Nazarbayev University

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan 4-Year University

Global #1127 Kazakhstan #44

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Institution Info

Founded: 2009
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 7,089 students
Website: http://nu.edu.kz

About

Nazarbayev University is a higher education institution in Kazakhstan, founded in 2009. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is a prominent university in Kazakhstan. The university has approximately 7,089 students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
THE	2026	THE #485 · Ranked	46,84
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1127 · Ranked	75,18

Research Output via OpenAlex

175

h-index

382,703

Citations

14,144

Publications

9,048

i10-index

3,50

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nazarbayev University's global ranking?

Nazarbayev University is ranked #1,127 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Kazakhstan, it holds the #44 position.

When was Nazarbayev University founded?

Nazarbayev University was founded in 2009, making it 17 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Kazakhstan.

How many students attend Nazarbayev University?

Nazarbayev University has a student body of approximately 7,089 students.

What is Nazarbayev University's research output?

Nazarbayev University has produced 14,144 research publications with 382,703 total citations and an h-index of 175, according to OpenAlex data.