Nowadays,
many students are looking for options to study medicine abroad. Kyrgyzstan is
becoming popular among the students from all over the world who want to pursue
medical education abroad. Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country located in central
Asia sharing its borders with many countries like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan,
Tajikistan and China. The official name of Kyrgyzstan is the Kyrgyz Republic.
Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan which is the largest city in the country. The
population on Bishkek is about 1,250,000 and the total area of the city is 49
square miles.
Kyrgyzstan has shown a wonderful growth in terms of medical
education system in the past few years. There are many top government medical colleges
in Kyrgyzstan offering MBBS and other medical degrees. Some of the well known medical colleges in
Kyrgyzstan are Asian Medical institute, the International University of
Kyrgyzstan, Osh State University and Kyrgyz State Medical Academy; Altai State
Medical University etc. The medical universities of Kyrgyzstan are recognized
by the world’s major organizations including WHO, MCI and UNESCO. The medical
students who complete their MBBS from Kyrgyzstan medical colleges are eligible
to appear in many of the tests like the USMLE, PLAB and also the screening
examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations, India, under the
directive of Medical Council of India.
The duration of MBBS course in Kyrgyzstan medical universities is
six years. The first five years of the MBBS course in Kyrgyzstan medical
institutions are dedicated towards teaching the basics of medical sciences and
clinical studies whereas the last year is completely dedicated to practical
training in hospitals affiliated with the university.
Every year, a large number of students from all across the world apply
to get admission in MBBS in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan offers a high quality
medical education comparing to the developed countries like UK, USA and
European countries but at an affordable rate.
Advantages of Obtaining a Medical
Degree in Kyrgyzstan
1. The medical education in
Kyrgyzstan medical universities is much cheaper than other countries like USA,
UK and other European countries. The cost of living and accommodation for
international students is economical with high quality standards.
2. The medical universities in
Kyrgyzstan are well recognized by major organizations like World Health
Organization (WHO), MCI and UNESCO which provide a great advantage to the
students to appear for major tests like the USMLE, PLAB and also the screening
examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations, India, under the
observation of Medical Council of India (MCI).
3. The language of instruction in
most of the medical universities in Kyrgyzstan is English which makes it easier
for international students to learn better.
4. Students pursuing their MBBS and
other medical degrees in Kyrgyzstan get many opportunities during their course
to apply for jobs and get the required help from the faculty as well.
5. The medical universities in
Kyrgyzstan include an International Students Department which effectively takes
care of the international students and helps them in resolving various issues.
Eligibility Criteria to Apply
in Kyrgyzstan Medical Universities:
1. The student must have completed
the age of 17 years on or before 31st December, of the year of admission to the
MBBS course.
2. The applicant has passed the
higher secondary examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which
is equivalent to 10 + 2, Higher Secondary Examination after a period of 12
years study, the last two year of study comprising of physics, chemistry, and
biology.
3. The student must have scored
at least 50% marks in the 12th standard examination.
