List of universities in Kazakhstan

The following is a list of universities in Kazakhstan by cities:

Aktau

• Sh. Yesenov - Caspian State University of Technology and Engineering

Aktobe

Main article: Aktobe

• Aktobe State Pedagogical Institute
• K. Zhubanov Aktobe State University
• Kazakh-Russian International University
• M. Ospanov West Kazakhstan State Medical Academy

Almaty

Main article: Almaty

• Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University
• Adilet Law Academy
• Al-Farabi Kazakh National University ^{[1] [2]}
• Almaty Management University
• Almaty Technological University
• Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications
• Kazakh National Medical University
• Central Asian University
• German-Kazakh University
• International Information Technology University
• Kazakh Russian Medical University
• Kainar University
• Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations and World Languages
• Kazakh Academy of Labour and Social Relations
• Kazakh Academy of Sports & Tourism
• Kazakh-American University
• Kazakh Automobile Road Institute
• Kazakh-British Technical University
• Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering
• Kazakh National Agrarian University
• KIMEP University
• University of Foreign Languages and Business Career
• Kazakh National Conservatory
• M. Tynyshbayev Kazakh Academy of Transport & Communication
• Narxoz University
• Satbayev Kazakh National Technical University ^[2]
• Suleyman Demirel University
• Kazakh National Academy of Arts
• Turan University
• University of Central Asia in Tekeli
• University of International Business
• De Montfort University Kazakhstan

Atyrau

Main article: Atyrau

• Atyrau University
• Atyrau Institute of Oil and Gas

Ekibastuz

Main article: Ekibastuz

• K.I.Satpayev Ekisbastuz Engineering & Technical Institute

Karaganda

Main article: Karagandy

• Karagandy State University
• Karaganda State Medical University
• Karagandy State Medical Academy
• Karagandy State Technical University
• Central Kazakhstan Academy
• Karaganda Economic University

Kokshetau

Main article: Kokshetau

• Kokshetau State University (which is named after Shokan Ualikhanov)

Kostanay

Main article: Kostanay

• A. Baitursynov Kostanay State University
• Kostanay State Pedagogical Institute

Kyzylorda

Main article: Kyzylorda

• Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda State University

Astana

Main article: Astana

• Maksut Narikbaev University (KAZGUU)
• Astana Medical University
• Akmola State Medical Academy
• Kazakh National Academy of Music
• L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University ^{[1] [2]}
• Nazarbayev University ^[2]
• S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University ^[3]
• JSC "Financial Academy"
• "Shabyt" Kazakh National University of the Arts
• Kazakh University of Economics, Finance and International Trade
• Astana IT University (AITU)

Oral

Main article: Oral, Kazakhstan

• West Kazakhstan State University
• West Kazakhstan Humanitarian Academy
• Zhangir-Khan West Kazakhstan Agricultural & Technical University

Oskemen

Main article: Oskemen

• D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University
• East Kazakhstan Regional University
• Kazakh-American Free University
• Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan State University

Pavlodar

Main article: Pavlodar

• Innovative University of Eurasia
• Pavlodar State Pedagogical Institute
• Pavlodar State University S. Toraigyrov

Petropavl

Main article: Petropavl

• North Kazakhstan State University

Rudni

Main article: Rudni

• Rudniy Industrial Institute

Semey

Main article: Semey

• Kazakh Finance Economical Institute
• Semey State Medical Academy
• Semey State Pedagogical Institute
• Shakerim Semey State University

Shymkent

Main article: Shymkent

• Kazakhstan University of People's Friendship
• Auezov South Kazakhstan State University
• M. Saparbayev South Kazakhstan Humanitarian Institute
• South Kazakhstan State Medical Academy
• Shymkent University

Taraz

Main article: Taraz

• Taraz State Pedagogical Institute
• Taraz State University M.H.Dulati
• Jambyl Hydromelioration and Construction Institute
• Jambyl of Humanities and Technique

Tekeli

Main article: Tekeli, Kazakhstan

• University of Central Asia

Turkistan

Main article: Turkistan (city)

• Ahmet Yesevi Üniversitesi

Zhezkazgan

Main article: Zhezkazgan

• O.A. Baikonurov Zhezkazgan University

References

1. "Study in Kazakhstan". U.S. News and World Report . Retrieved 29 June 2025.
2. "Penn State professors explore partnership opportunities in Kazakhstan". Penn State University. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
3. "Kazakh universities partner with FAO to promote sustainable agriculture and food security". Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Retrieved 29 June 2025.