Quick Summary
Public in Almaty, Kazakhstan — Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, est. 1930. Ranked #641 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 11500 students including 28% from outside Kazakhstan. Known for strengths in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Oldest and most prestigious medical school in Kazakhstan with a high global reputation for clinical training.
Subject Strengths
MedicinePharmacyLife SciencesPublic Health
Founded1930
TypePublic
Total Students11500
Intl Students28%
Faculty Ratio8
CampusUrban
Campus Size70 acres
Affiliated Hospitals7
AccreditationECAQA, Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), WFME Recognized
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#641
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, Pediatrics, Management in Healthcare, Biomedicine
Programs
Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Technology
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Scientific Research Institute of Fundamental and Applied Medicine (IRFAM), Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Research Centers
High
Research Output
ECAQA, Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), WFME Recognized
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS6
TOEFL75
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 25
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Early submission of translated and legalized documents is critical. International applicants should prepare for an interview in Chemistry and Biology.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Kazakhstani Tenge
UG Tuition
₸2,500,000/yr
per year · KZT
Living Cost
₸1,680,000/yr
per year · KZT
PG Tuition
₸2,800,000/yr
per year · KZT
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₸4,204,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · KZT
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidGovernment grants for local students; limited merit scholarships for internationals
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, Pediatrics, Management in Healthcare, Biomedicine programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine (MBBS) | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Dentistry | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Pharmacy | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$16,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementMandatory rotations in clinical sites and regional medical centers
Industry Connections
Ministry of Health of KazakhstanWHOErasmus+PfizerAstraZeneca
Notable Alumni
Toregeldy Sharmanov, Amangeldy Kuatbaev, Almaz Sharman
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Indoor sports hall, gym, football field, basketball court
Student Clubs
Student Government, Debate Club, Volunteer Corps, Creative Union
Library Resources
Republican Scientific Medical Library with over 1 million volumes, electronic databases access
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Mevlana, Academic Mobility Program with 100+ partner universities
Summer Programs
International Summer School on Public Health and Clinical Medicine