Nazarbayev University
B.Sc. in Computer Science

Astana, Kazakhstan

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Nazarbayev University in Astana combines sciences, mathematics, and computing. It uses a hands-on, learning-by-doing approach with project-based exercises in lectures and laboratories through the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences. Instruction and research are in English, and admission and progression are merit-based. Graduates are prepared to address complex, changing problems across global industry, government, and academia. Keywords: computer science, software engineering, programming, algorithms, data structures, systems, networks, machine learning, research, STEM.

Career Outcomes: Graduates take roles like Software Developer, Database Administrator, Systems Analyst, Network Architect, Web Developer, and IT Project Manager.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program draws from the belief that society’s complex problems require sophisticated solutions. With a foundation in the sciences, mathematics, and computing, students are primed to deliver these solutions in fields encumbered with complexity and rapid change. The program’s hands-on, learning-by-doing approach brings value to both professionals and researchers dealing with many of the most challenging problems of today’s world.

The program’s hands-on, learning-by-doing approach brings value to both professionals and researchers dealing with many of the most challenging problems of today’s world.

Graduates of this program are well-positioned to move into careers in industry, academia, and government providing solutions to difficult, large, and highly complex problems.

General information

Campus: Astana, Kazakhstan
Language: English
Delivery mode: Full-time, on-campus
Duration: 4 years
Total ECTS credits: 24

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences

Nazarbayev University’s School of Engineering and Digital Sciences (NU SEDS) has designed all of its programs to revolutionize the traditional engineering and science learning environment of lectures and laboratories to include modern components that engage students in project-based exercises in critical thinking.

As world-class leaders in STEM education, all NU SEDS graduates enter the global marketplace as highly skilled experts in their chosen field of study. Our graduates go on to become innovators who overcome the obstacles in Central Asia and Eurasia’s advanced technology industries.

The SEDS promotes a mission of utilizing advanced technologies and research to shape student expertise and train them in critical thinking and inventive design.

Graduates of NU SEDS are coveted in the global engineering and digital science community because of our students’ interdisciplinary perspectives essential to advancing modern industry and infrastructure.

Strategic partners of Nazarbayev University

Duke University, Fuqua School of Business (USA)
The National University of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (Singapore)
The University of Pennsylvania (USA)
The University of Cambridge (UK)
Colorado School of Mines (USA)
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (USA)
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (USA)
The Oak Ridge Associated Universities (USA)