When going for MBBS abroad, many people in recent times have started preferring Kyrgyzstan. The primary reason is the scope one gets after pursuing a degree here, along with the quality of education offered here at such affordable rates. This post covers and compares 2 such universities namely the Osh State Medical University and the Kyrgyz State Medical University.

Educational Facilities

Being the backbone of the existence of any university, education is on the priority list of both these institutions in question. 

If we look at the Osh State Medical University, the primary course offered to the students is the Doctor of Medicine (MD) course. However this is the only bachelor’s course that’s offered in the English language as of yet. Other courses like the Doctor of Dental Surgery, Pharmacy, Stomatology, Pediatrics, etc are offered in the Russian medium.

Students can also go for the Masters in Public Health course or MD/MS.

Talking of the Kyrgyz State Medical University, there are several dedicated faculties each specializing in a particular medical discipline. These departments include: -

1. Faculty of General Medicine 1

2. Faculty of General Medicine 2

3. Faculty of Dentistry

4. Faculty of Pediatrics

5. Faculty of Pharmacy

6. Faculty of Nursing

7. Faculty of Medical and Preventive Care

International Cooperation/Relations

Talking about the Osh State Medical University, its international programs mainly focus on environmental protection and disaster management, education, research, innovation, and carrying out overall advancement in medical education. Some of its international partners include: -

• Brunel University of London

• Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany)

• National Technical University of Athens (Greece)

• Kazakh National Medical University (Kazakhstan)

• Karaganda State Medical University (Kazakhstan)

• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University (India)

• Padmashri Vikhe Patil College (India), and many others.

On the other hand, the Kyrgyz State Medical University also has tie-ups with the Erzincan University (Turkey) and Gansu University (China) to carry out student exchange and mobility programs. Other nations where this university carries out international mobility programs include: -

• Australia

• Canada

• Ireland

• South Korea

• Sweden

• USA

• UAE

• Germany

• UK

• Singapore

• Japan, and more than 10 other countries.

All in all, both universities are equally matched to one another and are great options when it comes to pursuing MBBS in Kyrgyzstan.