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.

951+ QS WUR 2027
301-350 QS by Subject 2026
1301-1400 QS Sustainability 2026
181 QS Asia 2026
5 IAAR 2026
1101–1500 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026
2001+ Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027

National rankings

Recognition in Kazakhstan

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

IAAR
5

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...Show full textShow less

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 university demonstrated strong results: 1st place - 8 groups, 2nd place - 27 groups, 3rd place - 23 groups, 4th place - 24 groups, 5th place - 14 groups. A total of 120 educational program groups of the university were represented in the IAAR ranking; 58 entered the top three and 96 ranked in the top five. Source

Ranking position 5
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Atameken
39 programs

2026 NCE “ATAMEKEN” RANKING RESULTS

According to the results of the 2026 Annual Independent Ranking of Educational Programs, conducted by the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Atameken” in cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a total of 57...Show full textShow less

According to the results of the 2026 Annual Independent Ranking of Educational Programs, conducted by the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Atameken” in cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a total of 57 educational programs of the University were included in the ranking. The University demonstrated strong performance, with 13 educational programs ranking among the TOP 3, 24 programs among the TOP 5, and 39 programs among the TOP 10 best educational programs in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Educational programs in the ranking 39 programs

International rankings

Positions on the global stage

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

QS WUR
951+

QS World University Rankings 2027

In the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2027, the university is ranked 951+. 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...Show full textShow less

In the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2027, the university is ranked 951+. 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 worldwide. Source Certificate

Ranking position 951+
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QS by Subject
301-350

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. Source Certificate

Ranking position 301-350
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QS Sustainability
1301-1400

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. Source Certificate

Ranking position 1301-1400
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QS Asia
181

QS Asia 2026

According to QS Asia 2026, the university ranked 181st among 1526 Asian universities. Among the 44 Kazakhstani universities included in the Asian ranking, the university is among the top ten universities in Central Asia. Source Certificate

Ranking position 181
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THE Impact
1101–1500

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 1603 participants from different countries. Source Certificate

Ranking position 1101–1500
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QS Stars
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4

QS Stars

Academician E.A. Buketov Karaganda National Research University has been awarded 4 stars in the QS Stars international audit. The University’s performance was assessed across 9 indicators, with the University receiving the highest rating of 5 stars in 6 areas: ⭐ Teaching⭐ Global Engagement...Show full textShow less

Academician E.A. Buketov Karaganda National Research University has been awarded 4 stars in the QS Stars international audit. The University’s performance was assessed across 9 indicators, with the University receiving the highest rating of 5 stars in 6 areas: ⭐ Teaching⭐ Global Engagement⭐ Employability⭐ Good Governance⭐ Diversity, Equality and Inclusion⭐ Art The audit results confirm the high quality of the University’s educational activities, its strong international engagement, effective governance, and commitment to creating a modern, accessible, and inclusive educational environment. Certificate

Ranking position 4
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THE WUR
2001+

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027

Academician E.A. Buketov Karaganda Research University has achieved another milestone in its international recognition. For the first time in its history, the university has entered one of the world's most influential global rankings — the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (...Show full textShow less

Academician E.A. Buketov Karaganda Research University has achieved another milestone in its international recognition. For the first time in its history, the university has entered one of the world's most influential global rankings — the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE), placing in the 2001+ band. A total of 3,146 universities from across the globe participated in the THE 2027 cycle, with 2,297 institutions making the final ranked list. Among the 42 Kazakhstani higher education institutions that applied, only 10 successfully met the criteria for inclusion in the ranking. Our university proudly ranks 7th among the participating Kazakhstani institutions.

Ranking position 2001+