Medical Universities in Kyrgyzstan for Indian Students

Medical Universities in Kyrgyzstan

Medical Universities in KyrgyzstanThere are 9 medical universities in Kyrgyzstan that provide medical education to foreign students. Most of them are well established & are immensely popular among Indian students. Few of them have recently launched the English medium medical course. Some of these are government medical universities, while few of them are private institutions. All universities, whether government & private, are recognized by WHO and hence, the medical degree awarded from these is valid everywhere.

Thousands of Indian students travel to study MBBS in Kyrgyzstan every year from various states of India. The primary reason being that it is located very close to India (2 hrs. 30 mins. by flight). Apart from that, the MBBS fees in Kyrgyzstan is one of the lowest and is easily affordable by most families. At present, more than 8,000 Indian students are pursuing medical education in government & private universities combined.

The renowned medical universities of Kyrgyzstan, that most Indian students choose are shown below. Students can check the detailed information about each university (fees, eligibility, admission, recognition, faculties, classes, hostels, city & much more) by simply clicking on it’s name or image.

Asian Medical Institute (Kyrgyzstan)

Asian Medical Institute

Asian Medical Institute Asian Medical Institute was established in the year 2004 and is located in city of Kant (20 kms. from Bishkek i.e. capital of Kyrgyzstan). The total MBBS fees in Asian Medical Institute is INR 19.09 Lacs (Indian Rupees) for 2024 session. This is one of the lowest MBBS…
Osh State Medical University (Kyrgyzstan)

Osh State Medical University

Osh State Medical University Osh State Medical University was established in 1939 and is located in Osh, which is the capital of Osh region of Kyrgyzstan. The total MBBS fees in Osh State Medical University is INR 21.61 Lacs (Indian Rupees) for 2024 session. It offers an affordable MBBS fees…
Jalalabad State Medical University (Kyrgyzstan)

Jalalabad State Medical University

Jalalabad State Medical University Jalalabad State Medical University was established in 1993 and is located in Jalalabad, which is the capital of Jalalabad state of Kyrgyzstan. The total MBBS fees in Jalalabad State Medical University is INR 23.15 Lacs (Indian Rupees) for 2024 session. It offers an affordable MBBS fees…
ISM International School of Medicine (Kyrgyzstan)

International School of Medicine

International School of Medicine International School of Medicine (ISM) was established in year 2003 & is located in the city of Bishkek (Capital of Kyrgyzstan). The total MBBS fees in ISM (International School of Medicine) is INR 29.54 Lacs (Indian Rupees) for 2024 session. It offers a moderate MBBS fees…
Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (Kyrgyzstan)

Kyrgyz State Medical Academy

Kyrgyz State Medical Academy Kyrgyz State Medical Academy was established in 1939 and is located in Bishkek, which is the capital of Kyrgyz Republic. The total MBBS fees in Kyrgyz State Medical Academy is INR 24.23 Lacs (Indian Rupees) for 2024 session. It offers a moderate MBBS fees in Kyrgyzstan…

Best Medical Universities in Kyrgyzstan for Indian Students

The best medical universities in Kyrgyzstan for Indian students, based on medical education standards, English speaking faculty, affordable fees, hostel accommodation facilities, ease of travel, clinical exposure and various other factors are :

Best Medical Universities in Kyrgyzstan for Indian Students

Government/Private Kyrgyzstan Medical Universities

Government & Private Kyrgyzstan Medical UniversitiesMost of the medical universities are run by solely by the government of Kyrgyzstan. The private/semi-government universities also follow the guidelines & rules set by government, but they are established with the assistance of private bodies. However, they both function under the strict supervision of Ministry of Education & Health of Kyrgyzstan. These ministries ensure that the education standards (For both Kyrgyz & foreign students) are maintained & infrastructure demands of each university are met on time.

Most of the medical universities in Kyrgyzstan have highly experienced (English speaking) faculties, as they have been training Indian students since a long time. Many universities have even appointed Indian teachers to make it easy for Indian students to communicate with them. Kyrgyzstan medical universities also provide FMGE/NExT coaching classes to Indian students on a paid basis. Due to this coaching, many Indian students are able to clear qualifying exam in India easily in their first attempt itself.

Government Universities

  • Osh State Medical University
  • Jalalabad State Medical University
  • Kyrgyz State Medical Academy

Private Universities

  • Asian Medical Institute
  • International School of Medicine
  • Osh International University
  • Scientific Research & Social Medical Institute
  • Bishkek International Medical Institute

Ranking of Kyrgyzstan Medical Universities

The rankings of the Kyrgyzstan medical universities according to some renowned ranking portals are shown in the below table. These are not final and are regularly updated from time to time.

Name of Medical University Estb. EduRank (Kyrgyzstan) Webometrics (Kyrgyzstan)
Asian Medical Institute 2004 29 25
Osh State Medical University 1993 5 15
Jalalabad State Medical University 1993 27 23
International School of Medicine 2003 13 27
Kyrgyz State Medical Academy 1939 2 4
Osh International University
Scientific Research Medical Social Institute
Bishkek International Medical Institute 2019

Choosing a Medical University in Kyrgyzstan

With so many popular medical universities in Kyrgyzstan, it often becomes very difficult for Indian students to choose one of them so easily. A simple step-by-step approach (that has indeed helped a lot of students in past), which we suggest to all students is as below :

Choosing Best Medical University in Kyrgyzstan

  • First & foremost, students should decide the total budget that they can afford for whole medical education. This should include the total tuition fee, hostel, medical insurance, other charges & misc. expenses.
  • Secondly, they should shortlist the medical universities in Kyrgyzstan that fall in their budget. However, ranking should not be the sole criteria for finalizing a university, as many other important factors (Teaching Faculties, English Medium, Hostels, Indian Mess, Location, Climate) also play a very important role in popularity of a university.
  • Thirdly, they should discuss with a consultant, the plans that they have made for themselves. Because, consultants can provide more details about Kyrgyzstan medical universities and might help in getting a better one in same budget.
  • Fourthly, students should also plan personal expenses viz. monthly living expenses, self cooking/Indian mess, travelling & others. This would help them to have a rough estimate of the minimum amount that they would spend during entire course.

FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions)

Which are the best medical universities in Kyrgyzstan for Indians ?

The best medical universities in Kyrgyzstan for Indian students are Osh, Jalalabad & Asian Medical Institute.

Which are government & private Kyrgyzstan medical universities ?

Osh State Medical University, Jalalabad State Medical University & Kyrgyz State Medical Academy are the main government universities in Kyrgyzstan. While ASMI, ISM, Osh Int. University, Bishkek IMI & Scientific Res. Soc. Med. Institute are private.

Is ranking of medical universities in Kyrgyzstan better than India ?

Yes. The ranking of medical universities of Kyrgyzstan (Where Indians are currently studying) is far better than any Indian medical university/college.

How to choose a suitable medical university in Kyrgyzstan easily ?

Students should first analyze their budget for course, check ranking of Kyrgyzstan universities that fall in their budget, discuss with a consultant about it and finally decide a suitable one accordingly.