Farabi IBS International Business School

MBA at the #1 university in Central Asia

where history & innovations meet

Farabi IBS

We combine KazNU's academic foundation (QS Top-166) with real business case practice. MBA, EMBA and DBA programmes for entrepreneurs, managers and specialists.

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#1 University in Kazakhstan & CA
166 QS Ranking
3000+ MBA graduates
July 2026 Next intake

Farabi International Business School

Business school at al-Farabi Kazakh National University — where history & innovations meet.

In 2025 KazNU ranks 166th in the QS world ranking and remains #1 in Central Asia. Farabi IBS blends the university's academic tradition with real business case practice.

Learning is sequential: module by module — cases, simulations, tests and project work with faculty feedback. Graduates receive a state-standard KazNU diploma and an international internship certificate.

  • State-standard KazNU diploma
  • EMBA and DBA: business & healthcare
  • 0% instalment plan
  • 3000+ MBA graduates

How learning works

A clear path from consultation to diploma.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    Apply and complete an online interview with the admissions team. Entry is based on documents — no entrance exams.

  2. 02

    Modules

    Progress through courses sequentially: cases, assignments, group projects and tests. Session recordings are available anytime.

  3. 03

    Diploma

    Pass the final exam and defend your graduation project. Receive a KazNU master's degree diploma.

Progress system

Earn experience points (XP) as you learn. Level up and climb the Farabi IBS leaderboard.

How ranks work
  • Test score 60% or higher — +120 XP
  • Perfect score (100%) — extra +80 XP
  • Course enrolment — +50 XP
  • Every 200 XP — new level