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Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
About
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (Kazakh: Әл-Фараби атындағы Қазақ ұлттық университеті), also called KazNU or KazGU, is a national research university located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Named after philosopher and scholar al-Farabi, it is one of the country's largest universities.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 37 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 20,321
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 4.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 26%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
- Staff
- 2,000
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
31 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | =760 | 36.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,035 | 36.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,053 | 36.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University?
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =177, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank =1,230.
When was Al-Farabi Kazakh National University founded?
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University was founded in 1934.
What are the top subjects at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University?
Top subjects at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University include: Linguistics, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Modern Languages, Petroleum Engineering, Anthropology.
Where is Al-Farabi Kazakh National University located?
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan.