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 modern resources.

• 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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 secured, mandatory, 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.