INSTITUTE TYPE
Medical University
PROGRAMME
MBBS (MD)
RECOGNITION
WHO, NMC (MCI), FAIMER, WFME, UNESCO & Ministry of Education Kyrgyzstan approved
LOCATION
74 Shabdan Batyr Avenue, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
INTAKE
February & September*
DURATION
6 years — divided into a 5+1 system. The last year is for clinical rotation in hospitals. Internship is mandatory according to NMC rules.
Yes, Avicenna International Medical University is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), WHO, and FAIMER, making its degree valid for Indian students planning to appear in NEXT or FMGE to practice medicine in India.
The medium of language is English at Avicenna International Medical University. Additionally, the Kyrgyz language is also part of the course from the very first year so that students do not come across any language barrier during clinical training.
The course at Avicenna International Medical University is 6 years, divided into a 5+1 system — 5 years of academic study followed by 1 year of clinical rotation in hospitals. Internship is mandatory according to the new rules of NMC.
The hostels are well kept and equipped with all modern conveniences. There are separate rooms for boys and girls. A sports complex, reading area, café, kitchen, central heating in winter, 24-hour Wi-Fi, 3 times meal service, well-equipped rooms, and 24-hour cold and hot water supply are all available. All required safety procedures are taken by universities to ensure the safety of students — including 24-hour CCTV and security guards.
Students must have a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for General Category (40% for Reserved Category). NEET qualification is mandatory as per NMC norms. The minimum age must be 17 years by 31st December of the admission year. No IELTS or TOEFL is required.
The tuition fee at Avicenna International Medical University is approximately $3,500 to $4,000 USD per year. The hostel fee is approximately $600 to $1,000 USD annually. The living cost in Bishkek is very affordable at around $100 to $150 per month.
Avicenna International Medical University offers two intakes every year — the February (Spring) session and the September (Fall) session, giving flexibility to Indian students.
Yes, Avicenna International Medical University is recognized by the NMC, WHO, and FAIMER. Indian graduates can appear for the FMGE/NExT screening examination and practice medicine in India after clearing it. Graduates from AIMU are also eligible to apply for international licensing exams like USMLE, PLAB, and others for practice in the USA, UK, and other countries.