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Kazakh National Agrarian University
Almaty, Kazakhstan
"Kazakhstan's first agricultural university, in central Almaty"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#697 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Kazakh National Agrarian University
Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU) dates from 1929, when a veterinary institute opened in Almaty; it merged with the Kazakh Agricultural Institute in 1996 and gained national status in 2001. Its main building is at 8 Abay Avenue in central Almaty, with a separate veterinary campus. It offers about 100 programmes in agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine, water management, engineering, IT, biotechnology and food science. Two bachelor's and two master's programmes hold German ACQUIN accreditation, and it has more than 140 partner institutions. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-sponsored work permit.
Rankings & Recognition
#697
Ranked #697 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 781-790 in QS 2027; #162 in QS Asia.
Accreditations & Memberships
ACQUIN-accredited programmes (Germany)
140+ partner institutions
National research university status
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Kazakh National Agrarian University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
22.8#
Employer Reputation
27.7#
Faculty / Student
92.6#
Citations / Faculty
1.4#
Intl. Faculty
26.2#
Intl. Students
39.2#
Intl. Research Network
7.7#
Employment Outcomes
4.3#
Sustainability
38.7#
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Key Facts
1929
Founded
7,377
Total Students
1,262
International Students
1,158
Faculty
About 100
Programmes
Popular Programs
Veterinary Medicine
Agronomy
Forestry
Food Safety
Logistics
Artificial Intelligence
Application Details
Application Route
National Center (enic-kazakhstan)
Selection
Interview by admissions
Admission Period
During the calendar year
Enrolment
5 days before semester
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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Kazakh / Russian programmes
|
Interview by admissions committee |
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English-taught options
|
Selected programmes only |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
—
I-20 Processing
Student visa + migration registration
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
Work permit (employer)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
4%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty — 1,158
International Staff — 16%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
KazNARU's main building is at 8 Abay Avenue in central Almaty, with a separate veterinary campus, research farms and student dormitories in the city.
Campus Details
1929
founded
7.4k
students
2
campuses main & veterinary
140+
partner universities
11
double-degree programmes
1st
agrarian university in Kazakhstan
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 19 to 31 C
Coldest (Jan): -8 to 1 C
Climate: Humid continental
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: about US$4
820 / year
Dining
Food: about US$2
030 / year
Health & Wellness
Health insurance: Required for foreign students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Summer school
Language courses
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
7,377
Undergraduate
91.1%
Postgraduate
8.9%
International Students
1,262
Cost Deep-Dive
Bachelor (national average)
approx. KZT 880,000 / year
Bachelor (foreign students)
approx. US$2,252-3,004 / year
Master's (foreign students)
approx. US$2,602 / year
Veterinary (5-year)
approx. US$2,973 / year
Accommodation
approx. US$4,820 / year
Food
approx. US$2,030 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Foreign citizens apply online through the National Center for Higher Education Development and are admitted on a competitive basis after an interview; enrolment closes five days before the academic period starts, and the main intake is September. KazNARU publishes separate 2026-27 price lists for CIS and far-abroad students; figures shown are from media and agent listings. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-sponsored work permit.
Scholarships at Kazakh National Agrarian University
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Recognised secondary education + interview
Postgraduate
Related bachelor's degree + interview
English Proficiency
Kazakh / Russian programmes
Interview by admissions committeeEnglish-taught options
Selected programmes onlyRequired Documents
Passport copy (notarised translation)
School certificate or diploma with transcript
Recognition (nostrification) of education documents
Medical certificate (form 075/U)
Vaccination record (form 063)
Passport-size photos (3x4 cm)
English or Russian/Kazakh test result
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme page for entry, language and document requirements.
2
Apply
Submit the application through the National Center for Higher Education Development (enic-kazakhstan.edu.kz).
3
Pay fee
Pay the application fee if one is charged.
4
Interview and offer
Foreign applicants are admitted after an interview with the admissions committee.
5
Get student visa
Use the university invitation to apply for a Kazakh student visa at an embassy or consulate.
6
Arrive and register
Enrol before the semester starts and register with the migration police through the university.
Campus & Location
KazNARU's main building is at 8 Abay Avenue in central Almaty, with a separate veterinary campus, research farms and student dormitories in the city.
Specialist
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Specialist
Veterinary Food Safety and Technology
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Specialist
Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor's
2
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Bachelor's
Artificial Intelligence
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📍 Almaty
Master's
2
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Master's
Food Safety
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📍 Almaty
Master's
Management
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