Graduate School of Public Policy
Graduate School of Public Policy
Graduate School of Public Policy
ORIENTATION 2026
Dear Students!
Congratulations on your admission to the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy!
NU GSPP faculty and staff are so excited to welcome you to the NU GSPP Family!
Orientation activities were designed to provide you with relevant information about NU and GSPP, promote engagement with the University and School’s mission and values, explore programs’ requirements and modules, and offer opportunities for new students to connect with each other.
The current web-page will help you to quickly find the essential information, including the Orientation Program, useful contacts, your program curriculum, GSPP and NU-wide policies and much more.
As a new student, please also check your NU email account regularly for important updates.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
Congratulations on your admission to the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy!
NU GSPP faculty and staff are so excited to welcome you to the NU GSPP Family!
Orientation activities were designed to provide you with relevant information about NU and GSPP, promote engagement with the University and School’s mission and values, explore programs’ requirements and modules, and offer opportunities for new students to connect with each other.
The current web-page will help you to quickly find the essential information, including the Orientation Program, useful contacts, your program curriculum, GSPP and NU-wide policies and much more.
As a new student, please also check your NU email account regularly for important updates.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
ORIENTATION PROGRAM 2026
MPP Orientation Program
MPA Orientation Program
PhD Orientation Program
ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE POLICIES
Attendance during Orientation Week
Dear students, please note attendance is compulsory for all orientation activities organized by NU GSPP.
If you are unable to attend any Orientation session due to a valid reason, you must notify the Program Coordinator in advance by email, with the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and the Program Manager copied on the message.
STUDENT SUPPORT
CURRICULUM
MPP Curriculum
MPA Curriculum
PhD Curriculum
DPM Curriculum
USEFUL RESOURCES
Contact details of NU Departments including the Department of Student Services, Nazarbayev University Library, Academic Advising Office, Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar, Bursar Department, Career and Advising Center, Department of Internationalization, Department of Student Recruitment, Athletic Center, Health and Well-being Department, Psychological Services, Campus Security Services, Department of Marketing are available on the main website.
MPP Orientation Program
MPA Orientation Program
PhD Orientation Program
ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE POLICIES
Attendance during Orientation Week
Dear students, please note attendance is compulsory for all orientation activities organized by NU GSPP.
If you are unable to attend any Orientation session due to a valid reason, you must notify the Program Coordinator in advance by email, with the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and the Program Manager copied on the message.
STUDENT SUPPORT
CURRICULUM
MPP Curriculum
MPA Curriculum
PhD Curriculum
DPM Curriculum
USEFUL RESOURCES
Contact details of NU Departments including the Department of Student Services, Nazarbayev University Library, Academic Advising Office, Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar, Bursar Department, Career and Advising Center, Department of Internationalization, Department of Student Recruitment, Athletic Center, Health and Well-being Department, Psychological Services, Campus Security Services, Department of Marketing are available on the main website.