At a glance
About
The International University of Kyrgyzstan is a state international university in Bishkek, set up by presidential decree in March 1993. Its website lists a medical school, called the International Higher School of Medicine, with campuses in Bishkek and other towns. A reference source gives 2003 as the founding date of the medical school itself.
Check this before you apply
Search the university on wdoms.org. NMC expects the institution to be listed there.
Ask in writing that lectures, clinical teaching and examinations are in English for the whole programme.
At least 54 months of instruction, and the 12-month internship done in the same institution. Read the NMC notices for your year of admission.
Check the country's ministry or accreditation body and that the degree is awarded by this institution.
Ask for the offer, the programme structure and the refund rules in writing before you pay anything.
World Directory of Medical Schools ↗ National Medical Commission ↗
Questions to ask this university
- The medical school is part of a larger university. Ask which institution awards the degree and which campus you will actually study on.
- The university website lists campuses in more than one town. Ask in writing where each year of study and the internship will take place.
- The website describes the programme for foreign citizens as a general practitioner specialist programme with its own length. Ask how this matches the NMC minimum of 54 months of instruction plus a 12-month internship.
- Is the whole programme taught in English, including clinical years, and which hospitals and clinics are used?
- Can the internship be completed in the same institution as NMC rules require for Indian students?
- Which Kyrgyz accreditation body has reviewed this programme and until when? Ask to see the document.
- Different pages use different names for the medical school. Check that the name on your admission letter matches the name you verified.
- Read the current Indian Embassy advisory on hostels, safety and local transport.
The path for an Indian student
- 1Eligibility checkNEET qualification and the university's own entry rules
- 2Application and offerDocuments sent, offer letter received in writing
- 3Visa and travelInvitation, visa and departure with a checklist
- 4Study abroadPre-clinical and clinical years, with updates for parents
- 5Return to IndiaThe NMC screening test, internship and registration
- 6Next stepPostgraduate study or practice
See how we support the whole journey → Rules and next steps in Kyrgyzstan →
Sources for these facts
- International University of Kyrgyzstan official websiteiuk.kg
- International University of Kyrgyzstan (reference page)en.wikipedia.org
- International Higher School of Medicine (reference page)en.wikipedia.org
Other universities in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz State Medical Academy
Bishkek, Bishkek (capital city), Kyrgyzstan
Foreign universityVerifiedOsh State University
Osh, Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan
Foreign universityVerifiedJalal-Abad State University named after B. Osmonov
Jalal-Abad, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan
Foreign universityVerifiedKyrgyz-Russian Slavic University
Bishkek, Bishkek (capital city), Kyrgyzstan
Foreign universityVerifiedInternational Medical University
Bishkek, Bishkek (capital city), Kyrgyzstan
Foreign universityVerifiedKyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn
Bishkek, Bishkek (capital city), Kyrgyzstan
Frequently asked questions
Is IUK / IHSM recognised for Indian students?
We do not claim it here. Recognition is decided by the National Medical Commission and the country's own authorities and can change. Use the checklist on this page, and ask a counsellor to verify it in writing for the year you apply.
Does Padhaidekho.in guarantee admission here?
No. Admission is decided by the university. We check eligibility, explain the rules, handle documents and support you through the process.
What does the programme cost?
We do not publish fees here. The university's own offer lists them. We help you read the full cost, in writing, before you decide.
Listing a university is not a recommendation, and it does not imply any association. Facts are from the sources shown and may change; confirm everything with the university and the authorities before you decide.
Content checked against the official sources above in 2026-10. Rules, dates and eligibility change every cycle: always confirm on the official notice. This page is general guidance, not legal advice or an admission guarantee.