Institutional development · Teaching, learning and curriculum · Kazakhstan
Nazarbayev University sets out its one-year Foundation Program for school leavers
Nazarbayev University has published a notice on its Foundation Program, a one-year preparatory course for high school graduates who need extra academic preparation, particularly in English.
Why it matters: High school graduates who need an extra year of academic preparation in English are the group the university says its Foundation Program is designed for.
Nazarbayev University published a notice on 30 October 2026 about studying in its Foundation Program, known as NUFYP.
The university describes NUFYP as a one-year preparatory programme that builds the academic knowledge and skills needed for university study.
According to the university, the programme is intended for high school graduates who need further preparation, especially those requiring an extra year of academic English.
Editor’s view
Sarah Williamson, Teaching, Digital and AI Editor
Nazarbayev University has set out a one-year preparatory route aimed at high school graduates who need additional academic preparation, with particular emphasis on English.
