Narxoz University
Almaty, Kazakhstan
"Almaty's private non-profit university for economics, business and law"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#1001 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Narxoz University
Narxoz University was founded in 1963 in Almaty as the Almaty Institute of National Economy and later became the Kazakh State Academy of Management and the Turar Ryskulov Kazakh Economic University before taking its current name in 2016. It is a private non-profit university specialising in economics, business, finance, law and digital technologies, organised in five schools including a Graduate School of Business. It teaches in English, Kazakh and Russian at bachelor, master and doctoral level, and its programmes hold FIBAA, ACCA, CIM and CIMA recognition. Its campus is at 55 Zhandosov Street, Almaty. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-sponsored work permit.
Rankings & Recognition
#1001
Ranked 1001-1200 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
FIBAA accreditation
ACCA, CIM and CIMA recognition
CEEMAN
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Narxoz University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
15.7#
Employer Reputation
14.9#
Faculty / Student
26.1#
Citations / Faculty
1.5#
Intl. Faculty
31.0#
Intl. Students
20.7#
Intl. Research Network
1.0#
Employment Outcomes
69.7#
Sustainability
35.6#
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Key Facts
1963
Founded
5,817
Total Students
863
International Students
922
Faculty
5
Schools
Popular Programs
Accounting and Finance
Management and Marketing
Economics
Digital Engineering
Cybersecurity
Law and International Relations
Application Details
Early Action Deadline
1 Nov (year before)
Regular Deadline
1 July
CIS Applicants
Until 25 August
Deposit
US$500
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS (bachelor)
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5.5 |
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IELTS / TOEFL (master)
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6.0 / 60 |
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Master GPA
|
3.0 |
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Waiver
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Prior study in English |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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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
70%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty — 922
International Staff — 16%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Narxoz's campus is at 55 Zhandosov Street in Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, and includes the main academic buildings and student dormitories. The university also has regional offices across Kazakhstan.
Campus Details
5.8k
students
922
faculty members
1963
founded
1
central campus on Zhandosov Street
Business
& economics specialist
Regional
offices across Kazakhstan
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 19 to 31 C
Coldest (Jan): -8 to 1 C
Climate: Humid continental
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: University dormitory
Dining
Campus cafes and canteens
Health & Wellness
Health insurance: Required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Airport pickup on arrival
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
5,817
Undergraduate
92.9%
Postgraduate
7.1%
International Students
863 (15%)
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (QS)
From EUR 4,000 / year
BBA programmes
approx. US$5,400 / year
Cybersecurity / Digital Eng.
approx. US$4,200 / year
International Relations
approx. US$3,750 / year
Master's
approx. US$5,200-5,600 / year
Nostrification + translation
approx. KZT 30,000
Intakes & Deadlines
Narxoz admits international degree students for September. Early-action applications close on 1 November of the year before entry with decisions by mid-December; regular applications close on 1 July, and CIS applicants (except Turkmenistan) can apply until 25 August. Admitted students pay a US$500 deposit and receive a letter for the visa. Kazakhstan has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-sponsored work permit.
Scholarships at Narxoz 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
School-leaving certificate; IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree (GPA 3.0); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 60
English Proficiency
IELTS (bachelor)
IELTS / TOEFL (master)
Master GPA
Waiver
Prior study in EnglishRequired Documents
Passport identity page
Photo (3x4, white background)
School certificate with transcripts
English proficiency certificate
Nostrification of documents (after arrival)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme, its language of instruction and the entry requirements.
2
Apply
Submit the application and scanned documents through the Narxoz online application.
3
Interview or exam
Take the university interview or entrance test (online for applicants abroad).
4
Receive admission letter
Accept the offer and pay the US$500 deposit tuition or deposit if required.
5
Get student visa
The university issues a visa invitation; apply for a student visa at a Kazakh embassy.
6
Arrive and register
Enrol, have documents translated and notarised, get health insurance and register with the migration police.
Campus & Location
Narxoz's campus is at 55 Zhandosov Street in Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, and includes the main academic buildings and student dormitories. The university also has regional offices across Kazakhstan.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
BBA in Accounting
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Bachelor's
Bachelor in Digital Engineering
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Bachelor's
Bachelor in International Relations
Master's
2
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Master's
MS in Cyber Security
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