The Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation (KazNUWMI) trains highly qualified professionals and researchers in engineering, environmental sciences, policy, and digital technologies to advance sustainable water development in Kazakhstan and beyond.
Academic programs are organized through eight specialized schools, each integrating scientific excellence with practical, real-world applications in the water–energy–food–environment nexus.
Focus: Design, operation, and sustainable management of water resource systems — from dams and reservoirs to irrigation and hydraulic structures.
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Focus: Safe drinking water, wastewater management, and urban sanitation systems for healthy and resilient communities.
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Focus: Sustainable agricultural production through efficient water use, soil management, and precision irrigation.
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Focus: Understanding hydrological systems and restoring natural ecosystems for environmental sustainability.
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Focus: Sustainable design and efficient logistics of large-scale water infrastructure.
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Focus: Integration of renewable and conventional energy systems to support water and energy security.
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Focus: Governance, institutional reform, and policy innovation for sustainable water management.
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Focus: Advanced digital technologies for water monitoring, early warning, and resource management.
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Together, the eight schools of KazNUWMI form an integrated platform for education, research, and innovation — uniting engineering and technology with governance and environmental science.
Through this multidisciplinary structure, the university prepares a new generation of specialists equipped to lead Kazakhstan’s transition toward water security, climate resilience, and sustainable development.
