To educate, inspire, and advance research for the sustainable development of the Mangystau Region.
To be a leading center of education, science, and culture in the Caspian region, recognized for its strong reputation and excellence.
Openness. Engagement. Creativity.
1.Transform the university into a regional research and education hub focused on addressing regional challenges.
Development of individuals with high social and civic responsibility and strong cultural values.
Establishment of a center of academic excellence.
Building a strong corporate culture within the university community.
Development of social infrastructure and campus facilities.
Improvement of university management through the digitalization of business processes.
Our graduates are shaped to lead, innovate and contribute — both locally and globally.
Ustyurt is a deposit of clayey calcareous sandy stone rocks, about 600 kilometers long from southwest to northeast and about 400 kilometers wide. It lies in a depression or at a height of 300–350 meters above the bottom of the ancient Sarmatian Sea that existed millions of years ago.
There is a unique scientific phenomenon here called the “arrows of the plateau” that amaze the world. These arrows have not been found anywhere else before. In 1986 alone, about 30 arrows were discovered during aerial photography.
The arrows resemble triangular structures formed by two arrows with distinct ends. At the apex of the triangles there are rings about 10 meters in diameter, all oriented to the northeast. The current height does not exceed 80 cm.
They are also called “arans”. Their exact purpose is still unclear: according to one version, they were used to collect water in this arid region; according to another, for hunting and driving animals into enclosures.
Biography: August 5, 1927, Kyzylorda Region, Kazakhstan
Profession: Prominent geologist, Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences
Yessenov University has entered the QS World University Rankings 2026 (QS WUR) for the first time, making an impressive breakthrough and taking a place in the 1201–1400 range among the best universities in the world!
Yessenov University has entered the QS World University Rankings 2026 (QS WUR) for the first time, securing a spot in the 1201–1400 range among the world’s top universities!
Yessenov University has participated in the QS World University Rankings by Region so far. At present YU aims at taking a part in the 20th edition of the QS World University Rankings features 1,500 institutions across 104 locations and is the only ranking of its kind to emphasise employability and sustainability.
Yessenov University has entered the QS World University Rankings 2026 (QS WUR) for the first time, securing a spot in the 1201–1400 range among the world’s top universities!
Yessenov University participates in the UN Sustainable Development Goals per the Impact Rankings. Times Higher Education (THE), the world’s leader on rankings and data of higher education institutions worldwide, facilitates the Impact Rankings which are dedicated to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, with the goal for the world to achieve them by 2030. It was created to assess the contributions of universities worldwide towards the achievement of these goals.
Yessenov University has entered the QS World University Rankings 2026 (QS WUR) for the first time, securing a spot in the 1201–1400 range among the world’s top universities!
This year Yessenov University has participated in the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking for the first time and experienced a dynamic achievement. It is a ranking on green campus and environmental sustainability initiated by Universitas Indonesia in 2010. Through 39 indicators in 6 criteria, UI GreenMetric World University Rankings prudently determined the rankings by universities’ environmental commitment and initiatives.
Yessenov University has entered the QS World University Rankings 2026 (QS WUR) for the first time, securing a spot in the 1201–1400 range among the world’s top universities!
