ENU's position in the QS World University Rankings 2026 stands at 317th
The Eurasian National University, dubbed L.N. Gumilev, Surges in Global Rankings
Known as one of the world's top universities, the Eurasian National University (ENU) has moved up in the latest QS Rankings, securing the 317th spot. This growth marks the second consecutive year of advancement in the international academic arena.
ENU excels in "Employer Reputation" and "Faculty-Student Ratio," placing it within the top 100 institutions globally. The university's international appeal also remains strong, attracting foreign faculty and students.
According to QS Senior Vice-President Ben Sowter, Kazakhstani universities need to amplify their influence on contemporary scientific agendas, engage in international research projects, and boost their academic reputation to rival leading global universities.
The QS Ranking assesses universities based on nine essential criteria: "Academic Reputation," "Citations per Faculty," "Employer Reputation," "Graduate Employment Rate," "Faculty-Student Ratio," "International Faculty Ratio," "International Research Network," "International Student Ratio," and "Institutional Sustainability."
This year's QS Ranking features 1501 educational institutions from 106 countries, with 20 representing Kazakhstan.
While specific rankings and improvements for L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University in the 2021 QS Ranking across every criterion aren't readily available, the university's presence in global and regional rankings like the World University Rankings 2025 and the QS World University Rankings by Region for Central Asia suggests its overall standing. The university's student-to-staff ratio is approximately 13.8, addressing the "Faculty-Student Ratio" criterion. Nearly 4% of the total student body comprises international students, addressing the "International Student Ratio" criterion. The university's mission, emphasizing innovation, international adaptability, and producing competitive professionals in line with Kazakhstan's development strategy, highlights an emphasis on "Institutional Sustainability."
Despite the scarcity of specific 2021 QS Ranking breakdowns, including exact metric scores and year-over-year improvements in these areas, consulting official QS reports, university rankings for that year, or the university's direct rankings disclosures would provide more detailed information. The available data primarily reflects the university's general positioning and key student statistics rather than an exhaustive, metric-by-metric QS ranking analysis.
The Eurasian National University is committed to education-and-self-development and learning, evidenced by their continuous focus on academic excellence and international collaboration as shown by their progress in the QS Rankings. The university's strong performance in criteria such as "Faculty-Student Ratio" and "International Student Ratio" exemplifies their dedication to providing a diverse and quality education environment.
