Turan University
One of the first and largest non-state universities in Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Turan University[3] (Kazakh: Тұран Университеті, Tūran Universitetı; Russian: Университет Туран) is one of the first and largest non-state universities in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It was established in 1992. Turan University is a full-cycle educational institution, encompassing a lyceum, college, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs.
Тұран Университеті | |
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| Motto | Turan for those who believe in themselves and strive for success |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1992 |
| Chairman | Seidumanov S.T. |
| Rector | Alshanov R.A. |
| Students | 5000 |
| Undergraduates | 3000 |
| Postgraduates | 2000 |
| Location | , 43.2374°N 76.9404°E |
| Website | turan |
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| University rankings | |
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| Regional – Overall | |
| QS Asia[1] | 751-800 (2025) |
| QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[2] | 401-450 (2022) |
Turan University’s educational system includes three faculties: Humanities and Law, Economics, Academy of Film and Television. The university employs 361 full-time teachers, including 55 doctors of science, professors, 215 candidates of science and associate professors, and 1 Ph.D. In addition to them, the educational process provides more than 49 practitioners, scientists, and teachers.[citation needed]
Campus
The university has its own campus with a total area of 35 000 m2. The main building is 7 stories tall and hosts the administration and the Economics, Humanities and Law faculties. The campus includes three football pitches, three sports halls, and a dormitory.[citation needed]
Academics
Educational Corporation "Turan" is a holistic system that provides the principle of continuity and multi-stage education, and includes:
- 2 universities (Almaty and Nur-Sultan)
- 3 Colleges (Almaty and Nur-Sultan)
- Lyceum (Almaty)
- Educational and recreational complex "Tau-Turan"
Academic Structure
The university offers its educational programs through the following faculties and schools:[4]
Schools[4]:
- School of Humanities and Law
- School of Business and Information Technologies
Faculties[4]:
- Faculty of Business and Management (Engineering and Economics)
- Faculty of Information Technologies and Services