Central Asia

Study Medicine in Kazakhstan

Around fifteen institutions with English-language programmes, two WFME-recognised accreditation agencies.

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Overview

At a glance

The key facts about studying medicine in this country.

Universities

15 institutions

Tuition fees

3.500–6.500 USD per year

Living costs

250–400 EUR per month

Language of instruction

English, clinical Russian and Kazakh

Duration

5 years plus internship

Admission process

Documents, usually no language test, no numerus clausus

Recognition

Recognition varies by country. Confirm your country's specific requirements with our advisors.

EU status

Not an EU member

Introduction

Why international students study here

Universities

All universities in this country

Each university with programmes, fees and language of instruction — one click leads to the full university page.

Aktobe

West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University

Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy

3,500 to 4,500 USD per year

wkmu-aktobe

Almaty

Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University

Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy

5,000 to 6,000 USD per year

kaznmu-almaty

Almaty

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Medicine

5,000 to 6,500 USD per year

kaznu-almaty

Almaty

Kazakh Medical University of Continuing Education

Medicine

4,000 to 5,000 USD per year

kmuce-almaty

Almaty

Kazakh-Russian Medical University

Medicine

4,000 to 5,000 USD per year

krmu-almaty

Almaty

Caspian University International School of Medicine

Medicine

4,500 to 6,000 USD per year

caspian-almaty

Almaty

International Medical School, University of International Business

Medicine

5,000 to 6,500 USD per year

ims-almaty

Astana

Astana Medical University

Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy

4,500 to 5,500 USD per year

amu-astana

Astana

Nazarbayev University School of Medicine

Medicine

25,000 to 30,000 USD per year

nusom-astana

Karaganda

Karaganda Medical University

Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy

4,000 to 5,000 USD per year

kmu-karaganda

Kokshetau

Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University

Medicine

3,500 to 4,500 USD per year

ualikhanov-kokschetau

Petropavlovsk

M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University

Medicine

3,500 to 4,500 USD per year

kozybayev-petropawlowsk

Semei

Semey Medical University

Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy

4,100 USD per year

smu-semei

Shymkent

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy

Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy

3,500 to 4,500 USD per year

skma-schymkent

Turkestan

Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University

Medicine

3,500 to 4,500 USD per year

yassawi-turkestan
Costs

What does studying medicine here cost?

Application

How does the application process work?

Recognition

Is the degree recognised internationally?

On the Ground

Studying and everyday life on site

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about studying medicine in this country

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Rami

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