Academic Excellence & IQAA-Ranking–2026
Yessenov University Ranks 2nd Among Kazakhstan’s Leading Multidisciplinary Universities in IQAA-Ranking–2026
📅 October 2026
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📍 Yessenov University, Aktau
Yessenov University marks another major milestone: according to the IQAA-Ranking–2026 results, our institution secured 2nd place among leading multidisciplinary higher education institutions in Kazakhstan, with our academic programs demonstrating top-tier results nationally.
🏆 Educational Program Rankings:
- 🥇 1st Place: 12 Educational Programs
- 🥈 2nd Place: 10 Educational Programs
- 🥉 3rd Place: 9 Educational Programs
*These indicators span Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD levels, clearly reflecting the systematic enhancement of educational quality.
The IQAA Educational Program Rankings assess the competitiveness of study fields across universities. The evaluation considers academic content, quality of implementation, alignment with the labor market, graduate employability, and the maturity of the learning environment.
Achieved on the eve of the university’s 50th Anniversary, this landmark result inspires us while bestowing great responsibility. Moving forward, we remain committed to elevating academic quality, strengthening ties between education, science, and industry, and preparing competitive specialists.
My heartfelt gratitude goes to our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners who contributed to this achievement. Today’s success is a strong foundation for reaching new heights! 👏🎓✨
