At a glance
About
Osh State University is a public university in Osh, in southern Kyrgyzstan. Reference sources say it began in 1939 as a teacher training institute and received university status in 1992. It has a medical faculty, and international students are reported to study there.
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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 the medical programme for international students run by the university itself, and which faculty or institute awards the degree?
- Is the whole programme, including clinical years, taught in English, or are parts taught in Russian or Kyrgyz?
- Which teaching hospitals in Osh are used, and who supervises the clinical rotations?
- Can the internship be completed in the same university, as required of Indian students under NMC rules?
- Which Kyrgyz accreditation body has reviewed this medical programme and for which years? Ask for the document.
- The university was founded as a teacher training institute. Ask how the medical faculty is organised and when it began admitting international students.
- Osh is far from Bishkek, where the Indian Embassy is. Ask about travel, climate, hostel and safety arrangements and read the current Embassy advisory.
- The official website was not reachable when it was last checked for this page. Confirm the correct address with the Embassy or the Ministry of Education and Science.
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
- Osh State University official websiteoshstateuniversity.com
- Osh State University (reference page)en.wikipedia.org
- List of universities in Kyrgyzstan (reference page)en.wikipedia.org
Other universities in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz State Medical Academy
Bishkek, Bishkek (capital city), 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 OshSU 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.