West Kazakhstan State Medical University

In this step-by-step guide about West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University, you will get to know about the following things:

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West Kazakhstan State Medical University, named after Marat Ospanov, is recognised by the WHO. This means that you can appear for NEXT and USMLE after graduating from this university. It is a public medical university established in 1957. This means it is one of the oldest universities for MBBS in Kazakhstan. The university is recognised by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is located in the Aktobe region of Kazakhstan, which has a population of approximately 500,000 people. The duration of the General Medicine course in Kazakhstan is 5 years, and it will be taught in the English language. Indian students are required to undergo a one-year internship in Kazakhstan in addition to the five-year course. You will be taught the local language by the university itself, for which there will be no extra fee. The local language will be a part of the curriculum itself. It is essential to learn the local language for hospital visits. It will also help you when you interact with the locals.

Here is an overview of West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University:

Type Public
Founded in 1957
NMC Recognised after 2021? NMC does not maintain a list of recognised universities abroad; there is no clarity regarding NMC’s recognition of universities abroad. (Updated: August 2025)
WHO Recognised Yes
Duration 5 years + 1 year internship
Medium of Instruction English
Need to learn the local language Yes
Tuition Fee 21 lakh Tenge per year
NEET Score required? Yes, NEET qualifying is required.
Hostel facility available? Yes

History of West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University

West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University began its journey in 1957. It was establisehd on September 1, 1957 as Aktobe State Medical Institute which taught the specialty “General Medicine”. In 1963, the first batch of 157 doctors graduated. In 1997, the Institute received the status of an Academy. Three years later, the institution was renamed the West Kazakhstan State Medical Academy and in 2009, the university received the status of West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University.

Today, the university is a major educational, scientific and medical hub. The university teaches both bachelor’s degree course and post-graduate education (residency, magistracy, PhD-doctorate). As per the university, currently 264 Indian students are studying here. The university has trained 25,000+ specialists in the field of higher and postgraduate medical education.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for admission in West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University for Indian students:

AgeThe student must be at least 17 years old as on 31st December of the year in which the admission is being taken.
BoardThe candidate must have completed class 12th from a regular and recognised board.
Marks for General Category studentsThe 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 studentsThe candidate must have an aggregate of at least 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject.
NEETYou 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 universityThe university will conduct an entrance exam.

Additionally, the university will conduct an entrance exam. This exam will take place in August and will be conducted online. The student will also need to pass an English proficiency exam, such as the IELTS. For more details, contact Global Medical Foundation.

West Kazakhstan State Medical University Ranking

West Kazakhstan State Medical University Ranking is as follows –

  • According to EduRank’s website, West Kazakhstan State Medical University ranks 9,642 globally out of 14,131 universities.
  • According to the Times Higher Education ranking, West Kazakhstan State Medical University is ranked ‘1501+’ in the Impact Rankings 2025 and between 1001-1500 in the Quality Education 2025 rankings.

World Rankings are often deceiving, and one should never select a college for MBBS abroad solely on the basis of World rankings. The Global Medical Foundation recommends that students consider universities with a high passing percentage in the FMGE. We will suggest that the students should choose universities like:

  • Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, had the highest FMGE passing percentage among all universities in three countries —Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan — in the FMGE 2024.
  • Bukhara State Medical Institute, Uzbekistan, achieved the highest FMGE passing percentage among all universities in Uzbekistan in the FMGE 2024 examination.

If you are looking for options with a low budget, then you can look into:

Aktobe Weather

It is essential to know the climate of the city in which your preferred university is located. After all, you will have to live in this city for the majority of the next 6 years. Below is the average temperature of Aktobe where West Kazakhstan Medical University is located:

Month High Average Low
January -9°C -15°C -19°C
February -7°C -13°C -18°C
March 2°C -5°C -11°C
April 14°C 6°C -1°C
May 21°C 14°C 6°C
June 27°C 20°C 12°C
July 29°C 22°C 14°C
August 27°C 20°C 12°C
September 20°C 13°C 5°C
October 10°C 4°C -2°C
November 0°C -5°C -9°C
December -7°C -12°C -16°C

How to travel from India to West Kazakhstan Medical University?

The West Kazakhstan Medical University is located in Aktobe, situated in the north of Kazakhstan. Aktobe is far away from Almaty. It is about 2,000 km from Almaty. Therefore, it is difficult for students to travel by train/car.

The most efficient route is to book an international flight between Delhi and Almaty (Kazakhstan’s central hub), followed by a domestic flight from Almaty to Aktobe. This route minimises travel hassle and is commonly used by students heading to the university.

Aktobe International Airport is the nearest airport to the university, with easy transport options to the hostel or campus.

West Kazakhstan Medical University FMGE Passing Percentage

Following is the FMGE passing percentage of the Indian graduates of West Kazakhstan Medical University in recent years:

2024 2023 2022
25.64% 23.68% 29.44%

Overall, the students have performed well in the FMGE in recent years.

West Kazakhstan State Medical University Fees

Following is the West Kazakhstan State Medical University Fees Structure:

Fees1st Year2nd Year3rd Year4th Year5th Year6th Year
Tuition Fee21 lakh Tenge21 lakh Tenge21 lakh Tenge21 lakh Tenge21 lakh Tenge21 lakh Tenge
HostelUSD 500USD 500USD 500USD 500USD 500USD 500
Total in ₹ (Approx.)3,85,0003,85,0003,85,0003,85,0003,85,0003,85,000

Note:

  • Indian mess charges extra – USD 1,200 per year.
  • Admission and processing charges are extra payable in India.
  • For the complete and updated fee structure of West Kazakhstan State Medical University, contact Global Medical Foundation.