National AI Research University

schoolAcademic Excellence

First AI
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Forging the future of the nation through world-class research in artificial intelligence, ethical innovation, and academic prestige.

calendar_todayEnrollment from July 1, 2026schoolGrants up to 100%timer3-year bachelorlanguage3 languages of instruction

AI Core

The university operates as an intelligent digital ecosystem where AI powers every interaction.

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AI-Student

Digital Skill Passport, personal AI-curator available 24/7, and individually tailored learning trajectories.

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AI-Teacher

AI-powered content generation, real-time learning analytics, and automated assignment grading.

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AI-Campus

Smart Campus Infrastructure with IoT systems, digital data ecosystem, and fully automated services.

Innovative Educational Model

3-year bachelor degree. In-person and online learning. Multilingual: Kazakh, Russian, English. BSc, MSc, PhD.

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Additional Opportunities

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Continuous Learning

Lifelong learning model with ongoing professional development and upskilling opportunities.

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Stackable Degrees

Modular degree structure allowing students to build qualifications incrementally.

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Micro-qualifications

Short focused credentials in specific AI skills for rapid professional growth.

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In-person & Online

Hybrid learning format combining on-campus experience with flexible online education.

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Multidisciplinary Programs

Cross-domain educational programs integrating AI with various industry sectors.

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Practice-oriented

Real-world project-based learning with industry partnerships and portfolio assessment.

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5 Key Principles of the Model

Teacher + AI = Enhanced Learning. The university is built on a fundamentally new educational paradigm.

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    Personalized Education

    Individual trajectories and self-paced learning based on cognitive and personal development.

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    AI Assistants 24/7

    Every student has a personal AI-curator for continuous support and guidance.

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    Learning Through Real Tasks

    Portfolio instead of grades, projects from companies, practice-oriented approach.

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    Data-driven Management

    Early burnout detection, engagement analytics, and evidence-based decisions.

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    Market Integration

    AI-analysis of in-demand skills and personalized job matching for graduates.

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"First and foremost, it is necessary to create a specialized research university in the field of AI in the country. An important event will be the opening of the AI University, which is planned to accept its first students this year. One must clearly understand that successfully developing artificial intelligence without strong science is simply impossible."

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Academic Partners

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
RWTH AACHEN
UC BERKELEY
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
KAIST

Industry Partners

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
HUAWEI
HIGGSFIELD AI
INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES

Enrollment starts July 1, 2026

Applications for the first cohort of bachelor's, master's, and PhD students are now open. Secure your place at the first AI university in Central Asia.

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NAIRU — National AI Research University