Almaty is the largest city in the country, the center of business and entrepreneurial activity. The city is home to more than 2 million people.
In the first quarter of 2025, there were 985.8 thousand employees in Almaty, which is the highest figure among all regions of Kazakhstan for this type of employment.
The average monthly nominal wage accrued to employees (excluding small enterprises engaged in entrepreneurial activity) in the first quarter of 2025 amounted to 518,857 tenge, an increase of 14.2% compared to the first quarter of 2024
Number of higher education institutions: 37
Number of students in higher education institutions: 202,000 (including women - 106,191)
Number of graduates of higher education institutions: 36,292
KazNPU
KazNPU
KazNPU, founded in 1928, is Kazakhstan’s leading university in the fields of pedagogy, digital education, and inclusive education. The university currently has over 10,000 students.
Its international partners include Université de Lorraine (France), Saint Petersburg State University, and Anadolu University (Turkey).
KazNPU annually hosts international pedagogical forums and is recognized as one of the key centers for training inclusive education specialists in Central Asia.
Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications
Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications
Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications (AUPET), founded in 1975, is one of Kazakhstan’s leading technical universities. The university specializes in energy, telecommunications, IT, and automation, educating over 5,000 students.
AUPET actively participates in Erasmus+ international projects and collaborates with USAID, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and companies such as Schneider Electric, Cisco, Huawei, and Kaspersky.
The university became a finalist of the Green Skills Award 2024. With its modern infrastructure, Green Technologies Institute, and international initiatives, AUPET has established itself as an attractive platform for investments in digital energy and environmental innovations in Central Asia.
Narxoz University
Narxoz University
Narxoz University, founded in 1963, is one of Kazakhstan’s leading universities in the fields of economics, finance, business, and public administration. The university currently enrolls around 7,000 students.
Among its key international partners is Queen’s University Belfast (UK), with which it implements dual degree programs. Narxoz is actively developing areas such as fintech, business analytics, and behavioral economics.
The university regularly organizes regional business hackathons, accelerators, and ESG initiatives, positioning itself as an important hub for entrepreneurship development in the region.
De Montfort university
De Montfort university
De Montfort University Kazakhstan (DMUK) is the first British university in Kazakhstan with official UK accreditation, established in 2021. The university specializes in business, finance, IT, international relations, graphic and interior design. All academic programs are delivered in English, offering students the opportunity for academic exchange with the Leicester campus in the United Kingdom.
DMUK actively integrates British educational standards into Central Asia, providing its 800 students with access to UK scholarships, career opportunities in international companies, and dual degree programs.
Satbayev University
Satbayev University
Founded in 1934, Satbayev University is the largest engineering and technical university in Kazakhstan, known for its programs in information technology, oil and gas, metallurgy, ecology and construction. The university brings together more than 15,000 students, including 700 international students, and is actively developing international cooperation. Among the university's strategic partners are City University (Hong Kong), Shandong University (China), and in the future Penn State University (USA).
The university is home to the only engineering technology park in Kazakhstan, 22 research institutes and more than 150 laboratories. Satbayev University annually implements over 100 research projects in cooperation with foreign companies and attracts investments in the fields of extractive technologies, ecology and digital solutions.
KazNU
KazNU
KazNU is the oldest and leading university in Kazakhstan, founded in 1934. It ranks among the top 150 universities worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings 2024 and holds the number one position in the country. The university hosts over 20,000 students, including 1,500 international students from 50 countries.
KazNU collaborates with 500+ universities worldwide, including MIT, Cambridge, and the University of Tokyo. It is well known for its technopark, 9 research institutes, and projects in the fields of renewable energy and digital technologies. Every year, KazNU hosts the Al-Farabi Global Hub International Economic Forum.
Type of activity |
Average monthly nominal wage per employee (tenge) |
For all types of economic activity |
426273 |
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries |
236841 |
Industry |
381297 |
Construction |
418264 |
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of cars and motorcycles |
404358 |
Transport and warehousing |
529186 |
Provision of accommodation and food services |
219437 |
Information and communication |
626347 |
Financial and insurance activities |
855472 |
Real estate transactions |
313784 |
Professional, scientific and technical activities |
588289 |
Administrative and support services activities |
289144 |
Public administration and defense; compulsory social security |
328948 |
Education |
329948 |
Health care and social services |
314948 |
Arts, Entertainment and Leisure |
287422 |
Provision of other types of services |
464902 |