Astana, 23 October 2026. Kazakh University of Technology and Business named after K. Kulazhanov (KazUTB) has been awarded 4 Stars in QS Stars, an international university rating system developed by global higher education analytics company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The university received an overall rating of Very Good, recognising its strong performance across a range of international criteria.
QS Stars is a comprehensive international rating system that assesses universities across a broad range of indicators. Unlike traditional university rankings, which compare institutions against one another, QS Stars evaluates each university’s achievements against established international standards.
The university achieved the highest rating of 5 Stars in the following categories:
- Teaching
- Good Governance
Strong performance was also recognised with 4 Stars in the following categories:
- Employability
- Academic Development
- Program Strength – Hospitality & Leisure Management
The 4-Star QS Stars rating represents both international recognition of the university’s achievements and a benchmark to guide its continued development.