OshSU in QS World University Rankings

According to the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, Osh State University ranked 260th out of 984 universities in Asia. Among the 65 universities in Central Asia, OshSU holds 13th place. These results reflect the university's significant achievements over the past few years.

Being included in the ranking means being among the best, proving that the education provided has reached a high level. Factors considered include the university's academic reputation, employer reputation, citation index of scientific papers, the ratio of faculty to students, the proportion of international faculty and students, and activities related to academic mobility.

OshSU scored 33% in the mentioned indicators. In the new 2025 rankings of Asia’s best universities, six universities from Kyrgyzstan were included, with OshSU ranking second among them. Previously, the institution held second place in the international ranking “IAAR Eurasian University Ranking - 2024.”

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OshSU Awarded 4 Stars in QS Stars Ranking

OshSU received 4 stars in the international QS Stars university ranking, presented by the world-leading organization QS, thus joining the ranks of "four-star universities."

In the comprehensive QS Stars assessment, OshSU received high scores in several categories, confirming its status as one of the leading universities in the region. In the areas of education and employability, the university earned the highest rating of 5 stars.

QS Stars is a multidimensional rating system that evaluates universities using 30 indicators across 8 different categories. In addition to faculty criteria, it assesses research, international events, social responsibility initiatives, student living conditions, and cultural and sports activities.

The main purpose of the ranking is to provide students, their parents, and experts with detailed information about universities. The assessment is based on a thorough analysis of independent sources, survey results from academic and professional communities, as well as feedback from students and alumni.

OshSU Ranked in the Top 3 Best Universities in Eurasia

Osh State University ranked second in the international “IAAR Eurasian University Ranking - 2024.” This achievement places the university among the top three leading universities in Eurasia.

The evaluation covered the university’s scientific potential, its international standing, the quality of educational programs, and academic mobility among faculty and students. It also considered graduate competitiveness, transparency, objectivity, and accessibility of information sources.

The “IAAR Eurasian University Rankings” are published annually. This year, leading universities from Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, India, Turkey, Latvia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and several other countries participated.

OshSU Included in the Top 7 of the National Rankings

For the first time, the results of the National Rankings of Higher Education Institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic were published. Universities were evaluated based on six criteria: academic reputation, employer assessments, quality of education, citation index, number of international faculty, and number of international students.

Osh State University ranked among the top 7 overall, with a score of 415.84 points. It is worth noting that the ranking process began in October 2023, with agreements signed by 27 universities that agreed to provide data. Starting from January 2024, 1,001 faculty members and 507 employers participated in the survey conducted by the EdNet agency.