South Kazakhstan Medical Academy

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy was established in 1979. The academy is accredited and officially recognized by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Education and Science. The main mission of the Academy is to develop, disseminate, and preserve its treasured values.

For many years the South Kazakhstan medical academy has been ranked as one of the leading medical Academies in Kazakhstan. The US, Singapore, Europe, and Russia are academic partners.  The Academy is known for its highly qualified teaching staff and extensive laboratory and clinical base. SKMA is a coeducational higher education institution.

University Rankings

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy has a well-established reputation for excellence in teaching and research. SKMA consistently ranked among the top 10 Medical Universities of Kazakhstan. According to the 2020 survey, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy was ranked 8676 in the 4ICU World Universities Rankings 2019 and holds 29th rank in national rankings.

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy at a Glance:

University Location	Shymkent, Kazakhstan
University Recognition	Recognized by WHO & MCI-Medical Council of India
Total Number of Students	11,000 – Both National and International (1000 Indian Students)
Admission Criteria	10+2 pass, Minimum 50% marks required in PCB subjects
NEET Eligibility	Must be NEET Qualified
Mandatory Documents	10+2 Certificate & Marksheet, NEET Result, Passport
Application Dates	June 15 to September 30
MBBS duration	5 years
Average Tuition fees (for MBBS)	4000 US Dollars/Year
Language of study for MBBS	English Medium (for international students)

University today

With 40 years of experience in medical training, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy is undoubtedly an international university. Currently, more than 11,000 students from 57 countries, and from neighboring regions of Kazakhstan are studying in different faculties of the university. Professors and teachers go above and beyond to ensure that international students feel comfortable and supported during their studies at the medical academy.

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy is known for its highly-qualified teaching staff and extensive laboratory and clinical base. The Academy owns a complex consisting of buildings specially designed for laboratory studies, auxiliary services, lectures, practical classes, and research work. Since the academy was established the initial goal of the academy is to train professionals with high qualifications, and practical skills, and have theoretical and fundamental knowledge in their field of study.

The advanced and Modern infrastructure of the South Kazakhstan Medical Academy makes its students able to obtain the utmost practical exposure. University provides students with maximum assistance and builds them into top-notch medical professionals.

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy is coming under the top medical universities in terms of quality education, practical knowledge, low budget, multi-diversity, etc., and hence is experiencing international students from India Nepal, UAE, Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, etc.

Medical Faculties of South Kazakhstan Medical Academy

• Faculty of General Medicine
• Faculty of Dental studies
• Faculty of Pharmaceutical studies
• Faculty of Continuous professional development
• Faculty of Preparation of Specialize in Technical Professional Education

More than 500 students from India are studying (MBBS English Medium) in the medical faculty of SKMA.

 

MBBS Fees in South Kazakhstan Medical Academy – Fee Structure 2021

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy	Tuition Fees/Yr.	Hostel Fees/Yr.	Total Fees In US Dollars	Total Fees Indian Rupees
1st Year Fees	4000 US Dollars	600 US Dollars	4600 US Dollars	Rs. 3,31,00 Indian Rupees
2nd to 5th Year Fees	4000 US Dollars per year	600 US Dollars	4600 US Dollars/ Year	Rs. 3,31,0,000 Indian Rupees/ year
Total Fees for 5 Years MBBS Course	23,000 US Dollars = RS 16,56,000 Indian Rupees (1 USD @ 72 INR)

Total fees for MBBS Course is Rs. 16,56,000 (approx)

Admission fees and Processing fees are RS 100,000 (one time only) which include: Application Fee, Admission Fee, Invitation and visa cost, Airport pick-up, and drop to the University hostel.

1st-year fees include Tuition Fees and Hostel fees. Indian students admitted to the 1st course have to pay their full fees for the whole academic year. Starting from the 2nd-year student may pay their tuition fees for each semester.

Tuition fees include the following facilities for the students: free use of reading rooms, libraries, and laboratories; free manuals and course materials; free use of sports clubs and cultural complexes.

MBBS course duration:

The duration of MBBS in Kazakhstan is of 5 years including 1 year of apprenticeship and 4 years of classroom learning. The duration of an MBBS is almost the same for every medical university in Kazakhstan.

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy is providing a great opportunity to work during your span of 5 years to get real-time experience exposure.

 Admission 2021

 The South Kazakhstan medical university is having a September intake with limited seats available. Join hands with South Kazakhstan state medical Academy and become a part of their educational program. Apply soon! 

Documents Required for Admission 

1. Application Form
2. 10+2 mark sheets and certificates
3. Passport (scanned copy of first and last page)
4. Passport size 2 Photographs

Eligibility for MBBS Admission in Kazakhstan 2021

Eligibility and admission criteria for Indian Students

• You are at least 17 years and a maximum of 25 years old on or before 31st December of the admission year.
• You have passed Class 12th in Science subjects from a recognized board in India.
• You have secured 50% percent in 10+2.
• You have qualified for NEET.

Reasons to study MBBS in Kazakhstan

There are a lot of reasons to study MBBS at South Kazakhstan Medical Academy:

1. The first and foremost reason is that there is no entrance exam for admission to the Academy.
2. Low-Cost tuition fees and affordable living costs.
3. MBBS course in the English language
4. Well-furnished hostel (2 students per room)
5. Availability of Indian food.
6. The Medicine degree awarded by South Kazakh medical academy is globally valid
7. Additional coaching for the FMGE test. FMGE is mandatory for all Indian students who graduated from foreign medical universities and want to practice in India.