Founded in 1962 on modern campus in historic Roman-era city. Campus offers basic amenities including restaurants and supermarket. Currently has around 21,000 students, including 1,700 international students. Ranked #741-750 in QS World University Rankings 2025
Founded by Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev in Fall 2010. First students accepted in Fall 2010. Language of instruction is English. Changed legal status in June 2011 for institutional autonomy. First graduation in June 2015 with 380 Bachelor and 142 Graduate students
Higher education includes universities, colleges, and professional schools. Basic entrance requirement is secondary education completion, usually 18 years. System originated in Europe during Middle Ages
Higher education provides postsecondary degrees and certificates. Basic entrance requires secondary education completion, usually 18 years. System originated in Europe during Middle Ages
Universities emerged in ancient Asia and Africa, but Western universities began in Middle Ages. First Western university was Salerno medical school in 9th century. Bologna established first true Western university in late 11th century. Universities were corporations of students and masters, governed by elected rectors
Academic freedom protects teachers' right to instruct and students' right to learn. Core includes freedom of inquiry and expression without government interference. Academic tenure ensures teachers can only be fired for professional incompetence