Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University
WDOMS ID: F0001779 Kazakhstan Almaty
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About Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University
Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University is a public medical school in Almaty, Kazakhstan, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0001779. Instruction began in 1931, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 95 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 General Medicine, over a curriculum of 5 years, taught in Russian, Kazakh, English. The directory lists 8 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, 6 of them in Almaty.
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Before you apply: five checks for this college
- Confirm the World Directory entry F0001779 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 Asfendiyarov Kazakh National 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.
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Questions students ask about Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University
Is Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University recognised?
It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0001779). 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 Asfendiyarov Kazakh National 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 Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University and in what language?
The curriculum runs 5 years. Teaching is in Russian, Kazakh, English. The qualification is the Bachelor of General Medicine.
When was Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University established?
The World Directory records 1931 as the year instruction began.
How do I contact Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University directly?
Address: 88 Tole Bi Str. Almaty 050012 Kazakhstan. Phone: +7 (727) 3387090. 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 Asfendiyarov Kazakh National 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
Almaty
WDOMS ID
F0001779
What we can confirm
- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0001779) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
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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
- 1931
- Operational Status
- Currently operational
- Clinical Facilities
- The school has access to clinical teaching facilities.
- School Website(s)
- In Russian In Kazakh In English
- Address
- 88 Tole Bi Str. Almaty 050012 Kazakhstan
- Phone Number(s)
- +7 (727) 3387090
- Fax Number(s)
- +7 (727) 2924300
- info@kaznmu.kz Rector of the University
- Address
- Tole Bi Str. 94 Almaty, 050012 Kazakhstan
- Phone Number(s)
- +7(727)338-70-27
- Fax Number(s)
- +7 (727) 3387011
- info@kaznmu.kz
Programmes offered (3)
Bachelor of Healthcare
- Qualification Title
- Bachelor of General Medicine
- Year Instruction Began
- 2006
- Curriculum Last Revised
- 2023
- Curriculum Duration
- 5 years
- Language of Instruction
- Russian, Kazakh, 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
- Tuition Paid By
- All students pay tuition.
7 Year General Practitioner
- Qualification Title
- Physician
- Year Instruction Began
- 2016
- Curriculum Duration
- 7 years
6 Year General Practitionaer
- Qualification Title
- Physician (General Medicine)
- Year Instruction Began
- 2020
- Curriculum Duration
- 6 years
- Year Instruction Began
- 1936
- Curriculum Last Revised
- 2006
- Language of Instruction
- Russian, Kazakh
- Year Ended
- 2023
- Tuition Paid By
- Some students pay tuition.
Alternate Names
Almaty State Medical University JSC National Medical University (2018 - 2018) Kazakh National Medical University named after S. D. Asfendiarov (KNMU) (2001 - 2018) Kazakh State Medical University named after S.D. Asfendiyarov (1996 - 2001) Alma-Ata State Medical Institute named after S.D. Asfendiyarov (1989 - 1996) Alma-Ata State Medical Institute (1931 - 1989)
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
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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 General Medicine Year Instruction Began: 2006 Curriculum Last Revised: 2023 Curriculum Duration: 5 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: All students pay tuition. 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. Program Name: 7 Year General Practitioner Qualification Title: Physician Year Instruction Began: 2016 Curriculum Last Revised: 2023 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: All students pay tuition. Program Name: 6 Year General Practitionaer Qualification Title: Physician (General Medicine) Year Instruction Began: 2020 Curriculum Last Revised: 2023 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: All students pay tuition. Qualification Title: Physician Year Instruction Began: 1936 Curriculum Last Revised: 2006 Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Russian, Kazakh Year Ended: 2023 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 2015 1793 2375 2014 773 1349 2013 952 1147