At a glance
About
The Kyrgyz State Medical Academy is a public medical school in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Reference sources say it opened on 1 September 1939. It trains doctors and other medical professionals, and families should ask the academy which of its programmes are offered in English to international students.
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
- Is there a separate programme for international students, and is it taught in English in every year, including the clinical years in hospitals?
- Which hospitals are used for clinical training, who supervises the students, and in which language are patients and teachers spoken to?
- Will the compulsory internship be completed in the same academy, as NMC rules require for Indian students? Ask for this in writing.
- Which Kyrgyz body has accredited the programme for the current year, and can you see the document?
- Does the admission letter state the total duration of the programme in months, and does it match the minimum that NMC requires?
- Which authority awards the degree, and is the degree certificate issued in English or with an official translation?
- The academy has more than one website address in reference sources. Reach the academy only through the address on the Indian Embassy or ministry pages, not through an agent link.
- What hostel, food and safety arrangements exist for Indian students in Bishkek? Read the current Indian Embassy advisory.
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
- Kyrgyz State Medical Academy official websitewww.kgma.kg
- Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (reference page)en.wikipedia.org
- List of universities in Kyrgyzstan (reference page)en.wikipedia.org
Other universities in Kyrgyzstan
Osh State University
Osh, Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan
Foreign universityVerifiedJalal-Abad State University named after B. Osmonov
Jalal-Abad, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan
Foreign universityVerifiedInternational University of Kyrgyzstan (International Higher School of Medicine)
Bishkek, Bishkek (capital city), 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 KSMA 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.