Al-Farabi University

What Al-Farabi University does

Al-Farabi University (Казахский национальный университет имени аль-Фараби) is a public national university headquartered at 71 Al-Farabi Avenue, Almaty, Kazakhstan, founded in 1934 and operating under the Ministry of Education. It is the flagship higher education institution of Kazakhstan, delivering trilingual instruction (Kazakh, Russian, English) across 16 faculties and more than 100 specialties spanning IT, biology, geography, law, medicine, mathematics, physics, chemistry, philology, philosophy, international relations, journalism, Oriental studies, economics and business, history, and pre-university education. The university has produced more than 140,000 graduates across its 90-year history and is overseen by Rector and Chairman of the Board Zhansseit Tuimebayev.

The university's product portfolio extends well beyond degree programs. Core digital infrastructure includes the Al-Farabi Library (electronic catalogs, Scopus/Web of Science/Springer/Elsevier/Wiley/EBSCO database access, rare books, online reference services), the journal.kaznu.kz Scientific Publications Portal hosting 25 in-house journals (six international English-language journals indexed in Scopus, six indexed in Web of Science), and the Language Tandem platform supporting mutual language exchange. Specialized programs include AI-Sana (AI skills development), Digital Farabi (digital transformation platform), the Farabi Hub (innovation and startup hub), the KazNU TOEFL Center, and the Student Services Center 'Kereket' (Центр обслуживания 'Керемет'). Research output is anchored by partnerships with Taylor & Francis, Springer Nature, Elsevier, Oxford University Press, Wiley, the American Mathematical Society, COPE, SCO Young Scientists Forum, Turkic Academy, the Kazakhstan-China Joint Research Center, and Russian institutions including Tomsk Polytechnic and the Higher School of Economics.

Al-Farabi's business model is a hybrid of state funding and tuition-based recurring revenue. Direct student recruitment runs through the online admissions portal (welcome.kaznu.kz), faculty-level admission committees, international applicant offices, school outreach, and open-house events, with channel support from the Farabi Media YouTube channel and university social media. Tuition fees vary by program and nationality (domestic versus international), with specific price points not publicly disclosed. The customer base spans domestic undergraduate and graduate students, pre-university students, international students, and corporate partners engaging through career fairs; in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, the university was ranked among the top institutions in Central Asia, reinforcing its regional reputation.

Name

Al-Farabi University

Legal name

Казахский национальный университет имени аль-Фараби

Website

https://kaznu.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Al-Farabi University is a public national university in Almaty, Kazakhstan, founded in 1934, delivering trilingual higher education across 16 faculties and 100+ specialties to domestic, graduate, and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• University degree programs
• Scientific research services
• Academic publications
• Professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Almaty

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and college programs with varying tuition rates based on program type and nationality (domestic vs international students)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Al-Farabi University (KazNU) is a national higher education institution in Almaty, Kazakhstan, offering bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and college-level programs across 16 faculties in Kazakh, Russian, and English. It also operates digital academic services including the Al-Farabi Library, a scientific journals portal, a language exchange platform, and student service centers, and runs specialized programs in AI, robotics, and TOEFL testing.

Product overview

Al-Farabi University operates as a comprehensive higher education institution with a portfolio of interconnected digital products and services. The core educational offerings span 16 faculties across disciplines including IT, biology, law, medicine, economics, and humanities. The university's digital infrastructure includes the Al-Farabi Library for academic resources, the Journal.kaznu.kz Scientific Publications Portal for 25 journals, the Language Tandem platform for multilingual exchange, and the Student Services Center 'Kereket' for administrative support. Specialized programs include AI-Sana for AI skills development, Digital Farabi for digital transformation initiatives, and dedicated centers for TOEFL testing and robotics research. The university provides education in three languages (Kazakh, Russian, English) across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI-Sana: AI skills development program for students
• Farabi Hub
• Farabi Media
• Library of al-Farabi
• Language Tandem
• KazNU TOEFL Center

Products and services

• Higher Education Degree Programs Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 16 faculties in Kazakh, Russian, and English.
• Al-Farabi Library (Библиотека аль-Фараби) University library system with electronic catalogs, subscription databases, rare books, virtual tours, and online services.
• Journal.kaznu.kz — Scientific Publications Portal Portal hosting 25 scientific journals across disciplines, indexed in Scopus and Web of Science with open access.
• Language Tandem (Тілдік тандем) Online language exchange platform for practicing Kazakh, Russian, and English through tandem partnerships.
• Student Services Center 'Kereket' (Центр обслуживания 'Керемет') Centralized student service center for administrative procedures, document processing, and student support.
• AI-Sana Program AI skills development program for students covering AI education, training, and applied research.
• Digital Farabi Platform Digital transformation initiative and platform for digital education services and online learning infrastructure.
• KazNU TOEFL Center Official TOEFL testing center providing English language proficiency testing for students and external candidates.
• International Institute 'Digital Technologies and Robotics' and Robotics Center Research and education institute dedicated to digital technologies and robotics, with a dedicated Robotics Center.
• Al-Farabi Business School Business education subsidiary offering MBA and executive management training programs.
• KazNU College Vocational education subsidiary providing college-level programs and pre-university preparatory courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 140,000 graduates working across Kazakhstan and globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Taylor & FranciscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor academic publisher partnership providing access to scholarly resources and publication opportunities for university researchers
• Springer NaturecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for scientific journal publishing and research content access
• ElseviercoreTechnology or IntegrationAccess to Scopus database and scientific research resources for university community
• Oxford University PresscoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic publishing partnership and research resource access
• Wiley Online LibrarycoreTechnology or IntegrationScientific journals and research publications access
• ScopuscoreTechnology or IntegrationAbstract and citation database indexing for university's scientific journals and research output
• Web of SciencecoreTechnology or IntegrationCitation indexing database with 6 KazNU journals indexed in the platform
• COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational standards for scientific publication ethics adopted by all university journal editorial boards
• American Mathematical SocietymoderateTechnology or IntegrationMathematical publications and resources access for researchers
• SCO Young Scientists ForummoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation forum for young scientists from SCO member states
• Kazakhstan-China Joint Research CentermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint student research center participating in Youth Innovation Beijing Challenge Cup 2026 competition
• National Research Tomsk Polytechnic UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange and joint research programs with Russian partner university
• National Research University Higher School of EconomicsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Russian university for academic mobility and research collaboration
• Turkic AcademymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with Turkic countries academic institutions including book donations and joint conferences

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaOIOE_On0Q6Z-D1nhI__7g
• Facebookfacebook.com/17035955632093
• Instagraminstagram.com/kaznu.elibrary
• Xx.com/Kaznuofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/al-farabi-kazakh-national-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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