Narxoz University
Нархоз университеті | |
Former name | Almaty Institute of National Economy Kazakh State Economic University Kazakh State Academy of Management Turar Ryskulov New Economic University |
|---|---|
| Motto | Learning today, leading tomorrow. |
| Established | 1963 |
| President | Kanat Kozhakhmet |
| Students | 7000 |
| Address | 050035, Almaty, Dzhandosov Str., 55 , , 43°12′53″N 76°52′16″E / 43.2146°N 76.8711°E |
| Website | www |
| University rankings | |
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| Regional – Overall | |
| QS Asia[1] | =345 (2025) |
| QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[2] | 251-300 (2022) |
Narkhoz University (/nɑːrˈhoʊz/ nar-HOHZ; Kazakh: Нархоз университеті / Narhoz universitetı [nɑrˈχoz ʊnʲɪvʲɪrsʲɪˌtʲeˈtɘ]) is a university in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It offers courses in economics, business, finance, and law.
The University was founded in 1963 as Almaty Institute of National Economy and received its current name in 2016. It consists of three schools, five representative offices in the regions of Kazakhstan, and an economic college.
The university's courses have been accredited by the Central and East European Management Development Association and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
History
In 1963, the Almaty Institute of National Economy was founded on May 9, 1963, by the decision of the Soviet Government.[3][4][5]
In 1991, it was renamed into the Almaty Institute of National Economy after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
In 1993, it was renamed into the Kazakh State Academy of Management.
In 1999, the academy's branch campus was opened in Astana, that was later reorganized into an independent university, currently known as Kazakh University of Economics, Finance, and International Trade.[6]
In 2001, it was renamed into the Turar Ryskulov Kazakh Economic University.
In 2002, the university opened its college of economics.[7]
In 2006, the university began offering undergraduate courses in English and dual degree programs with foreign universities.
In 2007, the university became a member of the University Consortium of the European Union and Kazakhstan and joined the Erasmus Mundus program.
In 2008, the International Business School (IBS) was opened.
In 2010, the university became part the European Higher Education Area and signed the Magna Charta Universitatum.
In 2011, a department of International Educational Programs was launched with subjects taught in English.
In 2011–2012, the university opened regional distance learning centers in Kyzylorda, Atyrau, Shymkent, and Pavlodar.
In 2012, Grandpool, a sports complex with a swimming pool, was opened.[8]
In 2013, a regional distance learning center was opened in Semey. In the same year, the University Museum was opened after reconstruction.
On December 3, 2014, as part of the re-branding, the university changed its name to Turar Ryskulov New Economic University.
In 2016 the university changed its name to Narxoz University.[9]
Academics
- 3 languages of instruction: Kazakh, Russian, and English
- 21 bachelor's degree programs
- 16 scientific-pedagogical and applied master's programs
- Master's programs in cooperation with European partner universities
- 4 master's programs of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- 6 programs of PhD
- 2 programs of the Moscow State University
- 2 programs of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
- 12 international dual-degree programs (bachelor's, master's, МВА, DВА)
- Business-education (DBA, executive MBA, MBA, Mini MBA)
- 9 programs of vocational secondary education
Organization
- Faculties and Schools: Faculty of Basic Training, School of Economics and Management, School of Finance and Accounting, School of Applied Sciences, School of International Education Programs
- Postgraduate programs: Master's programs, PhD, Programs of supplementary education of Moscow State University.
- IBS International Business School: DBA, MBA, Executive MBA, Mini MBA programs, seminars and trainings
- Programs of Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (bachelor's and master's programs)
- Regional centers of distance learning (in Kyzylorda, Shymkent, Atyrau, Pavlodar, Semei cities)
- College of Economics (in Almaty and Talgar cities)
- Master Program of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Linguistic center
- Military training department
- Kazakh – Japanese center for development of human resources
- Institute for Social-economic Studies
- Research institute for finance-bank management
Notable alumni
- Dinmukhamet Idrisov, businessman, economist, and diplomat.
- Karim Massimov, former Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Security Committee. Currently imprisoned for high treason and attempted coup.
- Aslan Musin, former Chief of the Executive Office of the President
- Kenes Rakishev, an entrepreneur.
- Marat Tazhin, former politician and civil servant.
Rectors and presidents
- Ali Azhimovich Abishev (kk:Әли Әжімұлы Әбішев) (2005–2012)
- Krzysztof Rybiński (2015–2018)[10]
- Andrew Wachtel (2018–2020)
- Stanislav Buyanskiy (2020–2021); acting
- Miras Daulenov (2021–2024)[11]
- Kanat Kozhakhmet (2024–present)[12]
References
- ^ "QS Asia University Rankings 2025 – Overall". Top Universities. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "Алматинский "Нархоз" отметил 50-летие". Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ^ "Narxoz". narxoz.kz. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ^ "Verny Capital – Университет НАРХОЗ презентовал концепцию своего развития как лидера экономического и бизнес образования в Центральной Азии". www.vernycapital.com. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ^ "Narxoz". narxoz.kz. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
- ^ "О колледже". collegenarxoz.kz. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ^ "О нас – Фитнес-клуб "GRANDPOOL" – это совершенно новый комплекс, построенный по современным стандартам. Фитнес клуб в Алматы, групповые программы в Алматы, фитнес центр в Алматы, тренажерный зал в Алматы, спортивный клуб в Алматы, клуб фитнес в Алматы, фитнес в Алматы, fitness center в Алматы, бассейн в Алматы, обучение плаванию в Алматы, обучение плаванию детей в Алматы, обучение плаванию взрослых в Алматы, аквааэробика в Алматы, танцы в Алматы, пилатес в Алматы, йога в Алматы, аэробика в Алматы, алматы аэробика, hot iron в Алматы, секции борьбы в Алматы, хореография в Алматы". grandpool.kz. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ^ "НЭУ им Т. Рыскулова переименовали в "Университет Нархоз"". www.forbes.kz. 2016-03-24. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ^ "Иностранный ректор меняет систему работы казахстанского вуза". www.forbes.kz. 2015-07-03. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ^ "Miras Daulenov entered upon his duties as the President of the Narxoz University". en.narxoz.kz. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ^ "Kanat Kozhakhmet appointed President of Narxoz University". en.narxoz.kz. Retrieved 2025-12-07.