About South Kazakhstan Medical Academy
South Kazakhstan Medical Academy is a Public university located in Shymkent, Shymkent (Kazakhstan). It was established in 1979. The institution offers the MD (Equivalent to MBBS) programme in English with a stated duration of 6 Years ( 5 years of academic education + 1 year internship). Its campus format is listed as Urban. The reported intake months are September / October.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedYes
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$4,200 – $4,400
Total Course Fees$26,000 – $33,000
Hostel Fees / Year$800
Living Cost / Month$100 – $150
Other Charges$1,200 (One-time/Visa)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (Mandatory for Indian Students )
Entrance Exam RequiredInterview
Minimum Marks Required50% in PCB
Minimum Age Requirement17 years by 31st December of admission year
Application DeadlineAugust
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (Mandatory for Indian Students )
- Entrance Exam Requirement: Interview
- Minimum Marks Required: 50% in PCB
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years by 31st December of admission year
- Degree Offered: MD (Equivalent to MBBS)
- Intake Month: September / October
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats600
Student–Faculty Ratio6:01
Teaching Hospital AvailableYes
Hospital Bed Capacity2000+
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: 3rd Year - 5th Year
- Teaching Hospital Available: Yes
- Affiliated Hospitals: 10+
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 2000+
- Internship Duration: 1 Year of internship included in 6 Years
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes (To practice in Kazakhstan)
- Internship Valid in India: Yes
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelYes
International Student OfficeYes
FMGE Pass Rate~25.19% (2024)
Internship Valid in IndiaYes
Graduate Success Rate~94%
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Yes
- Indian Hostel: Yes
- International Student Office: Yes
- Language Training Provided: Yes (Kazakh/Russian)