Nazarbayev University corruption free: Vice PM

Nazarbayev University is corruption-free, Tengrinews reports, citing Mr. Yerbol Orynbayev, the country’s Vice PM, as saying.“The university seeks to join the club of elite universities in the global rankings; however, enrollment is open to everyone. Prospect students and teachers are only accepted for their academic merits. The most important point is that the university is free of corruption”, Mr. Orynbayev said.According to him, Nazarbayev University comprises 7 schools, with each of them establishing its own international partnerships. The University employs about 250 foreign universities and is a providing education service to 1200 students. “85% of the staff hold PhD degrees from foreign universities. 536 students have been enrolled for the 2013-2014 academic year”, he elaborated.The University was opened in Astana, the country’s capital city, upon President’s initiative and is destined to be a benchmark in the national education services market.