For the third year in a row, the MBA program at Narxoz Business School (NBS) has been named the best in Central Asia,reinforcing its leadership among the region’s premier business education institutions. According to the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027, the program secured a place among Asia’s top 50 MBA programs,outperforming several prominent business schools across Singapore, Japan, South Korea, China, and other nations.Globally, the NBS MBA program maintains a strong position in the 251–300 band.
In compiling the rankings, QS evaluates MBA programs across several key criteria, including graduates’ career outcomes, business and entrepreneurial achievement, the diversity of international students and faculty, thought leadership, and return on investment. NBS continues to strengthen its standing in all these areas and maintains its regional leadership despite intensifying competition and an increased number of business schools featured in the latest edition of the rankings.
International recognition is increasingly a key factor considered by corporate executives, top managers, and working professionals when selecting a business education program. For Dmitry Botanov, Chief Executive Officer of Kolesa Group, studying at Narxoz Business School provided an opportunity to expand his professional expertise and discover novel approaches to addressing complex business challenges.
Alongside international ranking results, independent quality assessment of educational programs plays a vital role in the evolution of Narxoz Business School. In 2026, the school earned joint, prestigious AMBA and BGA accreditation, uniting programs from business schools within the top 2% of the global business education community. Coupled with its performance in the QS Global MBA Rankings, this milestone solidifies NBS’s international reputation and expands avenues for cooperation with foreign universities, faculty, and corporate partners.
Program enhancement efforts are further supported by the International Advisory Board of Narxoz Business School, which brings together senior executives from international business schools, corporate entities, and professional bodies. The Board assists in benchmarking NBS programs against global best practices, addressing evolving market demands, and incorporating the nuances of the Kazakhstani business environment.
