6 Physics Degree Programs in Kazakhstan

The Ph.D. program in Physics in the School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) at Nazarbayev University (NU) is designed to provide advanced skills and a knowledge base at an expert level for individuals planning a career in academia, industry, and research settings in Kazakhstan and abroad. The program focuses on the enhancement of knowledge by advanced courses and development of research skills at a high level.

The purpose of the educational program is to train highly qualified teachers of physics, with high social and civic responsibility, able to carry out professional activities.

The two-year 120 ECTS MSc Program in Physics is designed to train students as competent physicists who would continue either with their Ph.D. studies for future academic appointments or turn to professional careers in the industry within research and development companies, or in the public sector.

The scientific and pedagogical activity of the institute is aimed at solving urgent problems related to the theory and methodology of teaching mathematics, physics, and computer science, as well as the introduction of new information and communication technologies in the education system.

The educational program aims to prepare in high demand, competitive and highly qualified teachers who are fluent in English, with all kinds of competencies necessary for the labor market in education, skilled in modern teaching methods, ICT technologies, and who can assess and analyze the current state of the industry.

The graduate can work as a programmer and specialist in the field of modern IT technologies, automation, circuitry, and robotics, in computer and information services of government bodies, at industrial enterprises, in financial organizations, research institutions, educational institutions, commercial companies.