Asfendiyarov Kazakh National
University (KazNMU)

Overview

About The University

JSC Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University is a highly regarded institution among Indian students aspiring to pursue an MBBS degree in Kazakhstan. The university enjoys a strong reputation for delivering high-quality medical education and holds recognition from several esteemed international medical bodies.


JSC Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University is a leading medical university in Kazakhstan. With a world-class curriculum and experienced faculty, it provides an excellent education in medicine for students from all over the world. The MBBS program at JSC Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University is designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful medical professionals.

TOEFL/
IELTS

Not Required

Admission
Criteria

NEET Passed

College
Rank

Country 1st

Key Highlights

Quick Facts About the University

Year of Establishment

Established originally in 1930/1931 as the Almaty Medical Institute; became Kazakh National Medical University in 2001, named after its first rector S.D. Asfendiyarov

Location

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Type of university

Public

Official Recognition

Recognized and listed by WHO; approved by India’s NMC/Medical Council of India; listed by FAIMER and ECFMG; nationally accredited by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Education and Science

Top Ranking

Recognized as the rank 1 medical university in Kazakhstan by national ratings; featured in QS Emerging Europe & Central Asia (EECA) Top-200.

Courses Offered

Offers a wide spectrum of medical and health sciences programs:

  • Undergraduate (MBBS equivalent in General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health & Preventive Medicine)
  • Postgraduate: Master’s (Global Health, Epidemiology, E-health, Nursing, Management, Biomedicine, etc.)
  • Residency and Internship specialties
  • Doctoral (PhD) programs
  • University comprises eight faculties: General Medicine, Pediatrics, Therapeutic, Medico-Prophylactic (Public Health), Stomatological (Dentistry), Pharmaceutical, Management in Public Health & Pharmacy, and Postgraduate/Residency
Infrastructure & Facilities

Seven academic buildings, seven dormitories.Cutting-edge facilities: simulation center, anatomy museum, testing center, research labs (clinical, experimental, molecular genetics) scientific laboratories and four university clinics plus clinical sites across 100 hospitals.

International Preference:

The University is increasingly becoming a preferred choice for international students due to:

  • Degree widely recognized internationally, allowing graduates to pursue postgraduate studies (MD/MS programs) in countries like the USA or Germany.
  • Graduates from KazNMU can appear for FMGE/NMC screening exams and practice in India.
  • Strong global partner network: collaborations with over 100 universities across 27–36 countries, enabling research and student exchange programs.
Global Opportunities

The global opportunity of the institute are as follow:

  • The MBBS degree is globally accepted
  • Graduates are eligible to appear for international licensing exams like FMGE (India), USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), etc.
  • Students can pursue higher studies or medical practice in countries like USA, UK, Germany, and India
Medium of Teaching:

The MBBS (Medical Doctor) program is taught in English at the International Medical Faculty.Clinical rotations may include use of Russian or Kazakh in local hospitals.

MBBS Duration

5years academic + 1-year internship = total 6 years.

Intake Time

Intake per year: September

Faculty Strength

Approximately 1,500 academic staff; includes over 200 Doctors of Sciences, 130 professors, 500+ candidates of sciences, multiple laureates of national awards.

Student Population

Total student body around 11,000 (includes undergraduates, interns, residents, and PhD students)
International students number 1,700–1,800 from 16–17 countries.

Fees Structure

Affordable Education in Uzbekistan

Fee 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd- 6th Year
Tuition Fee
Hostel
Food
Document

Document Required

X & XII Marksheets

NEET
Scorecard

Passport Document

Bank
Statement

X & XII Marksheets

NEET Scorecard

Passport Document

Passport Size Photo

Bank Statement

Passport Size Photo

HIV, COVID Report

Gallery

Campus Life

A Quick Look

Fast Facts for Future Scholars

PARTICULARS HIGHLIGHT
RECOGNITIONS
WHO, listed in World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), NMC (India), ECFMG, FAIMER, WFME
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Approximately 3,000–4,000 active medical
MBBS DURATION
5 years academic + 1-year internship = total 6 years
TUITION FEES
MESS AND HOSTEL FEES
TOEFL/IELTS REQUIREMENT
Not required
NEET
Required (with minimum qualifying marks)
INTAKE TIME
Two intakes per year: January and September)
MEDIUM OF TEACHING
English (with basic Russian classes for clinical practice)
Document

Document Required

X & XII Marksheets

NEET Scorecard

Passport

Passport Size Photo

HIV, COVID Report

Bank Statement

Gallery

Student's Life