Nazarbayev University Climbs in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
Nazarbayev University (NU) has made significant strides in the global education landscape, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025. The university ranks within the top 24–29% of the world’s best research universities overall, marking a notable achievement for the institution.
Located in Central Asia, NU is recognized as the region’s leading university, boasting prestigious program accreditations in fields such as MBA, business, engineering, medicine, and public policy. The university's commitment to academic excellence is reflected in its ranking among 853 institutions in THE Asia University Rankings 2025, though specific subject-specific ranks were not detailed.
NU's academic prowess is particularly evident in certain subject areas. For instance, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 by subject reveal that Education Studies at NU has advanced from the 251-300 to the 176-200 bracket. Similarly, Medical and Health at NU has risen from 501-600 to 401-500. This means that Education Studies is now placed in the top 200, and Medical and Health is within the top 500.
One of the key drivers behind NU's success is its commitment to international collaboration. The Graduate School of Education (GSE) at NU collaborates with esteemed institutions like the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania. The School of Medicine, founded in 2015 in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, aims to modernize Kazakhstan's healthcare system.
The university's School of Medicine also integrates research, innovation, education, and patient care, as evidenced by its accreditation by the Joint Commission International (JCI) at the University Medical Center (UMC) at Nazarbayev University. Furthermore, NU's Doctor of Medicine academic program has been internationally accredited by the Eurasian Centre for Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education and Health Care (ECAQA).
NU's Vice President and Dean of the School of Medicine, Massimo Pignatelli, expressed his satisfaction with the university's progress, stating that this achievement aligns with the university's goal of securing international accreditations. The university's continued climb in global rankings is a testament to its dedication to academic excellence and its ambition to join the top 300 universities worldwide by 2030.
In summary, while Nazarbayev University's rankings do not provide precise subject-by-subject rankings for the 2025 edition of THE rankings, the university's performance in key subject areas such as Education Studies and Medical and Health demonstrates its growing influence in the global education sphere. The university's commitment to international collaboration, research, innovation, and patient care will undoubtedly continue to propel it towards its goal of joining the top 300 universities worldwide.
Nazarbayev University's progress in Education Studies, moving from the 251-300 bracket to the 176-200 bracket, showcases its commitment to education-and-self-development in this field. Moreover, the university's medical and health program's rise from 501-600 to 401-500 evidences its steady advancement in this area, further underscoring its dedication to both education-and-self-development and the provision of quality healthcare.
