The Sustainable Development Goals of Nur-Mubarak University

Recognizing its social responsibility to the community, Nur-Mubarak University implements a wide range of comprehensive measures aimed at eradicating poverty:

Social Support for Students:

◄ University Olympiad winners receive full tuition scholarships.
◄ Students with outstanding academic performance receive tuition and dormitory fee discounts, and annual tuition fees may be covered by sponsors.
◄ Orphans, semi-orphans, and students with disabilities are provided with financial assistance and free accommodation.
◄ Depending on their needs, students are supplied with food, clothing, housing, and a free pilgrimage through sponsorship.
◄ Startup projects initiated by students receive financial support.

Social Support for Staff:

◄ On holidays, employees receive bonuses from university savings.
◄ Staff engaged in active research are granted one-time financial rewards.
◄ The university provides additional financial assistance to staff who are on maternity leave.
◄ In the event of bereavement, financial assistance is provided to staff members.
◄ Employees reaching milestone ages (50, 60, or 70) receive one-time financial assistance.
◄ Homeless employees are offered dormitory accommodation if vacant rooms are available.
◄ During Ramadan, children of employees under 12 years old receive presents.
◄ A free parking area is available for all university employees.
◄ Technical and maintenance staff receive food packages, clothing, and additional bonuses. 

Committing to social responsibility, Nur-Mubarak University carries out a number of meaningful initiatives aimed at eliminating hunger.

◄ To ensure students’ access to quality and nutritious food, the “Ryzq” University Canteen offers students a set lunch for 1,200 tenge per day.
◄ Depending on financial circumstances, some students are provided with free meals at the university canteen.
◄ In the month of Ramadan, the university offers free daily Iftar meals for students.
◄ Throughout Ramadan, students receive social packages containing food products and household items.
◄ During Ramadan, employees in need are also provided with social packages including food and household supplies.

Nur-Mubarak University consistently implements comprehensive measures aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle.

◄ The modern sports complex located on the university campus provides students and staff with opportunities to play football, volleyball, basketball, and other sports.
◄ Gym facilities and sports clubs for students operate on a regular basis.
◄ Academic buildings, dormitory, the cafeteria, and the sports complex are regularly inspected to ensure compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards.
◄ University staff and students undergo mandatory annual medical check-ups.
◄ A Psychological Counseling Service functions to identify and address potential psychological challenges that students may face during the study, adaptation to city life, and life in dormitory.
◄ Employees who demonstrate high performance and birthday celebrants are offered special wellness retreat vouchers.

Recognizing the necessity of quality education as its core mission, Nur-Mubarak University implements a wide range of initiatives aimed at developing a modern, academically rigorous, and spiritually grounded education system.

◄ The university provides educational programs aligned with international standards and coordinated with employers’ requirements.
◄ Each study group includes no more than 22 students, ensuring quality education. Seminars and practical classes, including Qur’an memorization and the study of Arabic, English, and Chinese, receive additional learning time.
◄ To foster students’ comprehensive development, the university organizes research activities, scientific projects, conferences, seminars, and roundtable discussions.
◄ The system of monitoring and evaluating the quality education is continuously improved, concentrated focus on students’ performance and abilities.
◄ The faculty and administrative staff consist of highly qualified professionals.
◄ The university provides professional development opportunities, covering training and qualification enhancement courses for academic and administrative staff.
◄ Winter and summer schools are regularly organized for teaching staff.
◄ More than 20 foreign teachers currently teach at the university.
◄ Within the framework of international cooperation, the academic mobility of students and faculty is expanding, contributing to improved quality education.
◄ The Supplementary Education Center offers free advanced spiritual education courses for students.
◄ There are six pre-university preparatory courses for spiritual education in Aktobe and Shymkent cities, as well as in Bakanas and Talgar regions.
◄ The Center for Countering Religious Extremism conducts preventive measures against the spread of radical ideologies, promoting religious literacy and raising awareness about the harmful effects of extremist movements through educational and informational outreach.

Nur-Mubarak University considers the promotion of equal rights and opportunities for all members of society as an integral part of its institutional mission.

◄ The university ensures equal opportunities for all students and staff, regardless of gender, in education, research, and professional development.
◄ The gender ratio among university staff and students is 51% male and 49% female, and the university consistently undertakes systematic measures to promote and maintain gender balance.
◄ The “Zere” Community Club, established at the initiative of female students, actively operates within the university, supporting women’s empowerment and leadership.
◄ Topics such as women’s rights, female identity, and the role of women in family and society constitute key areas of diploma and dissertation research conducted by students.
◄ Each year, the university hosts “100 Qari Girls” project, a competition for female students who memorize the Qur’an, where participants demonstrating outstanding achievements are awarded valuable prizes.

Nur-Mubarak University implements a range of comprehensive measures aimed at improving access to clean water and sanitation conditions.

◄ High-quality and safe drinking water dispensers are installed throughout university buildings and dormitories.
◄ Bathrooms, toilets, and canteen facilities fully comply with sanitary and hygiene standards, and are regularly cleaned and disinfected.
◄ Handwashing stations and sanitary supplies are available in academic buildings, dormitories, and the sports complex.
◄ To ensure continuous improvement in water and sanitation management, regular technical maintenance and preventive measures are carried out.
◄ The university conducts ongoing awareness campaigns for students on the importance of clean water use, water conservation, and adherence to sanitary norms.

Nur-Mubarak University implements a series of comprehensive initiatives aimed at contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals through efficient and responsible energy use.

◄ To promote a culture of energy conservation, the university organizes various information and awareness events for students and staff.
◄ The university has introduced a system for monitoring and accounting energy consumption, and takes continuous measures to enhance energy efficiency.
◄ Throughout the university campus, energy-saving systems have been installed, and an effective energy consumption policy is actively implemented.

Nur-Mubarak University implements a wide range of initiatives aimed at preparing highly qualified specialists ready for the labor market and helping graduates secure stable employment in the economy.

◄ The Alumni Association actively works to support graduates’ employment and career growth, strengthen connections between alumni and employers, and facilitate professional exchange and cooperation.
◄ Each year, the university organizes a Job Fair, inviting employers from various sectors to meet with students and graduates.
◄ Within the university, the Startup Projects Competition is held annually to promote students’ economic engagement, create new job opportunities, and encourage entrepreneurial initiatives.
◄ The university annually reviews and raises the salaries of faculty and staff, implementing systematic measures to improve their social and economic well-being.
◄ Outstanding graduates are offered employment opportunities at the university.

Nur-Mubarak University implements a range of initiatives aimed at fostering an innovative environment and modernizing infrastructure to support education, research, and community development.

◄ The International Research and Innovation Center operates within the university, conducting scientific studies on topics such as Digital Islam and Religious Discourse in Cyberspace.
◄ The university has introduced a supplementary Braille-based Qur’an education system, enabling visually impaired individuals to learn the Holy Qur’an.
◄ To provide students and faculty with a modern educational and research environment, the university is constructing a new nine-story academic building.
◄ The university’s infrastructure includes academic buildings, dormitories, a sports complex, a library, a mosque, dining areas, and recreational spaces. The campus is equipped with security gates, video surveillance, and a Face ID access system to ensure safety.
◄ The Nur-Mubarak Mosque, located on campus, also serves as a practical training base for students.

Nur-Mubarak University actively contributes to reducing social inequalities by ensuring equal opportunities within the education system.

◄ The university provides equal access to quality education for students from diverse social backgrounds.
◄ Through its system of grants and discounts, the university offers equal support to students from low-income families and rural areas, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or religion.
◄ To support students with disabilities, the university develops inclusive learning environments, including access to Braille-based educational materials.
◄ All university employees, irrespective of gender, nationality, or religion are guaranteed equal opportunities in education, research, and professional development.
◄ To ensure economic equality among staff, all employees receive equal financial bonuses and rewards.

Nur-Mubarak University continues to make its own contribution to creating a sustainable, safe, and harmonious urban environment.

 

◄ The university campus is well-maintained and includes landscaped green areas and recreational spaces.
◄ The Nur-Mubarak Mosque located on the campus serves as a spiritual center that unites the city residents.
◄ The university’s unique architectural infrastructure is considered one of the notable landmarks of Almaty.
◄ Measures such as efficient energy use, waste sorting, preservation of green spaces, and maintenance of clean air are aimed at promoting sustainable infrastructure development.

 

Nur-Mubarak University is consistently working to raise environmental awareness by adhering to the principles of efficient resource use and reducing excessive consumption.

 

◄ Energy and water-saving systems are implemented in the university’s academic buildings and dormitories.
◄ Lighting has been replaced with modern energy-efficient lamps.
◄ In the university cafeteria and dormitory kitchens, measures have been introduced to minimize food waste, limit the use of single-use plastic products, and promote the use of environmentally friendly tableware.

Nur-Mubarak University is carrying out systematic initiatives aimed at combating climate change and ensuring environmental sustainability.

 

◄ The university is located along Al-Farabi Avenue, an area with heavy traffic. Therefore, regular maintenance of trees and decorative flowerbeds planted to preserve ecological balance, improve air quality, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions is consistently carried out.
◄ To promote environmental awareness among students, the university organizes special lectures, seminars, and scientific projects focused on ecological topics.
◄ Students attend lectures and practical classes on Environmental Monitoring, Ecology, and Life Safety courses.
◄ At the Nur-Mubarak Mosque, regular sermons and awareness programs are conducted for city residents on environmental responsibility, efficient use of natural resources, and urban greening.

 

Nur-Mubarak University conducts educational and awareness activities for the public and students on the protection of aquatic ecosystems, drawing upon Islamic teachings.

 

◄ Through courses such as Objectives of the Sharia, Islamic Worship, and Ecology and Life Safety, students develop knowledge and a sense of ecological responsibility regarding water ecosystems entrusted to humankind.
◄ During Friday prayers, sermons and awareness sessions are held for city residents on the rational use of water and the protection of ecological systems.

Nur-Mubarak University also contributes to the preservation of terrestrial ecosystems.

 

◄ Each year, students take part in environmental campaigns to clean up the city’s landmarks and mountain areas from litter.
◄ To promote nature conservation and environmental awareness, students regularly build birdhouses providing food and ensuring safe living conditions for birds.
◄ The university consistently organizes environmental campaigns, clean-up days, community work events, and alumni-led “Green Campus” tree-planting initiatives.

Nur-Mubarak University carries out various initiatives aimed at strengthening peace, justice, mutual respect, and traditional values within society.

 

◄ The university has defined its core values as Faith | Knowledge | Transparency | Solidarity | Responsibility.
◄ The university regularly organizes meetings and forums that promote mutual respect and tolerance among representatives of different cultures and religions. These initiatives contribute to strengthening harmony and stability in society.
◄ Each year, university scholars deliver speeches at the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, held at the national level.
◄ Professors and lecturers of the Departments of Islamic Studies and Religious Studies are invited by various organizations to deliver lectures on the dangers of destructive movements, participate in rehabilitation programs, and review religious texts.
◄ The university operates a Center for Countering Religious Extremism, which promotes peace, conducts scholarly analyses against ideologies of pseudo-religious movements, shapes a correct understanding of religion, and explains the true values of traditional Islam to the public.
◄ A Psychologists’ Association functions at the university, focusing on religious and spiritual psychology.
◄ The university provides Compliance Service and an Ethics Council to ensure transparency and adherence to ethical standards.
◄ Several university lecturers actively maintain blogs on social media, where they share their deep spiritual knowledge and life experience, significantly contributing to the formation of religious and moral consciousness, the promotion of spiritual values, and the development of a sound worldview among youth.
◄ As the university trains qualified specialists in the field of spirituality and theology, its graduates also make valuable contributions to society by applying their profound religious and spiritual education to foster correct religious understanding among the population.

Nur-Mubarak University contributes to sustainable development by strengthening international and national partnerships in the fields of education and science.

 

The university’s international cooperation aims to promote educational exchange, scientific research, cultural understanding, and sustainable development in collaboration with leading higher education institutions around the world.

 

International partner universities of Nur-Mubarak University:
◄ Al-Azhar University (Egypt)
◄ Aswan University (Egypt)
◄ Ain Shams University (Egypt)
◄ California State University, Chico (USA)
◄ Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Malaysia)
◄ Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Malaysia)
◄ Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (Malaysia)
◄ International Islamic University Malaysia (Malaysia)
◄ State Islamic University of Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau (Indonesia)
◄ Universitas Islam Indonesia (Indonesia)
◄ Social Sciences University of Ankara (Turkey)
◄ Dicle University (Turkey)
◄ Ankara University (Turkey)
◄ Hitit University (Turkey)
◄ Istanbul University (Turkey)
◄ Karabuk University (Turkey)
◄ Kastamonu University (Turkey)
◄ Al Qasimia University (UAE)
◄ Moscow Islamic Institute (Russia)
◄ Bolgar Islamic Academy (Russia)
◄ Azerbaijan Institute of Theology (Azerbaijan)
◄ Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University (Kyrgyzstan)
◄ International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan (Uzbekistan)

The university’s domestic partnerships also aim to advance educational exchange, scientific collaboration, cultural understanding, and sustainable development within Kazakhstan.