Quick Summary
Based in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Kazakh National Agrarian Research University is a public research with roots dating back to 1929. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 10500 students including 5% from outside Kazakhstan. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Veterinary Science, Environmental Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the oldest and leading agricultural university in Central Asia, designated as a National Research University with extensive international partnerships.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryVeterinary ScienceEnvironmental Sciences
Founded1929
TypePublic Research
Total Students10500
Intl Students5%
Faculty Ratio12:1
CampusUrban
Campus Size15 hectares
Affiliated Hospitals1
AccreditationIndependent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), FIBAA
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#Reporter
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's Degree,Master's Degree,PhD Doctoral Degree
Programs
25
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
6
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), FIBAA
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL70
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 25
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should focus on language proficiency and a strong foundation in natural sciences; local students must achieve high scores in the Unified National Test (UNT).
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Kazakhstani Tenge
UG Tuition
₸1,200,000/yr
per year · KZT
Living Cost
₸2,000,000/yr
per year · KZT
PG Tuition
₸1,550,000/yr
per year · KZT
Application Fee
$30
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₸3,215,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · KZT
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's Degree,Master's Degree,PhD Doctoral Degree programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Agronomy | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Water Resources Management | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Food Technology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Agricultural Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$7,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of KazakhstanFAOKazAgroInternational Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
Notable Alumni
Akhmetzhan Yessimov,Sergey Kulagin,Askar Myrzakhmetov
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Standard Football Field,Gymnasium,Wrestling Hall,Basketball Courts
Student Clubs
Student Self-Government Union,Enactus KazNARU,Green Campus Club,Debate Club
Library Resources
Science Library with over 1.2 million items, access to Scopus and ScienceDirect databases.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,Mevlana Exchange Programme,Global UGRAD
Summer Programs
Available