The National H-index Ranking analyses the research activity and efficiency of higher education institutions, research institutions, as well as individual achievements of scientists twice a year. Today, we are going to get acquainted with Kazakh educational institutions and institutions that are included in the TOP-10 in terms of scientific potential.
National H-index Ranking
The National H-index Ranking is an independent international ranking that measures the scientific performance of scientists and institutions of a particular country. The ranking is based on the Hirsch index, which is used as the main parameter of the assessment.
The Kazakh National H-index Ranking evaluates the scientific activity of Kazakh researchers and institutions based on information from authoritative international scienceometric databases, in particular Web of Science (WoS), Scopus and Google Scholar.
Main objectives of the National H-index Ranking
- Analysis of the scientific performance of Kazakhstani researchers and scientific institutions.
- Comparison of scientific achievements at the national and international levels.
- Promoting the competitiveness of the scientific sector and the development of innovations.
- Identification of priority areas for the rational allocation of funding for scientific research.
Being among the leaders in such rankings means gaining prestige and recognition both at the national and international levels. This not only strengthens the authority of the institution, but also helps to attract investment, experienced professionals and talented young people.
Kazakhstan's Hirsch Index as of Q2 2025
| Scopus | Web of Science | Google Scholar |
| 214 | 186 | 370 |
Leaders by scientific potential
| Organisation | National H-index | H-index (Scopus) | H-index (WoS) | H-index (Google Scholar) | ||
| 1 |  |
Nazarbayev University | 127 | 128 | 116 | 272 |
| 2 |  |
Al Farabi Kazakh National University | 86 | 95 | 89 | 145 |
| 3 |  |
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University | 78 | 80 | 80 | 146 |
| 4 |  |
Satbayev University | 56 | 70 | 42 | 112 |
| 5 |  |
Kazakh National Medical University | 55 | 64 | 60 | 80 |
| 6 |  |
Al Farabi Kazakh National University, Center of Physical-Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis | 43 | 30 | 89 | 17 |
| 7 |  |
Institute of Nuclear Physics, National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan | 39 | 49 | 54 | 27 |
| 7 |  |
Kazakh-British Technical University | 39 | 49 | 43 | 49 |
| 8 |  |
KIMEP University | 36 | 45 | 36 | 53 |
| 9 |  |
Nazarbayev University School of Medicine | 32 | 54 | 6 | 70 |
| 10 |  |
Institute of Physics and Technology Kazakhstan | 31 | 46 | 44 | 7 |
The activities and indicators of 158 organisations were evaluated to form the rating.
Almost all the leaders in the TOP-10 in terms of scientific potential have demonstrated an increase in the national Hirsch index compared to the results of the ranking for Q4 2024:
- Nazarbayev University: +8
- Al Farabi Kazakh National University: +6
- L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University: +2
- Satbayev University: +3
- Kazakh National Medical University: +5
- Al Farabi Kazakh National University, Centre of Physical-Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis: +2
- Institute of Nuclear Physics, National Nuclear Centre of the Republic of Kazakhstan: +1
- Kazakh-British Technical University: +2
- KIMEP University: +1
- Nazarbayev University School of Medicine: +2
At the same time, some institutions have improved their performance in the ranking, moving up several positions:
- Kazakh-British Technical University: ↑1.
- KIMEP University: ↑1.
- Nazarbayev University School of Medicine: ↑2.
The Kazakh National H-index Ranking is a significant tool for analysing the efficiency and effectiveness of scientific activities of universities, research institutes, research institutions and individual scientists.
The results of the ranking allow us to identify key areas of scientific development in Kazakhstan and to highlight the achievements of researchers at both national and international levels. This evaluation mechanism encourages research and education institutions, as well as individual scientists, to increase productivity and innovate more actively.
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