We doubled the result: Satbayev University entered the TOP 300+ universities in the world in QS World University Ranking 2026

Based on the published QS WUR 2026 ranking, Satbayev University has demonstrated a phenomenal breakthrough in the ranking of the best universities, confidently taking 331^st place among 1,500 universities in the world.

Along with its growth in the ranking, Satbayev University has strengthened its academic reputation (+15), international research network (+73), internationalization (+248), thanks to the increase in the number of international students and teachers, as well as the university's sustainability indicators.

In addition, University has improved its position of scientific productivity.  There was a 38% increase in publications, and the citation rate increased by 40% as well.

Recall that Satbayev University ranked 481^st in QS 2024 ranking, after which it rose by 76^th in the 2025 ranking and by another 74 points in the 2026 ranking, thereby demonstrating the increase of 150 positions over the past 2 years.

QS World University Rankings is one of the three most reputable and influential university rankings in the world, along with Times Higher Education World University Rankings and Academic Ranking of World Universities. The rating is compiled by British company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).