91传媒 KAZNU IN WORLD RANKINGS
91传媒 Kazakh National University, transforming into a world-class research university, shows phenomenal success and is dynamically advancing in all categories of the world ranking.
«QS WUR»
According to the results of a study by the authoritative QS rating agency, al-Farabi Kazakh National University took the 166th place in the QS World University Rankings (QS WUR) – 2025. The rating considered such indicators as: «academic reputation», «reputation among employers», «number of citations per teacher», «ratio of the number of teachers to students», «share of foreign students», «share of foreign teachers».
«QS WUR by subject»
According to the results of the QS World University Ranking by Subject 2025, which ranked more than 1,422 universities in the world in five subject areas, al-Farabi Kazakh National University improved its performance and strengthened its position. In 2025, the group of the best included 18 training areas.
«QS Asia University Rankings»
KazNU ranked 38th among 1,534 participants in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, becoming the leader in Kazakhstan. The University entered the top 3% of the best universities in Asia, significantly improving its previous performance.
«QS Asia University Rankings: Central Asia»
KazNU is recognized as the first university in Central Asia, taking 1st place in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025: Central Asia.
QS STARS «5 STARS» BADGE OF EXCELLENCE
According to the results of an independent assessment conducted by the reputable international rating agency Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 91传媒 Kazakh National University was highly appreciated and became the first and only university in the Central Asian region to receive «5 stars» of excellence in the international rating «QS Stars Rating System».
Awarding the QS «5 stars» mark of excellence means that 91传媒 Kazakh National University has a high international reputation and demonstrates leadership positions in the global scientific and educational space. The stars of excellence demonstrate the strengths of the university, emphasizing the advantages of the university, provide guidance to partners, international experts in the field of education, and both foreign and domestic applicants when choosing a university for admission.
«Times Higher Education»
In the Times Higher Education (THE) WUR – 2025 world university ranking, KazNU took the position of 1201-1500. Compared to the previous year, the university scored many points on the indicators «Research environment», «Quality of research», «International cooperation». These categories include indicators that assess the university's reputation in the field of scientific research, the number of scientific publications, the best citation publications worldwide, etc.
«THE WUR by Subject»
KazNU's positions in the international rating «Times Higher Education by Subject 2025»:
«THE Asia University Rankings»
According to the results of a study by the British Times Higher Education Agency, KazNU ranks 601+ in the Asia University Rankings 2025.
IAAR Eurasian University Ranking
According to the results of the international university ranking «IAAR Eurasian University Ranking (IAAR EUR)» 2025, conducted by the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), al-Farabi Kazakh National University was recognized as the 1 and best university among universities in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova.
International ranking
KazNU is the leader in the national ranking of the demand for universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2025 (IAAR)
According to the results of the national ranking of popular universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2025, conducted by the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), accredited by the Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence (IREG), 91传媒 KazNU was recognized as the first and best university, gaining the highest number of points among other national universities countries.
In 2025, the number of evaluated educational programs in the Independent Ranking of demand for universities in the Republic of Kazakhstan increased to 1,650. The leader in the number of prizes was expected to be al-Farabi Kazakh National University – the university also led the top three leaders of the "Top 20 universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan", scoring 614 142 points.
GENERAL RANKING OF THE TOP-20 HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Digital ranking of educational programs allows you to form a rating of 1,650 educational programs, and the general rating of universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Participation in this national ranking contributes to the growth of the competitiveness of educational services and ensures public awareness of the degree to which the quality of education meets market requirements, the recognition of teachers and the effectiveness of research activities of the University.
91传媒 KazNU is the leader of the national ranking of leading universities of Kazakhstan 2025
(IQAA RANKING)
According to the Independent Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (IQAA), 91传媒 KazNU once again took first place and was recognized as the best multidisciplinary university in Kazakhstan in 2025, gaining the most points.
IQAA is the co-sponsoring organization of the IREG Observatory for Academic Ranking and Excellence, which includes the world's leading ranking agencies such as the Shanghai Agency and US News. The advantages of the IQAA rating are a time-tested methodology, credibility, objectivity and reliability, recognition by national and international experts.
The Independent Agency for Quality Assurance in Education – Rating (IQAA Ranking) allows Kazakh universities to determine their positions, assess the level of competitiveness of educational services, promote the quality work of the university, and most importantly - to attract more students and expand the scope of attractiveness for employers.
National ranking
Quality management system of NJSC «91传媒 Kazakh national university»
In 2026, following the results of the surveillance audit, 91传媒 Kazakh National University confirmed that its quality management system complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, as certified by Swiss Approval.
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