Nazarbayev University ranked 3rd in Kazakhstan, 2926th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 93 research topics. Nazarbayev University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,064 academic publications and 158,903 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Engineering in Kazakhstan and 1673rd in the World with 7,247 publications made and 102,735 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Physics in Kazakhstan and 1669th in the World with 6,719 publications made and 96,042 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 1974th in the World with 6,046 publications made and 92,547 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Biology in Kazakhstan and 2146th in the World with 5,911 publications made and 90,714 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Computer Science in Kazakhstan and 1704th in the World with 5,127 publications made and 69,097 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
Nazarbayev University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Kazakhstan and 2084th in the World with 5,123 publications made and 72,347 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Kazakhstan and 2094th in the World with 4,978 publications made and 62,997 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Medicine in Kazakhstan and 1978th in the World with 3,855 publications made and 61,204 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health, Surgery.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Mathematics in Kazakhstan and 1866th in the World with 2,709 publications made and 33,830 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 1884th in the World with 2,399 publications made and 32,183 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Business in Kazakhstan and 1751st in the World with 2,262 publications made and 28,872 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
Nazarbayev University ranked 1st for Economics in Kazakhstan and 1552nd in the World with 1,827 publications made and 22,995 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 2122nd in the World with 816 publications made and 7,841 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.
