Central Asian University rankings
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Where CAU stands in national and international university rankings, with links to the original sources.
[ Overview ]
Central Asian University is ranked No. 1 among private universities in Uzbekistan and is the only university in the country with a 4-star QS Stars rating.
Central Asian University (CAU) is a private university in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where all programmes are taught in English. It was founded in 2019 as AKFA University and has carried its current name since 2023.
[ Rankings and ratings ]
CAU rankings at a glance
AD Scientific Index
2026
No. 1 among private universities in Uzbekistan. Top 5 of 81 institutions in the country and 1,205th worldwide.
Source: adscientificindex.comAD Scientific Index Young University Rankings
2025
No. 1 among 30 young universities in Uzbekistan.
QS Stars
Rating
4 stars overall. The only university in Uzbekistan with a 4-star rating.
Source: topuniversities.comRound University Ranking (RUR)
2025
Among the top 1000 universities worldwide.
Source: roundranking.comTimes Higher Education Impact Rankings
2025
Included in the ranking, which measures universities against the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Source: timeshighereducation.comHE Higher Education Ranking
Ranking
Included in the ranking.
Science and Innovation Awards
2024
Most Innovative University of the Year.
QS Stars is a rating, not a ranked list: a university is audited against set criteria and receives from one to five stars. AD Scientific Index ranks institutions by the research output of their scientists. Positions change every year; the figures above are the latest published results.
Teaching in English. Every programme at CAU, from Medicine and Dentistry to Computer Science and Business, is taught in English.
Clinical training in a JCI-accredited hospital. Medical students train in a university hospital accredited by Joint Commission International.
Dual degrees. CAU runs dual degree programmes with international partners, including a Dual MBA with Colorado State University (USA).
International membership. The School of Dentistry is a member of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE).
A growing community. More than 2,400 students study at CAU today.
[ FAQ ]
Questions about CAU rankings
Is Central Asian University a private university?
Yes. Central Asian University is a private university in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. AD Scientific Index 2026 ranks it No. 1 among private universities in the country.
How does CAU rank among universities in Uzbekistan?
AD Scientific Index 2026 places CAU in the top 5 of 81 institutions in Uzbekistan and first among private universities. CAU is also the only university in the country with a 4-star QS Stars rating.
Is Central Asian University the same as AKFA University?
Yes. The university was founded in 2019 as AKFA University and was renamed Central Asian University (CAU) in 2023. Rankings published under either name refer to the same institution.
What is CAU's QS rating?
CAU holds 4 stars in QS Stars, a rating system by QS Quacquarelli Symonds in which a university is audited against set criteria and receives from one to five stars. QS Stars is separate from the QS World University Rankings.
In what language does CAU teach?
All programmes at Central Asian University are taught in English.
