1 1. General Information 2. Academic Programmes - Academic Year and Semesters - Undergraduate and Graduate Studies at the NUM - Courses and Credits - Grading Policies - Academic Calendar 3. Mongolian Language Programme 4. Summer School Programmes - Mongolian language - History - Anthropology/ Culture - Programmes Dates and Location - Students and Staff - Ulaanbaatar Activities and Free Time - Sightseeing Excursions - Practical Information - Course Fees - How To Apply 5. Schools and Faculties, Research Centres and Affiliated Institutions - In Ulaanbaatar - In Provinces - Research Centres at the NUM - Affiliated Institutions 6. Applying to Study at the NUM - Office for International Affairs - Visa Information - Application procedure for obtaining student visa · Before Arrival · Visa Requirements · After Arrival - Residence Permission Extensions - Exit Visas - Before Departure 7. Financial Information - Tuition Fees (in USD)
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1. General Information
2. Academic Programmes
- Academic Year and Semesters
- Undergraduate and Graduate Studies at the NUM
- Courses and Credits
- Grading Policies
- Academic Calendar
3. Mongolian Language Programme
4. Summer School Programmes
- Mongolian language
- History
- Anthropology/ Culture
- Programmes Dates and Location
- Students and Staff
- Ulaanbaatar Activities and Free Time
- Sightseeing Excursions
- Practical Information
- Course Fees
- How To Apply
5. Schools and Faculties, Research Centres and Affiliated Institutions
- In Ulaanbaatar
- In Provinces
- Research Centres at the NUM
- Affiliated Institutions
6. Applying to Study at the NUM
- Office for International Affairs
- Visa Information
- Application procedure for obtaining student visa
· Before Arrival
· Visa Requirements
· After Arrival
- Residence Permission Extensions
- Exit Visas
- Before Departure
7. Financial Information
- Tuition Fees (in USD)
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- Living Costs and Accommodation
- Other Expenses
- Bank Details
8. Housing Information
- University Dormitory for Foreign Students and Scholars
9. This is Mongolia
- Physical Geography
- Climate
- Population
- Religion
- Language Spoken by Ethnic Group
- Time Zone and Electricity
- Mobile Phone Service
- Currency
- Credit and Debit Cards
- ATM Machines
- Public Holiday
- Business Hours
10. Food
- Departments Stores
- Supermarkets
- Markets
- Restaurants
- Cafes & Fast Food
11. Transportation
- International Transport by Air
- Airport
- Domestic Air Transportation
- International Transport by Train
- Domestic Land Transportation
- Customs
12. Cautions
13. Useful Contact Details
14. Addresses of Mongolian Diplomatic Representatives
15. Campus Map
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General Information
The National University of Mongolia (NUM) is the oldest University in Mongolia. Established in
1942 with three faculties to provide postsecondary education, the NUM has become the foundation
of modern higher education system of the nation. In 1958, the Veterinary Faculty separated from
the university to become the Agricultural University. In 1961, the Medical Faculty became the
Medical University. The Mongolian University of Science and Technology and the University of
Humanities were founded in 1969 and 1979 as affiliated schools of the NUM.
Throughout its nearly seven decades of historical growth, the NUM played a fundamental role in
creating, promoting and strengthening capacities in contemporary scientific research nationwide.
The university community conducted comprehensive studies in natural resources. Within two years
of its foundation, the NUM successfully organized the first scientific conference and produced the
first volume of research journal “Acta Science” in 1946.
The NUM educated generations of professional people for the government, public sector, and
industry. Graduates of the NUM have been playing a leading role in the political, socioeconomic
and cultural life of the nation, as well as in education and science.
In the 21st century, the NUM remains a leading university for its qualitative education and research
programmes in science, social sciences and humanities. In addition to twelve component schools
and faculties in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, the NUM has campuses in Zavkhan and
Orkhon provinces. The University community in Capital includes 13.000 undergraduate and
graduate students, 800 faculty members and over 400 support staff. The NUM offers a broad range
of Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes. The university is distinguished by the number of
intellectual products applied to industry and business.
The NUM is a globalizing university that pursues freedom of exchange of people, knowledge and
information. The academic community of the university is truly multicultural. Scholars from
different countries work together towards research advancement and academic curriculum
enhancement and preparation of young generation of science and communities worldwide, promote
Mongolia and its values overseas, and contribute to democracy, development and peace in the
world.
The NUM promotes equal and mutually beneficial international cooperation. The University is a
member of the International Association of Universities (IAU), University Mobility in Asia and the
Pacific University Network and maintains partnership agreements with more than 180 international
universities and research organizations.
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Academic Programmes
Academic Year and Semesters
The academic year commences on September 1 and ends in June. It consists of two semesters (Fall
semester and Spring semester) of 16 weeks each.
Undergraduate and Graduate Studies at the NUM
More than 90 degree programmes are open to students over a range of academic levels including
Bachelor Degrees, Master and PhD Degrees. Programmes are organized in departments within
twelve schools and faculties. Students who have successfully completed secondary education (equal
to high school of 11-12years) and passed the national general examinations are admitted to the
University. The Bachelor degree is awarded to students who have obtained 120-128 credits and
fulfilled all requirements determined by the department. The accumulative Grade point Average
(GPA) must be no less than 60 on a scale of 100. The duration of undergraduate study is four years
of full-time study. The formal admission for a Master programme is 120 credits from a recognized
higher educational institution. Master programmes consist of coursework (core subjects and
electives) and research. Master students should obtain at least 30 credit points in coursework and
write theses for the M.A/M.Sc. degrees. The duration of the Master programme is three to four
semesters of full-time study. Students who hold M.A or M.Sc degrees from recognized tertiary
institutions are eligible to study in the Ph.D programmes consist of coursework and research.
Students who have earned 60 credit points and successfully defended their research dissertations
will be awarded with a Ph.D. The duration of the Ph.D programme is three to four years of full-time
study or six to eight semesters.
Most courses at the National University of Mongolia are conducted in Mongolian. Students whose
native language is not Mongolian need to provide evidence of advanced proficiency in written and
spoken Mongolian. The applicants who do not know Mongolian or with a low level of Mongolian,
need to undertake additional Mongolian language courses at the NUM in order to meet the
admission requirements.
Courses and Credits
The courses are divided into foundation courses, major courses and electives. The course unit is a
credit hour. One credit unit is deemed to be equivalent to 48 academic hours of full-time students
work whether in contact with faculty or in independent study.
Grading Policies
Grades, and percentage are interrelated to each other as they follow:
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A (High Distinction) 4.0 90-100%
B (Distinction) 3.0 80-89%
C (Credit) 2.0 70-79%
D (Pass) 1.0 60-69%
F (Failure) 0.0 <60%
Academic Calendar
Months Activities National Holidays, Festivals and
Anniversaries
Date Names
September Opening ceremony 1
Study, research and internship
October Study and research 5 Foundation day of
the University
November Study and research 26 National
independence day
December Study and research 1 World AIDS Day
Mid-term examination 25 Christmas
January Mid-term examination
1* New Year
Winter vacation
February Winter vacation 1 st Sunday Teacher’s day
Arrival of new students 14 Valentine’s day
Registration and orientation Varies* Lunar New Year
March Commencement of the 2nd
semester
8 International
women’s day
Mid-year enrolment and re-
enrolment
18 Army’s day
April Study and research
May Study and research
June Study and research 1* Children’s day
Semester end and examinations
Graduation ceremony
Applying and admission to NUM 4th
week
July Summer vacation 11-13* Naadam- National
Festival
Summer schools, internships and
field work
August Summer vacation
Summer schools
Arrival of international students
Registration of the students
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Orientation and enrolment
Throughout
the year
Applications from international
students
*National holidays
Mongol Studies Programme
The School of Mongolian Language and Culture at the National University of Mongolia (NUM) is
welcoming those international students, who are interested in becoming a specialist on the Mongol
Studies, to a newly designed four-year bachelor program.
The program offers an undergraduate degree to all majors related to the Mongol Studies, such as
Contemporary Mongolian Linguistics and Philology, Mongolian Scripts (Mongol script, Clear
script, ‘Phags-pa script, Soyombo script), Historical Grammar of Mongolian, Mongolian
Dialectology, Ancient and Modern Mongolian Literature,
Mongolian History, Religions and Beliefs, Mongolian Folklore, Culture, Civilization, Ethnography,
and Anthropology, Mongolian Philosophy and Traditional Knowledge, Mongolian Politics and
Economy, Mongolian Law, Mongolian Traditional Music (training in Urtyn Duu (long song) and
Khoomii (overtone) singing, in playing Morin Khuur (horse-headed fiddle), and Dancing,
Mongolian Fine Arts, Mongolian Nomadic Husbandry, Mongolian Traditional Medicine and
Dietary, Mongolian Natural Studies and others. Well-known scholars of Mongol Studies as
Academician D. Tumurtogoo (linguistics), Professor Sh. Choimaa (scripts and sources), Professor S.
Dulam (literature and traditional beliefs), Professor Ts. Shagdarsuren (philology) and others will be
lecturing to this program.
The program provides special courses of Mongolian to all applicants. Those applicants who have
some previous background of Mongolian language will have additional classes of Mongolian
language and culture for one semester before enrolling to the basic courses. These classes are free
of charge. For the applicants without basic knowledge of Mongolian language, one-year certified
intensive course is available.
The successful graduates of the program can be recommended for the further post-graduate
(master's and doctor's) programmes.
The applicants are required to submit necessary documents to the Administration of the School of
Mongolian Language and Culture two months prior semester starts.
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Summer School Programmes
Getting familiar with the history, culture and traditions of the host country is an inseparable part of
foreign students’ life and probably one of the reasons to come to Mongolia. Tours to historic cities
of Mongolia like Khara-Khorum, Amarbayasgalant Monastery and others give an opportunity to
enjoy the majestic peculiarities of nomadic civilization. They travel through boundless steppes and
valleys, sky-high mountains and great Gobi desert where even today the traces of prehistoric
animals remain. The tours are giving a chance to observe the nomadic way of life of cattle breeders
and rain-deer herders.
The Summer School Programmes are organised by the Centre for Mongol Studies, NUM. These
programmes combine classroom studies, research and travel. The programmes broaden the students’
experience of learning in a new environment, gaining a new knowledge of living in a country where
nomadic and modern life coexist.
The Interdisciplinary Summer School of Mongolian Studies composes of three courses: Mongolian
Language, History, and Anthropology/Culture.
1. Mongolian Language - 2 weeks
While immersed in Mongolian speaking environment and the rich tradition of Mongolian culture,
students will improve their Mongolian through diverse learning experiences in and out of the
classroom. Our experienced Mongolian teachers will help students develop Mongolian fluency and
accuracy. The course can be designed differently for those who wish to improve their Classical
Mongolian or their skill of source reading. For this type of private tuition the booking in advance is
needed and the course fee may vary depending on the skills of tutor.
This programme includes 15 hours per week of tuition and focuses on improving all four
Mongolian skills:
Writing
Reading comprehension
Speaking
Listening
Our Mongolian curriculum emphasises these skills through the following components:
Reading
Students improve the accuracy of their Mongolian by studying grammatical structures, which they
use in class discussions and in written responses to readings.
Writing
Students learn how to organise compositions by learning different approaches to writing, and by
reading and analysing essays and articles.
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Grammar & Vocabulary
An emphasis is placed on the study of grammar in context, vocabulary expansion, and increased
fluency.
Speaking & Listening
Students study and practise listening and speaking skills by working in pairs, groups, or with a
whole class.
2. History -1 week
The Mongols in Past and Present
The course of the History of the Mongols consists of the followings:
Ancient history of the Mongols
The history of the Mongol Empire
Contemporary history of Mongolia
Tour to the Museum of National History
Optional possibility to visit historical places surrounding UB
The course is designed to introduce the main phases of the history of the Mongols and enable the
students to evaluate their own standpoints regarding the historical development of the Mongols.
3. Anthropology/Culture -1 week
The course of Anthropology/Culture consists of several special features:
Nomadic culture
Tradition and Customs
Shamanism and Buddhism
Mongolian Kingship and Gender
Introduction to the Mongolian Art
The course is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge about the religion,
culture and customs of the Mongols. It includes a tour to the local nomads’ place to enable them