List of 39 best universities in Kyrgyzstan

Updated: February 29, 2024

Ranking by academic field

Top 39 universities in Kyrgyzstan ranked by EduRank based on research outputs, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence. The rankings are determined by analyzing 11.8K citations received by 3.8K academic publications made by 39 universities from Kyrgyzstan, the popularity of 36 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

1. University of Central Asia

#1477 in Asia

#4269 in the World

Enrollment: 200
Founded: 2000

2. American University of Central Asia

#2070 in Asia

#5661 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1993

3. Kyrgyz State Medical Academy

#2242 in Asia

#6047 in the World

Founded: 1939

4. Osh State University

#2328 in Asia

#6233 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Enrollment: 25,000
Founded: 1951

5. Kyrgyz State Technical University

#2386 in Asia

#6335 in the World

Founded: 1954

6. Kyrgyz National University

#2440 in Asia

#6454 in the World

Founded: 1925

7. Kyrgyz National Agrarian University

#2830 in Asia

#7262 in the World

Founded: 1933

8. Ala-Too International University

#3046 in Asia

#7758 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

9. Bishkek Humanities University

#3084 in Asia

#7858 in the World

Founded: 1979

10. Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University

#3189 in Asia

#8119 in the World

Founded: 1993

11. Kyrgyz State Academy of Law

#3283 in Asia

#8432 in the World

Founded: 2003

12. Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University

#3294 in Asia

#8461 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%

13. International University of Kyrgyzstan

#3516 in Asia

#8951 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 14%
Founded: 1993

14. Osh Technological University

#3834 in Asia

#9635 in the World

Founded: 1996

15. Issyk-Kul State University

#3920 in Asia

#9838 in the World

Enrollment: 5,000
Founded: 1940

16. Kyrgyz Economic University

#3974 in Asia

#9940 in the World

Founded: 1997

17. Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic

#4205 in Asia

#10389 in the World

Founded: 1992

18. Kyrgyz State University after I. Arabayev

#4413 in Asia

#10834 in the World

Founded: 1945

19. Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics

#4625 in Asia

#11266 in the World

Enrollment: 1,150
Founded: 1994

20. Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transportation and Architecture

#4649 in Asia

#11314 in the World

Founded: 1992

21. Academy of Education of Kyrgyzstan

#4907 in Asia

#11881 in the World

Founded: 2002

22. Kyrgyzskaya State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports

#4972 in Asia

#12021 in the World

Enrollment: 1,500
Founded: 1955

23. International University of Innovative Technologies

#4981 in Asia

#12054 in the World

Founded: 2006

24. International University of Central Asia

#5048 in Asia

#12224 in the World

Enrollment: 1,500
Founded: 2008

25. Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Arts

#5067 in Asia

#12266 in the World

Enrollment: 4,000
Founded: 1967

26. Jalalabad State University

#5080 in Asia

#12302 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 67%
Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1993

27. K. Sh. Toktomamatova International University

#5081 in Asia

#12303 in the World

Founded: 1993

28. Asian Medical Institute

#5173 in Asia

#12494 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 57%
Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 2004

29. Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic

#5178 in Asia

#12505 in the World

Founded: 2001

30. Naryn State University

#5283 in Asia

#12767 in the World

Founded: 1996

31. International Academy of Management, Law, Finance and Business

#5338 in Asia

#12898 in the World

Founded: 1998

32. Kyrgyz National Conservatory

#5357 in Asia

#12940 in the World

Founded: 1993

33. Talas State University

#5452 in Asia

#13165 in the World

Founded: 2000

34. Kyrgyz-Russian Academy of Education

#5595 in Asia

#13572 in the World

Enrollment: 1,500
Founded: 1997

35. Eastern University n.a. Mahmud Kashgari-Barskani

#5621 in Asia

#13639 in the World

Founded: 1999

36. Osh State Law Institute

#5651 in Asia

#13728 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2006

37. Kyrgyz-Uzbek University

#5759 in Asia

#13985 in the World

Founded: 1994

38. National Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic

#5770 in Asia

#14007 in the World

Enrollment: 1,000
Founded: 1991

39. Chui University

#5785 in Asia

#14042 in the World

The best cities to study in Kyrgyzstan based on the number of universities and their ranks are Bishkek, Osh, Karakol, and Tokmok.

Average cost of living for students in Kyrgyzstan is $291 + $42-303 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).