Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, also called KazNU, is one of the leading academic institutions in Central Asia. KazNU is located in Almaty and named after the renowned philosopher and scholar Al-Farabi. It was established on November 13, 1933. In 2023. As a comprehensive academic institution, KazNU offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, including natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, engineering, and medicine. More than 25,000 students study at KazNU and there are more than 3,200 faculty members working in the university.

KazNU is highly regarded for its academic excellence and research contributions. KazNU was ranked 150th in the world by the QS World University Rankings in 2023. According to the results of the international university ranking «IAAR Eurasian University Ranking (IAAR EUR)» 2023, conducted by the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), al-Farabi Kazakh National University was recognized as the first and best university among universities in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova.