MBBS COLLEGE/UNIVERSITIES OF KYRGYZSTAN

When it comes to studying MBBS abroad, MBBS in Kyrgyzstan is the wisest option to choose for an Indian student.

Many of the NMC approved medical universities in Kyrgyzstan with quality education have already established a milestone for the Indian students as well as for other foreign students.

It is one of the best options for pursuing MBBS and for completing your dream of becoming a doctor. Kyrgyzstan is considered as the cheapest country for the MBBS course in Europe.

According to Wikipedia data, the number of Indian students studying in various medical universities of Kyrgyzstan is more than 16,000 students.

The MBBS course in Kyrgyzstan runs for a total of 6 years including 1 year of internship. The cost for this whole Medicine course is around 12 lakh to 15 lakh.

MBBS in Kyrgyzstan - Key Features

Here are some important points to remember for doing MBBS in Kyrgyzstan:

Intake for MBBS Course	May
Eligibility Criteria	10+2 (Science) with 50% for General 40% for SC/ST
NEET Exam	Yes, it is mandatory with qualifying marks
Minimum Tuition Fee	Rs. 2.5 Lacs/Year
Maximum Tuition Fee	Rs. 7 Lacs/Year
Top Medical Universities	Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Osh State University
MBBS Course Duration	6 Years (including internship)
Indian Students Enrollment	16,000 Students
IELTS & TOEFL	Not Mandatory
Medium of Education	English
Universities Recognition	NMC & WHO approved

 

Why Choose Kyrgyzstan to Study MBBS Course?

Below are the few advantages of doing MBBS from Kyrgyzstan:

• Teacher to students ratio in the universities of Kyrgyzstan is balanced and the classes are not overpopulated to establish learning harmony.
• The ranking of the universities of medicine in Kyrgyzstan has a higher global ranking and reputation that attracts an international crowd.
• Entrance exams are not mandatory for admission, Students get direct admission once they clear NEET-UG.
• Students don’t have to worry about donation charges or any hidden cost to learn in Kyrgyzstan as they are not required.
• The faculty members have practical industrial experience and the students get elite infrastructure to become successful doctors.
• The colleges provide sports complexes, ceremony halls, libraries, reading halls, and fully equipped laboratories.
• As of now, An average of 4,500 Indians are pursuing MBBS in Kyrgyzstan.
• MBBS duration in Kyrgyzstan is shorter than most of the foreign countries and the teaching medium is in the English language.
• The procedure of study visa acquisition, as well as the admission journey, is smoother in Kyrgyzstan.
• The cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is very affordable for Indian students.
• Almost all the medical universities in Kyrgyzstan offer FMGE and USMLE coaching assistance for students.

MBBS in Kyrgyzstan Fee Structure 2021

Following are the fee structures for Kyrgyzstan’s top NMC approved medical universities:

Name of the University	Tuition Fee (For 6 years)	Hostel Fee (For 6 years)
Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University	Rs.10.30 Lakh	Rs.2.13 Lakh
Asian Medical Institute	Rs.12.85 Lakh	Rs.1.77 Lakh
International School of Medicine	Rs. 16 Lakh	Rs. 2.30 Lakh
Jalal-Abad State Medical University	Rs. 10.50 Lakh	Rs. 2.13 Lakh
Kyrgyz State Medical Academy	Rs.16 Lakh	Rs.2.13 Lakh
Osh State Medical University	Rs.11.36 Lakh	Rs.1.42 Lakh

Disclaimer: Tuition fees of the medical universities mentioned in the table are subject to fluctuation. Contact Select Your University for more details regarding tuition fees, hostel cost, and conversion of USD to INR.

Eligibility Criteria For MBBS Admission in Kyrgyzstan

Below are the few elligibility criteria one should perfectly fit to study MBBS in Kyrgyzstan:

• It is compulsory that the applicant has completed 17 years of age to be eligible for applying to the course.
• The mental and physical condition of the candidate has to be fit and stable to continue the studies.
• The score of the candidate must be above 50% in 12th science from the recognized boards like CBSE/HSC or ISC.
• A student must have opted for PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) subjects in higher secondary education.
• Students must be ready with all the important academic documents, certificates, and NEET qualification scorecard.

Admission Process

Here are some easy steps to help you with the application procedure to study MBBS in Kyrgyzstan. It's our job to assist you at every step:

Step 1: The admission process of every medical college in Kyrgyzstan starts with the online application available at their respective official sites.

Step 2: Submission of the documents is the next step and those specifications of the documents are mentioned later.

Step 3: If you have been right so far, then the university will issue an admission letter as a confirmation of application acceptance.

Step 4: Now apply for a study visa to get entry rights in Kyrgyzstan to begin your journey of MBBS education.

Step 5: The last stage is to contact the Indian Embassy office in Kyrgyzstan to discuss further details.

Step 6: Finally, you are eligible to legally relocate to Kyrgyzstan to pursue your higher studies in medicine.

Documents Required For Applying MBBS in Kyrgyzstan

Students need to have the notarized copy of the documents mentioned below for applying to MBBS in Kyrgyzstan:

• Valid passport with a blank page
• Passport size photos (Colorful on plain white background)
• A receipt of visa application fees
• A letter of recommendation from the home country
• Marksheets of 10th & 12th academic year (Scanned copy)
• No objection certificate from the parents/guardians
• A copy of the Birth Certificate
• Medical clearance record from any diseases like (HIV & Covid-19)
• A certificate showing a non-criminal record of the candidate

Student Visa Requirement

The student visa is a must for every Indian student to study abroad:

• Kyrgyzstan student visa is necessary to take admission for MBBS course in any medical universities.
• In order to submit an application for student visa for Kyrgyzstan, International students should reserved their seats in Medical colleges of Kyrgyzstan.
• Then, the government of Kyrgyzstan issues student visa that can be extended till the duration of MBBS course in Kyrgyzstan.

MBBS Course Duration in Kyrgyzstan

The total duration of MBBS course in Kyrgyzstan includes the college period and internship:

• The duration of MBBS course in Kyrgyzstan is of 6 years.
• In the first 5 years, students will get a basic knowledge of medical science & clinical studies.
• At the end of the final year, it is only practical training in hospitals & clinics which are affiliated with the university.
• After completion of MBBS course, medical students are fully eligible to appear in many different kinds of test like USMLE, PLAB & NMC screening exam structured by the National Board of Examinations, India under the directive of NMC.

List of Top Medical Universities in Kyrgyzstan (NMC Approved)

Take a look at the highlights of the top-ranked NMC approved medical universities of Kyrgyzstan where more than 4500 Indian students are currently studying their MBBS degree:

1 .MBBS at Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University, Kyrgyzstan

Location	Bishkek
Eligibility	Minimum 50% in HSC, NEET qualification
Medium	English
Ranking	Country Rank - 1 World Rank - 4897
Deadline	May

2 .MBBS at Osh State Medical University, Kyrgyzstan

Location	Osh
Eligibility	Minimum 50% in HSC, NEET qualification
Medium	English
Ranking	Country Rank - 8 World Rank - 8915
Deadline	May

3 . MBBS at Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Kyrgyzstan

Location	Bishkek
Eligibility	Minimum 50% in HSC, NEET qualification
Medium	English
Ranking	Country Rank - 7 World Rank - 8185
Deadline	May

4 . MBBS at International School of Medicine, Kyrgyzstan

Location	Bishkek, Cholpon-Ata
Eligibility	Minimum 50% in HSC, NEET qualification
Medium	English
Ranking	Country Rank - 25 World Rank - 11532
Deadline	May

5. MBBS at Asian Medical Institute, Kyrgyzstan

Location	Kant
Eligibility	Minimum 50% in HSC, NEET qualification
Medium	English
Ranking	Country Rank - 30 World Rank - 11832
Deadline	May

6.MBBS at Jalalabad State Medical University, Kyrgyzstan

Location	Jalal-Abad
Eligibility	Minimum 50% in HSC, NEET qualification
Medium	English
Ranking	Country Rank - 37 World Rank - 12351
Deadline	May

 

Scholarships For Studying MBBS in Kyrgyzstan

To apply for scholarships and for more information students need to contact the university:

• Kyrgyzstan medical universities offer scholarships to Indian students. Scholarships awarded to candidates on the basis of merit & academic performance.
• The scholarship awarded to students is approximately $ 3000.

MBBS in Kyrgyzstan: Intake for 2021

These are the important dates to remember for the admission process of MBBS in Kyrgyzstan:

Events	Dates
Application Start Date	January
Application End Date	April
Course Commences From	May

Note : The above-mentioned information is only for reference. It may vary as per the medical universities in Kyrgyzstan.

Education System in Kyrgyzstan

The medical universities of Kyrgyzstan offer a quality education system:

• Medical universities in Kyrgyzstan got popular among the Indian students after 2010 since the universities in Kyrgyzstan have started offering medical education in English.
• Medical universities in Kyrgyzstan follow the international standard of education.
• University mainly focuses on the professional development of students.
• The medical candidates are subjected to intensive training for the diagnosis process.
• Candidates will get the opportunity to enhance their clinical skills.
• The classes are conducted in groups. Each group has a teacher to student ratio of 1:15.
• Indian students will get a lot of clinical exposure in close coordination with doctors working there.

Accreditation & Recognition of Kyrgyzstan Universities

These are the credible committees that have recognized the medical courses offered by the universities in Kyrgyzstan:

Abbreviation	Recognition
NMC	National Medical Commission
WHO	World Health Organization
FAIMER	The Foundation of Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)
WFME	World Federation of Medical Education
ECFMG	Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates
-	Ministry of Education, Kyrgyzstan
-	Ministry of HRD, India

Accommodation Facilities for Indian Students in Kyrgyzstan

Medical universities in Kyrgyzstan offers hostel facilities to Indian students. Amenities provided by the universities are:

• Hostels are located in the main territory of the respective college.
• An apartment is used as a residence for international students.
• The rooms available in the accommodation is well furnished with the supply of basic facilities.
• The infrastructure also includes places like Gym, Pool, Sports grounds, Cafes, Restaurants, etc.
• Every room has comfortable ventilation with a center heater and other daily usage equipment.
• The rooms have a separate bathroom, washing zone, and a kitchen.
• Indian food is made readily available for Indian students.
• The accommodation center consists of a reading room with a wi-fi facility for the purpose of academic research & studies.
• The hostel is always under security surveillance and CCTV for the ultimate protection and welfare of the students.

Medium of Teaching at the Universities of Kyrgyzstan

The training of the MBBS program in Kyrgyzstan is conducted in the English language:

• The English language is used for instruction of the MBBS curriculum in the universities of Kyrgyzstan.
• The faculty and other students speak English for regular interactions.
• It is recommended to learn Russian or Kyrgyz to successfully interact with the local patients during the internship program.

PG Options after MBBS from Kyrgyzstan

After an MBBS degree from Kyrgyzstan, students have many options for PG:

• Top universities of Kyrgyzstan offer a facility of post-graduation to Indian students.
• You can apply for the doctoral programs.
• You need not have to give any entrance exam while applying for MBBS in Kyrgyzstan.
• Fees for the PG course in Kyrgyzstan are cheaper as compared to India.

Career Opportunities after Completing MBBS from Kyrgyzstan

Students can opt from several career options after their MBBS course in Kyrgyzstan:

• After graduating from the Kyrgyzstan medical universities, students can choose to study in a particular medical domain or specialization.
• MD or MS is the most choice options after completing MBBS from Kyrgyzstan.
• Medical doctors can involve in clinical research programs organized by the AIIMS, TIFR, Indian council for medical research etc.
• Candidates who strive to work for field experience will get opportunity to work in primary health centers or with NGO’S.
• After MBBS one can start their own venture in their respective country.
• Students can opt for a personal clinic to practice after graduation.

How Safe is Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan holds the score of 60 in the safety index:

• Own security system for the beneficiary of international students.
• There is no issue of segregation in terms of religions, languages etc.
• The country have foreign student associations for international students. Students can draw complaints & get the help from the volunteers whenever required.
• The government in Kyrgyzstan endeavors to offer a peaceful environment to foreign students.

Cost of Living in Kyrgyzstan

The cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is much similar to India as there is a negligible difference in the currency of both countries:

Food
Combo meal in fast food restaurant	187 som
1 lit of milk	44 som
500g boneless chicken breast	171 som
12 eggs, large	93 som
500g of local cheese	210 som
Bread for 2 people for 1 day	33 som
Accommodation
Monthly rent for furnished accommodation (normal area)	28,936 som
Monthly rent for furnished accommodation (expensive area)	46,394 som
Utilities 1 month (for 2 people)	2,608 som
Internet 8 Mbps	74 som
Clothes
1 pair of jeans	2,881 som
1 pair of sports shoe	5,413 som
1 summer dress in a high street store	2,509 som

Note: 1 Som = 1 Rs. (approx.)

About Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is a beautiful country. Here are a few points about Kyrgyzstan:

• Kyrgyzstan is a country of central Asia surrounded by Kazakhstan to the north-west, China on the east-south, Tajikistan on the south west.
• Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan has an area of 198,500 square kilometers.The country is split into north and south by mountain ranges.
• The Northern Culture has been affected by Russians while the southern culture attracts the Uzbek traditions.

 

Language	English, Kyrgyz & Russian
Currency	Som
Population	6,389,500
Religion	Muslims
Climate	Summer- 25°c Winter- -5 to 10°c
Exchange Rate	1 INR~0.99 Kyrgyzstani som
Time Difference from India	30 minutes faster than India