Astana Medical University (AMU), formerly known as Astana State Medical Academy, is one of Kazakhstan's most prestigious medical institutions. Established in 1964, the university has over 60 years of excellence in medical education and healthcare training. Located in Astana (now officially Nur-Sultan), the capital city of Kazakhstan, AMU is a leading center for medical education, research, and clinical practice in Central Asia. Official Name: Astana Medical UniversityFou...
Name: West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical UniversityLocation: Aktobe, KazakhstanType: Public medical university (government-funded)Founded: 1957 (originally as Aktobe State Medical Institute; later academy and then medical university)Language of Instruction: English available for international MBBS/MD students (also Russian & Kazakh options)Official Website: ospanov.universityThis institution is a major medical education centre in western Kazakhstan with long hist...
Name: Semey State Medical University (formerly Semipalatinsk State Medical Institute / Academy)Location: Semey, Eastern KazakhstanType: 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 SemeyBranches/clinical facilities in Pavlodar and Ust-KamenogorskOwn University Hospital and multiple clinical bases for hands-on training.S...
Full Name: Al-Farabi Kazakh National UniversityLocation: Almaty, KazakhstanType: Public, national research university (government-recognised flagship institution)Founded: 1933/1934 — the oldest classical university in Kazakhstan. Global StandingRanked #166 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 — highest placement among Kazakh universities.Ranked #38 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 — only Central Asian university in the Asian top-40. It consistently ...
Name: South Kazakhstan Medical Academy (also referred to as South Kazakhstan State Medical Academy)Location: Shymkent, Kazakhstan (southern region of the country)Founded: 1979 (public/government institution)Type: Public medical academy accredited by the Kazakh Ministry of Education & Science. ...