About Semey Medical University, Kazakhstan

Semey Medical University (SMU), Non-Commercial Joint-Stock Company, is one of the premier and historical public medical universities in Kazakhstan. Founded in 1953 in the cultural city of Semey along the Irtysh River, the university has over seven decades of medical teaching excellence, graduating tens of thousands of healthcare professionals who practice around the world.

SMU holds the distinction of being the first public medical university in Central Asia to offer an English-medium curriculum for international medical students, starting back in 1998. The university operates its own large multi-profile University Hospital, along with regional branches in Pavlodar and Ust-Kamenogorsk, giving students exceptional direct patient care experience.

Graduates from Semey Medical University consistently achieve outstanding pass rates on international medical licensing examinations, including the National Medical Commission (NMC) FMGE / NExT in India, USMLE in the USA, and PLAB in the UK.

Why Study at Semey Medical University

• Officially accredited and recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), National Medical Commission (NMC), and WDOMS.



• Structured 6-year English-medium MD/MBBS degree course (5 years academic + 1 year compulsory clinical internship) fully aligned with NMC regulations.



• Direct practical exposure at the university's own multi-specialty University Hospital and state-of-the-art Educational & Clinical Simulation Centers.



• Rich history of international education, maintaining a dedicated School of Foreign Students and vibrant campus life.



• Highly affordable fee structure and living cost with comfortable on-campus student housing and Indian mess facilities.



• No requirement for English entrance exams like IELTS or TOEFL for standard admission.

Admission Eligibility

Academic Criteria: Applicants must have successfully completed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) as core subjects from a recognized board.

Percentage Threshold: General category candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in PCB (40% for reserved categories).

Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31 of the admission year.

Mandatory Entrance Test: A valid qualifying score in the NEET-UG examination is compulsory for all Indian nationals.