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Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Almaty, Kazakhstan
Overall Score
59.8

Admission Criteria

General

IELTS5+
TOEFL35+

Bachelor's Degree

IELTS5+
TOEFL35+

Master's Degree

TOEFL35+
IELTS5+

About

Al-Farabi KazNU stands proudly as Kazakhstan’s flagship institution of higher education and a recognized leader across Central Asia. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, it holds position#166 globally, remaining the highest-ranked university in Kazakhstan. In the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 it secured38th place, becoming the only Central Asian university in the Asian top 40 - a testament to its academic strength, research capacity, and growing global recognition.

KazNU offers a rich academic ecosystem with over153Bachelor’s, 262 Master’s, 129 PhD programmes,22 Residency programscovering engineering, natural sciences, humanities, medicine, economics and social sciences. Combined with a wide array of faculties and a diverse community of students and scholars, this provides international students with broad opportunities to explore their interests and grow.

Educational program links:

•        Undergraduate:https://farabi.university/programs

•        Master’s:https://farabi.university/programs

•        Doctoral:https://farabi.university/programs

Located in the heart of Almaty — under the majestic Alatau mountains — the campus offers not only stunning surroundings but also dynamic student life, modern facilities, and a multicultural atmosphere. Through strong international collaborations, extensive research infrastructure and commitment to innovation and sustainability, KazNU prepares graduates who are ready to lead and succeed on the world stage.

Join us at KazNU - where global ambition meets Central Asian spirit, and your future begins.

Rankings & Scores

Research And Discovery

Citations per Faculty
Rank #801+2.1
Academic Reputation
Rank #17260.7

Learning Experience

Faculty Student Ratio
Rank #3699.6

Employability

Employer Reputation
Rank #8586.3
Employment Outcomes
Rank #23466.2

Global Engagement

International Student Ratio
Rank #20483.2
International Research Network
Rank #42675.7
International Faculty Ratio
Rank #28880.9
International Student Diversity
Rank #21379.3

Sustainability

Sustainability Score
Rank #44362.8