I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, typically known as “The Kyrgyz State Medical Academy”, is the oldest, first and foremost university of Kyrgyzstan. The University opened its doors on 1st December 1939 to provide the students with quality education in the field of medicine and science.

Over the last 82 years, the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) has been treading a glorious path of development with the help of qualified teachers, professional staff, and experienced medical professors. KSMA has established itself as a successful global institution by providing affordable degree courses to aspiring students of Kyrgyzstan including international students.

Since the onset of KSMA, it has trained about 40 thousand doctors and is still continuously achieving the milestone with an amazing education system as well as infrastructure.

Being an A+ grade university, the Kyrgyz Medical University aims to educate, train and empower lakhs of students providing them with low-cost degree programs in the field of medical sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Medium of Instruction

As the University receives applications from different parts of the world like India, Russia, the US, Pakistan, etc, the recognized academy has taken the initiative to provide education in three main languages- Kyrgyz, Russian and English.

Academic Facilities

For more than half a century, the University has exceeded the expectation of both students and the teachers, delivering them with world-class amenities, the latest technologies, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
The success of top-ranked Government universities lies in:

Qualified Teacher & Faculties
With more than 526 teachers, 86 professors, and 315 associate professors, the I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy is preparing future leaders and not just doctors.

Top-Rated Quality Education
From professional, higher, graduate to post-graduate courses, the students can seek admission in KSMA to pursue their dream career in a budget-friendly way.

Professional & Personal Developmnt
The primary goal of the University is to focus heavily on the professional, cultural as well as social development of every student using innovative programs and training methods.

University Campus

With a teaching experience of around 80 years, the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy is taking valuable steps in making every life of the students comfortable and worry-free.

The global medical institution has taken one step forward by giving modern facilities, well-built infrastructure, and world-class campus experience in a protracted environment. The campus of KSMA is bombarded with facilities like:

Hostel
At Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, the students will get a delightful, healthy, and friendly atmosphere at the well-maintained and secure hostel.

Auditorium
The University has built an air-conditioned auditorium for carrying out events like seminars, conferences, cultural activities with international standards, refined technologies, and norms.

Scientific libraries
The library includes integrated information related to science, medicine, humanities, arts, etc. to enhance the learning capabilities of the medical community as a whole.

Computer labs
Get ready to enhance your possibilities and explore new opportunities with the university’s high bandwidth internet computer laboratories. From surfing, meeting new people, to gathering knowledge, the students can make an impact in this digital age.

Cafeteria
Indulging in multi-cuisine, delicious foods, and healthy drinks throughout the day, the hygiene-based cafeteria ensures providing you with appetizing snacks without compromising on the quality of the food.

Sports/Gymnasium
Equipped with the latest machines, exercise equipment, and tools, the well-furnished gym makes sure to keep you physically as well as mentally fit throughout your learning period.

Hospital
In the event of medical emergencies, every staff member, faculty member, and student will get medical facilities such as General medicine, MRI, CT Scan, X-ray, free of cost.

Courses & Fees

The IK Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy believes in meeting the high standards of education with a secure, safe, and learning environment throughout the year.

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KSMA, the MCI approved government university, offers students with 5 years MBBS course including other medical specialities such as:

Biological
Biomedicine
Chemistry
Dentistry
Health
Hospitality
Medicine
Psychology

All the graduate, master’s, and doctoral courses are globally praised allowing the students to learn, discover and explore at the world level.

Eligibility criteria for MBBS Course

The students irrespective of their country have to fulfil the following criteria before seeking admission at I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan:

The age of the students must be 17 years old before the 31st of December of the given admission year. No upper age limit is entertained by the university.
The candidate must pass out 12th from a certified education board.
A minimum of 50% is needed in 10+2 in each subject
Your main subjects must include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
The student must have had their education in the English medium only.
The candidate must have qualified NEET before applying for MBBS in Kyrgyz State Medical Academy.

Documents Required

The following list of documents is required by the students for applying to KSMA:

Valid Passport
10th mark sheet
12th mark sheet
10 Passport size photos
Birth certificate
Proof of fee payment
NEET scorecard
Student Visa
Motivation letter
Medical Certificate
Medical and Life insurance

Higher Education Programs

The foreign students can carry master programs in disciplines like:

Master of Dentistry
Master of Health
Master of Hospitality
Master of Medicine

Research and Doctoral Programs

Our doctoral degree courses offer programs in the following categories:

PhD of Health
PhD of Hospitality
PhD of Medicine

Cost of Living

Just like Kazakhstan, the cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is fairly economical for those looking for budget-friendly opportunities. As the economy of Kyrgyzstan is heavily dependent on the agriculture sector with rich minerals, fiesta, and pastures, this makes it relatively a fairly economical country for most ex-pats, travellers, and students alike.

Generally speaking, from daily expenses, food, to utilities, almost everything is reasonable prices in Kyrgyzstan when compared to other international countries. On average, the accommodation can range from $ 14.76 to $ 46.79 depending on your lifestyle.

Overall, the prices of food, product, transport, and even accommodation are 3.14 times lower than the United States and Russia.

COST HEADS	AVERAGE COST
Restaurants
Meal – Inexpensive Restaurant	$ 4.72
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	$ 3.83
Cappuccino (regular)	$ 1.26
Coke/Pepsi – 0.33 liter bottle	$ 0.45
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	$ 0.42
Markets
Milk – 1 litre	$ 0.60
White Bread – 500g	$ 0.36
Rice – 1kg	$ 0.92
Eggs – 12 pieces	$ 1.47
Cheese – 1kg	$ 7.46
Chicken – 1kg	$ 4.63
Fruits (apple, banana, orange etc.) – cost per kg	$ 1.38
Vegetables (tomato, potato, onion, lettuce etc.) – cost per kg	$ 0.55
Transportation
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	$ 0.12
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	$ 7.08
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	$ 0.59
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)	$ 0.17
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	$ 2.36
Gasoline (1 liter)	$ 0.53
Utilities & accomodation
Basic expenses (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85 sq. m. apartment	$ 37.41
Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local – 1min	$ 0.03
Internet (monthly charges for 60 Mbps broadband)	$ 14.95
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	$ 282.67
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	$ 206.01
Sports & Leisure
Fitness Club – monthly	$ 36.86
Cinema – 1 seat	$ 3.24
Clothing & Shoes
1 Pair of Jeans (known international brand)	$ 17.69
Dress from a branded store	$ 18.72
Sports/Casual shoes (Mid-Range) – 1 pair	$ 39.31
Formal shoes – 1 pair	$ 43.24

General Information

With a current population of over 6,632,502 (as of July 6, 2021), Kyrgyzstan is a Central Asian country for its prolonged history, art, culture, people, geography, and government as a whole. This landlocked nation is filled with incredible natural beauty, enchanting mountain ranges, and proud nomadic traditions that are still followed by the Kyrgyz community.

Over the years, this beautiful mesmerizing country called Kyrgyzstan has found the perfect balance between authenticity, remoteness, and technological advancements positively.

Now, this promising land is giving ample opportunities to everyone while providing them with a comfortable, happy, and enjoyable life.

Bishkek

Formerly known as Pishpek or Bishkek, the city of Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is now established as a developed city equipped with green parks, orchids, and snow-capped mountains. Besides its scenic beauty, the modern city Bishkek boasts of various government agencies, advanced theatres, and teacher-training institutes.

This is one of the reasons why lakhs of students annually are moving to Bishkek to get a quality education and shifting to this city to stay comfortably.

Security & Safety

Bishkek is a relatively safe city with a low crime rate. As the city is known for its active nightlife, the areas are pretty safe to travel. However, you must ask locals and hotel staff in case you’re not familiar with some areas.

Transport

Both public and private transport facilities are available for everyone at quite a fair price. Public transportation includes buses, electric trolleybuses, and public vans to make your journey worthwhile in or around the city.

Culture

Being the cultural centre of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek has a free-spirited, open-minded, and party culture lifestyle. This is why most travellers would love to visit the city once a year.

Weather

In Bishkek, the months from late June to mid-August are usually dry and hot. The winters are freezing cold, and snowy in some parts. Overall, the temperature can vary from 17°F to 89°F over the year.

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