Top 10 Universities in Kyrgyzstan

Top 10 Universities in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country in Central Asia, has a growing higher education system that offers diverse academic opportunities. Here are the top 10 universities in Kyrgyzstan, ranked based on their academic reputation, research output, and global impact:

1. Kyrgyz National University (KNU)
   • Ranking: QS World University Rankings 2023: 651-700
   • Academic Strengths: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering
   • Notable Alumni: Askar Akayev (former President of Kyrgyzstan), Roza Otunbayeva (former President of Kyrgyzstan)
2. Kyrgyz State Technical University (KSTU)
   • Ranking: QS World University Rankings 2023: 801-1000
   • Academic Strengths: Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, Mining
   • Notable Alumni: Temirbek Asanov (former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan), Kubatbek Boronov (current Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan)
3. Osh State University (OSU)
   • Ranking: QS World University Rankings 2023: 1001+
   • Academic Strengths: Medicine, Health Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences
   • Notable Alumni: Bakyt Topchiyev (former Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan), Turdakun Usubaliyev (current Minister of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan)
4. Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA)
   • Ranking: N/A
   • Academic Strengths: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy
   • Notable Alumni: Kamchybek Tashiyev (current Chairman of the State Committee for National Security)
5. Kyrgyz State University of Economics and Business (KSEUB)
   • Ranking: N/A
   • Academic Strengths: Economics, Finance, Management
   • Notable Alumni: Akylbek Japarov (current Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh)
6. Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture (KSUCTA)
   • Ranking: N/A
   • Academic Strengths: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Transportation
   • Notable Alumni: Askarbek Shadiev (former Minister of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan)
7. Kyrgyz State Academy of Physical Education and Sport (KSAPES)
   • Ranking: N/A
   • Academic Strengths: Physical Education, Sport Sciences
   • Notable Alumni: Alina Shamsutdinova (Kyrgyzstani gymnast)
8. Kyrgyz State Institute of Arts and Culture (KSIIC)
   • Ranking: N/A
   • Academic Strengths: Arts, Culture, Humanities
   • Notable Alumni: Zamira Sydykova (Kyrgyzstani actress), Cholponbek Bazarbayev (Kyrgyzstani singer)
9. International University of Kyrgyzstan (IUK)
   • Ranking: N/A
   • Academic Strengths: Economics, Management, International Relations
   • Notable Alumni: N/A
10. American University of Central Asia (AUCA)
    • Ranking: N/A
    • Academic Strengths: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Business
    • Notable Alumni: Baktybek Abdrisaev (current Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan)

Note: The rankings for KSUCTA, KSAPES, KSIIC, IUK, and AUCA are not available in major international university rankings.