13.11.2026Competition for vacant posts
The Institute announces a competition for 14 teaching posts and 3 research posts (order No. 412-k of 6 November 2026). Applications to the personnel department until 20 November. List of posts.
The Institute announces a competition for 14 teaching posts and 3 research posts (order No. 412-k of 6 November 2026). Applications to the personnel department until 20 November. List of posts.
02.11.2026Politekhnik finish the First League season
Politekhnik Nurzhan drew 2:2 with Toktogul in the last round on 1 November at the Politekhnik Stadium. Thanks to the students who came in the cold. Sport.
Politekhnik Nurzhan drew 2:2 with Toktogul in the last round on 1 November at the Politekhnik Stadium. Thanks to the students who came in the cold. Sport.
26.10.2026Open lectures of the autumn
Lectures for the public in hall 1-05 on Tuesdays at 15:00: enhanced recovery in watered reservoirs (27 October), what the refinery flare means (3 November), waxy crude in cold pipes (17 November). Entry free, with any document.
Lectures for the public in hall 1-05 on Tuesdays at 15:00: enhanced recovery in watered reservoirs (27 October), what the refinery flare means (3 November), waxy crude in cold pipes (17 November). Entry free, with any document.
15.10.2026Coins from Rabat-i-Safed in our laboratory
The petroleum-chemistry and materials laboratories have received a group of coins found by the Talas State University expedition at Rabat-i-Safed, for analysis of the metal. Results will be given to the expedition; the Institute does not comment before publication.
The petroleum-chemistry and materials laboratories have received a group of coins found by the Talas State University expedition at Rabat-i-Safed, for analysis of the metal. Results will be given to the expedition; the Institute does not comment before publication.
03.10.202675 years of the Institute
On 1-3 October the Institute marked 75 years since the first lectures of the Kobozev Petroleum Institute on 1 October 1951. Graduates of 1956-2026 met in the assembly hall, the Ministry of Education sent its greetings, NurGaz presented a new core-analysis microscope. The exhibition 75 years, 71,000 engineers stays open in the main foyer until 1 December.
On 1-3 October the Institute marked 75 years since the first lectures of the Kobozev Petroleum Institute on 1 October 1951. Graduates of 1956-2026 met in the assembly hall, the Ministry of Education sent its greetings, NurGaz presented a new core-analysis microscope. The exhibition 75 years, 71,000 engineers stays open in the main foyer until 1 December.
01.09.20261 September
2,186 first-year students began their studies, 668 of them on state grant places. The first lecture, The Chu basin: what is left, was given in the assembly hall.
2,186 first-year students began their studies, 668 of them on state grant places. The first lecture, The Chu basin: what is left, was given in the assembly hall.
14.08.2026Grant lists published
Lists of applicants admitted to state grant places are on the boards of the admission committee (main building, foyer) and below. Pass marks 2026.
Lists of applicants admitted to state grant places are on the boards of the admission committee (main building, foyer) and below. Pass marks 2026.
20.06.2026Admission committee opens
The admission committee works from 20 June to 10 August, Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00, main building, room 1-10.
The admission committee works from 20 June to 10 August, Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00, main building, room 1-10.
05.06.2026Graduation 2026
1,912 graduates received diplomas, 214 with honours. The first graduates of the MSc in earthquake engineering.
1,912 graduates received diplomas, 214 with honours. The first graduates of the MSc in earthquake engineering.
18.04.2026Chess: the Rector's Cup
The 54th Rector's Cup was won by Daniil Ogai (gr. NGD-24-2). Chess club.
The 54th Rector's Cup was won by Daniil Ogai (gr. NGD-24-2). Chess club.
10.03.2026Students at the NurGaz fields
Third-year drilling students began practice at the teaching well site.
Third-year drilling students began practice at the teaching well site.
12.12.2025Library catalogue
The electronic catalogue of the library is temporarily unavailable while the server is changed. Please ask at the loan desk.
The electronic catalogue of the library is temporarily unavailable while the server is changed. Please ask at the loan desk.
30.09.2025New ventilation in building B
Laboratories B-112 to B-118 are open again after the new ventilation was fitted.
Laboratories B-112 to B-118 are open again after the new ventilation was fitted.
05.06.2025Graduation 2025
1,874 graduates, 198 with honours.
1,874 graduates, 198 with honours.
22.11.2024Agreement with the Chamber of Mining and Metallurgy
Twenty scholarships a year for students of mining geology and metallurgy, 2025-2029.
Twenty scholarships a year for students of mining geology and metallurgy, 2025-2029.
01.09.20241 September
2,140 first-year students, 655 on grant places.
2,140 first-year students, 655 on grant places.
15.05.2024Seismic laboratory renewed
The shaking table of the earthquake-engineering laboratory has new hydraulics.
The shaking table of the earthquake-engineering laboratory has new hydraulics.
Archive 2008-2023
Short notes from the old news section.
2023
- 06.2023 Prospectus and Annual Report 2023 published (library, reading room).
- 09.2023 1 September: 2,090 first-year students.
2022
- 10.2022 Pipeline flow loop: new pumps.
- 03.2022 Return to full-time classes after the distance period.
2021
- 06.2021 Admission box on the website. Electronic queue for documents.
- 01.2021 Winter session held in person with masks.
2020
- 03.2020 Distance learning until further notice. Lectures by e-mail and on Tulpar.
- 10.2020 Groups return in shifts.
2019
- 11.2019 The site has share buttons.
- 05.2019 50th Rector's Cup in chess.
2018
- 09.2018 Prof. Erlan Jusupbekov appointed rector by the Governor on the nomination of the Academic Council.
- 04.2018 Pilot refining unit opened in building B.
2016
- 12.2016 Version of the site for the visually impaired.
- 10.2016 Pipeline flow loop for waxy crude (NurGaz).
2015
- 06.2015 Core-analysis laboratory opened.
- 01.2015 Heating: classes in buildings C and D moved to building A for two weeks.
2014
- 11.2014 A History of the Chu Basin Oilfields published by the Institute.
- 09.2014 Bachelor and master degrees only: the last five-year engineer diplomas were given in 2014.
2013
- 09.2013 Drilling and well-control simulator (Bekzatov Foundation).
- 02.2013 Two computer classes in building C.
2012
- 09.2012 The Russian version of the site is no longer updated.
2011
- 05.2011 Telecommunications laboratory with Attelkom.
2010
- 10.2010 Student hostel No. 3 repaired (NurGaz).
- 06.2010 Graduation: 1,640 diplomas.
2009
- 09.2009 New rector, Prof. Vladimir Osipov.
- 11.2009 Student council registers new clubs: board games, tourism, KVN.
2008
- 12.05.2008 The Institute's website opens.
- 03.2008 Statute of the Institute adopted: the Governor appoints the rector from candidates nominated by the Academic Council.