and mastered an effective investment strategy, endowment […]
Our future journalists not only report the news but they also become newsmakers themselves. An awards ceremony was held today in the Public Library to recognize students who distinguished themselves during the second and third trimesters. MNU’s provost’s list included: Kalamkas Adzhikul – GPA 3.95 Kursora Belisbaeva – GPA 3.84 Hodila Yeleusin- GPA 3.84 Alima […]
On April 24, Kazakhstan hosted a large-scale discussion on the future of journalism. At a round table organized by Kazakhstan’s Institute for Social Development, deans and leading specialists from 28 universities in the country gathered to discuss topical issues of journalism training. The roundtable participants noted that the profession of journalism is undergoing significant changes […]
The International School of Journalism MNU hosted the opening ceremony of “Al Jazeera Week” – “Week with Al Jazeera”. The event was organized by the TV and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Al Jazeera Media Network and Maqsut Narikbayev University. Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the MNU Board, and Eman Al-Amri, […]
Today Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted a lecture by Aigul Mukey, news anchor of Jibek Joly TV channel and author of “Ozger” project, on the topic “Social networks as a marker of success. How to behave in social networks”. During the event, she explained the importance of social media and the current tools of social networking […]
The International School of Journalism Maqsut Narikbayev University announces the appointment of Aigul Zhamalova as the new Dean. Aigul Zhamalova is an experienced journalist and media manager with more than 15 years of media expertise. She has in-depth knowledge of international journalism gained during her studies at the University of Leeds (UK) under the prestigious […]
A long-awaited movie screening was held at the Public Library MNU in Astana. The audience had a unique opportunity to immerse in the documentary film atmosphere, thanks to the works of talented Kazakhstani directors Meruert Zhakiyanova (Shalbaeva) and Ilyas Otan. The evening’s program included three films: Every movie was followed by a lively discussion between […]
This gesture emphasises not only the connection of alumni with their alma mater, but also the commitment to support new generations of students, inspiring them to achieve their academic and professional goals!
On May 25, 2024, the RUN FOR YELDAR – MNU MARATHON 2024 charity race was held in Triathlon Park, organized by Maqsut Narikbayev University in cooperation with the Astana City Triathlon Federation. Every year, the MNU Endowment Foundation holds a charity run in order to support students and strengthen the social responsibility of the entire […]
On May 15, 2024, the MNU Public Library hosted the award ceremony for the winners and finalists of MNU Student Research & Debate Challenge 2024.Winners:The Best (Nazim Umirzakova, Diana Kharsieva, Arina Babkina) –full travel grant for a week–long trip to one of the European partner universities and a rolling winner’s cup.Data Duet (Zhanna Omarbekova, Azhar […]
On May 24, 2024, an academic dialogue between MNU and Astana Medical University (AMU) took place at Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU) within the framework of Akademiialyq Adaldyq Ligasy — the League of Academic Integrity. The topic of the dialogue was the transformation of higher schools. The meeting began with a welcoming speech by Talgat Maksutovich […]
On November 1, 2023, at the invitation of the Head of State, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit. This is the return visit of the French leader to Astana. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited Paris on November 29-30 last year. As a result of the negotiations, 35 documents were […]
On the other hand, the new model of organizational activity ensures the participation of a wide range of specialists in the formation of a personnel training system that meets urgent needs. Ideological considerations of a higher order, as well as the strengthening and development of the structure ensures a wide range of (specialists) participation in […]
The International School of Journalism Maqsut Narikbayev University announces the appointment of Aigul Zhamalova as the new Dean. Maqsut Narikbayev University, the leader among the country’s universities offering an international level of education, is pleased to announce the joining of Aigul Zhamalova, Master of International Journalism, to the University’s team. Aigul Zhamalova is an experienced […]
Maqsut Narikbayev University in Kazakhstan has successfully completed its International Quality Review (IQR) and been awarded global quality accreditation by QAA. IQR is a rigorous process which benchmarks global higher education institutions against international quality assurance standards set out in Part 1 of the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education […]
Almir Amirov, a 3rd year student of the International School of Journalism, studying in the program “Journalism: analytics and investigations”, was successfully selected to participate in a fully funded one-week training course at the Graduate School of Journalism of Lille @esjlille (France). Training focuses on countering fake news, media law and ethics, and digital verification […]
International School of Journalism’s four talented students got a unique opportunity to undergo an internship at the TV channel of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The students are sophomores Fatima Yerimbet and Dariga Asaniyazova, and freshmen Islam Dostov and Danial Zhumal. The students demonstrated high academic performance as well as fluency in Kazakh […]
Meruert Shalbayeva, a semi-finalist for the prestigious Student Academy Award and a Berkeley alumna, has taken over as head of educational programs at the International School of Journalism. Her five years of experience in the Kazakhstani media and internships in the world’s leading publications as well as in film industry will undoubtedly open new horizons […]
The first Tengrinews.kz scholarship holders at MNU International School of Journalism have been announced! Anelya Kupbaeva, Diana Alshorazova and Zhaine Turarbek, 2nd and 3rd year students of the majors “Journalism: analytics and investigation” and “International journalism”, became the winners of the scholarship from Tengrinews.kz. The competition for scholarships was announced in November 2023 within the […]
We are pleased to announce the names of students who have conquered the peaks of knowledge and been named to the prestigious Dean’s List! At the end of the first trimester, the list included: Dariga Basybayeva – GPA 3.73 Yernar Shalgymbai – GPA 3.71 These talented young people have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and a […]
The document was signed by Zaure Kazybaeva, General Director of Alash Media Group LLP, and Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the MNU Board. Media holding Alash Media Group includes information portals Tengrinews.kz, Vesti.kz, Massaget.kz and radio station Zhuldyz FM. The purpose of the memorandum is to support young talents in training highly qualified specialists who meet […]
Along with the staff of the TV and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the students took part in a citywide tree planting clean-up day. The event took place in the Botanical Garden where the alley of the Teleradiocomplex has existed since 2021. Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the MNU Board, and […]
A grand opening of the International School of Journalism was held at Maqsut Narikbayev University, reports a correspondent of Kazinform MIA, Dinara Iskakova. The event was attended by Mr. Berik Uali, Advisor – Press Secretary to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mrs. Raushan Kazhibayeva, General Director of the Television and Radio Complex of […]
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