Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University

Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University is one of the leading educational institutions in the medical education and research located in Almaty – the biggest city of Kazakhstan. University history began from 1930 with one medical faculty. Now it is a huge University complex with outstanding infrastructure and modern multi-level system of continuous training of medical workers.

For almost 100 years of its rich history, the university trained almost 80 000 doctors of different specialization, high-level professionals who have made a signiﬁcant contribution to the protection of life and public health.

Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University is a top ranking university: # 1 University in Medical Research publications 2022 by IQAA, #1 University in the National Medical Universities Rating 2018, 2019, # 1 University and Best Medical Educational programs by Independent Rating of IAAR. The university boasts the highest employment rate of its graduates of 96%.

Facts & Figures

One of the oldest universities in Kazakhstan, founded in 1930
State university, located in Almaty – the biggest city in the country
Recognized by NMC, WHO, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools by WHO
#1 Medicine Programs rating by IAAR in 2019
Reputable, high expert level academic staff, “Leader in Reputation” assessment of university academic staff
7 faculties offer accredited programs of Bachelor, Master, Doctoral, Internship, Residency levels
Large university with ~ 10000 students, interns & residents, 1700 international students from 16 countries
Infrastructure: 7 academic buildings, 7 dormitories, library, conference hall, study halls, Museum of Anatomy, Sports Hall, Test Center, Theater
Excellent facilities for research & clinical skills training: 4 university clinics, Scientific Research Institute, Clinical & experimental Lab, Diagnostics Lab, Molecular Genetic Lab, 100 clinical sites
Partnered with 116 universities in 27 countries for students/ staff exchange programs, research & educational projects

Medical Doctor Program

International Medical Faculty
Degree: Medical Doctor “General Medicine” ( MBBS equivalent)
Duration: 5+1 years
Language of instruction: English
Tuition fee: $ 4100 / year
Course start: September
Faculty: local professors and invited professors from partnered universities
Student body: international, 1700 students from 17 countries
Practical training and clinical rotations are held in the university own 4 clinics, and in 100 partnered private and government hospitals in Kazakhstan