Programs

Program Overview
The Nazarbayev University Zero Year of Graduate Programs is a one-year, intensive course of study that equips students with English skills to prepare them for NU graduate studies.

The mission of ZYGP is to prepare students for specific graduate degree programs at NU.

Program Learning Outcomes

The aim of the Zero Year of Graduate Programs is to give students the support needed to acquire English language proficiency and academic skills required to begin graduate level studies. Therefore, upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:


1.    Critically analyze and evaluate arguments, assumptions, and concepts from academic texts, presentations, and discussions;

2.    Express opinions and ideas in spoken and written English clearly and effectively supported by evidence and using appropriate referencing;

3.    Maintain academic integrity throughout the program, courses, and assessments;

4.    Work confidently both as an independent learner and within a team: cooperating, negotiating, and sharing responsibilities and tasks; and

5.    Evaluate and construct basic research questions employing sound research ethics.

Short Overview of the Zero Year of Graduate Programs
Pathway to NU’s prestigious graduate degree programs for you!
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Duration
Duration of the program is one academic year
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Entry requirements
  • You need to go through the admission process to the Graduate Program of the chosen NU school
  • An appropriate IELTS or TOEFL score required by the specific program
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What will you study?
  • Program specific refresher course
  • Academic communications
  • Academic reading
  • Academic writing
  • Foundational statistics