Semey Medical University
WDOMS ID: F0001543 Kazakhstan Semey
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About Semey Medical University
Semey Medical University is a public medical school in Semey, Kazakhstan, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0001543. Instruction began in 1952, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 74 years, which makes it one of the longer-established schools in the country. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities: The school has access to clinical teaching facilities..
The qualification awarded is the Bachelor of Medicine, over a curriculum of 5 years, taught in English. The directory lists 12 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. On entry requirements the directory records: "Admission follows completion of secondary education." An entrance examination is required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.
Kazakhstan has 15 medical schools in the directory; Semey Medical University is the only one listed in Semey.
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Before you apply: five checks for this college
- Confirm the World Directory entry F0001543 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
- Ask the Kazakh Ministry of Healthcare whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
- Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Semey Medical University is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
- Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office, not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
- Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.
Questions students ask about Semey Medical University
Is Semey Medical University recognised?
It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0001543). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the Kazakh Ministry of Healthcare and your home regulator directly.
Is Semey Medical University a government or private college?
The directory records it as a public institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities: The school has access to clinical teaching facilities..
How long is the medical course at Semey Medical University and in what language?
The curriculum runs 5 years. Teaching is in English. The qualification is the Bachelor of Medicine.
When was Semey Medical University established?
The World Directory records 1952 as the year instruction began.
How do I contact Semey Medical University directly?
Address: 103 Abay Str Semey 071400 Kazakhstan. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.
Can an agent get me a seat at Semey Medical University?
Admission is decided by the college after its entrance examination, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.
Country
Kazakhstan
City
Semey
WDOMS ID
F0001543
What we can confirm
- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0001543) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
Verify before you pay anyone
- No student reviews are on file for this college yet on TrustMBBS. Treat any consultancy's claims about it with extra caution until you find independent, first-hand accounts.
- Recognition and licensing rules change over time. Re-check the current NMC-eligible colleges list and this country's regulations for Kazakhstan yourself before paying anything.
- Never pay an agent or "seat reservation" fee in cash, or before you have a signed offer letter directly from the university.
- A guaranteed admission, a discounted "management quota" seat, or pressure to decide within 24 hours are classic pressure tactics — slow down and verify independently.
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Official WDOMS details
As listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools — programme structure, contact details, and status. Not student opinion; see reviews below for that.
- School Type
- Public
- Year Instruction Started
- 1952
- Operational Status
- Currently operational
- Clinical Facilities
- The school has access to clinical teaching facilities.
- School Website(s)
- In Russian In Kazakh In English
- Address
- 103 Abay Str Semey 071400 Kazakhstan
- smu@nao-mus.kz Head of Department of Students' Admission
- Address
- Abay Street, 103 Semey, 071400 Kazakhstan
- Phone Number(s)
- +7 7222 522 747
- Fax Number(s)
- +7 7222 569 755
- admission@smu.edu.kz
- smu@nao-mus.kz
Programmes offered (6)
Bachelor of Healthcare
- Qualification Title
- Bachelor of Medicine
- Year Instruction Began
- 2015
- Curriculum Last Revised
- 2022
- Curriculum Duration
- 5 years
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Prerequisite Education
- Admission follows completion of secondary education.
- Foreign Students
- Foreign students are admitted
- Genders Admitted
- Both men and women are admitted
- Entrance Exam
- An entrance exam is required
7 Year General Practioner
- Qualification Title
- Doctor of Medicine in General Medicine
- Year Instruction Began
- 2016
- Curriculum Duration
- 7 years
- Language of Instruction
- Russian, Kazakh, English
- Tuition Paid By
- Some students pay tuition.
6 Year General Practioner
- Year Instruction Began
- 2020
- Curriculum Duration
- 6 years
Master of Medicine
- Qualification Title
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Year Instruction Began
- 2022
Medicine
- Qualification Title
- Physician
- Year Instruction Began
- 1952
- Curriculum Last Revised
- 2007
- Year Ended
- 2007
Bachelor of Healthcare (General Medicine)
- Year Instruction Began
- 2012
- Year Ended
- 2020
Alternate Names
State Medical University Semey (2009 - 2019) Semipalatinsk State Medical Academy (1997 - 2009) Semipalatinsk State Medical Institute (1952 - 1997)
Additional Information
This 5 year program does not include clinical training. Graduates must complete an internship to be guaranteed licensure from their country's respective medical council.
School Contact Admission Contact
Main
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Current Programs Discontinued Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Program Name: Bachelor of Healthcare Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine Year Instruction Began: 2015 Curriculum Last Revised: 2022 Curriculum Duration: 5 years Language of Instruction: English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: Additional Information: This 5 year program does not include clinical training. Graduates must complete an internship to be guaranteed licensure from their country's respective medical council. Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2021 1189 1168 2020 1214 938 Program Name: 7 Year General Practioner Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine in General Medicine Year Instruction Began: 2016 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 7 years Language of Instruction: Russian, Kazakh, English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: Some students pay tuition. Program Name: 6 Year General Practioner Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine in General Medicine Year Instruction Began: 2020 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Russian, Kazakh, English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: Program Name: Master of Medicine Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Year Instruction Began: 2022 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Russian, Kazakh, English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: Program Name: Medicine Qualification Title: Physician Year Instruction Began: 1952 Curriculum Last Revised: 2007 Curriculum Duration: 7 years Language of Instruction: Russian, Kazakh, English Year Ended: 2007 Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: Some students pay tuition. Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2007 695 323 2004 764 288 Program Name: Bachelor of Healthcare (General Medicine) Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine Year Instruction Began: 2012 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 5 years Language of Instruction: Russian, Kazakh, English Year Ended: 2020 Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: