QS World University Rankings: Central Asia 2026

Discover the top universities in Asia with the QS Asia University Rankings 2026.

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is the top university in Central Asia, one of over 70 institutions from the region to be featured in this year's table.

All of the top three central Asian universities are located in Kazakhstan with second and third place held by L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU) and Satbayev University respectively.

QS World University Rankings: Central Asia 2026

Discover the top universities in Asia with the QS Asia University Rankings 2026.

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is the top university in Central Asia, one of over 70 institutions from the region to be featured in this year's table.

All of the top three central Asian universities are located in Kazakhstan with second and third place held by L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU) and Satbayev University respectively.

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Published on: 04 November 2025

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