Quick Summary
Situated in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Narxoz University is a private established in 1963. Ranked #601-610 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 6500 students including 6% from outside Kazakhstan. Known for strengths in Business and Management Studies, Accounting and Finance, Economics, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Narxoz is the premier private business university in Central Asia with international FIBAA accreditation and strong career outcomes.
Subject Strengths
Business and Management StudiesAccounting and FinanceEconomics
Founded1963
TypePrivate
Total Students6500
Intl Students6%
Faculty Ratio16:1
CampusUrban
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationFIBAA, IQAA, ACCA, CIMA
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#601-610
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Executive Education
Programs
Economics, Management, Finance, Public Administration
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Sustainable Kazakhstan Research Institute, Center for Social Responsibility
Research Centers
Moderate
Research Output
FIBAA, IQAA, ACCA, CIMA
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL70
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SAT1100
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 25
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should focus on obtaining high scores in English proficiency tests and prepare for the internal Narxoz interview process.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Kazakhstani Tenge
UG Tuition
₸1,350,000/yr
per year · KZT
Living Cost
₸2,160,000/yr
per year · KZT
PG Tuition
₸1,780,000/yr
per year · KZT
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₸3,510,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · KZT
Scholarships AvailableBulat Utemuratov Foundation Scholarship, Narxoz Merit Scholarship, State Educational Grants
Avg Scholarship$1,800
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Executive Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Management | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Data Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Hospitality Management | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$8,500
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh placement within Big Four accounting firms and local banking sector.
Industry Connections
EYPwCDeloitteKPMGHalyk BankKaspi Bank
Notable Alumni
Bulat Utemuratov, Karim Massimov, Yerbolat Dossayev
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Swimming pool, Fitness center, Football field, Basketball court
Student Clubs
Enactus Narxoz, Debate Club, Student Parliament, Marketing Club
Library Resources
Narxoz Scientific Library, Access to EBSCO, JSTOR, and ScienceDirect
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, My Global Experience, Dual Degree with Coventry University
Summer Programs
International Summer School on Sustainability