South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Fees, Admission 2021

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, MBBS Fees, Admission Process

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South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Founded 1979

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy was established in 1979. The academy is accredited and officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan. The main mission of the Academy is to develop, disseminate, and preserved its treasured values.

For many years the South Kazakhstan medical academy has been ranked as one of the leading medical Academy in Kazakhstan. US, Singapore, Europe, and Russia are academic partners.  The Academy is known for its highly-qualified teaching staff and extensive laboratory and clinical base. SKMA is a coeducational higher education institution. 

University Rankings

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy has a well-established reputation for excellence in teaching and research. SKMA consistently ranked amongst the top 10 Medical Universities of Kazakhstan. According to the 2020 survey, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy was ranked 8676 in the 4ICU World Universities Rankings 2019 and holds 29th rank in national rankings.

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy at a Glance:

University Location Shymkent, Kazakhstan
University Recognition Recognized by WHO & MCI-Medical Council of India
Total Number of Students 11,000 – Both National and International (1000 Indian Students)
Admission Criteria 10+2 pass, Minimum 50% marks required in PCB subjects
NEET Eligibility Must be NEET Qualified
Mandatory Documents 10+2 Certificate & Marksheet, NEET Result, Passport 
Application Dates June 15 to September 30
MBBS duration
 5 years
Average Tuition fees (for MBBS) 4000 US Dollars/Year
Language of study for MBBS
English Medium (for international students)

University today

With 40 years of experience in medical training, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy is undoubtedly an international university. Currently, more than 11,000 students from 57 countries, and from neighboring and regions of Kazakhstan are studying in different faculties of the university. Professors and teachers go above and beyond to ensure that international students feel comfortable and supported during their studies at the medical academy.

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy is known for its highly-qualified teaching staff and extensive laboratory and clinical base. The Academy owns a complex consisting of buildings specially designed for laboratory studies, auxiliary services, lectures, practical classes, and research work. Since the academy was established a primal goal of the academy is training professionals with high qualification, practical skills, having theoretical and fundamental knowledge in their field of study.

Advanced and Modern infrastructure of the South Kazakhstan Medical Academy makes its students able to obtain the utmost practical exposure. University provides students with maximum assistance and building them as top-notch medical professionals.

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy is coming under the top medical universities in terms of quality education, practical knowledge, low-budget, multi-diversity, etc. and hence is experiencing international students from India Nepal, UAE, Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, etc.

Medical Faculties of South Kazakhstan Medical Academy

  • Faculty of General Medicine
  • Faculty of Dental studies
  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical studies
  • Faculty of Continuous professional development
  • Faculty of Preparation of Specialize with Technical Professional Education

More than 500 students from India are studying (MBBS English Medium) in the medical faculty of SKMA.

MBBS Fees in South Kazakhstan Medical Academy – Fee Structure 2021

South Kazakhstan Medical AcademyTuition Fees/Yr.Hostel Fees/Yr.Total Fees In US DollarsTotal Fees Indian Rupees
1st Year Fees4000 US Dollars600 US Dollars4600 US DollarsRs. 3,31,00 Indian Rupees
2nd to 5th Year Fees4000 US Dollars per year600 US Dollars4600 US Dollars/ YearRs. 3,31,0,000 Indian Rupees/ year
Total Fees for 5 Years MBBS Course23,000 US Dollars = RS 16,56,000 Indian Rupees (1 USD @ 72 INR)

Total fees for MBBS Course is Rs. 16,56,000 (approx)

Admission fees and Processing fees is RS 100,000 (one time only) which includes: Application Fee, Admission Fee, Invitation and visa cost, Airport pick-up and drop to University hostel.

1st-year fees includes Tuition Fees and Hostel fees. Indian students admitted to the 1st course have to pay their full fees for the whole academic year. Starting from the 2nd-year student may pay their tuition fees for each semester.

Tuition fees include the following facilities for the students: free use of reading rooms, libraries, and laboratories; free manuals and course materials; free use of sports club and cultural complexes.

MBBS course duration:

Duration of MBBS in Kazakhstan is of 5 years including 1 year of apprenticeship and 4 years of classroom learning. The duration of MBBS is almost the same for every medical university in Kazakhstan.

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy is providing a great opportunity to work during your span of 5 years to get real-time experience exposure.

 Admission 2021

 The South Kazakhstan medical university is having September intake with limited seats available. Join the hands with South Kazakhstan state medical Academy and become a part of their educational program. Apply soon! 

Documents Required for Admission 

  1. Application Form
  2. 10+2 mark-sheets and certificates
  3. Passport (scanned copy of first and last page)
  4. Passport size 2 Photographs

Eligibility for MBBS Admission in Kazakhstan 2021

Eligibility and admission criteria for Indian Students

  • You are at least 17 years and maximum 25 years old on or before 31st December of the admission year.
  • You have passed Class 12th in Science subjects from a recognized board of India.
  • You have secured 50% percent in 10+2.
  • You have qualified NEET.

Reasons to study MBBS in Kazakhstan

There are a lot of reasons to study MBBS in South Kazakhstan Medical Academy:

  1. The first and foremost reason is that there is no entrance exam for admission at the Academy.
  2. Low-Cost tuition fees and affordable living costs.
  3. MBBS course in the English language
  4. Well furnished hostel (2 students per room)
  5. Availability of Indian food.
  6. Medicine degree awarded by South Kazakh medical academy is globally valid
  7. Additional coaching for FMGE test. FMGE is mandatory for all Indian students who graduated from foreign medical universities and want to practice in India.

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