NMC Approved Medical Universities in Kazakhstan
Official list of medical universities in Kazakhstan complying with National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines, offering WHO recognized degrees.
Critical NMC Guidelines for FMGs (2021 onwards)
Before taking admission to any medical college in Kazakhstan, Indian students must ensure the university complies with the NMC's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations:
Teaching Medium
English Medium
The entire course of study must be taught in English medium. Dual or bilingual courses are not recognized.
Course Duration
Minimum 54 Months
Minimum duration of MBBS must be 54 months (4.5 years), followed by a mandatory 12-month internship at the same institution.
License to Practice
Local Registration
Graduates must be eligible to register and obtain a license to practice medicine in the country of study.
Recognized & Approved Institutions
The following universities in Kazakhstan meet all criteria of the National Medical Commission (NMC), World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), and WHO:
Astana Medical University
WHO & WDOMS Certified
Al Farabi Kazakh National University
WHO & WDOMS Certified
North Kazakhstan State University
WHO & WDOMS Certified
Kazakh National Medical University
WHO & WDOMS Certified
Kazakh Medical University Of Continuing Education
WHO & WDOMS Certified
Karaganda State Medical University
WHO & WDOMS Certified
Uib International Medical School
WHO & WDOMS Certified
Kazakh Russian Medical University
WHO & WDOMS Certified
Kokshetau State University
WHO & WDOMS Certified
Semey State Medical University
WHO & WDOMS Certified
South Kazakhstan Medical Academy
WHO & WDOMS Certified
West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University
WHO & WDOMS Certified