Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia and it is a popular hub for affordable medical education. Many international students who cannot afford to gain good medical education in foreign countries opt to study in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is well-known for its renowned faculty, and affordable fee structure. Thousands of medical aspirants from different parts of Asia like Pakistan, India, China, Nepal, and China opt to study in Kyrgyzstan. All medical universities in Kyrgyzstan are recognized by major medical councils which are MCI, UNESCO, and WHO.

MBBS in Kyrgyzstan

 Duration of the MBBS course in Kyrgyzstan

The duration of the MBBS course in Kyrgyzstan is 6-year duration program. The first five years in the medical program focuses on building an extensive knowledge in clinical science. The sixth-year of the medical program involves a one-year internship in leading hospitals under the mentorship of senior doctors.

MBBS IN Kyrgyzstan

MBBS in Kyrgyzstan is a six-year-long course. After successfully passing through all six-years the medical degree is awarded to the medical students. They are eligible to practice in any country around the world. The medical colleges specialize in the following medical domains:  

• Surgery
• General medicine
• Pharmacy
• Pediatrics
• Dentistry

Eligibility Criteria to get admission to Medical colleges in Kyrgyzstan

The medical aspirants need to possess the following entry requirements to successfully get admission to medical courses in Kyrgyzstan:

• Age should be at least 17 years old
• At least 50% of marks should be secured in a higher secondary science stream which includes Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• NEET qualification is a must. 

Why choose Kyrgyzstan for medical studies?

• Affordable Fee structure compared to other foreign countries

• MCI/WHO/UNESCO approved medical universities
• Easy and hassle-free admission process
• Only NEET qualification required
• 5-year Medical course followed by one year internship period.
• Affordable cost of living in Kyrgyzstan.
• World-class infrastructure, faculties and Smart classes.
• Proper Indian Hostel & Indian Food available
• 100% ragging free Environment
• Separate classes for Indian students in English

A brief overview of Medical Education in Kyrgyzstan

Number of universities	16
Located in	Kyrgyzstan
Duration of Course	5 Years
MBBS fees Structure	15-20 lakhs INR*
Indian Mess Facility	Yes
Weather	Cold
Highest Temperature	43 Degree Celsius
Lowest Temperature	-34 Degree Celsius
MCI Approved	Yes
WHO Approved	Yes

 

List of Top Medical Colleges in Kyrgyzstan and their annual fees

Rank	University	Fees Structure (Annually)
1	University of Central Asia	$5000
2	Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University	$6500
3	Krygizistan-Türkiye Manas Universities	$42,785
4	American University of Central Asia	$5000
5	Kyrgyz National University	$7336
6	Kyrgyz State Technical University	$3570
7	Osh State University	$13403
8	Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transportation and Architecture	$4500
9	Bishkek Humanities University	$4000
10	International University of Innovative Technologies	$1100
11	International University of Kyrgyzstan	$1100
12	Kyrgyz State Medical Academy	$6500
13	International Academy of Management, Law, Finance and Business	$3526
14	Kyrgyz State Academy of Law	$4000
15	Kyrgyz National Agrarian University	$3500
16	Kyrgyz State University after I. Arabayev	$3500
17	Kyrgyz Economic University	$6500
18	Osh Technological University	$5500
19	Talas State University	$3000
20	Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic	$3000

 

Brief Information about the Top four Universities for Medical Education in Kyrgyzstan

1. Osh State University 

Osh State University (OSU) is one of the oldest higher education institutions in Kyrgyzstan located in the south of the country. The university is a member of the European Association of International Education (1997, Netherlands) and the International Association of Universities (1995, France). The training is conducted on 76 specialties in 10 languages; on 24 specialties OSU has joined the world catalog of universities.

 Medical Graduates having degrees of the Medical Faculty, Osh State Medical University Kyrgyzstan are eligible to take screening tests of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council PMDC, Medical Council of India MCI, and work in all countries of the world. All medical colleges and affiliated hospitals are equipped with modern facilities to train students at a higher scientific and professional level.

 

Year->	1st Year Fees+Hostel+One Time Charges	2nd Year Tuition Fees	3rd Year Tuition Fees	4th Year Tuition Fee	5th Year Tuition Fee	Total for 5 Years
Fees in US $	US $ 6,500	US $ 3,200	US $ 3,200	US $ 3,200	US $ 3,200	US $ 19,300
Exchange Rate ( US $1 = ₹70)	70	70	70	70	70	70
Fees in ₹	₹4,55,000	₹2,24,000	₹2,24,000	₹2,24,000	₹2,24,000	₹13,51,000

The total budget including Tuition Fees+ Hostel Fees+ Indian Mess+ Medical Insurance for 5 years will be approx. ₹17-18 lakh for Osh State University, Kyrgyzstan.

 

2. Asian Medical Institute

The Asian Medical Institute has been recognized by the Ministry of Education & Ministry of MBBS admission in aboard. The Asian Medical Institute, Kyrgyzstan is listed in the Avicenna Directory for medicine and also recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kyrgyz. The faculties of the university are renowned and known for its exceptionally well-qualified faculty which provides a combination of nurturing support and challenge to the students to reach their maximum potential. There are 4 faculties in the medical university. These are namely:

• Medical
• Dentistry
• Nursing,
• Medical Preparatory

Year->	1st Year Fees+Hostel+One Time Charges	2nd Year Fees	3rd Year Fees	4th Year Fee	5th Year Fee	Total Fees for 5 Years
Fees in US $	US $ 5,500	US $ 3,200	US $ 3,200	US $ 3,200	US $ 3,200	US $ 18,300
Exchange Rate ( US $1 = ₹70)	70	70	70	70	70	70
Fees in ₹	₹3,85,000	₹2,24,000	₹2,24,000	₹2,24,000	₹2,24,000	₹12,81,000

Notes:

• US $ 1 = ₹70 used for above calculations. Please use current exchange rate for calculation of fees in Indian Rupees.
• Food charges will be US $100 per month extra or US $100 per month x 5 years= US $ 5,000 approx. which will be approximately ₹3.50 lakh for 5 years.

 

3. Kyrgyz State Medical Institute

Kyrgyz State Medical Academy is a leader in medical education in the Kyrgyz. The Medical Institute awards the degree of M.D. It is accredited, recognised and listed with the World Health Organization (WHO), Medical Council of Nepal, Medical Council of India (MCI) Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) in the USA, IIME and the International Medical Education Directory (IMED). Hence the degree from this university is recognized all over the world.

5 Years MD (MBBS) Course			Session 2019-2020			Updated as on 18th June April, 2019
Tuition Fee	Hostel	Total for Ist Yr		Total 2nd Yr +		Total for Course
US$	US$	US$	IN Rs.	US$	IN Rs.	US$	IN Rs.
4,500	600	5,100	331500	4,600	299000	23,500	1,527,500
Calculated @ 1US$ = Rs.65.00					* Conditions Apply

 

Notes :

• Hostel Charges depend on the Availability of room / Accommodation Type at the time of arrival in the university.
• Food Charges Depends on the student's lifestyle varies between 100$ to 200$ per month or more.
• Miscellaneous expenses as mentioned above refers to Annual Medical Insurance & Visa Renewal
• Rates for air ticket shall be paid as per rate on the date of actual booking or travel by the student.

 

4. International University of Kyrgyzstan

The university was established by decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic,The International University of Kyrgyzstan is a state university which conducts medical research in cooperation with leading health centers of the country and countries. The International School of Medicine of the International University of Kyrgyzstan is an official state educational institution with the license of Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyz Republic for medical education in General Medicine within 5 years of study.

There are 10 Semesters in International Medical University Bishkek for MD Degree.

Tuition Fee (For 1 Semester) = 1600 U$D
Hostel Fee (For 1 Semester) = 300 U$D
Note: Students will pay for Residence Permit, Medical Check, Airport Pick up by themselves.

Notes:

• The student will pay Embassy Fee or on arrival visa at Bishkek airport approx 60 U$D to 110 U$D by themselves.
• The student will pay the First Semester Fee on arrival at U$D. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
• The student will pay for the Stationary, Electricity Charges & One-way air ticket to Bishkek.
• Food Expenses with Mess (3 times a day) in IMU Kyrgyzstan is normally 100 U$D to 120 U$D per month.
• The student will pay the Residence Permit fee & insurance fee from 2nd year to onward by themselves.

 

Government and Private Funding Scholarships to Study at Kyrgyzstan Medical Colleges

Government scholarships

1. The Boren Awards

The National Security Education Program derived the David L. Boren Scholarships to provide high-quality medical education to American students who are under graduation or post-graduation courses. The recipients of the Boren Scholarships have their fees waived off. They need to repay the benefits of scholarship by serving the federal government for one year.

2. Fulbright Scholarships

Fulbright Scholarships is one of the most prestigious studies abroad scholarships. It is won by hundreds of U.S. students annually. The applicants for this scholarship must be graduate students or advanced level scholars.

The scholarship provides funding for the entire study tuition-free and it also includes travel and accommodation along with tuition fees.

3. American Councils for International Exchange

America council department of the state offers educational program opportunities for American and Eastern European students and scholars. The recipients of the scholarship need to serve the country for a year. The scholarship funds the tuition fees. It also covers costs pertaining to travel, tuition, living, and some expenses and the amount ranges from $5,000 to $25,000 depending on program and length of stay.

Title VIII Special Initiatives Fellowship Program is designed for the advanced post-doctoral scholar with an intensive term of region-specific research to conduct either over the course of a couple of months or a full academic year. $35,000 is given for these very competitive and hugely advantageous fellowships.

Private Funding scholarships

 

1. School of Russian and Asian Studies

The school of Russian and Asian studies offers money to post-graduate as well as graduate students. It provides funding to medical aspirants who wish to conduct research in Russia or Kyrgyzstan.  The applicants must enroll in one of the school's programs to be eligible for this scholarship. The applicants must submit two lengthy essays and score a GPA of at least 3.2 and above. Fellowships program scholarships up to $1000 are offered. 

In addition, the Language Exploration program offers $500 awards for students to study Kyrgyz in combination with participation in a program at the School of Russia And Asian Studies.

 

2. International Research and Exchanges Board

The International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) which deals with the Civil Society, Education and Media Development operates programs in over four dozen countries. The aim of the funds provided by IREX is to provide an educational platform and project support to scholars and students who need funding.  It also provides a collaborative environment to conduct research or network with other fellow scholars. The funding includes:

• Independent Advanced Research Opportunities Fellowships are funded in part by the Department of State under the Title VIII initiative. The funding awards are given in the following study categories: Masters, Post-Graduate, Doctoral, Post-Doctoral, and Professional. All projects must be relevant to U.S.-Kyrgyzstan policy or closely related. The Fellowships funding covers costs of travel, living, any tuition, monthly stipend, and medical insurance. Depending on the category, candidates may receive funding for up to nine months.
• IREX Short-Term Travel Fellowships are expressly designed for those who only require a couple of months on location in Kyrgyzstan. Awards are $5,000 and cover travel and living expenses.

 

3. The American University of Central Asia

The American University of Central Asia is accredited through Bard in New York and offers a variety of global medical programs to meet the high US standards. It is located at Kyrgyz Republic itself. American University of Central Asia has undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, and exchange programs that allow an American student to spend a semester or year or more studying in Kyrgyzstan with a scholarship if they are lucky.

AUCA has about 1200 students annually. Out of the students around 90% receives financial aid based on need and merit. 10% of which end up receiving exclusively merit-based aid. Each year, the university gives around one million dollars in scholarship funding for excellent students.

Some more Tips for Funding for Kyrgyzstan

The US government takes initiative along with Kyrgyzstan to offer these scholarships providing opportunities to take part in the funding awards for study in Kyrgyzstan. These scholarships are easier to attain compared to the big scholarships where you need to fight masses of scholarship applicants.

 

Top 5 banks Which Provide Education Loan for Medical Students For Indian students to study abroad

Getting a medical degree is a matter of great respect and merit. Apart from hard work, dedication, medical courses requires a tremendous amount of finance. Financial planning is a crucial part for medical training. Many Indian students and parents opt for an education loan to take on the finance needed for medical education courses.

Many Indian banks have education loan programs for students who wish to apply for the medical courses such as MBBS or MD abroad. Many Indian banks offer special concessions and low-interest rates for female candidates. The top four Indian banks which offer education loans for studying abroad are:

 

HDFC Bank Education Loan for Medical Students:

HDFC Bank offers education loans for an amount of up to 10 lakhs. For loan amount under 7.5 laks there is no need to present any collateral to the bank. HDFC bank offers various collateral options like NSC, KVP policy, HDFC Fixed Deposit, and residential policy. The receivers of the loan are provided a long repayment tenure up to 15 years.

Features

• Doorstep service
• Flexible repayment options
• Option to avail insurance cover
• Wide collateral options.
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State Bank of India Education Loan for Medical Students:

SBI offers a special loan for MBBS and MD medical courses. The loan covers the cost for equipment, laboratory fees, examination fees, caution deposit, books, examination fees and refundable deposit amount. A loan amount up to Rs.10 Lakhs is offered by SBI Education loans. No collateral is required for the loan amount up to 7.5 lakhs. It requires no collateral security. The borrowers can avail of a maximum repayment tenure of up to 15 years.

Features:

• No Processing fee
• 12 months repayment holiday
• Fast loan sanction
• Fewer collateral requirements

 

Bank of India Education Loan for Medical Students

The Bank of India Education loan offers financial support to students who opt for medical education. The loan covers the entire examination fees, tuition fees, travel expenses, accommodation fees, and laboratory fees. A maximum loan amount of up to 10 lakhs is offered to the students with collateral. For loan amounts up to 4 lakhs no collateral is required.

Features

• Online facility for submission of the education loan application
• Tracking of application online
• No margin or security for loan up to 4 lakhs

 

IDBI Bank Education Loan for Medical Students

IDBI offers Education loans to medical students who have already got admission to medical schools through merit. The bank gives an education loan up to 10 lakhs with collateral. A loan for 4 lakhs requires no collateral. Loan up to 30 lakhs are also provided to students who secure admission in top medical colleges in the world. The loan covers the college tuition fees, books cost, laboratory fees, and all other essential costs which are required to complete the course.

Features:

• Concession on loan interest rate for female students
• No security or collateral for loan up to 4 lakhs
• Long repayment duration