Computer Science and Mathematics at NU

Admission to NU is not based on UNT results. Applicants must take the international SAT or the university's NUET exam and submit an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section.

We selected two programs at NU:

• Computer Science

Average applicant: IELTS 7.3; SAT Reasoning 1443. The program places greater emphasis on computer science fundamentals and partly covers data science. Core courses: Programming for Scientists and Engineers; Performance and Data Structures; Discrete Mathematics; Calculus I–II; Linear Algebra with Applications; Probability; Computer Systems and Organization; Programming Languages; Algorithms; Artificial Intelligence; Database Systems; Software Engineering.

• Mathematics

Average applicant: IELTS 7.2; SAT Reasoning 1395. The program focuses on mathematical foundations and proofs of theories underlying data science. Core courses and electives: Discrete Mathematics; Calculus I–II; Linear Algebra with Applications; Probability; Time Series Analysis; Statistical Programming; Statistical Learning (Master's); Regression Analysis; Nonlinear Optimization; Mathematical Statistics; Numerical Methods with Applications; Advanced Linear Algebra; Stochastic Processes; Stochastic Calculus; Advanced Linear Algebra.

Alongside their core subjects, students can take electives from different departments—including Computer Science, Political Science, Economics, and Nursing—regardless of their major.

Tuition information: Most students study on grants, but paid study is also available at NU. Bachelor's programs cost approximately 9,039,000 tenge, or $23,000, per year.