Zhetysu University Achieved High Results in THE Impact Rankings 2026

I. Zhansugurov Zhetysu University participated in the global "Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026" and ranked in the 1001-1500 range among 1,646 universities from 116 countries. In total, 24 Kazakhstani universities entered this ranking.

Within the framework of the ranking, key aspects such as quality of education, gender equality, partnership, decent work and economic growth, academic freedom, public engagement, and other core dimensions of sustainable development were analyzed.

The university secured positions in 10 categories within the 17 Sustainable Development Goals:

401-600 — No Poverty;

401-600 — Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure;

401-600 — Reduced Inequalities;

401-600 — Clean Water and Sanitation;

601-800 — Decent Work and Economic Growth;

601-800 — Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions;

801-1000 — Gender Equality;

1000+ — Good Health and Well-being;

1000+ — Quality Education;

1001-1500 — Partnerships for the Goals.

The results of the independent evaluation conducted within the ranking confirmed that the university's development is focused on addressing the social, environmental, and economic aspects of the region and the country as a whole.