Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University was established in 1934 and is located in Almaty which is the largest city of Kazakhstan. The total MBBS fees in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is INR 35.46 Lacs (Indian Rupees) for 2026 session. It offers a moderate MBBS fees in Kazakhstan for Indian students who wish to study MBBS abroad. The process of MBBS admission in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University can be completed online by submitting documents’ scans. The MBBS eligibility in Al-Farabi is 50% marks & NEET qualification according to the NMC’s guidelines.

There are 2 academic session for MBBS in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in an year i.e. September & February session. Eligible students can apply by submitting documents online or by visiting any of our offices.

About Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is a government institution and is under the control of Ministry of Science & Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is classical university that focuses not only on medicine, but also business, law, IT, journalism, AI & many more. Al-Farabi KazNU (Almaty) is among those universities that introduced English medium course in Kazakhstan for foreign students. The university is very popular among Indian students who wish to study MBBS in Kazakhstan as it has a very high FMGE passing percentage. The main reasons of studying MBBS in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University are it’s high FMGE passing percentage, top ranking, affordable fee, excellent city & a huge number of students and a low cost of living.

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University ranks on 1st position (According to online ranking portals) among all medical universities in Kazakhstan. It offers courses at under-graduate, post-graduate & doctoral levels in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy & many other related fields. Overall, there are 20,000+ students (Local Kazakh & foreigners) in university and 2,000+ teachers are engaged in training them across different departments. At present, there are more than 500 Indian students studying MBBS in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in English medium. Al-Farabi KazNU actively contributes to research and scientific activities in various field and has various student exchange programs with renowned universities of Europe.

MBBS Fees in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University – 2026

The total MBBS fees in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (Almaty) is INR 35.46 Lacs (Indian Rupees) for Indian students. The detailed MBBS fee structure in Al-Farabi for 2026 session is given below :

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University	1st Year Fees	2nd-6th/Year Fees	Total Course Fees
Tuition Fees	USD 4,900 (25 Lac Tenge)	USD 4,900 (25 Lac Tenge)	–
Hostel Fees	USD 1,300-1,500	USD 1,300-1,500	–
Visa Renewal & Medical Insurance	USD 400	USD 200-400	–
Documentation, Translation, Registration & Misc. Charges	USD 800	N/A	–
Total Fees	USD 7,400	USD 6,400	USD 39,400
Total Fees (Indian Rupees)	INR 6,66,000	INR 5,76,000	INR 35,46,000

* Indian mess is compulsory in 1st year at additional USD 1,300 per year.
* Fee structure in Indian Rupees is calculated using USD 1 = INR 90.

The MBBS fees in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is generally paid through 2 most commonly used methods. First, students carry full 1st year fees with themselves and pay directly after arrival in Kazakhstan. Students purchase US Dollars in India before departure and pay in US Dollars after arrival there.

Second, students can transfer the 1st year fee online through bank directly to university/representative’s account in Kazakhstan and provide transaction receipt for confirmation. The online fee transfer must be done before departure from India & it is allowed/accepted by selected medical universities in Kazakhstan.

MBBS Admission in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

All eligible candidates can apply for MBBS admission in Al-Farabi KazNU online or visit any of our offices. The step-by-step process to apply for MBBS admission in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University for Indian students is as below :

• Student submits scans of 12th marksheets, passport and NEET qualification (2026/2025/2024).
• Al-Farabi Kazakh National University issues admission letter on the basis of documents submitted.
• Student submits the scans of valid passport for issuance of invitation letter from university.
• Al-Farabi Kazakh National University issues invitation letter for study visa & student’s entry to Kazakhstan.
• Student submits original marksheets, passport & few additional documents for visa from embassy.
• We assist students in currency exchange for payment on arrival or online fees transfer from India.
• We assist students in ticket booking and plan their departure in groups, so that they travel together.
• Our representative meets the students at airport and briefs about their trip from Delhi to Kazakhstan.
• Our representatives receives the students at airport in Almaty and provides them transport to hostel.
• All formalities of medical checkup, visa extension, etc. are completed by our representative in Kazakhstan.

MBBS Eligibility in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

The MBBS eligibility in Al-Farabi University strictly follows the rules set by NMC for Indian students to study abroad. All seats are allotted on the basis of MBBS eligibility in Al-Farabi and seats availability at the time of application. The exact MBBS eligibility in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University for admission of Indian students is as below :

• 50% Marks : Students from general category must have 50% marks (PCB) in 12th/Inter/Equivalent, while reserved category students must have 40% marks in the same.
• NEET Qualification : The student must have qualified NEET exam in current year or any of the previous 2 years i.e. NEET must be qualified in either in 2026/2025/2024.
• Age : The student must be of complete full 17 years (By 31st December) in the year of application to comply with the MBBS eligibility in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

WHO/NMC Recognition of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is recognized by NMC & WHO, as it is included in the list of recognized universities on WDOMS and follows the latest NMC guidelines. This clears some major doubts for all students as given below :

• According to NMC’s current rules, students should pursue MBBS from medical universities listed on WDOMS and have minimum course duration of 4.5 years (54 months) & internship/clinical rotation of 1 year (12 months).
• Indian students after MBBS from Al-Farabi can appear in the FMGE/NExT in India. After passing this test, they can work as a registered medical practitioner in India (Either in government & private sector).
• Indian students in Al-Farabi can also appear in post-graduation entrance exam of other countries, as the university is included in the list of recognized/approved institutions published by WHO on WDOMS.

Benefits of MBBS in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

The most important benefits of studying MBBS in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University for Indian students are as mentioned below :

• Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (Almaty) ranks among the top 3 medical institutions for foreigners in Kazakhstan.
• It has recognition from NMC as well as WHO, so the medical degree from Al-Farabi (Almaty) is valid in whole world.
• Being a more than 92 years old university of Kazakhstan, it gets the most number of applications every year from India.
• Indian students who completed MBBS from Al-Farabi KazNU University had highest FMGE success rate.
• The total MBBS fees in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is moderate for a medical university located in Almaty.
• The MBBS eligibility in Al-Farabi of 50% marks & NEET qualification makes it lot easy for students to get admission.
• MBBS admission in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is simple and students can apply online by following a simple process.
• The total duration of MBBS in Al-Farabi is 5 years + 1 year internship, as per NMC rules of 54 months course & 12 months internship.
• The faculty of medicine at Al-Farabi has immense experience in teaching general medicine to Indian students in English medium.
• Students get ample exposure to clinical & practical sessions by interacting with local patients in hospitals under doctor’s supervision.
• Indian mess facility is available in hostel premises, so students do not have to waste time in preparing food themselves.
• By the time students complete their medical course, they have full command over another foreign language i.e. Kazakh.

Documents Required

The documents required for MBBS in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University are :

• 12th/Inter Marksheet
• 10th/Board Marksheet
• NEET Qualification (2026/2025/2024)
• Original Passport
• Passport Size Photos

Duration of Course

The total duration of MBBS course in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is 5 years + 1 year (Internship in Kazakhstan) for Indian students. It includes internship/clinical rotation also, which is required for working as medical practitioner in Kazakhstan or any other country. This entire MBBS course duration fully complies with the latest NMC rules, which require Indian students to pursue 4.5 years course (54 months) + 1 year internship (12 months).

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University for all Indian students is English. All the classes, tests & exams are conducted in English by highly experienced teachers/professors/doctors for foreign students. All medical books by Indian writers are also available in university library and teachers often take references from them during classes. These help the students to be prepare for their FMGE/NExT in India too during their course of medical education.

Faculties

Al-Farabi KazNU University provides training in courses at graduate, post-graduate & doctoral levels. Most of the Indian students apply for admission in faculty of general medicine, which receives a huge number of applications every year. Students also have the option to enroll in preparatory/language courses, if they wish to study in local language (Kazakh). The faculties at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University that provide training to local & foreign students are :

• Faculty of General Medicine
• Faculty of Business
• Tourism & Law
• Faculty of AI (Artificial Intelligence)
• Faculty of Journalism
• Biotechnology faculty
• Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
• Preparatory/Language Faculty

Indian Students’ Classes

The classes for Indian students in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University comprise of 12-15 foreign students. These small groups perhaps help students to learn and understand subjects in a better way. Indian students begin their classes with a revision of science subjects and selected medical subjects (Anatomy & Histology) during 1st semester. Apart from this, foreign students also learn local language (Kazakh) from the very beginning of course. This helps them to start interacting with local people for their their daily activities outside university.

During the first 2 years of MBBS course in Al-Farabi KazNU, more emphasis is given to theoretical subjects. Students attend all of their classes within university campus. From 3rd year onwards, they have to visit hospitals in city and interact with local patients. By this time, Indian students become fluent in local language & do not face any problems in understanding local patients. This makes it easier for them to report back to their teachers/doctors in English who evaluate their performance. The time students spend in hospitals for clinical/practical classes increases with every further year.

Hostel Facilities

The hostels for Indian students in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University are situated in the campus & nearby areas. A brief overview of the facilities at hostels is as below :

• Located within the main campus & students attend their classes in university at a close distance from hostels.
• Many new hostels have also been constructed by university to accommodate the increasing number of Indians.
• Indian students only have to travel out of campus from 3rd year, when they have to attend classes in hospitals.
• All the hostels has CCTV surveillance system & fire alarm safety system installed for the safety of foreigners.
• Students can choose 2/3/4 seater rooms which have study tables & chairs, beds, bed-sheets, wardrobe, lamps, etc.
• They can also submit application to hostel administration, if they wish to the change their room or upgrade it.
• Indian students (boys/girls) are provided accommodation on separate hostels/floors with complete separation.
• The hostels have common facilities of kitchens, laundry, sports hall & reading hall within their premises on each floor.
• It is compulsory for Indian students to stay in university hostel during the first year of their MBBS course in Astana.
• From 2nd year onwards, they can choose to rent a flat/apartment (If they wish to) or continue to stay in university hostel.
• Indian mess facility is available in all hostels of Al-Farabi KazNU where they can have breakfast, lunch & dinner.
• The Indian mess is compulsory for all students in 1st year & they can choose from vegetarian/non-vegetarian meals.
• All Indian festivals like Holi, Diwali & Eid are also celebrated among Indian students with enthusiasm every year in hostel.
• Annual sports (Cricket) and other events are organized by Al-Farabi KazNU University for Indian students.

Career Opportunities

Some very important steps/guidelines & career opportunities after MBBS from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University for Indian students are :

• Students are awarded MD (Physician) in Al-Farabi KazNU, equivalent to the MBBS degree in India.
• All Indian students must appear and qualify FMGE/NExT, if they wish to work as a doctor.
• FMGE/NeXT exam is organized twice every year in the months of June & December.
• This is a qualifying exam, conducted in online mode and students must score 50% marks in it.
• There is no limit to the number of attempts and students can re-appear in this exam after every 6 months.
• Once qualified, they must serve 1 year internship in any government hospital from any part of India.
• The students get permanent registration (As a doctor) in India, after they complete their internship.
• Doctors can then work in government/private hospitals or run their own clinics or appear in NEET PG.
• Doctors, who want to pursue PG in English speaking countries can also appear in USMLE, PLAB, NZREX, etc.
• Hundreds of Indians from Al-Farabi have passed FMGE/NExT and are currently working in India.

Almaty City

Almaty (Earlier known as Alma-Ata) is located in the southern most part of country is the largest city of the Kazakhstan. It was the official capital from 1929 to 1997. The current capital of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan (Earlier it was known as Astana). However, Almaty still remains to be the commercial & cultural capital of Kazakhstan and the most populated city as well. The city alone contributes to more than 20% GDP of whole Kazakhstan annually.

Almaty has an international airport with flights to most cities around the world. For transport within the city, apart from the regular trams, trolley-buses, etc. A bicycle sharing system is also available where people can rent a bicycle on monthly basis. Almaty is not only a commercial center of Kazakhstan but also a major educational hub. The city is considered to be the best in terms of education, opportunities, infrastructure & lifestyle in whole Kazakhstan.

Almaty has more than 25 renowned universities where students from different countries come to study every year. Most of the Indian students who travel here have the sole motive of studying MBBS in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University University or some other university located here. The climate is humid continental with warm summers (Up to +30 Degree Celsius) and mildly cold winters (Up to -10 Degrees Celsius). Being the economic & education hub, Almaty has the most foreign students in whole country and businessmen.

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