Central Asian University Ends 2025 at a Global Level: International Ranking Results
2025 has become a year of confident growth, new partnerships, and major achievements for Central Asian University. The year concludes with results that not only inspire, but also confirm that CAU is steadily moving toward the status of a leading university in the region and a notable institution on the global academic map.
International Rankings and CAU’s Positions in 2025:
182nd in the world — Round University Rankings (RUR)
#1 among private universities and a leading young university in Uzbekistan — AD Scientific Index World 2025
Listed among 2,500 leading universities worldwide — THE Impact Rankings (Times Higher Education)
1036th in the world / 43rd in Uzbekistan — UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025
4 QS Stars — QS World University Rankings
Round University Rankings (RUR) — TOP-200
Round University Rankings (RUR) is an international ranking system that evaluates universities worldwide based on teaching quality, research performance, international diversity, and financial sustainability. It reflects a university’s academic potential and global competitiveness, helping determine how institutions are positioned on the international stage.
For the first time, Central Asian University entered the global TOP-200, ranking 182nd in the world.
RUR evaluates universities from nearly 100 countries across 20 indicators within four key areas:
Quality of education
Research potential
International diversity
Financial sustainability
This ranking confirms that CAU meets international academic standards, maintains financial stability, and is competitive at a global level — not only regionally.
AD Scientific Index World 2025 — #1 Among Private Universities and Leading Young University in Uzbekistan
The AD Scientific Index (Alper-Döger Scientific Index) is an international system that evaluates universities and researchers based on scientific productivity and research impact, analyzing indicators such as the h-index, i10-index, and citation count in Google Scholar.
CAU has been recognized as the #1 among private universities and leading young university in uzbekistan based on total citation performance.
Citation results of CAU researchers:
Top 10% — 1 researcher
Top 30% — 9 researchers
Top 50% — 29 researchers
Top 70% — 45 researchers
This performance confirms that CAU’s research is in demand and recognized internationally, strengthening the university’s academic reputation and attracting global partners.
THE Impact Rankings — Listed Among 2,500 Universities Worldwide
THE Impact Rankings by Times Higher Education evaluate universities based on their real impact on society, focusing on contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In short, this ranking answers the question:
“What contribution does a university make to society and global development?”
CAU entered the ranking among 2,500 universities worldwide, showing strong results in several SDG categories:
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation — 601+
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth — 1001+
SDG 4: Quality Education — 1501+
SDG 7, 10, 11, 12, 16: in the 801+ range
This confirms CAU’s commitment to sustainability, responsible practices, and ESG principles, proving that the university contributes not only to education, but also to society.
UI GreenMetric evaluates universities worldwide based on ecological responsibility and sustainable infrastructure — including campus, transport, water and waste management, and environmental programs.
The university demonstrated strong results in transportation and water management, as well as initiatives in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and eco-campus development. This confirms CAU’s commitment to building a sustainable educational environment and strengthens its international image.
QS World University Rankings evaluate universities based on academic reputation, education quality, research impact, and international engagement.
CAU received 4 QS Stars, confirming compliance with international quality standards.
CAU’s QS indicators:
Teaching & Employability — 5 Stars
University Governance — 4 Stars
Infrastructure & Environment — 4 Stars
Medicine, Inclusivity, Global Engagement — 3 Stars
Research — 2 Stars
This rating confirms the quality of education, trust from employers, competitiveness of graduates, and the growing international reputation of the university. CAU became the first and only private university in Uzbekistan to receive this recognition.
Achievements in international rankings confirm that CAU is steadily strengthening its position on the global educational map in terms of quality, innovation, and infrastructure development. As the final highlight of the year, the university received national recognition at the Science and Innovation Awards, earning the title:
2025 proved the effectiveness of the chosen development course: international rankings and national recognition demonstrate that Central Asian University is growing systematically and efficiently, with new goals ahead and further strengthening of positions.