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Top Medical University in Western Kazakhstan

West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University

Pioneering Medical Education Since 1957 in Kazakhstan's Western Region

National Recognition

#7

Top 20 Universities in Kazakhstan (IAAR 2023)

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2nd in Health & Social Security (Bachelor)
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2nd in Health & Social Security (Master)
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Recognized by WHO, NMC, ECFMG
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3rd in Health & Social Security (Doctoral)

Western Kazakhstan's Premier Medical Institution

West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University (WKMU) was established in 1957 by order of the Ministry of Higher Education of the USSR to provide Western and North-West Kazakhstan with qualified medical personnel. Originally known as the Aktobe State Medical Institute, the university has evolved through various stages including State Medical Academy (2000-2009) before receiving its current name and status.

Located in Aktobe, WKMU serves as a city-forming, scientific and cultural center for the entire Western region of Kazakhstan. The university has trained over 25,000 medical specialists since its establishment and maintains a remarkable 97.8% graduate employment rate, with 100% employment for those studying on state educational grants.

Mission & Vision

Mission: Continuous enhancement of the University's contribution to Kazakhstan's development through training highly qualified medical personnel based on the trinity of education, science, and clinical practice.

Vision: A recognizable, internationally open medical university distinguished by the quality of medical specialist training and achievements, transforming toward research university status with activities focused on societal development, health improvement, and quality of life enhancement.

Comprehensive Medical Education Programs

WKMU offers 79 educational programs across all levels of medical education: 17 Bachelor's programs, 46 Residency programs, 13 Master's programs, and 3 PhD doctoral programs. Instruction is available in Kazakh, Russian, and English languages.

Faculty of General Medicine

The flagship program training physicians for comprehensive medical care. MBBS program duration is 6 years including internship.

Faculty of Dentistry

Comprehensive dental education program with modern clinical training facilities and equipment.

Faculty of Pediatrics

Specialized training in child healthcare and pediatric medicine with strong clinical components.

Faculty of Pharmacy

Education in pharmaceutical sciences, drug development, and clinical pharmacy practice.

Faculty of Public Health

Focus on community health, epidemiology, preventive medicine, and healthcare management.

Faculty of Nursing

Training nursing professionals with emphasis on clinical skills and patient care excellence.

Campus Infrastructure & Student Life

WKMU's campus in Aktobe features five educational and laboratory buildings with a total area of 29,894 m² containing 73 classrooms and 3,045 seats. The university operates its own clinics including a Medical Center and Family Medicine Clinic for practical student training.

Student accommodation includes five dormitories with 2,100 beds, including a modern complex with 1,000 places. The "Zhastar Arena" sports complex, built for Aktobe's 150th anniversary, features gyms, a stadium with football field, running tracks, and jump sectors. The university offers 26 sports sections across more than 20 sports.

5 Educational Buildings
5 Student Dormitories
26 Sports Sections
121 International Agreements

Admissions & Practical Information

Admission Requirements

  • Application Period: Aug 10 - Aug 25
  • Admission Intakes: September & February
  • Special Exam Dates: Jun 20 - Aug 20
  • NEET Requirement: Required for Indian students
  • Languages: Kazakh, Russian, English

Tuition Fees (Annual)

  • General Medicine (1st year): KZT 1,372,500
  • Dentistry (1st year): KZT 1,482,300
  • Pharmacy/Nursing (1st year): KZT 933,300
  • Residency (1st year): KZT 1,866,231
  • Foreign Students (1st year): KZT 1,880,000

International Recognition

  • WHO Recognition: World Health Organization
  • NMC Recognition: National Medical Commission
  • ECFMG Recognition: Educational Commission
  • UNESCO: United Nations Organization
  • IAAR Accreditation: Independent Agency