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Nazarbayev University (NU) is ranked in the top 24–29% of international research universities according to the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR). THE WUR is globally recognized as the leading ranking table of university performance. |
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NU has secured its position within the 501-600 range, thus demonstrating the best performance among universities in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. THE WUR uses a data-driven methodology that comprehensively evaluates university performance, with a strong focus on research, which aligns particularly well with NU’s research mission. THE WUR uses Elsevier research performance data, reputation data based on peer reviews of active researchers, and self-reported financial and international outlook data to calculate teaching and research scores. NU intends to reach the top 20% of global universities by 2030. |
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NU has made its first appearance in the prestigious university league table, securing the 106th position out of 673 institutions, spanning across 79 countries and territories in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024. Specifically designed for institutions established within the last five decades, this ranking employs methodology of the World University Rankings, with slightly recalibrated weightings evaluating the excellence of teaching, research, international outlook, and industry connections. Explore the detailed results on the website. |
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NU is listed in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings for 2025, ranked 150 out of 853 institutions. The rankings for Asia utilize identical criteria for the THE World University Rankings, adjusted to suit the specific characteristics of Asian institutions. These rankings evaluate universities across the key missions such as teaching quality, research output, knowledge transfer, and international outlook, ensuring comprehensive and equitable comparisons among universities. Check the detailed results on the website. |
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Nazarbayev University’s Subjects Break into the top 200 in the World University Subject Rankings 2025 NU demonstrates strong performance in the Times Higher Education subject-level global university rankings. Twenty-two subject disciplines are ranked in the 2025 edition, demonstrating the breadth and impressive quality of NU’s educational provision. Key highlights of this year’s rankings are the impressive strides made in:
Overall, five subject clusters – Engineering, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Education Studies and Medical and Health - have been ranked among the top 500 in the world. Computer Science is ranked in the 501-600 bracket, while Business and Economics, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences are ranked in the 601-800 categories. “This recognition reflects the University’s commitment to unwavering pursuit of academic and research excellence. It is a testament to the exceptional contribution and dedication of our faculty, researchers, students, and staff. While we take pride in these results, we will commit to building on these for the future”, said President Waqar Ahmad. |
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, 2025
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Arts and Humanities |
401-500 |
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History, Philosophy and Theology |
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Language, Literature, Linguistics |
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Business and Economics |
601-800 |
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Accountancy and Finance |
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Business and Management |
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Economics and Econometrics |
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Medical and Health |
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Medicine and Dentistry |
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Other Health Sciences |
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Computer Science |
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Computer Science |
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Education Studies |
176-200 |
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Education |
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Engineering |
401-500 |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering |
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
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General Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Life sciences |
601-800 |
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Biological Sciences |
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Physical Sciences |
601-800 |
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Chemistry |
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Geology, Environment, Earth and Marine Science |
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Mathematics |
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Physics and Astronomy |
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Social Sciences |
401-500 |
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Communication and Media |
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Politics and International Relations |
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Sociology |
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In addition, commissioned by the Shanghai Ranking, the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects included two disciplines from NU in its 2023 edition - Telecommunication Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. These results serve as a testament to the university’s competitive performance in a wide spectrum of disciplines on the global stage. |
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Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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401-500
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Telecommunication Engineering
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201-300
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