KSMA operates from a large, established urban campus in Bishkek, providing comprehensive academic resources and amenities.

Physical Infrastructure & Learning Environment

• The university complex is established within the urban landscape of Bishkek, featuring several main academic and hostel buildings.

• Academic Blocks house modern academic blocks with spacious Lecture Halls equipped with contemporary A/V teaching aids (digital projection).

• Simulation Centers and Clinical Skills Centers are maintained for mandatory procedural training.

• Features dedicated Anatomy Labs and dissection halls, maintaining high standards for practical study.

• Extensive laboratories are provided for foundational sciences (e.g., Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology).

• A large, specialized Medical Library with a substantial collection of print and digital resources, often open for extended study hours.

• Institutional access to essential digital medical databases and e-journals is provided.

• Numerous spacious reading halls with ample seating capacity are available for focused study.

• High-speed Wi-Fi access is provided across academic buildings and libraries.

• The academic areas are monitored by 24/7 security personnel and CCTV surveillance.

• Centralized utility management ensures effective heating and ventilation, which is crucial for the cold climate.

• The campus maintains close operational proximity or dedicated transport links to affiliated clinical bases.

Clinical exposure is rigorous and mandatory, utilizing major state clinical bases across Bishkek.

Clinical Facilities & Exposure

• Clinical rotations are mandatory at major State and City Hospitals (CCHs) in Bishkek, as mandated by the NMC for practical exposure.

• Students rotate across a collective clinical network utilizing 700+ to 1000+ teaching beds across affiliated bases.

• Exposure is guaranteed to a high volume of diverse pathology in the urban referral centers.

• Core training method involves intensive bedside teaching and supervised patient interaction from the clinical years onwards.

• Significant Surgical Exposure is provided in affiliated hospital Operating Theatres.

• Direct exposure and practical training using advanced imaging technologies (MRI, CT, Angiography).

• Structured, compulsory rotations in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, OBGYN, Pediatrics, and Traumatology.

• Dedicated postings in high-traffic Emergency and Trauma Departments are compulsory.

• Practical application of Kyrgyz/Russian language skills is mandatory during patient interaction.

The financial structure is highly economical and competitive, typical of state medical universities in Kyrgyzstan.

Financial Commitments

1. Annual Tuition Fee: Approx. $4,500 – $6,500 USD per year.

2. Total 6-Year Tuition: Approx. $27,000 – $39,000 USD (total academic fee).

3. Payment Mode: Fees are payable annually in USD or the KGS (Kyrgyzstani Som) equivalent.

4. Tuition Stability: State fees are generally stable, subject to minor annual revisions by the government.

5. Hostel Fees (Annual): Approx. $400 – $700 USD per year (residential rent).

6. Mandatory Medical Insurance: Approx. $100 – $200 USD per year.

7. Mandatory Visa/Residency Permit Fee: Approx. $100 – $200 USD per year.

8. Initial Registration Fee: A small, non-refundable one-time enrollment fee is collected in the first year.

9. Caution Deposit (Refundable): A refundable caution deposit is collected once.

10. No Capitation Fee: Absolutely no non-refundable development or capitation fees are charged.

Bishkek is the capital and major educational hub of Kyrgyzstan.

Life in Bishkek

1. General Atmosphere: Bishkek offers a relaxed, relatively modern environment, known for its Soviet-era architecture, wide boulevards, and numerous parks.

2. Safety Profile: The city is generally regarded as safe for international students, with a manageable crime rate that requires standard urban awareness.

3. Student Life: Features a highly active student life due to the concentration of universities, offering affordable cafes, theaters, and social events.

4. Climate: Experiences a continental climate with hot summers and very cold winters (temperatures often drop below freezing).

5. Transportation: Local public transport (buses, minibuses/marshrutkas, and taxis) is reliable and highly affordable.

6. Famous Food: Local cuisine includes Lagman (noodles), Manti (dumplings), and Beshbarmak.

7. Indian Food Accessibility: The city has a moderate number of Indian restaurants and grocery stores catering to the significant Indian student population.

8. Language in Daily Life: Russian is the dominant language spoken in public, essential for daily communication.

9. Accommodation Areas: Students primarily reside in secure university hostels or nearby apartment complexes.

10. Cost of Living: The average monthly cost of living is highly economical compared to European cities.

Residential living is structured, secured, and features a self-sufficient model.

Residential Details

1. Hostel Policy: Mandatory on-campus residency is usually required for the first year.

2. Accommodation Type: Rooms are located in secure, university-managed dormitory blocks.

3. Room Configuration: Primarily 2-seater or 3-seater shared occupancy.

4. Furnishings: Rooms include beds, study desks, chairs, and individual heating radiators.

5. Security: Hostels maintain robust 24/7 security staff presence and CCTV surveillance.

6. Heating System: Equipped with effective centralized heating systems.

7. Kitchen Facilities: Common, well-equipped kitchen areas are provided on each floor or wing.

8. Mess System (Self-Catering): The standard model is self-cooking.

9. Dietary Control: This allows Indian students complete adherence to specific dietary requirements.

10. Study Halls: Dedicated, quiet Study Halls/Reading Rooms are provided within the hostel blocks.

Key Student Obligations & Career Pathways

1. Admission Selection: Based on NEET UG merit and subsequent institutional screening.

2. No Service Bond: No mandatory service bond or financial penalty is imposed by the university or the Kyrgyz government.

3. Internship Requirement: Students must complete the 6-year duration (including the mandatory 1-year internship) to be eligible for the NExT exam in India.

4. NExT Eligibility: Graduates must successfully complete the required duration and pass the NExT to secure a license to practice in India.

5. Visa Requirements: Requires annual student visa and residency permit renewal coordinated through the university.

6. Language Requirement: Mandatory language training (Kyrgyz/Russian) is required for clinical posting eligibility.

7. Academic Calendar: The session typically commences in September/October.

8. Part-Time Work: Generally restricted on international student visas.

9. Age Requirement: Students must be 17 years old by December 31st of the admission year.

10. Postgraduate Options: Residency options are available locally.