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About
Nazarbayev University (NU) is an autonomous research university in Astana, Kazakhstan. It was founded by the former President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev on 28 June 2010. It is an English-medium institution, with an international faculty and staff.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 19 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
- 6,020
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 176–200 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 27.6 | 2025 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
ARWU
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 382 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =613 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 705 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =794 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =815 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =860 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,048 | 38.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Nazarbayev University?
Nazarbayev University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1250, THE Rank 401–500, US News Rank =1,111.
When was Nazarbayev University founded?
Nazarbayev University was founded in 2010.
What are the top subjects at Nazarbayev University?
Top subjects at Nazarbayev University include: Education & Training, Clinical & Health, Arts & Humanities, Telecommunication Engineering, Civil Engineering.
Where is Nazarbayev University located?
Nazarbayev University is located in Astana, Kazakhstan.