Karaganda Buketov University is a modern university with over 85 years of history, national research status and international partnerships.
A modern university with a deep history, strong academic tradition and international partnerships.
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 worldwide. Source Certificate 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 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 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 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⭐ 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 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 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 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
On October 9, 2026, an International Scientific and Practical Conference entitled “Economics, Education, and Production: Integration and Strategic Priorities...
The study of an Early Iron Age burial discovered in Structure No. 2 of the Ketaban burial ground has yielded new insights into the material culture and daily...
As part of the university’s program to invite international scholars to Karaganda National Research University named after Academician E.A. Buketov, Professo...
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Acting Chairman of the Management Board – Rector, Member of the Management Board, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs
Buketov University brings together academic tradition, modern science, and responsibility to society. Our mission is to create an environment where students, faculty, and researchers work confidently for the future.
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Academician E.A. Buketov
100024, Republic of Kazakhstan, Karaganda, 28 Universitetskaya St.
