University achievements

University Positions
in Rankings

Buketov University is among the leading universities in Kazakhstan and holds stable positions in key international and national rankings.

950+ QS WUR 2027
301-350 QS by Subject 2026
1301-1400 QS Sustainability 2026
181 QS Asia 2026

National rankings

Recognition in Kazakhstan

The university annually confirms its strong positions in national rankings evaluated by leading agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

ИААР
5 place

IAAR: General TOP-20 Ranking of Universities of Kazakhstan 2026

According to the General TOP-20 Ranking of Universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan compiled by the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), the university ranked 5th among the country's leading universities. In the subject ranking by groups of educational programs, the un...

Ranking position 5 place
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International rankings

Positions on the global stage

Buketov University is represented in major global academic rankings and continues strengthening its international visibility.

QS WUR

QS World University Rankings 2027

In the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2027, the university is ranked 950+. Kazakhstan is represented by 18 universities in this ranking, and KarNRU entered the national top ten, ranking 8th among Kazakhstani participants. Overall, the final list includes 1504 leading universities...

Ranking position 950+
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QS by Subject
301-350 position

QS by Subject 2026: Linguistics

For the first time in its history, the university entered the QS by Subject 2026 ranking of the world's best universities. According to the ranking results, KarNRU is placed in the 301-350 range in Linguistics.

Ranking position 301-350 position
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QS Sustainability
1301-1400 position

QS Sustainability Rankings 2026

In QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, which evaluates the world's best universities in advancing sustainable development goals, the university is placed in the 1301-1400 range among nearly 2000 participants from 108 countries. KarNRU joined this ranking for the first time.

Ranking position 1301-1400 position
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QS Asia

QS Asia 2026

According to QS Asia 2026, the university ranked 181st among Asian universities. Among the 44 Kazakhstani universities included in the Asian ranking, the university is among the top ten universities in Central Asia.

Ranking position 181 place
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QS Stars
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4 stars

QS Stars

The university received 4 out of 5 stars following a comprehensive audit by the international QS Stars system. This independent assessment confirms the high level of the educational environment, teaching quality, graduate employability opportunities and infrastructure of Karaganda Buketov...

Ranking position 4 stars
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THE Impact
1101-1500 position

Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026

In 2026, the university entered the prestigious Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings for the first time. KarNRU achieved a global position in the 1101-1500 range among more than 2000 participants from different countries.

Ranking position 1101-1500 position
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