🏛 General Overview.
Founded: 1957 as Aktobe State Medical Institute; now named after politician Marat Ospanov.
Type: Public medical university under Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Education.
Students & Staff: ~7,187 students with ≈743 faculty; 500+ Indian MBBS students.
🎓 Academic Profile & Recognition.
MBBS Program: 6-year course (5 years academics + 1-year internship), taught entirely in English with Kazakh/Russian prep.
Additional Faculties: Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, Paediatrics.
Accreditations: Recognized by WHO, NMC (India), ECFMG, FAIMER, PMC, featured in WDOMS.
🏫 Facilities & Student Life.
Campus: Large campus with lecture halls, labs, libraries, sports complexes, cafeterias, and simulation skill centers.
Hostels: Gender-separate accommodations; shared rooms (2–4 beds), kitchens, Wi-Fi, CCTV & security; optional Indian mess (~USD 120/month).
Student Community: Active in sports, cultural events, research circles, seminars, and exchange programs with CIS and European institutions.
🎯 Why Choose WKSMU?.
Affordable & Transparent: Among the lowest MBBS fees in Kazakhstan; no capitation.
Globally Recognized Degree: Eligible for FMGE/NExT (India), USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK).
Full English Medium: Smooth transition for Indian students; Russian prep for clinical phases.
Strong Clinical Training: Clinical rotations begin early with mentoring from 198+ clinical staff.
📝 Eligibility & Admissions.
Academic Requirements: 10+2 PCB with ≥ 50% (40% for SC/ST), NEET-qualified, age ≥ 17
Admissions Process:
Online application + 10/12 marksheets, NEET score, passport
Receive Admission & Invitation letters (30–45 days)
Student visa → Fee payment → Arrive for February/September intake.
No Entrance Exam Required: Admission based on academics & NEET only.