Abai University has risen to 138th place in the international «QS Asia University Rankings – 2027», once again achieving the highest result among pedagogical universities in Central Asia and Kazakhstan. Thus, the country's leading pedagogical university has reaffirmed for the second time its unrivalled position in the region in the field of teacher education.

Abai University's leading position in teacher education among universities in Central Asia and Kazakhstan is the result of consistent efforts to improve the quality of education, advance research activities and strengthen its competitiveness in the international academic arena. In addition, the country's first higher education institution ranked 4th among the 51 Kazakhstani universities included in the overall rankings and placed 5th among universities in Central Asia. Notably, the University has remained in the QS Regional Rankings Top 150 for five consecutive years. This achievement reflects its stable international standing, development momentum and strong potential in education and research.

The international ranking agency «QS Quacquarelli Symonds» announced the 2027 rankings on 3 November in London. This year's assessment covered more than 1,700 higher education institutions from 26 countries and territories across Asia. Against the backdrop of growing participation and intensifying international competition, Abai University's strong performance demonstrates the effectiveness of its institutional development strategy and its increasing recognition in the global higher education landscape.

This year, the University's most notable progress was recorded in the «International Students» indicator. This demonstrates that Abai University is becoming an increasingly attractive academic destination for young people from different countries. It also highlights the positive outcomes of the University's initiatives to increase international student enrolment, expand its network of international partnerships, promote academic mobility and further internationalise the learning process.

The «QS Asia University Rankings» assesses higher education institutions based on several key indicators. These include academic reputation and employer reputation, citations of research publications, research productivity, faculty-to-student ratio, international research collaboration and the proportion of international students. Together, these indicators provide a comprehensive assessment of an institution's educational quality and its influence within the global academic community.

With a history spanning nearly a century, Abai University continues to fulfil its mission in line with the demands of the modern era as one of the leading institutions making a significant contribution to the development of teacher education in Kazakhstan. Today, by combining traditional academic values with innovative solutions, the University prioritises the training of competitive professionals, support for research and deeper integration into the international education landscape. Going forward, the University will continue to enhance its quality education standards, strengthen its research capacity, expand strategic partnerships with international universities and provide talented young people with opportunities on a global scale.

This achievement in the «QS Asia – 2027» rankings represents a collective success for the entire University community and an important milestone in its continued development. The University's ongoing efforts to strengthen its international standing will continue to contribute to the advancement of higher education in Kazakhstan and reinforce the country's position in the global academic community.

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