Study MBBS in Kazakhstan
MBBS
Modern universities, internationally recognised medical education and a safe, English-medium campus experience make Kazakhstan a smart, budget-friendly choice for MBBS.
MBBS Duration
5 years + internship (varies by university)
Medium of Teaching
English
Entrance Exam
No entrance exam; NEET qualification is mandatory
Score Requirement
50% in PCB (general category); 40% for SC/ST/OBC, per NMC rules
Living Cost
Low — student cities are very affordable
Degree Recognition
NMC & WHO recognised universities
Why Study in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan, the largest country in Central Asia, offers a well-developed higher-education system with universities that rank among the best in the region. Its medical universities are recognised and approved by the WHO and NMC, and follow international teaching standards with strong emphasis on clinical exposure from early academic years.
Classes are conducted fully in English, so there's no need to learn a third language. Degrees from Kazakh medical universities are recognised for licensing examinations in India (FMGE/NExT) and in many other countries, subject to the respective medical council norms.
With affordable tuition, a low cost of living, modern hostels, separate hostel facilities, Indian food availability and a large international student community, Kazakhstan gives students a comfortable and globally connected campus experience.
- Recognised medical universities (NMC & WHO approved)
- English-medium programs — no third language required
- Modern infrastructure and labs
- Good clinical exposure from early academic years
- Safe and peaceful environment for international students
- Indian food available on and around campus
- Separate hostel facilities
- Large, active international student community
Eligibility Criteria
- 12th pass (completed intermediate education) from a recognised board
- NEET qualification is mandatory — no separate entrance exam
- General category: minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
- SC/ST/OBC category: minimum 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as per NMC rules
- Minimum age 17 years before the admission session
- Valid passport
Documents Required
- 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
- NEET scorecard
- Valid passport
- Passport-size photographs
- Medical fitness certificate
- Birth certificate (English version)
MBBS Colleges in Kazakhstan
8 partner colleges with official fee structures. Click any college for the full fee breakdown, payment schedule and inclusions.
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Fee details on request
Kazakh National Medical University
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Fee details on request
CASPIAN International School of Medicine
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Fee details on request
Karaganda State Medical University
Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Fee details on request
Kokshetau State University
Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Fee details on request
Astana Medical University
Astana, Kazakhstan
Fee details on request
Kazakh-Russian Medical University
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Fee details on request
South Kazakhstan State Medical Academy
Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Fee details on request
Ready to Study in Kazakhstan?
Talk to our counsellors for the latest university list, official fee structures and seat availability.