Semey State Medical University is a WDOMS-listed government medical university in Kazakhstan. It was established in 1953 and is one of the top 3 universities for Indian students to study MBBS in Kazakhstan. In its 72+ years of existence, this university has graduated more than 25,000 students. It was granted university status in 2009. The university employs more than 1,500 teachers, professors, staff, and doctors. About 600 students join the university each year, bringing the total student count to over 3,000. Students from India, China, Mongolia, Russia, and many other countries study here. More than 20 batches of Indian students have graduated from Semey Medical University. The university offers a 6-year medical program (5+1 year internship). The tuition fee is 22,64,400 Tenge per year, which is approximately ₹4.90 lakh yearly.
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Here is a quick overview of Semey State Medical University:
| Duration | 5 years + 1-year internship |
| Tuition Fee | Tenge 22,64,400 per year (2025) |
| WHO recognised | Yes |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Need to learn the local language | Yes, for interaction with the patients during clinical training |
| Intake | September, February |
| City | Semey, East Kazakhstan |
| INR to Tenge | ₹ 1 = 4.60 Tenge (September 2026) |
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University History
1953 – Semey Medical University began on 1st September 1953 with the establishment of its medical faculty. In its 1st year, the university enrolled a total of 320 students.
1957 – Semey Medical University got the distinction of a Second Category University.
1959 – The 1st batch graduated and 275 students got their diplomas.
1963 – Pediatrics faculty was established.
1967 – Interdepartmental experimental laboratory was set up.
1984 – The Faculty of Professional Development was established.
1998 – This was the 1st time that the training of foreigners was started in the English medium. Students from India thus got the opportunity to study in English medium at Semey State Medical University.
1998 – Regional hospital became the part of SMU.
2003 – The university obtained license for training students for “Medical-preventive work” and “Pharmacy”.
2007 – “Nursing”, “Public Health” and “General Medicine” were started.
2009 – Simulation rooms were established. Robot-simulator was bought for developing practical skills.
2010 – The Bologna Declaration was signed by SMU’s rector.
2012 – First batch of the General Medicine faculty graduated.
2012 – The university won the award for “The Best Medical Educational Institution” in the Asian Education Leadership Awards.
2013 – The university received a 4-star level in EFQM Excellence Model.
2013 – Cardiac surgery department and endovascular laboratory were started.
2014 – SMU got accreditation for a 5-year course.
2015 – SMU became a part of the Association of Indian Universities.
2016 – For the 1st time, the Academic Mobility of SSMU students in Barcelona was started.
2020 -The university was awarded the “Best Medical University” award by the National Rating of the Best Universities of Kazakhstan.
Semey State Medical University Campus
Following is the campus map of Semey State Medical University, Kazakhstan.
Semey State Medical University Eligibility
The following are Semey State Medical University eligibility criteria for an Indian student:
Age The student must be at least 17 years old as on 31st December of the year in which the admission is being taken.
Board The candidate must have completed class 12th from a regular and recognised board.
Marks for General Category students The student must have an aggregate of at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject.
Marks for Other Category students The candidate must have an aggregate of at least 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject.
NEET You need to qualify NEET from 2018 onwards for admission in abroad. NEET result is valid for 3 years from 2018 onwards for MBBS abroad admission.
Entrance Exam by the university The university will conduct an entrance exam.
For admission to a medical university in Kazakhstan, the student must also qualify in an English proficiency exam. Contact Global Medical Foundation for more details and for admission.
Semey State Medical University Ranking
There is no official world ranking available for Semey Medical University. While global rankings can provide some insight into a university’s overall standing, we firmly believe that the FMGE passing percentage is the most reliable indicator of the quality of education a university offers.
At Global Medical Foundation, we always recommend that students prioritize universities with a proven track record of success in the FMGE, as it reflects the institution’s ability to adequately prepare students for the medical licensure exams.
FMGE Result / MCI Screening Test Passing Percentage
Let’s check the FMGE results of Indian students who did MBBS at Semey Medical University:
| 2012-14 | 2015-18 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| 23.70% | 10.37% | 27.61% | 15.95% | 24.20% |
FMGE passing ratio of Indian graduates at Semey Medical University in recent years:
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 24.51% | 13.84% | 21.83% |
Very important note: Until the FMGE 2024 results are released, if a candidate appeared in both the June and December FMGE sessions, the NBE counts them as two separate entries. Consequently, the total student count in the data is inflated and does not reflect the number of unique candidates for the year. Therefore, the overall FMGE passing % is artificially reduced. In 2025, NBE mentioned the FMGE passing % of both sessions separately for the 1st time, giving us a more accurate idea of the passing %. From 2026, the FMGE will be conducted three times a year.
- FMGE Passing % in June 2025: 50/316 = 15.82%
- FMGE Passing % in December 2025: 96/381 = 25.20%
Semey State Medical University MBBS Fee Structure
Semey State Medical University is one of the best medical universities in Kazakhstan. Despite providing excellent infrastructure and having a strong reputation, Semey State Medical University’s tuition fees are very affordable for Indian parents. Here is the Semey Medical University Fee for the 2026 intake –
Yearly Semey State Medical University MBBS fee = 22,64,400 Tenge
Hostel fee per year = USD 900
Yearly Indian Mess fee = USD 1,200 (compulsory for the 1st year)
Cost of visa extension and medical insurance per year = USD 250-300
How to travel to Semey Medical University from India?
There are no direct commercial flights from India to Semey. The route generally taken is as follows:
- Take a direct 3.5-hour flight from Delhi to Almaty.
- From Almaty, board a connecting flight to Semey, which will take 2 hours.