🎓 University Overview.
Founded in 1953 (originally Semipalatinsk State Medical Institute).
A prominent public medical university, with a central campus in Semey and branches in Pavlodar and Ust-Kamenogorsk.
Enrolls around 3,500+ students, supported by 450 faculty members, including doctors and Ph.D.s.
🏥 MBBS Program Highlights.
Duration: 6 years (5 years classroom + 1-year internship).
Medium: Fully in English; Kazakh introduced early to support clinical exposure.
Recognition: Approved by WHO, NMC (India), FAIMER, ECFMG, and listed in WDOMS—degree is globally valid.
🏛 Infrastructure & Clinical Training.
The university has an attached hospital and over 70 clinical bases where students intern during Years 3–6.
Hostels accommodate ~2,200 students with 2–4 shared rooms, common areas, gyms, sports (football, basketball, cricket), laundry, and Indian mess .
Student life includes debates, cultural events, sports, clubs, and seminars in an auditorium setting .
🔄 Admissions & Eligibility.
Must have NEET qualification and ≥ 50 % in PCB (40 % for reserved categories); age ≥ 17.
No IELTS/TOEFL or additional tests required.
Admission process:
Online application with marksheets, NEET, passport.
Offer & invitation letter (≈4–6 weeks).
Visa + fee payment.
Arrive for September intake.
✅ Why Choose SSMU?.
80+ years of legacy, state-supported
Fully English-medium MBBS with Kazakh support
Indian-friendly campus: mess, festivals, Indian community
Affordable tuition and living costs, no hidden fees
Global accreditation, eligible for FMGE/NExT, PLAB, USMLE
Strong clinical exposure via hospital and field experience