Nazarbayev University ranked 2nd in Kazakhstan, 3075th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 89 research topics. Nazarbayev University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,247 academic publications and 134,674 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Engineering in Kazakhstan and 1733rd in the World with 6,848 publications made and 87,837 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Physics in Kazakhstan and 1720th in the World with 6,364 publications made and 81,946 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Chemistry in Kazakhstan and 2058th in the World with 5,659 publications made and 77,937 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Biology in Kazakhstan and 2241st in the World with 5,503 publications made and 75,947 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
Nazarbayev University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Kazakhstan and 2142nd in the World with 4,829 publications made and 62,655 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Computer Science in Kazakhstan and 1756th in the World with 4,806 publications made and 60,171 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
Nazarbayev University ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Kazakhstan and 2190th in the World with 4,657 publications made and 53,276 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Medicine in Kazakhstan and 2065th in the World with 3,549 publications made and 51,057 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health, Surgery.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Mathematics in Kazakhstan and 1923rd in the World with 2,593 publications made and 30,651 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Psychology in Kazakhstan and 1985th in the World with 2,205 publications made and 27,814 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Business in Kazakhstan and 1800th in the World with 2,171 publications made and 26,117 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Economics in Kazakhstan and 1601st in the World with 1,740 publications made and 19,453 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Political Economy.
Nazarbayev University ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Kazakhstan and 2227th in the World with 769 publications made and 6,363 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
