Shymkent
Kazakhstan
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Overview
Year Established
1974
Courses Offered
MBBS
Accreditation
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU), named after the philosopher and scholar al-Farabi, is a prestigious national research university located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Established on November 13, 1933, by a resolution from the Soviet Communist Party's Kazakh Regional Committee, it stands as Kazakhstan's oldest classical university. The university officially opened on January 15, 1934, and has since grown to become one of the largest universities in the country, with more than 20,000 students and over 2,500 faculty members, including numerous professors and researchers
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About
KazNU's main campus, known as "Kazgugrad," is situated in one of Almaty's most picturesque areas, covering 100 hectares. It includes:
15-story main building: Houses the university administration and major departments such as history, economics, law, philology, and journalism.
Thirteen educational buildings: Total area of 165,000 square meters.
Scientific laboratories: Spanning 18,940 square meters.
Seventeen dormitories: To accommodate students.
Second, smaller campus: Hosts the departments of Philosophy and Political Science, Oriental Studies, Preparatory, and International Relations
Highlights
KazNU is highly ranked both nationally and internationally:
150th globally by the QS World University Rankings in 2023.
44th position in the QS Asia University Rankings 2023.
Recognized with several awards, including:
Presidential Award of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Achievements in the Area of Quality
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Award for achievements in quality and services
KazNU is notable for its extensive international collaborations and memberships in various global organizations:
First Central Asian university to join the UN's “Academic Impact” program.
Leads the Global Hub of the UN Academic Impact Program on Sustainable Development.
Collaborates with numerous international accreditation agencies.
Established "Al-Farabi" centers in countries like Iran, Japan, China, Turkey, Jordan, Germany, Pakistan, Egypt, and Russia
KazNU offers a wide range of programs across 17 schools, including:
134 bachelor’s programs
268 master’s programs
140 Ph.D. programs
Fields of study include engineering, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, medical sciences, and economics. The university provides an innovative educational environment with access to specialized libraries, computer facilities, a super-computer, a technopark, and a business incubator to support student innovation and entrepreneurship. The programs are accredited by several international accrediting agencies, ensuring a high standard of education for both national and international students
