Semey State Medical University
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Name: Semey State Medical University (formerly Semipalatinsk State Medical Institute / Academy)
Location: Semey, Eastern Kazakhstan
Type: Public Government Medical University with a strong reputation and long history — one of Kazakhstan’s oldest medical schools, established in 1952/1953.
Campuses & Clinics:
Main campus in Semey
Branches/clinical facilities in Pavlodar and Ust-Kamenogorsk
Own University Hospital and multiple clinical bases for hands-on training.
Size & Staff:
~5,900 students
~427 teaching staff
~138 clinical training bases and 33+ departments, giving breadth to clinical exposure.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952/53 — one of Kazakhstan’s oldest medical universities |
| Type | Public / Government medical university |
| Program | 6-year MBBS/MD (5 + 1 internship) |
| Language | English (international program) |
| Recognition | NMC (India), WHO, WDOMS, FAIMER/ECFMG |
| Eligibility | NEET + ≥50% in PCB + ≥17 years old |
