According to the data of the Independent Kazakhstan Agency for Quality Assurance in Education, the National (general) rating of the best universities in Kazakhstan in 2017 was compiled. It was formed on the basis of an analysis of academic statistical indicators, expert assessments and a survey of employers. This was reported on the website of the electronic government of Kazakhstan, to which Kazinform refers.

The methodology for calculating the institutional ranking is based on three components: the first component (questionnaire No. 1) is an assessment of the quality of the academic resources of the university, which is assigned 70% from the total number of points; the second component (questionnaire No. 2) is an expert assessment of the quality of universities (15%); the third component (questionnaire No. 3) is an assessment of the activities of universities based on a sociological survey of employers and government agencies (15%).

Questionnaire No. 1 includes 70 weight percent(the maximum score that a university can score, - 700 points); it reflects the academic activities of the university. Universities submit initial data to the agency, which are cross-checked by various methods; some information is requested by IQAA from sources not affiliated with the university.

Questionnaire No. 2 - a questionnaire that represents a weighted average reputation assessment of universities by experts, includes - the maximum score that a university can score). The expert pool is determined by the agency.

Questionnaire No. 3 - a questionnaire of employers, which determines the prestige of the university among employers, including state and regional bodies, it is reputational. it 15 weight percent (150 points- the maximum score that a university can score).

This year, the universities of the multidisciplinary, technical, humanitarian, economic, medical and pedagogical areas, as well as the arts - all took part in the national ranking of universities in Kazakhstan - 2017 61 universities. However, they were included in the National ranking of the best universities in Kazakhstan - 2017, only 57 universities. One of the important tasks set in the State Program for the Development of Education in Kazakhstan for 2011-2020 is the inclusion of at least two universities in world rankings. Kazakhstani higher education institutions actively participate in global rankings, they have the most successful results in the QS ranking. Two domestic universities in 2012 entered the top 400 most successful universities in the world according to the British agency QS.

National (general) rating of the best multidisciplinary universities in Kazakhstan

	Name of universities		Final results, wt.% (wt.%)
	Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
	Eurasian National University named after L.N. Gumilyov
	South Kazakhstan State University. M. O. Auezova
	Karaganda State University named after E. A. Buketova
	Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraigyrova
	Taraz State University named after M. H. Dulati
	East Kazakhstan State University named after S. Amanzholov
	International Kazakh-Turkish University named after H.A. Yassaui
	Kyzylorda State University. Korkyta-ata
	Kostanay State University named after
	A. Baitursynova
	Suleyman Demirel University
	Zhetysu State University named after I. Zhansugurov
	Shakarim State University of Semey
	Innovative Eurasian University
	North Kazakhstan State University named after M. Kozybaev
	Atyrau State University named after
	H.Dosmukhamedova
	Kokshetau State University named after
	Sh. Ualikhanov
	International Education Corporation
	Caspian Public University
	Aktobe Regional State University named after K. Zhubanov
	Taraz Innovation and Humanities University
National ranking of the best technical universities in Kazakhstan
	Name of universities		Final results, weight. %
	Kazakh-British Technical University
	Karaganda State Technical University
	Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K.I. Satpaeva
	Kazakh National Agrarian University
	East Kazakhstan State Technical University named after D. Serikbaev
	Almaty University of Energy and Communications
	International University of Information Technology
	Kazakh Academy of Transport and Communication named after M. Tynyshpaev
	Almaty Technological University
	West Kazakhstan Agrarian Technical University named after Zhangir Khan
	Karaganda State Industrial University
	Rudny Industrial Institute
	Kazakh University of Railways
	Kazakhstan Engineering and Technology University
	Ekibastuz Engineering and Technical Institute named after Academician K.I. Satpaeva
	Atyrau Institute of Oil and Gas
National ranking of the best humanitarian and economic universities in Kazakhstan
	Name of universities		Final results, weight. %
	Karaganda Economic University of Kazpotrebsoyuz
	Almaty Management University
	Narxoz University
	Bolashak Academy
	(Karaganda city)
	Kazakh University of Economics, Finance and International Trade
	University "Turan-Astana"
	Kazakh - American Free University
	Kazakh Humanitarian Law Innovation University
	Kazakh Academy of Labor and Social Relations
National (general) rating of medical universities in Kazakhstan
		Kazakh National Medical University named after. S. D. Asfendiyarova
		Karaganda State Medical University
		Semey State Medical University
		South Kazakhstan State Pharmaceutical Academy
National (general) rating of pedagogical universities in Kazakhstan
		Name of universities		Final results, weight. %
		Kazakh State Women's Pedagogical University
		Pavlodar State Pedagogical Institute
		Kostanay State Pedagogical Institute
		Taraz State Pedagogical Institute
		South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University
National (general) rating of art universities in Kazakhstan
		Name of universities		Final results, weight. %
		Kazakh National University of Arts

There are a large number of higher educational institutions in Kazakhstan. Most universities in Kazakhstan are included in world rankings that assess the quality of the education provided. The cost of studying at the country's universities on average costs from $ 5,000 per year. Students can also receive a grant for education. Many universities provide foreign and non-resident students with the opportunity to stay in a student hostel.

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

The educational institution was founded in 1934. It is the leader in the ranking of universities in Kazakhstan. In addition, the national university is included in the ranking of the 300 best universities in the world. The total number of students studying at the university exceeds 18 thousand people, about seven percent of whom are foreigners. The main building of the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi is located in the city of Almaty.

The following faculties operate on the basis of the university:

• Biology and biotechnology.
• Journalism.
• Economy and business.
• pre-university education.
• Oriental studies.
• Geography and nature management.
• Mechanics and Mathematics.
• Philosophy and political science.
• International relations.
• Philology and world languages.
• History, archeology and ethnology.
• Physical and technical.
• Legal and others.

Bachelor's degree programs include the following:

• Automation and control.
• Library business.
• Geography.
• Hydrology.
• Design.
• Foreign philology.
• Land management.
• Story.
• Marketing.
• Cadastre
• Translation business.
• Sociology.
• Customs business.
• Tourism and others.

Master's degree programs include:

• Biotechnology.
• Geobotany.
• Business administration.
• Information Systems.
• Literary criticism.
• International law.
• Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies.
• Law enforcement activities.
• Public relations and others.

The university also offers various doctoral programs, including:

• Space equipment and technologies.
• Informatics.
• Cadastre
• Petrochemistry.
• Psychology.
• Oil and gas business.
• Technical Physics.
• Turkology and others.

Eurasian National University named after L. N. Gumilyov

It is a state higher educational institution. The building is located in the city of Astana. The university of Kazakhstan was founded in 1996. The university has its own student hostel. More than three percent of students are foreign citizens. In total, about 15,000 students study at the university. The teaching staff includes more than three thousand people. The faculties of the university include:

• social sciences;
• philological;
• information technologies;
• economic;
• transport and energy;
• historical;
• legal and others.

The following departments operate on the basis of the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering:

• geodesy and cartography;
• design and engineering graphics;
• architecture and others.

Kostanay Pedagogical Institute

Kostanay State Pedagogical Institute was established in 1939. In total, more than five thousand people study at the university. The main building of the Kostanay State Pedagogical Institute is located in the city of Kostanay. On the territory of the university there are educational buildings, sports facilities. The following faculties work on the basis of the Institute:

• social and humanitarian;
• natural and mathematical;
• add. and distance education;
• physical culture, sports and tourism;
• philological;
• psychological and pedagogical and others.

Undergraduate study programs include the following:

• pedagogy and psychology;
• musical education;
• defectology;
• maths;
• Informatics;
• fundamentals of law and economics;
• national language and literature;
• tourism;
• vocational training and others.

Kazakh National Technical University named after K. I. Satpayev

The list of higher educational institutions of Kazakhstan also includes the National Technical University. Located in the city of Karaganda. The cost of studying for undergraduate and graduate programs for international students is over $ 7,000 per year. The structural divisions of the university include the following institutes:

• information and telecommunication technologies;
• architecture, construction and energy;
• mining and metallurgical;
• chemical and biological technologies;
• project management;
• military affairs;
• distance education and others.

The Institute of Geology and Oil and Gas Affairs was established in 1934. There are seven departments on the basis of the institute, among which:

• Technology and technique of well drilling.
• Development and operation of oil and gas fields.
• Hydrogeology and engineering geology.
• Transportation and storage of oil and gas.
• Geology of oil and gas and others.

Agrarian University in Kazakhstan

Kazakh National Agrarian University was established quite recently - in 2012. Included in the ranking of the twenty best universities in the country. The main building of the Agrarian University is located in the city of Almaty. The total number of students studying at the university is 8,000 people. The teaching staff of the Kazakh National Agrarian University includes more than 800 people. The faculties of the university include:

• engineering;
• forest, land resources and phytosanitary;
• veterinary medicine;
• hydraulic engineering, land reclamation and business and others.

Almaty University of Energy and Communications

The educational institution was founded in 1975. The number of students is 5000. The number of teachers is about 500. The university building is located in the city of Almaty. The best students have the opportunity to take part in a student exchange and go for a semester to study at a foreign university. The study programs of the first stage of higher education include:

• electric power industry;
• Informatics;
• life safety and environmental protection;
• energy supply for agriculture;
• space equipment and technologies;
• automation and control and many others.

Kazakh National Conservatory named after Kurmangazy

The educational institution was established in 1944. The total number of students who receive higher education at all levels and programs is 1000 people. The number of teachers of the university of Kazakhstan includes more than 290 people. It occupies the 43rd position in the ranking of the country's universities. The faculties of the conservatory include:

• instrumental performance;
• music education and management;
• folk music;
• musicology and performing arts.

The following departments work on the basis of the faculties:

• ensemble art;
• conducting;
• art management;
• vocal art;
• social and humanitarian disciplines;
• musicology and composition, and others.

In recent years, the conservatory is moving to the introduction of educational programs for undergraduate and graduate programs.

Karaganda State University

The university was founded in 1972. The total number of students exceeds over 6900, two percent of which are foreigners. The teaching staff of Karaganda University includes more than 780 people. Enrollment in the ranks of students is based on the results of exams. There are student exchange programs.

Kazakh-British Technical University

The state university was established in 2000. It is one of the top ten universities in the country. The number of students is over 2000 people. The teaching staff includes more than 140 people. The cost of studying on the programs of both undergraduate and graduate programs will cost the student $ 9,000 per year.

The modern higher school of Kazakhstan is at a new, higher level of its development and is marked by several universities in the world university rankings. If ten or fifteen years ago, the views of applicants were focused on foreign alma maters, today they go to study in England, Germany, France, Russia, of course, but not so indiscriminately. Whom do Kazakh universities train, what specialties and what educational institution is the most prestigious? I recognized the portal "Foreign"

The universities of Kazakhstan are divided into specialized areas. These are universal universities, technical, medical, humanitarian, economic, pedagogical, aesthetic. The best of the best, according to many ratings, can be called 60 institutes and universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Based on the findings of the Independent Kazakhstan Agency for Quality Assurance in Education, the following can be included in the TOP-10:

Eurasian National University. L. N. Gumilyova (Astana)

Founded in 1996. It bears the name of the Russian scientist, ethnologist Lev Gumilyov. Consists of more than 25 research institutions. Three levels of education, 12 faculties, trains specialists in more than 60 specialties (bachelor's, master's, doctoral studies). The teaching staff is about 1700 people, of which more than 60% are doctors of sciences, academicians, laureates of state prizes, candidates of sciences, etc. More than 11 thousand students. Since 2000, a branch of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov. In 2014, he entered the list of "The Best Universities of Kazakhstan" (rating of the agency "Expert RA"). Leader among higher educational institutions of Kazakhstan and Central Asia (Cybermetrics Lab rating, Spain).

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Kazakh National University named after al-Farabi (Almaty)

It was founded in 1934 on the basis of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Biology (out of 54 students and 25 teachers). Today, the university has 14 faculties, about 10 institutes, 25 specialized councils for the defense of doctoral dissertations, 11 research centers, etc. The education system is multilevel (bachelor's, higher specialized, master's, postgraduate, doctoral studies). It trains students in 180 specialties. More than 16 thousand students.

Among the famous graduates are Olzhas Suleimenov (world-class writer), Yuri Loza (Russian performer), Alexander Popov (Hero of the Soviet Union), Zeynulla Kabdullov (Kazakh writer).

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Kazakh National Technical University named after K. I. Satpaeva (Almaty)

It was founded in 1933 as a mining and metallurgical institute in order to provide the industry with personnel. Polytechnic Institute since 1960, University since 1994. It consists of more than 10 institutes (oil and gas, exploration, mining, metallurgy and printing, information technology, mechanical engineering, etc.). Education is multi-level. The university is also known for its scientific and technical library - the largest in Kazakhstan, the book fund consists of 1,500,000 copies.

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Karaganda State Technical University

Founded in 1953 as a university that trains highly qualified technical personnel. Included in the rating "Leading universities of Kazakhstan". Training in technical and humanitarian areas. More than 20 departments. There are 9 institutes at the university, children's educational institutions (Byte computer school, Sunday engineering school for 11th grade students, Murager boarding school for gifted children), several colleges (information technology and computer technology, electromechanical, construction business college ). The university is the owner of the Millennium Award "For Services to Humanity" (2009, Bologna, Italy). 12 thousand students are engaged.

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Kazakh State Medical Academy (Astana)

Founded in 1964 as the Tselinograd State Medical Institute (TSMI); university since 2009. There are 9 faculties, 37 departments. It trains specialists in the following areas: general medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, pediatrics, oriental medicine, etc. The total number of students is more than 3 thousand. The teaching staff is 450 people (of which 60 are doctors and about 180 are candidates of science). The system of education is multilevel (including doctoral studies, postgraduate studies, clinical residency), 4 dissertation councils. It includes the Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, a clinical hospital, medical and preventive institutions. Publishing work in progress.

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Karaganda State Medical University

It was founded in 1950 with 23 teachers in 11 departments (the first intake consisted of 228 students, 69 of whom came from Kazan). In 1952, postgraduate and residency programs were opened. Since 2001 there has been an English department for foreign students. Multilevel training system. There are 39 clinical departments in the following areas: therapy, surgery, pediatrics and dentistry; 5 buildings. The teaching staff is 292 people (including 70 professors, 38 doctors and more than 90 candidates of medical sciences). It has 46 clinical bases. The university cooperates with 60 universities, centers and clinics from 22 countries. A participant and winner of many international rankings, in addition, for many years in a row it has been winning prizes in the ranking of universities in Kazakhstan.

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Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abay (Almaty)

Founded in 1928 as an institute. The first higher educational institution in Kazakhstan. It consisted of one faculty and three departments (natural, physical and mathematical, linguistic), which taught 9 teachers (professors). Since 1939, postgraduate studies have been opened at the university. University since 1990. There are faculties: philological, physical and mathematical, physiological, legal, historical, psychological and pedagogical, etc. Famous graduates include Kazakh historian Zhulduzbek Abylkhozhin, writer and leader of Moscow actionism Alexander Brener.

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Kazakh State Women's Pedagogical Institute (Almaty)

Founded in 1944. It prepares specialists in the following areas: history, pedagogy, psychology, chemistry and technology, sociology. Specialties: botany, organic chemistry, social philosophy, folklore, Kazakh literature, ethnopedagogy, etc. The teaching staff is more than 700 specialists. The vocal and instrumental ensemble "Aigul", the folklore and ethnographic ensemble "Ular", the vocal and dance group "Yerkenaz", etc. operate at the university. The university is considered the second best pedagogical university in the country.

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Kazakh National Academy of Music (Astana)

Founded in 1998 with the support of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. Provides primary (grades 1-8), secondary (grades 9-12), higher (grades 1-4) music education, as well as postgraduate (postgraduate studies, assistantship). Representatives of the Academy are repeated participants and winners of music festivals in the USA, Italy, Austria, Russia. Since 2000, the Shabyt-Inspiration international competition has been held at the Academy. Faculties: piano, orchestral, traditional musical art, vocal-choir, musicological-composer.

Departments: social and humanitarian disciplines, languages ​​and literature.

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Kazakh National Academy of Arts. T. K. Zhurgenova (Almaty)

It starts in 1955 (founded by the People's Artist of the Kazakh SSR A. Tokpanov as a theater department at the Kurmangazy Conservatory). Since 1977 - the theater and art institute. It was transformed into the Institute of Theater and Cinema in 1993, in 1994 the Higher School of Choreography was opened under it. As a result of the merger with the Kazakh State Art Academy in 2000, the Zhurgenov State Academy of Arts was established. Faculties: theater, painting and sculpture, film and television, decorative arts and design, choreography, etc. By the decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, it has a special status of a national university.

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This ranking of universities in Kazakhstan includes those educational institutions that are distinguished by the highest performance of the teaching staff, the academic level of students (their academic performance and demand in the employers' market), as well as the scientific and technical base, working conditions and training.

After graduating from high school, graduates always face the question: where to go, which university, to go? This topic of choice is no exception for the youth of Kazakhstan. It should be noted that earlier young people with great desire traveled to other states to receive diplomas, the current situation pleases with the fact that the universities of Kazakhstan are filled with national applicants.

Which educational institution to choose

Taking a look at the rating, we will see that the choice for training is very wide. It is possible to acquire professions in the country in the field of the humanities, and in the art of music, and in the technical branches, and in the agricultural sciences. That is, there are no restrictions in the development and acquisition of almost any profession in the country.

In order to enter the universities of Kazakhstan and acquire a profession, you need to decide on your inclinations, interests, so that subsequently the work brings joy, satisfaction, and not be some kind of yoke and weigh you down.

The choice for educating young people is not small. Here are just some of the universities in Kazakhstan:

• national universities (Eurasian National named after L. N. Gumilyov, Kazakh Academy of Arts of T. K. Zhurgenov, Kazakh Conservatory of Kurmangazy, Kazakh Academy of Choreography);
• education can be obtained at international universities (International University Kh. A. Yassavi, IT);
• state universities (Arkalyk Pedagogical Institute named after I. Altynsarin, Institute of Oil and Gas, Zhangir Khan West Kazakhstan University);
• law enforcement and fiscal universities (Kostanay Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Military Engineering Institute of the Ministry of Defense, Karaganda Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs B. Beisenov).

The list can be very long.

University ranking

1. Evaluation of the academic activities of the university. Information is requested from several sources.
2. Reputational assessment of an educational institution by experts.
3. Determining the prestige of the university among employers, including regional and state bodies.

As of 2017, the seats are divided as follows:

1. Kazakh University al-Farabi. By the way, the university also got into the international ranking of the best universities. There are a lot of specialties: economics, technical professions, humanitarian areas.
2. Eurasian national named after L.N. Gumilyov. About 12 thousand talented students from both Kazakhstan and abroad study at the university.
3. South Kazakhstan University named after M. O. Auezov. Students can study agricultural sciences, textile and food engineering, information technology, energy, mechanics, oil and gas, construction and transport, pedagogy and culture.
4. Karaganda University named after E. A. Buketova. You can study at the Faculty of Biology, Foreign Languages, History, Mathematics and Information Technology, Pedagogy, Philosophy and some others.
5. Pavlodar University named after S. Toraigyrov.

All of these educational institutions are multidisciplinary universities.

How to enter a higher education institution

Admission to universities in Kazakhstan takes place according to certain rules.

Both those who live in the country and foreign citizens can apply.

It is possible to master professions on a paid and free basis.

Foreign applicants are admitted to the universities of Kazakhstan by passing an interview.

For people with disabilities, there are benefits for admission to the best universities in Kazakhstan.

If there are any misunderstandings, there are special commissions to settle and resolve certain issues.

Documents upon admission

Each applicant needs the necessary package of papers for admission to universities in Kazakhstan. The list below:

• an application addressed to the responsible person of the university for admission to the course of study;
• available certificates, diplomas about your current education;
• documents stating that you are healthy and can study;
• certificate KTA, UNT;
• photos to fill in the personal file of an already enrolled student.

The list is relatively small and meets the usual requirements.

What is KTA

Before you are admitted to the universities of Kazakhstan, you must go through the procedure of comprehensive testing of the applicant. This testing is mandatory, it is approved at the level of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Note that this form of testing is intended for those people who graduated from school in the current year or several years ago.

For this procedure, you provide an application, a passport, a certificate or diplomas of your education, a medical certificate, a photo, a receipt for payment of the fee.

At the right time, all this is handed over to the commission.

Then you are tested in Russian or Kazakh language of your choice. Pass compulsory subjects: Russian (Kazakh) language, history of Kazakhstan, mathematics, subject at your discretion.

The test takes two and a half hours, the answer sheets are collected, checked, and later the results are published within the walls of the educational institution. If the results are unacceptable to you, you can file an appeal.

Benefits of Higher Education

As in many other countries, a university graduate will have priority in hiring. You are more likely to be hired by an enterprise than a person without a higher education. Yes, and wages in this case will be slightly higher. To improve your skills, you will be among the first to be nominated for training.

But after graduation, you yourself will have to find a job: universities and the state leave the choice for you on this matter. Sometimes graduates fail to get a job immediately after graduation.

Two forms of learning

Knowledge in the universities of Kazakhstan is received according to traditional forms: full-time and part-time.

Preference, of course, is given to full-time education. Deep, extended knowledge can be obtained through constant and systematic studies at faculties under the supervision of teachers and lecturers. Moreover, the entire educational process is structured, dosed for students, which, of course, facilitates the learning process and sets the student to receive more knowledge.

The correspondence form has a number of advantages: free time for learning, the use of additional experience. But there are also negative points: not everyone can force themselves to engage systematically and daily. Moreover, medical universities in Kazakhstan do not practice this form of education. This is understandable, the most precious thing for a person is his health, and how to entrust such a treasure to a specialist who has not fully mastered the program, but only superficially?

Innovations in teaching

Now there is an opportunity to receive education in a new way - remotely. To do this, you need to have a computer, laptop, Internet connection at hand. Modern technologies make it possible to transfer knowledge and control the results of a student's learning in the necessary subjects. For a student, this form is good because there is no reference to time, the student finds the necessary educational materials on the Internet much easier, is able to retake any material without running after the teacher. And teachers can give lectures both online (live) and in a more convenient form offline (recorded).

True, state exams, theses and their defense are held on the basis of the university.