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For NEET aspirants/cleared students, doing an MBBS Abroad is a cost-saving, enriching and exciting option – and you are eligible to study in more countries than you may have previously thought! Many have heard of Russia and Ukraine, but those aren’t the only options for you.

Today we’re putting the spotlight on Kyrgyzstan – a small, beautiful, and often-unheard of country, that has become a very popular medical education destination.

Scroll to get our Quick Guide to MBBS in Kyrgyzstan!

About Kyrgyzstan

Geographically in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan is a small, land-locked country with a long and rich history. It is comprised of well-developed cities, as well as kilometers of undulating grassy plains and snowy mountain ranges. It has emerged as a popular tourist destination in recent years, and the people are welcoming of foreigners. The languages of Kyrgyz and Russian are widely spoken.

About MBBS in Kyrgyzstan

The Medical Doctor (MD) program is equivalent to the Indian MBBS degree. Here’s what you need to know about it:

Why do MBBS in Kyrgyzstan?

Here are our top 3 reasons:

Affordability

Compared to the lakhs your parents would have to spend on a private college here in India, the fee structure to study in Kyrgyzstan is far more pocket-friendly. Your entire education, including living expenses, will not go beyond 30 lakhs!

Practise in India

So long as you choose a university that is recognised by the Medical Council of India, you will be eligible to practise in India after your MBBS in Kyrgyzstan. You will have to answer the soon-to-come NEXT exit exam in order to qualify to practice, and you’ll be happy to know that can avail of specialised training in Kyrgyzstan to help you ace it!

P.S. if in recent times you heard that students from abroad fared badly in the current exit exam FMGE, you should know that this will not be the case for you. In the past, NEET was not compulsory and low-quality students went abroad – but for you, NEET is compulsory, allowing only students of good calibre (like you) to go abroad!

Ease of Visa Acceptance

Unlike many other countries such as Australia and Canada, which have complicated Visa procedures, getting your Student Visa for Kyrgyzstan is very simple. Once your admission is done, you will definitely get your visa, and the process is fast-tracked for students.

Life in Kyrgyzstan

Before making the decision to go abroad, you must know what to expect – this is where talking to students who are already there helps.

Well, we’ve gone ahead and done that for you! Here’s what they all had to say:

Students at Asian Medical Institute were full of praise for the university. They said, “The quality of education they give us is very good. The teachers are highly qualified, they teach us very well in English and they are very helpful. Our seniors are also very helpful. There are separate hostels for girls and boys with good security, and in the Indian mess we get good food for low cost. The college campus is also great, there are big playgrounds and the college even organises tournaments for us!”

Students at Kyrgyz State Medical Academy also had plenty of good things to say. “The subjects are challenging and if you study, you can learn a lot and do well. Around here we also find good, low-cost coaching institutes that help train us for the MCI’s exam. The country is also very safe for foreigners, especially for the girls who are with us.”

Top Medical Universities in Kyrgyzstan

When choosing your university, you must take care of 2 things – first, the university must be recognised by the MCI, and second, they should offer the MD program fully in English.

This is a selection of the best universities that fulfill these criteria.

Osh State Medical University

Tuition fee: 2400 USD per annum

Located in the picturesque city of Osh, in the southern region of Kyrgyzstan, this university campus is spread throughout the urban area. It is affiliated with all the Osh state hospitals and clinics, allowing its students to gain practical experience.

Kyrgyz State Medical Academy

Tuition fee: 4500 USD per annum

A top Kyrgyz institute, it is located in the capital city of Bishkek. It is equipped with highly qualified teachers, excellent teaching infrastructure, and a practice-oriented curriculum. It also boasts of the largest medical library in the country!

International Higher School of Medicine

Tuition fee: 4500 USD per annum

Founded in 2003, this is one of the younger universities in this list – but an excellent one nonetheless. It has 3 campuses, 2 in the capital Bishkek, and 1 in the peaceful lakeside town of Cholpon Ata – with international MD degrees available at either place.

Asian Medical Institute

Tuition fee: on request

Another young university, and one of the top in the country, ASMI is also located in the capital city, and currently trains over 4000 international students, including from India. It is associated with some of the most important hospitals in the country, where students receive training.

And with that, you now know everything you need to about MBBS in Kyrgyzstan!

If you would like to look into applying to study here, or just to know more about your options, come meet our Overseas Education consultants at Hurray. We can help you make your dreams come true.

Reach out to us at info@hurrayedutech.com or call us at 8971357938 if you have any questions, or put them in the comment section below!