Kazakh–Russian Medical University (KRMU), a private institution in Almaty, Kazakhstan, was founded in 1992. It offers a 6‑year MBBS program (5 years of academics + 1 year clinical internship) taught entirely in English, with teaching also available in Russian and Kazakh. The university is accredited by WHO, NMC (India), FAIMER, and WFME, and its graduates are eligible for FMGE/NExT, USMLE, and PLAB.
KRMU serves over 5,000 students in its medical faculty, including a sizeable international community, with modern infrastructure that includes state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, simulation centers, hospital attachments, and comfortable hostels.
- Minimum 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year
- Completed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
- Minimum 50% in PCB (40% for reserved categories)
- NEET qualification is mandatory for Indian students
- Required documents: Passport, 10th/12th mark sheets, NEET scorecard (Indian students), medical fitness certificate (including HIV test), passport-sized photos
- Hostels: On-campus accommodation with furnished rooms, Wi‑Fi, laundry, Indian mess, and 24/7 security
- Indian-friendly environment: Indian food in canteens, active Indian student groups, and cultural celebrations
- Academic & Clinical Training: 5 years of structured academic lectures and lab work, followed by a 1-year hospital internship; rotations in Almaty hospitals start early
- Facilities: Modern labs, simulation centers, library, sports areas, fully equipped classrooms, and student counseling services
- Scholarships & Extras: Merit scholarships, partial scholarships for international students, medical insurance, airport pick-up, and coaching for FMGE/USMLE
- Student Engagement: Extracurricular events, conferences, sports tournaments, cultural festivals, and research opportunities