MBBS/MD/BDS in Kazakhstan:
● Medical Universities in Kazakhstan are public & Government which are registered by WHO (world health organization).
● PMDC (Pakistan Medical & Dental council) & MCI (Medical Council of India) Approved. Pakistani Students can get Eligibility from PMDC for NEB Exam after graduation.
● 5000+ Foreign Students studying in Kazakhstan for MD|MBBS General Medicine & BDS Dentistry in English Medium.
● Most of Kazakhstan Universities have modular system which is modern medical education system.
● Kazakhstan universities have foreign teaching faculty as well as Russian or kazakh for international students.
● There is 05 years MBBS Degree Program including clinical internship or clinical rotation & also 05 years BDS degree program offering in English medium for foreign students.
● Furnished Hostels and Messing Facility for Pakistani and international students.
● Separate hostels are available for female applicants with different separate dormitories.
● Syllabus of Kazakhstan medical universities are same as according to the international standard.
● Universities in Kazakhstan are highly ranking, famous & old institutes which are offering bachelor degree in medicine, Engineering, masters, PHD degree to international students.
About Kazakhstan:
Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a transcontinental country largely located in Central Asia with the most western parts of it being located in Eastern Europe. It is the world’s largest landlocked country, and the ninth-largest country in the world, with an area of 2,724,900 square kilometres (1,052,100 sq mi), Kazakhstan is the most dominant nation of Central Asia economically, generating 60% of the region’s GDP, primarily through its oil and gas industry. It also has vast mineral resources.
Kazakhstan is officially a democratic, secular, unitary, constitutional republic with a diverse cultural heritage. Kazakhstan shares borders with Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, and also adjoins a large part of the Caspian Sea. It does not border Mongolia, although they are only 37 kilometres apart.
On 25 October 1990, Kazakhstan declared its sovereignty on its territory as a republic within the Soviet Union. Following the August 1991 aborted coup attempt in Moscow, Kazakhstan declared independence on 16 December 1991, thus becoming the last Soviet republic to declare independence. Ten days later, the Soviet Union itself ceased to exist. As of 2014, tourism has accounted for 0.3% of Kazakhstan’s GDP, but the government has plans to increase it to 3% by 2020. In 2017, Kazakhstan ranked 43rd in the world in terms of number of tourist arrivals. In 2000 total 1.47 million international tourists visited Kazakhstan, which was increased to 4.81 million in 2012. According to the 2009 Census, 70% of the population is Muslim, 26% Christian, 0.2% Buddhist, 0.1% other religions (mostly Jewish), and 3% irreligious, while 0.5% chose not to answer. According to its Constitution, Kazakhstan is a secular state.
MBBS//MD/BDS in Kazakhstan for Pakistani Students 2020-2021:
Medical education in Kazakhstan has been literally transformed in the past 10 years. Kazakhstan inherited the Soviet-time discipline-based teacher-centered system of education when no decisions could be made independently. The curriculum was mostly governed in a traditional way, with lectures
being the core, little use of e-learning tools, and assessment through oral exams and multiple-choice questions. Most of the universities still preserve the subject-based curriculum with elements of integrated learning.
Kazakhstan is a well known destination for Medical study in English Medium. MBBS/MD in Kazakhstan is economical, easy to get admission and as a Muslim country, easy to adjust. There are many well-known, highly ranked and reputed universities in Kazakhstan which are offering MBBS/MD to international students from all over the world. MBBS in Kazakhstan for Indian students is also a famous project because of average fee package universities.Best Advantage of studying MD (doctor of Medicine) in Kazakhstan is the affordable cost of education with lowest tuition fee and low cost hostel living with Mess facility for international students. Student can Pay the Tuition & Hostel Fee Semester wise (1 Semester equals to 6 months). Every year 80,000+ international students are coming to Kazakhstan for MBBS/MD/BDS education from different countries like Pakistan, India, Nepal, Afghanistan,Arab countries, Africa, Srilanka, USA, UK and others.
Tuition fees for MBBS in Kazakhstan is different according to the University selected by the students and costs is $ 4000-6000 per year. Al-Farabi Kazakh National University & Kazakh-Russian Medical University are the most popular universities for MBBS in Kazakhstan. All the universities in Kazakhstan are state-funded public and government. Duration of MBBS/MD General Medicine Course is 05 years Mostly & in very few universities it is 06 years in Kazakhstan for international students. The Syllabus in Kazakhstan medical universities are same as according to the Pakistani & Indian medical colleges. Kazakhstan Universities are WHO Recognized and students graduated from Kazakhstan with MBBS/MD/BDS degree are qualified for ECFMG & other international certifications like USMLE, PLAB etc. As an essential part of Medical education, universities are providing good practical facilities so that they can test their knowledge about medicine & body complex issues. After the 6th Semester of Medical study in Kazakhstan, students go to the affiliated hospitals related to Kazakhstan medical universities and practice under the supervision of senior doctors. Most of the Kazakhstan universities arranged foreign teachers & Experts from Pakistan, India, Nepal to deliver the medical lectures in English.
Living Expenses, Mess & Accommodation for MD in Kazakhstan :
In Almaty or any other city of Kazakhstan living cost is comparatively low & affordable as compared to other counties. Even in Astana (Capital) the living cost per month for international students is about 100 U$D to 150 U$D per month. But if a student wants to stay in Campus it is much economical for international students. In Campus hostels are Furnished, secure & separate hostels for female students wishing to study MBBS/MD/BDS in Kazakistan Russia. Indian & Pakistani Halal food in Mess are easily available in Campus. Students must have Minimum 60% Marks in HSSC/A-levels with Pre-Medical Subjects.
Requirements & Admission Process for Study in Kazakhstan:
Kazakhstan Universities issue the admission letter in normally 3-5 working days and after admission confirmation letter students need to pay us 300$ for the Invitation Visa letter by the Ministry of Foreign affairs of Kazakhstan. Visa invitation letter by Foreign Ministry takes 20-30 days normally. Usually Kazakh Universities are accepting international students for MBBS/MD/BDS degree program 2 times in one year, Fall & Spring intake or you can say September and March intake respectively. MBBS in Kazakhstan age limit is 30 years for international students. Note: if the seats of MBBS/MD/BDS filled timely, Kazakhstan Universities accepts the applications for September intake only. MBBS/MD/BDS students arrival time in Kazakhstan is October or November & classes starts soon after the deadline of registration.
For MBBS/BDS admissions in Kazakhstan students needs to complete the following documents mentioned below :
● SSC/O Levels Document
● HSSC/Intermediate or A Levels Document
● Scan copy of NEET-UG score card (for indian applicants only)
● Police Clearance Report
● Medical Check up Report
● Bank/financial Statement (if needed)
● Fresh photo with white back ground
Note : All these documents must be in Scanned properly by the scanner machine, not by the mobile scanner.
Here are Details & Fee Schedules of Top Ranking Kazakhstan Medical Universities which are internationally recognized and many foreign students are studying as well. Read carefully !
1.Kazakh-Russian Medical University:
The Kazakhstan-Russian Medical University is one of the largest private universities in the country. Our story began in 1992. it became known as the Kazakhstan Medical Institute (KMI). Later, in 2010, the university was renamed as the Kazakh-Russian Medical University.
The educational program of the Kazakh-Russian Medical university fully meets the state standard of education. Moreover, on the basis of the University, new forms and teaching methods aimed at improving higher medical education in the Republic have been successfully tested. The educational process is implemented by more than 200 teachers, among them are world-famous doctors and large Kazakhstani and foreign scientists. Also, students have the opportunity to undergo training and practice abroad through academic mobility programs.
Kazakh-Russian Fee Package for 5 years MBBS/MD General Medicine (English Medium):
● There are 10 Semesters in Kazakh-Russian Medical university for 05 years MBBS/MD Program.
● First Semester = 4000 U$D (included Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Management Charges, Residence Permit/Visa Extension, Medical Checkup, Airport Pickup etc.
● 2nd Semester to 10th (Every Semester) = 2300 U$D
● Tuition Fee = 2000 U$D
● Hostel Fee = 300 U$D Note: Student will pay for Food Expenses (Mess) 100 U$D per month by themselves, Which is extra to fee package.
2. Al-Farabi Kazakh National University:
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University founded in 1934 is the leading institution of the system of higher education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which was the first to pass the state certification and which has justified its right to realize academic activity on all specialties and at all levels.
Al-Farabi KazNU is the leader of the General rating of the universities of Kazakhstan, which was the first laureate in the history of the country of the Presidential award of the Republic of Kazakhstan “For achievements in the area of quality”, a laureate of the Award of the CIS for achievements in the area of quality and services.
The University has an enormous educational, scientific, spiritually educational, innovative and production potential which is aimed to the training of specialists of the highest qualification, further integration into the global educational space, development of fundamental and applied research, their implementation into production. Today al-Farabi KazNU offers you a wide range of specialties. The university consists of 16 functioning faculties, 67 departments, 32 scientific research institutes and centers, a techno-park; more than 2000 professors, doctors, scientific candidates and PhD’s, more than 100 academicians of the largest academies, more than 40 honored figures of the Republic of Kazakhstan, about 40 laureates of State and nominal awards of RK and 40 laureates of the young scientists’ awards, 47 fellows of state scientific fellowships. More than 18000 students and masters at the multilevel system of higher professional education study in the university. We cooperate with 418 largest international universities of the world on the realization of joint international educational programs, exchange programs for students and internship.
Al-Farabi KazNU Fee Package for 5 years MBBS/MD (English Medium):
● There are 10 Semesters in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University for 05 years MBBS/MD Program.
● Al-Farabi University charge the fee of both semesters altogether.
● First Semester = 4000 U$D (included Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Management Charges, Residence Permit/Visa Extension, Medical Checkup, Airport Pickup etc.) ● 2nd Semester to 10th (Every Semester) = 2400 U$D
● Tuition Fee = 2100 U$D
● Hostel Fee = 300 U$D Note: Student will pay for Food Expenses (Mess) 100$ – 110$ per month by themselves, Which is not included in fee package.
3.Kazakh Med. University of Continuing Education:
The Kazakh Medical University of Continuing Education was founded in August 1963, when the USSR Council of Ministers decided to establish the Almaty State Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education (ASIPME). By the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan in May 2014, the Institute was reorganized and renamed the Kazakh Medical University of Continuing Education. The pride of the university is the faculty, including the highly qualified specialists. More than 200 teachers have got various academic degrees, 65 of them are Doctors of sciences, 132 are Candidates of sciences, 55 employees have got an academic Master’s degree. The faculty staff conducts the therapeutic and consultative clinical activities and provides the consultations for the most severe patients throughout the country.
In KazMUCE, there are more than 50 departments and courses that cover the entire education cycle: undergraduate and internship programs, residency, master’s program, doctoral studies and supplementary education. Every year about 1,500 students are admitted and over 10,000 specialists from all regions complete the advanced training. In 2018, the university opened its doors to undergraduate and internship students. The students complete their education on 5 specialties: General medicine, Stomatology, Public health, Nursing, Pharmacy, internship students – on two specialties: General medicine and Stomatology. General medicine internship includes Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgical Diseases, internal Diseases, General Medical Practice, Pediatrics. In the master’s and doctoral studies the educational programs are realized on 4 specialties: Medicine, Public Health,Medical and prophylactic business , Nursing, in the residency -on 29 specialties. The advanced training and retraining of health care personnel is carried out on 65 specialties.
Kazakh Medical University Fee Package for 5 years MBBS/MD (English Medium):
● There are 10 Semesters in Kazakh Medical University for 05 years MBBS/MD Program.
● First Semester = 4000 U$D (included Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Management Charges, Residence Permit/Visa Extension, Medical Checkup, Airport Pickup etc.)
● 2nd Semester to 10th (Every Semester) = 2300 U$D
● Tuition Fee = 2000 U$D
● Hostel Fee = 300 U$D Note: Student will pay for Food Expenses (Mess) 100$ – 110$ per month by themselves, Which is not included in fee package.
Important Points to Read before getting MBBS/BDS admission in Kazakhstan:
● Students having Minimum 60% Marks in HSSC/Fsc/Grade 10+2 or A-Levels are eligible to apply.
● Tuition & Hostel Fee is as Per Semester. There are 10 Semesters in for MD Degree in Kazakhstan.
● Student will pay Embassy Fee or Visa on arrival fee on Noor-Sultan Airport by themselves.
● Student will pay the First Semester Fee on arrival in U$D. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
● Student will pay for Stationary, Electricity Charges & One way air ticket to Kazakhstan by themselves.
● Food Expenses of Mess/Canteen in Kazakhstan is normally from 100 U$D to 110 U$D per month which are extra to fee package.
● Student will pay the Residence Permit fee & insurance fee from 2nd year to onward by themselves.
● Student will follow the policies & rules of College & Education Department of Kazakhstan.
● Pakistani & Indian Students will follow the Policy of Pakistan Medical & Dental Council & Indian Medical Council’s Policy Respectively.