Maqsut Narikbayev University

Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU), formerly known as KAZGUU University, is one of Kazakhstan's leading private higher education institutions, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. The university is named after Maqsut Narikbayev, a prominent Kazakhstani jurist and statesman, reflecting the institution's deep roots in legal education and public service. MNU is recognized as the leader among all educational institutions in Kazakhstan and ranks in the global Top 50 in its subject areas, outperforming a number of well-known American and European institutions. The university holds prestigious international accreditations and participates actively in global rankings, attracting students from across Kazakhstan and beyond through its diverse academic programs spanning law, economics, business, liberal arts, and journalism. The university is structured around five schools: MNU Law School, International School of Economics, School of Liberal Arts, International School of Journalism, and a Business School. It prides itself on a trilingual educational environment offering instruction in Kazakh, Russian, and English, with more than 100 international partner universities enabling academic mobility and dual-degree opportunities. With over 39,000 qualified professionals among its alumni and a 92% graduate employment rate, MNU continues to serve its mission of providing high-quality and affordable education to students from Kazakhstan and abroad.