Al-Farabi Kazakh National University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2048 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #607 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 108 | In Kazakhstan |
| #1 of 36 | In Almaty |
| #562 of 1,187 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 57 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- kaznu.kz
- Languages
- Kazakh;Russian
- Acceptance rate
- 37%*
* Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive entrance examination following general or special secondary school certificate |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; February-July) |
Research profile
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University has published 9,479 scientific papers with 42,300 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, and Computer Science.
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 | 4 |
| 1998 | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 | 8 | 3 |
| 2000 | 15 | 10 |
| 2001 | 22 | 17 |
| 2002 | 28 | 40 |
| 2003 | 33 | 76 |
| 2004 | 20 | 52 |
| 2005 | 21 | 49 |
| 2006 | 28 | 54 |
| 2007 | 46 | 89 |
| 2008 | 84 | 86 |
| 2009 | 87 | 145 |
| 2010 | 101 | 146 |
| 2011 | 96 | 279 |
| 2012 | 163 | 383 |
| 2013 | 253 | 522 |
| 2014 | 337 | 664 |
| 2015 | 381 | 948 |
| 2016 | 494 | 1040 |
| 2017 | 519 | 1298 |
| 2018 | 645 | 1711 |
| 2019 | 972 | 2491 |
| 2020 | 1177 | 4219 |
| 2021 | 1357 | 6305 |
| 2022 | 1282 | 9414 |
| 2023 | 1205 | 11275 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bakalavriat | Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Computer Science, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Oriental Studies, Paediatrics, Pedagogy, Pharmacy, Public Health, Social Sciences, Sports |
|---|---|
| Magistratura | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Museum Management, Museum Studies, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology |
| Doctorantura | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences, Sports |
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University alumni
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Mukaghali Makatayev
- Occupations
- translatorwriterpoet
- Biography
-
Mukaghali Makatayev was a Kazakh poet, writer and translator. Muqagali Maqataev is put on a par with such pillars of Kazakh literature as Abai and Mukhtar Auezov. Fame and recognition came to him after his death. Maqataev lived a short but bright life, leaving to his descendants an extraordinary poetry full of national color.
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Dariga Nazarbayeva
- Occupations
- politiciansinger
- Biography
-
Dariga Nursultanqyzy Nazarbayeva is a Kazakh businesswoman and politician who is the daughter of Nursultan Nazarbayev who was the President of Kazakhstan from 1990 to 2019. She was a member of the Mäjilis from 2004 to 2007, 2012 to 2015 and 2021 to 2022. She was Deputy Chairwoman of Mäjilis from 2014 to 2015 until being appointed as a Deputy Prime Minister under Massimov's cabinet. She was a member of the Kazakh Senate from 2016 to 2020, serving as Senate Chairwoman from 2019 to 2020. She is one of the richest women in Kazakhstan.
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Olzhas Suleimenov
- Occupations
- prose writerwriterpoetdiplomatpolitician
- Biography
-
Olzhas Omaruly Suleimenov is a Kazakh former Soviet dissident, Russian-language poet, Turkologist, politician, and anti-nuclear activist.
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Aliya Nazarbayeva
- Occupations
- businesspersonentrepreneur
- Biography
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Aliya Nursultanqyzy Nazarbaeva is a businesswoman who is the youngest daughter of Nursultan Nazarbayev, the first President of Kazakhstan.
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Biology and Biotechnology | Biology, Biomedicine, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Chemistry and Chemical Technology | Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
| Faculty : Geography and Environmental Management | Ecology, Geography, Geography (Human), Meteorology, Surveying and Mapping, Tourism, Water Science |
| Faculty : History, Archaeology, and Ethnology | Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Contemporary History, Ethnology, History, Medieval Studies, Modern History, Museum Studies |
| Faculty : International Relations | International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Regional Studies |
| Faculty : Journalism | Journalism |
| Faculty : Law | Civil Law, Criminal Law, Fiscal Law, Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Mechanical Mathematics | Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanics |
| Faculty : Medicine and Health Care | Biomedicine, Dentistry, Epidemiology, Medicine, Paediatrics, Pharmacy, Public Health, Sports |
| Faculty : Oriental Studies | Arabic, Chinese, East Asian Studies, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Modern Languages, Persian, Philology, Regional Studies, Translation and Interpretation, Turkish, Urdu |
| Faculty : Philology, Literature, and World Languages | Linguistics, Literature, Native Language, Philology, Russian, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Philosophy and Political Science | Anthropology, Educational Administration, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religion, Social Work, Sociology |
| Faculty : Physics | Applied Physics, Astronomy and Space Science, Materials Engineering, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Physics, Thermal Physics |
| School : Economics and Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Law, Management, Marketing |
General information
| Alternative names | KNU әл-Фараби атындағы Қазақ ұлттық университеті |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1934 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Science |
Location and contacts
| Address | prosp. Al Farabi 71/8 Almaty, 050040 Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,917,000 |