Central Asian University Ranks Among the Top 70 Universities in Central Asia in QS Asia University Rankings 2027
Central Asian University (CAU) has achieved a significant milestone in its international development, securing 66th place in Central Asia in the newly released QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, published by QS Quacquarelli Symonds.
The results place CAU among the Top 70 universities in Central Asia and highlight its growing presence in the regional higher education landscape.
CAU's Key Ranking Achievements
According to the 2027 ranking results, Central Asian University achieved the following positions:
- 66th in Central Asia — among the region's Top 70 universities.
- 21st in Uzbekistan — strengthening its position in the national higher education landscape.
- 1001–1100 in Asia — among 1,722 universities included in the regional ranking.
- No. 1 among private universities in Uzbekistan* represented in the QS Asia 2027 rankings.
These results represent an important benchmark for CAU as it continues to expand its academic capabilities, international collaborations, and research activities.
Among Asia's Top 100 for International Faculty
One of CAU's most significant achievements is its performance in the International Faculty Ratio indicator, where the university secured 95th place across Asia, earning an exceptional score of 94 out of 100.
International academics account for 19.6% of CAU's faculty, compared with the regional median of 4.9% — approximately four times higher.
This result reflects the university's commitment to attracting international academic talent and creating a diverse learning environment where students benefit from different academic perspectives, teaching approaches, and professional experiences.
Growing Research Output and International Collaboration
CAU also demonstrated encouraging results in research performance and international scientific engagement.
The QS assessment recorded 580 scientific publications and 10,029 citations within its research dataset.
The university's normalized research productivity reached 4.6 publications per faculty member, exceeding the regional median of 3.3.
In addition, CAU achieved 42.9 out of 100 in the International Research Network indicator, its second-highest indicator score.
Together, these results demonstrate the development of CAU's research capacity and its increasing involvement in international academic collaboration.
Building a Stronger International University
The QS World University Rankings: Asia evaluates higher education institutions using indicators covering academic reputation, employer reputation, research performance, teaching resources, and international engagement.
The 2027 edition includes 1,722 universities across 26 Asian higher education systems, providing an important benchmark for institutional performance and regional competitiveness.
For Central Asian University, the latest results establish a foundation for continued progress. The university aims to strengthen its academic reputation, expand research collaboration, deepen engagement with employers, and create further opportunities for students and faculty.
CAU's position among the Top 70 universities in Central Asia represents a meaningful step toward its long-term ambition of becoming a leading internationally connected university in the region.
The achievement reflects the collective contributions of CAU's faculty, researchers, students, staff, and international academic community.
*No. 1 among private universities in Uzbekistan included in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, based on CAU's comparative assessment of the published results.*