Kazakhstan’s Ascendancy in QS Asia University Rankings 2025

Kazakhstan’s higher education sector has made significant strides in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, with multiple institutions achieving notable positions. This progress underscores the nation’s commitment to academic excellence and international collaboration.

Top-Ranked Universities in Kazakhstan

1. Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU)
   • Ranked as the leading university in Central Asia.
   • Renowned for its research output and comprehensive academic programs.topuniversities.com+4topuniversities.com+4topuniversities.com+4
2. L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU)
   • Recognized for its strong emphasis on research and innovation.
3. Satbayev University
   • Specializes in technical and engineering disciplines.
4. Nazarbayev University
   • An autonomous research university with a focus on science and technology.en.wikipedia.org
5. Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU)
   • Offers programs aligned with Kazakhstan’s key economic sectors.en.wikipedia.org

These institutions reflect Kazakhstan’s dedication to enhancing its educational landscape and fostering global academic partnerships.

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The ranking of the best universities in the world – QS World University Rankings was first published in 2004, Kazakh universities have been participating in this ranking since 2011.

• The number of Kazakh universities in the ranking of the best universities in the world – QS World University Rankings has more than doubled over the past four years, and over the past three years it has increased by one and a half times: from 14 to 21 universities.
• The new QS Asia University Rankings 2025 includes 35 Kazakh universities, which is an absolute record for higher education in the country in its history.
• 22 Kazakh universities improved their positions , three universities retained their positions, Kazakh National Women’s Pedagogical University returns to the ranking after a one-year break.
• Three leading universities of the country in the top hundred of the ranking.
• Kazakhstan significantly increases its reputation indicators: 77% of Kazakh universities – participants in the ranking improved their results in Academic Reputation and 89% – in Reputation among employers.
• In subject rankings, the number of Kazakh universities has quadrupled in four years (from 2 universities to 8 universities).
• In the ranking of the best universities in the world in the field of achieving sustainable development goals – QS Sustainability Rankings, 12 Kazakh universities debuted.
• The number of Kazakh universities participating in the QS Stars program has increased to 22 over the past three years.
• QS Global MBA Rankings, for the first time since 2016, the presence of Kazakh universities has increased from one to three.
• Two cities of the country, Astana and Almaty, debuted in the QS Best Student Cities Rankings.
• Only Kazakhstan is represented in the QS Global MBA Rankings and QS Best Student Cities Rankings from the Central Asian countries.

The new edition is marked by impressive dynamics of the positions of Kazakh higher education institutions participating in the ranking, almost two-thirds of which improved their results from last year.

Thus, the reputation of Kazakh universities in international academic communities and employer communities continues to strengthen.

For a comprehensive view of Kazakhstan’s standings in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, visit the official QS Top Universities page: QS Asia University Rankings 2025 – Kazakhstan.