Universities in Kazakhstan
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Kazakhstan
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Nazarbayev University with highest ranking among universities in Kazakhstan ranked #1353.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Nazarbayev University with highest ranking among universities in Kazakhstan ranked #1131.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability updated with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University ranked highest among 7 listed universities in Kazakhstan.
  • 08 Nov, 2023: Publication of QS University Rankings: Asia. Al-Farabi Kazakh National University with highest ranking among universities in Kazakhstan ranked #29.

Rankings of universities in Kazakhstan 2024

  • #2 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #230 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #2704 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 14 more rankings of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

  • #1 
  • #501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #1353 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #1 
  • #1275 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 3 more rankings of Nazarbayev University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #3 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #355 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #3415 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 13 more rankings of L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and subject specific rankings for 5 subjects


  • #3 
  • #611 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #9 
  • #4552 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #3 
  • #144 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 3 more rankings of South Kazakhstan State University

  • #8 
  • #901 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #2895 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #9 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 2 more rankings of Kazakh National Medical University

  • #5 
  • #801 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #6 
  • #4297 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #5 
  • #251 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 3 more rankings of Karaganda State Technical University

  • #6 
  • #851 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #4420 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #4 
  • #206 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 5 more rankings of E. A. Buketov University of Karaganda

  • #4 
  • #801 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #291 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #9 
  • #194 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
Show 1 more rankings of Almaty Technological University

  • #10 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #4488 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #6 
  • #261 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 5 more rankings of Kazakh-British Technical University

  • #7 
  • #901 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #10 
  • #4584 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #8 
  • #301 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 4 more rankings of East-Kazakhstan State Technical University

#11
Kazakhstan

Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations and World Languages

  • #9 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #10 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #10 
  • #221 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]

  • #11 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #4137 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #11 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 2 more rankings of S. Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University

#13
Kazakhstan

Kyzylorda State University

  • #13 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #17 
  • #601 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #18 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]

  • #12 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #14 
  • #551 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #19 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
Show 3 more rankings of Suleyman Demirel University, Kazakhstan

#15
Kazakhstan

Karaganda State Industrial University

  • #19 
  • #601 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]

#16
Kazakhstan

Innovative University of Eurasia

  • #21 
  • #801 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]

#17
Kazakhstan

Kokshetau State University

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  • #20 
  • #651 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #14 
  • #301 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
  • #7 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#18
Kazakhstan

Semipalatinsk State University

  • #15 
  • #601 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]

#19
Kazakhstan

Astana Medical University

  • #2 
  • #1059 
RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #1091 
RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 25 May, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #868 
RUR World University Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]

#20
Kazakhstan

East-Kazakhstan State University

  • #12 
  • #501 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #13 
  • #251 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]

#21
Kazakhstan

Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications

  • #11 
  • #4597 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #11 
  • #9480 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#22
Kazakhstan

Kazakh State Women's Teacher Training University

  • #22 
  • #401 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
  • #12 
  • #10879 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#23
Kazakhstan

Kostanay State Pedagogical Institute

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  • #21 
  • #401 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]

#24
Kazakhstan

West Kazakhstan Agro-Technical University

  • #13 
  • #501 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #20 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]

#25
Kazakhstan

Almaty Management University

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  • #10 
  • #8821 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #801 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#26
Kazakhstan

Rudny Industrial Institute

  • #4 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#27
Kazakhstan

North Kazakhstan State University

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  • #18 
  • #601 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #15 
  • #301 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]

#28
Kazakhstan

Aktobe Regional State University

  • #16 
  • #601 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #17 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]

#29
Kazakhstan

Zhetysu University

  • #11 
  • #251 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]

#30
Kazakhstan

Pavlodar State University

  • #16 
  • #301 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]

#31
Kazakhstan

Pavlodar State Pedagogical Institute

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  • #23 
  • #401 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]

#32
Kazakhstan

KAZGUU University

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#33
Kazakhstan

Kazakh National Conservatory


#34
Kazakhstan

International IT University


#35
Kazakhstan

Karaganda State Medical University

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#36
Kazakhstan

Semipalatinsk State Medical University


#37
Kazakhstan

University of International Business


#38
Kazakhstan

West Kazakhstan State University


#39
Kazakhstan

Deutsch-Kasachische Universität


#40

Kazakh Academy of Transport and Communication


#41
Kazakhstan

Kazakh National Academy of Arts


#42

Kazak Academy of Labour and Social Relations


#43
Kazakhstan

Kazakh University of Economics, Finance and International Trade


#44
Kazakhstan

Kazakh-American Free University


#45
Kazakhstan

Taraz State Pedagogical Institute


#46
Kazakhstan

Kazakh Academy of Sport and Tourism

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#47
Kazakhstan

Aktobe University S. Baisheva


#48
Kazakhstan

Kazakh Humanitarian Law Innovative University

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#49
Kazakhstan

South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute


#50
Kazakhstan

West Kazakhstan State Medical University


Highest subject rankings of universities in Kazakhstan

Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#94 
L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Anthropology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#101 
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Law QS World University Rankings By Subject
#151 
L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Mathematics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#251 
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#251 
Nazarbayev University
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#401 
Nazarbayev University
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#401 
Nazarbayev University
Chemistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#501 
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Kazakhstan Key Facts for International Students

31 out of 89 Universities in Kazakhstan Ranked in at least one ranking

20 Different Rankings list Universities in Kazakhstan (17 institution and 3 subject rankings)

2 Global Rankings rank Universities in Kazakhstan Among TOP 200

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Al-Farabi Kazakh National University ranks #1 in Kazakhstan in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Kazakhstan Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 20 rankings where Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is listed.

L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University is ranked best in Kazakhstan for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University.

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is ranked best in Kazakhstan for Social Studies & Humanities (Anthropology). See all rankings for the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University is ranked best in Kazakhstan for Law (Law). See all rankings for the L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University.

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is ranked best in Kazakhstan for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

Nazarbayev University is ranked best in Kazakhstan for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Nazarbayev University.

Nazarbayev University is ranked best in Kazakhstan for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Nazarbayev University.

Nazarbayev University is ranked best in Kazakhstan for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the Nazarbayev University.

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is ranked best in Kazakhstan for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% Papers per faculty 10% International research network 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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