WELCOME TO ENU
Incoming Academic Mobility Programme
Study at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU) in Astana, Kazakhstan - with no tuition fees and free student accommodation.
The Welcome to ENU programme offers international students the opportunity to study at ENU for one or two academic semesters, gain international experience and discover Kazakhstan.
Students may participate through an ENU partner university or as a Free Mover.
WHY ENU?
No tuition fees
Free student accommodation
Courses in Kazakh, Russian and English languages
Up to 30 ECTS per semester
International academic and student community
STUDY PERIODS & DEADLINES
FALL SEMESTER 2026–2027
Study period: 1 September 2026 – 10 January 2027
Nomination: 15 April 2026
Application: 30 April 2026
SPRING SEMESTER 2026–2027
Study period: 18 January – 30 June 2027
Nomination: 1 November 2026
Application: 15 November 2026
WHO CAN APPLY?
ENU Partner University Students:
Students from ENU partner universities may participate through an existing cooperation agreement and must be officially nominated by their home university.
Free Movers:
Students whose home university does not have a cooperation agreement with ENU may apply as Free Mover students.
Language Requirement:
Minimum B2 in the language of instruction of the selected courses.
Courses are available in Kazakh, Russian and English languages
An official language certificate is not required.
COURSES & CREDITS
Students may choose courses from ENU educational programmes, subject to availability and academic approval.
Maximum: 30 ECTS per semester
Minimum course selection: 10% of the total semester credit load
Bachelor's students: Bachelor's-level courses
Master's and Doctoral students: Master's/Doctoral courses and, where permitted by their home university, Bachelor's courses
HOW TO APPLY
Nomination → 2. Application → 3. Course approval → 4. Admission & Arrival
Required documents:
Passport • Transcript of Records • Nomination letter • Learning Agreement*
ACCOMMODATION & VISA
Free accommodation is provided in an ENU student residence. A separate accommodation application is not required.
Students who require a visa receive visa support letter from ENU. Visa invitation preparation may take approximately one month.
CONTACT
International Cooperation Department
Incoming Academic Mobility
Programme Coordinator: Akmaral Turarbekova
2 Satpayev Street, Office 407, Astana, Kazakhstan
More information:
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