Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Take COVID-19 test

There are testing centers on and off Campus.

  • Testing on Campus

If you would like to have the PCR testing for COVID-19 on a self-paid basis at the price of KZT 5 000 at University Health Center (UHC) on Campus, please complete this form . 

The PCR testing (swab taking procedure) is available on Campus in the morning time from 8:30 on Monday through Friday (5 days per week with exception of holidays) on an appointment basis. 

The e-mail confirmation will be sent with the details on the PCR testing once UHC reviews your registration and clarify the details for the requested PCR testing. It is usually 1-2 days before the testing.

Please, ensure your timely arrival as indicated in the confirmation and do not visit UHC without confirmation to avoid waiting for lines and mutual inconveniences.

The payment is processed at the reception with the credit cards only (no cash is accepted).

  • Testing off-Campus

The RT-PCR test costs KZT 5,000 (payment by card) for NU Community members (including sub-contractors) upon presentation of your NU IDs. Do not eat, drink, brush your teeth, smoke, etc. for three hours prior to the RT-PCR test.

To book an appointment, please use this form.

Please contact your School and Research admin teams if you are required PCR testing for your work and studies, and follow the instructions accordingly unless you may have instructions from the representatives of the University Healthcare Department to use this sign-up for your PCR testing.

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should immediately isolate to prevent community transmission. Once you are isolated, please be in touch with your health care provider and HSE (hse@old.nu.edu.kz) to determine if treatment is appropriate.

Ashyq app

An increasing number of public places, cafes and restaurants require the “Ashyq” app. From 12 May, the Ashyq app will be required by the Nur-Sultan Airport and from 21 May, by the Almaty Airport as well. This app enhances contact tracing and is common in many countries. It was developed by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry together with the Ministry of Health to monitor and control the epidemic situation in the country. 

When visiting a location included in the Ashyq project, visitors are color-tagged: green (negative PCR test), blue (no PCR or contacts), yellow (identified as a contact), and red (positive PCR test). For many venues and events over 30 people, the Ashyq app is mandatory.

You can download the app from the Apple Store and Google Play. 

The content of the Ashyq app will be expanded on July 1 to include vaccination records; further, the range of applications/usages of the Ashyq app will be extended to include air transport, more businesses and even universities.

Important contacts

COVID-19 Hotline - 1406
8 7172 768 043.
Тelegram Bot about COVID-2019 - @kz_hls_bot

COVID-19 current situation in Kazakhstan: egov.kz

If you have any questions not included in FAQ section below, please contact us here: covid19@old.nu.edu.kz

Quick References

Information for faculty and staff on the internal portal my.nu.edu.kz

Register for vaccine: Link

To define your COVID-19 risk group: Link

Self-report COVID-19 symptoms: Notify HSE immediately (HSE@old.nu.edu.kz)

Vaccine tracking information – global

Coronavirus statistics – global: Johns Hopkins website

Nur-Sultan City Akimat city-wide regulations

International flights from Nur-Sultan City

Direct flights

Access to campus

NU employees may request single-entry and long-term access to the offices and labs on campus. The system works only with NU corporate email addresses, so please make sure that you are logged into your NU corporate email account.

Single-entry access

Offices and Laboratories

  1. An employee opens the link and submits Form #1. 
  2. An employee receives an auto-reply email with the link to Form #2 and forwards this email to the Dean (for Schools) or Head of Unit (for Admin Staff) for access approval.
  3. The Dean or Head of Unit opens Form #2, checks the data, and presses the “Submit” button as a confirmation of access approval.
  4. ACCESS GRANTED. Security will receive the Name of an authorized employee. An employee will receive a confirmation email.

Long-term access

Offices

1-1. Admin staff gets approval from the Dean or Head of Unit and then uses the link for PCR testing sign-up. 

1-2. Faculty and TAs, LAs, RAs contact the responsible person within the School/Office of the Provost for Dean/Head’s approval and further signing up for the PCR testing. 

  1. An employee receives an invitation from the Health and Safety Department to PCR testing and takes the test.
  2. An employee receives the results of the PCR test. The Health and Safety Department updates the list of employees with negative PCR test results. It might take up to 2 days from the date of the PCR test, please plan accordingly.
  3. ACCESS GRANTED. Security will receive the Name of an authorized employee. An employee can check the access status using this link. 

Laboratories

  1. An employee contacts the responsible person within the School/Office of the Provost for Dean/Head’s approval and further signing up for the PCR testing. 
  2. An employee receives an invitation to PCR testing and takes the test.
  3. An employee receives the results of the PCR test. Health and Safety Department updates the list of employees with negative PCR test results. It might take up to 2 days from the date of the PCR test, please plan accordingly.
  4. ACCESS GRANTED. Security will receive the Name of an authorized employee. An employee can check the access status using this link. 

NOTE: If you don’t have authorized access on campus, please do not come. The Campus security will monitor all unauthorized entries and make respective measures. 

Beginning from July 15, 2021, unvaccinated employees are not be allowed to come to Campus.  A negative PCR test result is ALWAYS required for any vaccination group to access Campus. This includes all of the leadership team, all contractors, visitors, students, faculty and staff.

Library

The Library staff are focused on supporting the academic mission of the University and are itching to expand the scope of services to the NU Community.

Faculty, staff, and students residing on Campus may avail of book delivery service already in place. 

Faculty, staff, and students residing off-Campus in Nur-Sultan City may also borrow books; however, they need to collect them at the Kabanbay Batyr gate.

Students residing off-Campus not in Nur-Sultan may borrow Library books to be mailed to their home address (via Kazpost, to be paid by the requesting student). 

Book return is organized at the Turan-side gate.

Please contact the Library staff for further details on any of these issues. They will help you with any questions.

Reminders

  • Please keep ongoing with all the safety precautions: wear facemasks, wash hands, maintain physical distances, avoid large crowds and look out for good ventilation when indoors.
  • On Campus, in addition to wearing a facemask, please display your NU ID card at all times. Stay safe. When outside of our Campus, please do take all the safety precautions – for everybody’s safety in the Community.

General information
For students
For faculty/staff
FAQ

Following information is provided by the World Health Organization:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. 

In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. 

Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus

Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:

  • Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.

  • Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

  • Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

  • If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

  • Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider

Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

ONLINE TEACHING, MID-TERM EXAMS, DORMITORY CHECKOUT, AND OTHER MATTERS.

Dear NU Students,

We have been developing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to the NU community, and we want to assure you that our instructions to you are fully in line with the Government’s decisions.

These are the instructions we are putting into place to ensure your health and well-being and minimize virus-related risks to our community. We ask all of you to abide by them; non-compliance with these instructions will lead to disciplinary action.

  1. In-person classes are canceled.
  2. Student stipends and allowances (including for research) will continue as usual.
  3. All events on campus are banned.
  4. Visitors, including friends, are not permitted access to campus.
  5. On-campus medical facilities will remain open upon appointment that will trigger access at the entry gates.

Below are some more details on class delivery and check-out from dorms.

Class delivery

  1. In-person classes are canceled, starting from March 16.
  2. We are moving to online delivery of classes.
  3. Your Vice Deans of Academic Affairs will follow up with more details on the mode of delivery.
  4. Dormitory and other refunds: Students will be eligible for a refund (prorated for the period from check-out until the end of the semester). Modalities will be communicated.

Categories of students eligible to stay on campus until further notice:

  1. - International students;
  2. -Students with no parents or guardians;
  3. -PhD students and second year and Masters students who are engaged in laboratory-based research.
  4.  
  5. NUSOM Residents and 3rd-year Clinical Clerkship students will be moved to alternative accommodation.

Currently, 191 students have been allowed to stay on campus, including:

  1.  PhD or second-year Masters students needing research laboratory access;
  2. International students; and
  3. Special cases, including graduate students with families.

 

Dormitory regulations

  1. Because we will undertake a deep clean of the dormitories and other facilities, take all of your personal belongings or store when you leave, as you would in the summer.  You must follow further DSA instructions.
  2. Please take all of your learning materials and valuables with you as classes will be online.
  3. For international students and those who have permission to stay on campus, the Department of Student Affairs will work with you to make arrangements for your housing during this time. 

If you choose to stay in Nur-Sultan for non-academic reasons, such as off-campus work commitments, you will be responsible for making your own accommodation arrangements.

Please keep up-to-date on the situation within Kazakhstan and Government regulations,.

Please frequently check the following website for updates:

https://beta.egov.kz/memleket/entities/kkkbtu?lang=en and continue to observe health messages from our Health and Safety Department.  

Thank you for helping us to create a healthy environment.

 

 

UPDATES: CAMPUS PROTECTION AGAINST COVID-19, WORK-FROM-HOME. AND OTHER MATTERS AFFECTING ON-CAMPUS RESIDENTS

Dear NU Faculty and Staff,

these are trying times as we have never experienced this type of acute and unpredictable crisis on such a global scale. Let’s pull together as a real Community and be considerate to each other.

Our Health and Safety Department will send out more information on the state of emergency and as usual, follow up with regular updates.

Please do frequently check the following website: https://beta.egov.kz/memleket/entities/kkkbtu?lang=en 

Status of Coronavirus on Campus

  1. According to globally applied Ministry of Health regulations on dealing with the coronavirus, the medical escort team must wear HAZMAT suits as a precaution when escorting people to hospital quarantine.
  2. So, if you see teams wearing HAZMAT suits on campus, do not be alarmed.
  3. There is no need to test faculty and staff for the virus nor to be quarantined unless test results turn out positive. Please also note that the likelihood of virus transmission in mid-air is negligible as all modern aircraft have advanced air circulation systems (more than 20 times per hour) that filter out all viruses and bacteria.
  4. If you would like to have your health status monitored on a regular basis, please contact the Department of Health and Safety with cc to the Vice President NU Medicine.
  5. All buildings including residential blocks and public spaces on campus are already being cleaned more thoroughly and with more potent cleaning agents.
  6.  If you are sick, you should stay home and contact a doctor.
  7. On-campus medical facilities will remain open.

 

Working from home and sundry arrangements for campus residents

        We will implement a work-from-home policy for staff and faculty until further notice:
        1. Starting Monday 16 March, the campus operates on a skeleton staff.
        2. Faculty should work from home until further notice.
        3. For staff, your Department Directors (“Block C2”) and Executive Director (Schools) will work with you to clarify work-from-home arrangements.
            i. Sheltering-in-place is the baseline.
           ii. Department Directors and Executive Directors will clarify the skeleton staff.
           iii. Further details will be available ASAP.

       4. Remote access to library resources remains available for faculty and students.
      5. The Sports Center and kindergartens will close until further notice.
      6. Some campus catering outlets and supermarkets will remain open. Details to follow.

 

We will also have to apply stricter access rules for accessing laboratories and offices to our faculty and other authorized staff and students. Going to your offices because you happen to be an on-campus resident is not allowed. Please respect the restrictions as they exist to protect you and us all.

Updates on students

  1. NU is working on ways to provide devices and access to learning resources for students who do not have ready access to the internet.
  2. All classes will move online on April 6.

 

Academic and research matters:

  1. All faculty check in with their classes to clarify any technology or other issues. Doing so will give us time to make adjustments before regular online classes begin on 6 April;
  2. Some schools are using Zoom rooms and other facilities;
  3. Vice Deans for Academic Affairs are working with faculty to move all classes and assessments online;
  4. Already, a number of online assessments have been developed, including open book exams, case studies, group based interviews, essays and research papers;
  5. We will negotiate an agreement with Coursera for faculty to have access to its large library of online courses;
  6. We continue to uphold our standards of integrity;
  7. An informal faculty expert group covering multiple disciplines has sprung to life to present proposals on how NU can contribute to the country’s efforts in dealing and managing COVID-19. 

Contacts for further information

      Who to contact for additional information:
      1. For information about work-from-home arrangements:
          - Contact your Department Director (Administration and Finance staff), Executive Director (for staff in Schools), or your Dean (for faculty)
      2. For information about online teaching and online assessment:
         - Contact your Vice Dean for Academic Affairs.
      3. For information about access to research laboratories and library facilities:
         - Contact your embedded librarian, or your Dean or Vice Dean for Research
     4. For updates on health messages from the Ministry of Health, see this website: https://beta.egov.kz/memleket/entities/kkkbtu?lang=en
     5. For access to campus medical services, contact the campus health center directly.
     6. Please do not use the President’s email or contact details as default; your Deans, Vice Deans, and Executive Directors will have School-specific answers.

 

We participated in a peer learning video-conference where colleagues from the Asian Universities Alliance, augmented by a couple of European Universities (University of Geneva and the University of Bologna) reported on the steps taken to prevent and mitigate against the spread of the coronavirus, and diagnose and treat COVID-19.

All universities are facing similar challenges as we do: shifting to online teaching and assessment; ensuring admission of high-quality students, scheduling the end of spring semester followed by summer semester offerings, possible knock-on effects to the new academic year, dispersion of students and faculty, need for enhanced student engagement and pastoral care, internship issues, and destressing campus life. However, important and very inspiring, universities also showcased how they contribute to national efforts to overcome COVID-19, through analysis, diagnostics, treatment, and technical innovation and service to society; in short, doing what universities do best: making concentrated brainpower work.

 

General questions about COVID-19 by WHO

https://www.who.int/ru/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/q-a-coronaviruses

 

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.

People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also catch COVID-19 if they breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets. This is why it is important to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from a person who is sick.
WHO is assessing ongoing research on the ways COVID-19 is spread and will continue to share updated findings.

Studies to date suggest that the virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets rather than through the air. See previous answer on “How does COVID-19 spread?”

The main way the disease spreads is through respiratory droplets expelled by someone who is coughing. The risk of catching COVID-19 from someone with no symptoms at all is very low. However, many people with COVID-19 experience only mild symptoms. This is particularly true at the early stages of the disease. It is therefore possible to catch COVID-19 from someone who has, for example, just a mild cough and does not feel ill. WHO is assessing ongoing research on the period of transmission of COVID-19 and will continue to share updated findings.

The risk of catching COVID-19 from the feces of an infected person appears to be low. While initial investigations suggest the virus may be present in feces in some cases, spread through this route is not a main feature of the outbreak. WHO is assessing ongoing research on the ways COVID-19 is spread and will continue to share new findings. Because this is a risk, however, it is another reason to clean hands regularly, after using the bathroom and before eating.

Access to campus

From March 30th, all Nazarbayev University employees have been switched to remote work mode. Only employees of certain units that support Universityinfrastructure continue to work on the University campus. Lists of these employees were officially transferred to the Akimat of the city.

 In accordance with the requirements of the Akimat, NU has issued documents to these employees, which allow them to transit from home to campus for work purposes. These employees were provided with individual protective means(masks, sanitizers, and gloves) and their health condition is monitored daily. 

It should be noted that the University has provided transportation of employees from home to the office and back, and all vehicles provided are regularly disinfected.

Only
- Students having special medical treatment;
- Students with no parents or guardians;
- international students, including those recently received Kazakhstani citizenship;
- PhD and 2-year GrM students approved in the list submitted by the Dean’s Offices are eligible to stay on campus until further notice;
- students having evidenced severe family circumstances are to be considered on an individual basis.

Car access will be banned from Kabanbay avenue. Access from Turan ave will be open for Resident parking pass holders only.

Available services and shops on campus:

- Water company Altyn Su (46-60-00,99-92-92),

- Health Project food delivery (+7 777 197 88 55) and Kunde cafe (+7 777 022 69 59 whatsapp or telegram).

- Grocery shops Vesna Block 38 and A2 block 22-23.

- Pharmacy in Block 22-23.

- University Health Center (2616) in Blocks 24-25 with working hours from 9:00 to 15:00 on the weekend (accessible from the outdoor facing to the Athletics Center)

No. There will be strict access control to campus.

Please address your questions to student_affairs@old.nu.edu.kz and security@old.nu.edu.kz

All ID cards are deactivated and access to Campus facilities is restricted.

ID cards are deactivated for the entire campus, and therefore access to all University facilities is restricted.

Laptops are provided to students of socially-vulnerable categories only

Each case is considered individually, students need to provide documented evidence. Please, stop by in DSA Office 23.069 or 24.048

Students are not expected to return until the end of the semester. If the situation changes we will let them know

Library provides online services only.

ONLINE SERVICES:

Ask-a-Librarian, Chat, Interlibrary Loan.

For the details about the library remote access, please visit https://nu.kz.libguides.com/covid/remote .

DSA and USM are working on off-campus accommodation options, and the students will be notified soon

Faculty members can work from home only. University building facilities are shut down in accordance with statutory instructions.

University building facilities are shut down in accordance with statutory instructions. Please refer to your supervisor, Executive Director and/or Dean.

University building facilities are shut down in accordance with statutory instructions. Please refer to your supervisor, Executive Director and/or Dean.

No. Teaching Assistants work from home.

No. Teaching Assistants work from home.

No.

University building facilities are shut down in accordance with statutory instructions. Please refer to your supervisor, Executive Director and/or Dean.

University building facilities are shut down in accordance with statutory instructions. Please refer to your supervisor, Executive Director and/or Dean.

University building facilities are shut down in accordance with statutory instructions. Please refer to your supervisor, Executive Director and/or Dean.

No.

Please stay tuned to receive messages sent to NU Community. We keep monitoring the situation in Kazakhstan and around the world.

Water and food delivery is organized by USM. Grocery shops, Pharmacy and UHC are open. Please refer to the letter from Campus Security updates dated 29 March 2020.

Yes. Students will be eligible for dormitory and other refunds on a pro-rata basis.

Instructions for residents eligible to stay on campus

Students eligible to stay on campus are relocated due to disinfection process and schedule. Please stay tuned for further instructions from DSA

Spouses of eligible students may stay on campus. Please mind, no other relatives or guests will be allowed on campus

Family students with children residing in faculty blocks may stay on campus. We will notify them if the term changes

You can go off campus only for grocery shopping and to visit the hospital or pharmacy until 7 p.m. You will need to have your ID card and passport with you at all times.

You can not exercise outdoors or use the playground on campus due to the current quarantine restrictions in place.

You can send an email to your block manager who will be able to assist you with a convenient way to make your payment.

The service desk accepts only urgent requests. All other routine requests will be carried out after the current quarantine restrictions expire. If you have an urgent request, please send an email to the reception or service desk.

You can exchange money (denominations of 50 and 100 KZT) for coins in order to operate the downstairs water filter machine at the reception desk. Current hours of operations are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

There is an additional WIFI network “NU” with the password 1234512345, it is available in residential facilities of Nazarbayev University, specifically in Blocks 38, 39, 44, 45, cottages and townhouses.

Payment is possible in Mega Silk Way. Please note, during this quarantine restrictive period, Transtelecom company will not disconnect the Internet until June 1, 2020, in case the tenant has a debt.

1. Mini-market "Vesna" in Block 39 - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
2. Mini-market "A2" in Block 23 - 10 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
3. Pharmacy in Block 23 - 10 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
4. Pharmacy in Block 24 - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m."

You can order water bottles for delivery from Altyn Su Water at the reception desk.
The company has the option to pay by card.
Card number: 5169 4971 1612 0753
Owner: KENZHEBEK AKHMETOV
Or by phone number via Kaspi: +7(701) 267-74-34.
Please specify your address in comments.

You can order a food delivery only to the Turan Gate until 8 p.m. If you have difficulties in communication with a delivery company you may ask the reception desk for help.

International issues

 

 

Clarifications on travel ban as of March 15, according to the MFA of the Republic of Kazakhstan http://mfa.kz/en/content-view/-3580 :

  • all KZ citizens are prohibited to leave the country, unless there is an urgent medical condition to do so.
  • KZ citizens returning home to KZ will be able to enter the country.
  • All foreign passport holders irrespective of citizenship are prohibited to entry unless they have a residence permit of KZ or confirmed family ties with KZ citizens (wife/husband, parents/children).

The cities of Nur-sultan and Almaty are on full quarantine regime since March 19 till April 15, and travel from and to the cities is suspended by all transport means (air, train, auto, on foot).  https://primeminister.kz/en/news/goskomissiya-po-obespecheniyu-rezhima-chp-pri-prezidente-rk-vvela-rezhim-karantina-v-gorodah-nur-sultan-i-almaty-s-19-marta-tg-172930

All domestic air services have been suspended as of March 22nd midnight till April 14th inclusive.

Starting from March 30 all international flights to and from Nur-Sultan are fully discontinued, including the repatriation flights. No air traffic activity is currently envisioned. 

Home leaves are not restricted officially but strongly discouraged. Kazakhstan has introduced a state of emergency from March 16 till April 15, 2020, and restricted entry to and exit from Kazakhstan
(http://mfa.kz/en/content-view/-3580).

In President Tokayev’s Decree “On the introduction of a state of emergency in the Republic of Kazakhstan” (March 15, 2020) there are no restrictions on goods transportation.

According to the Decree “On the introduction of a state of emergency in the Republic of Kazakhstan” (March 15, 2020) - restriction is put on entry to and exit from Kazakhstan
http://mfa.kz/en/content-view/-3580
KZ citizens are prohibited to leave the country, unless there is an urgent medical condition to do so

all mobilities abroad are cancelled till July 2020.
Issues about completing research work on campus and work related to research mobility for 3rd year students that are regarded as mandatory part of the study program shall be addressed to the School authorities and research coordinators. However, alternative solutions are being developed in every aspect of the University’s functions, with the unequivocal emphasis on health and safety with as little compromise of the study process as possible.

all mobilities abroad are cancelled till July 2020. Experts forecast that the epidemiological situation will remain until summer and the US is in the state of Emergency right now. Strongly discouraged.

Unfortunately, no. Kazakhstan has introduced a state of emergency from March 16 till April 15, 2020 and restricted entry to and exit from Kazakhstan (http://mfa.kz/en/content-view/-3580).

We follow the Government’s policy (http://www.mfa.kz/en/content-view/-3580)
- Kazakhstan citizens are prohibited to leave the country, unless there is an urgent medical condition to do so.
- Kazakhstan citizens returning back home will be able to enter the country.
The cities of Nur-sultan and Almaty are on full quarantine regime since March 19, and travel from and to the cities is suspended by all transport means (air, train, auto, on foot). https://primeminister.kz/en/news/goskomissiya-po-obespecheniyu-rezhima-chp-pri-prezidente-rk-vvela-rezhim-karantina-v-gorodah-nur-sultan-i-almaty-s-19-marta-tg-172930
All domestic air services have been suspended as of March 22nd midnight till April 14th inclusive.
Starting from March 30 all international flights to and from Nur-Sultan are fully discontinued, including the repatriation flights. No air traffic activity is currently envisioned.

on-campus events are banned. Therefore, Room Booking service, in compliance with the official restrictions, will not confirm the booking of rooms where the 80+ participants are expected.
Additionally, those requestors who have already received booking confirmation prior to this message are required to make all the necessary arrangements in order to cancel the event if they plan to bring together more than allowed people as per the latest restrictions set by the University administration

We follow the Government’s policy (http://www.mfa.kz/en/content-view/-3580)
- Kazakhstan citizens are prohibited to leave the country unless there is an urgent medical condition to do so.
- Kazakhstan citizens returning back home will be able to enter the country.
- All foreign passport holders irrespective of citizenship are prohibited to enter unless they have a residence permit of Kazakhstan or confirmed family ties with Kazakhstan citizens (wife/husband, parents/children).

All domestic air services have been suspended as of March 22nd midnight till April 14th inclusive.

Starting from March 30 all international flights to and from Nur-Sultan are fully discontinued, including the repatriation flights. No air traffic activity is currently envisioned.

Not at the moment. We keep monitoring the situation in Kazakhstan and around the world.

Admissions

Starting from March 14th all visits to Nazarbayev University campus, including visits for onsite consultations on admission and campus-tours, are temporarily cancelled until further notice.

However consultations on admission are still available by land line +7 7172 64-25-84, by chat boxes on NU website, social media and by email info_admissions@old.nu.edu.kz. We also recommend applicants to follow our website and NU pages in social media for all updates.

Deadlines of Regular admission to undergraduate and graduate programs are not changed.

For updates or any changes in online registration and submitting test results, please follow our official website on Admissions-Announcements. In case of any changes, all applicants will be notified by e-mail.

Exams and course delivery – Office of the registrar

The timeline of Spring semester remains the same - we are following the current Academic Calendar. The format of final exams will be decided by Schools

It will depend on the situation with the virus in the country. The decision on conducting the graduation ceremony will be made after April 15th.

Summer term will depend on the virus situation in the country. The decision will be made after April 15th.

The decision on conducting the graduation ceremony will be made after April 15th. If it is cancelled, diplomas will be mailed to all graduating students. The check out procedure is under consideration

The grading will remain the same.

Yes

Students are materially responsible for laptops.

The organization of final exams is determined by Schools. Please refer to your School for more details. On campus level, we have resources that will be made available to Schools.

The submission and defense of the thesis is determined within Schools. Please refer to your School Dean and/or supervisor for more details.

Please keep monitoring the update messages sent to NU Community.

Assessment might be processed slightly in a different mode. Overall no major change in the assessment of grades.

 

Work-From-Home Arrangements

As much as possible. We have some laptops and we try to prioritize them for faculty and students.
The Office of the Provost and DSA collected the list of those who need laptops and remote access to office PCs. Please refer to your Dean’s Office to make sure you are on the list if needed.

That is a long-term project. It cannot be delivered right away.

No. We try as much as possible to continue to pay salaries to our workers.

Reports can be submitted online, signed documents can be scanned and sent electronically. Please keep hardcopies.

NLA is an institution within NU structure. You have to follow a common work regime applicable to NU and/or as announced in letters from President and Provost.

Please update your mobile phone numbers by emailing them to School HR managers (for employees) and by referring to the personal data on myRegistrar (for students). And continue to observe update messages from our Health and Safety Department.

Grocery shops, Pharmacy and UHC are open. You will keep receiving the notifications. Library, canteen, Sports Center and Athletic Center will be closed.

No.

We strongly recommend you not to leave the country and stay on campus. If you had/have to leave Kazakhstan, please keep in touch with your Dean and HRM of your School.

 

Health and Safety

All people with cold symptoms are required to stay home if they are sick. The COVID-19 test might be prescribed in case if the person had a travel history to the affected countries or contact with a confirmed case within common cold symptoms.

State emergency 103.
The tests are assigned by the state special hospitals/clinics.

The mask should be available in the city pharmacies.

We do not plan to arrange specific COVID-19 check-up.

No. according to WHO the face masks are required only for sick people or caregivers (e.g. healthcare providers). Wearing the masks is recommended only if you are sick or care of someone who is sick.
If you are sick, you should stay home and contact your doctor/103/call center 1406 for consultations.

Wearing a face mask is certainly not an 100% guarantee that you won’t get sick – viruses can also transmit through the eyes and tiny viral particles, known as aerosols, can penetrate masks. However, masks are effective at capturing droplets, which is a main transmission route of coronavirus.
So it is better to clean your hand thoroughly and not touch your face, nose, mouth and eyes! This is your FIRST level of defence.

No, in accordance with law and world practice only specific laboratories and centres can do such research with highly contagious and dangerous pathogens.

We do not have confirmed COVID-19 cases among the NU community. However, we should bear in mind that infection may be asymptomatic. For COVID-19 prevention, we practice proven and effective prophylactic measures on campus that also aim to protect the country's population.

First of all, if you are sick, please do not delay with medical assistance. The provision of specific PCR COVID-19 tests and treatment are under state regulation. Recently the Ministry of Health announced the availability of COVID-19 express tests for the population.

According to WHO the face masks are required only for sick people or caregivers (e.g. healthcare providers). Comparing with surgical masks the filter N95 is more effective.

The reason for self-quarantine has people who had contact with confirmed case of COVID-19 (provided by the state) and people who had travel history to the affected country. If you feel unwell please contact your doctor, discuss your symptoms, and follow his/her instructions. Practice Hand Hygiene and Respiratory Etiquette. If you do go to a care facility, wear a mask so your coughs and sneezes are less likely to infect others.

To date, no-one from the NU community has tested positive for coronavirus.

According to MOH reports there are laboratories and hospitals in different areas of Kazakhstan where the infection might be detected and treated the required tests and medicines are available

 

CAC: career, employment, internships, alumni matters

By the end of the semester CAC plans to conduct events in the online format. Events are posted on CAC calendar at cac.nu.edu.kz and social media pages, additionally will be sent by email cac@old.nu.edu.kz. Please register via link .

CAC monitors the situation at the labor market very closely. All available opportunities and updates are being posted at CAC CareerNet.

You can make an appointment via CAC CareerNet to get an individual consultation.
Once you have arranged an appointment via CAC CareerNet CAC manager will contact you via Skype, Zoom, Go to the meeting if this works for you.

You can order via registrar@old.nu.edu.kz to get a scanned version of your transcript. Please note that any orders are executed within 3 working days.

Please contact Career and Advising Center via cac@old.nu.edu.kz (with the subject “Graduate application advising questions”) to get a Confirmation letter signed by NU leadership with special legislation documents explaining the status of Nazarbayev University. Although, you are recommended to consider rescheduling the start date of your study abroad due to the current situation, for example, to the Spring of 2021 or postponing until the situation starts to recover.

In the state of emergency and quarantine, visitors, including alumni, are not permitted to access to the campus since March 14, 2020 until further notice.

These services require physical presence of student and staff, the Check out procedure is suspended until further notice. Services are expected to resume after the state of emergency. For exceptional cases please email to graduation@old.nu.edu.kz or cac@old.nu.edu.kz with the subject “Check out procedure”.

Career and Advising Center as well as NU Alumni Public Union have canceled/postponed all on- and off-campus alumni meetings and events until further notice.
Please note, that in the state of emergency and city quarantine, visitors, including alumni, are not permitted to access to the campus since March 14, 2020 until further notice.