Founded in 2010, Nazarbayev University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Nur-Sultan (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Akmola. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nazarbayev University (NU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Nazarbayev University (NU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 9 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Kazakhstani higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.