KazNU is again recognized as the best in the National Ranking – 2026

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University has once again confirmed its status as the country's leading university, taking first place in the National Ranking of Leading Universities in Kazakhstan – 2026. According to the results of an independent assessment, KazNU was recognized as the best multidisciplinary university in the republic. The rating reflects the quality of educational and scientific activities of universities, their academic reputation and the demand for graduates. When summarizing the results, the results of academic work, the level of employment of graduates, expert assessments, the opinion of employers, as well as students and graduates were taken into account. High performance on all key criteria allowed KazNU to once again lead the national ranking, confirming its leadership position in the field of higher education and science.

34 higher educational institutions of the country representing multidisciplinary, technical, humanitarian, economic, pedagogical, medical and creative fields participated in the 2026 institutional ranking. As part of the research, a large-scale survey of students and graduates has traditionally been conducted. The national rating, formed by the Independent Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (IQAA Ranking), is one of the key tools for evaluating the effectiveness of Kazakhstani universities. Its results reflect the level of competitiveness of universities, the quality of specialist training, and help applicants, employers, and the academic community objectively evaluate the achievements of higher education institutions.

The results of the National Rating – 2026 can be found on the official website of IQAA.: https://iqaa.org/ranking2026/#

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University