IHSM / ISM · General Medicine for foreign students
Verify the school’s official name, licensed General Medicine programme, duration, English-medium evidence, clinical network, accommodation and NMC/FMGL requirements.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · International Higher School of Medicine
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Editorially reviewed by Dr. Akash Rao, Founder and International Education Consultant at Scholars Abroad. Programme and admissions evidence rechecked 2 October 2026; background review: 25 September 2026.
The institution commonly searched as International School of Medicine or ISM uses the official English name International Higher School of Medicine (IHSM). It is based in Bishkek and publishes licence LD 170000949 for General Medicine among its official documents.
IHSM’s detailed undergraduate page describes 5.5 years of full-time study, 260 weeks and 320 ECTS. Families should still obtain an intake-specific curriculum because another current page summarises the international MD programme as five years. The same written evidence must explain internship, clinical language and eligibility for medical registration in Kyrgyzstan.
| Official name | International Higher School of Medicine (IHSM) |
|---|---|
| Location | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with additional teaching locations |
| Institution type | Private higher medical education institution |
| Programme reviewed | 560001 General Medicine for foreign citizens |
| Published duration | Official undergraduate page states 5.5 years, 260 weeks and 320 ECTS; another current marketing page describes five years, so the intake contract must resolve the difference |
| Teaching language | English-medium programme for foreign students; clinical communication and local-language requirements still need written confirmation |
| Review date | Programme and admissions: 2 October 2026. Background: 25 September 2026. |
IHSM’s undergraduate programme page specifies 5.5 years, 260 weeks and 320 ECTS. Confirm the current intake contract, academic calendar and supervised internship instead of assuming a shorter marketing summary covers the same route.
The official applicant page requires a NEET certificate from Indian citizens. It describes an interview and verbal examination in English covering biology, chemistry and English; obtain the current test arrangements.
The name on this guide refers to International Higher School of Medicine. Ask the institution to name the teaching campus, hospital network and degree issuer; similar ISM or IUK branding is not enough to identify a programme.
Programme sources checked 2 October 2026: Official academic programme · Official undergraduate applicant guidance.
Admission requirements can change by intake. The university or competent authority makes the final decision. Before submitting documents, Indian applicants should prepare and independently verify the following:
The official applicant guidance also describes an English interview and verbal assessment in biology, chemistry and English. Confirm the current test date, format and authorised application route; its Indian-applicant section points to a designated representative. University admission criteria and eligibility for future registration in India are separate checks.
Use the Scholars Abroad documents and admission timeline to organise each step. Do not send original documents or money to an unverified personal account.
IHSM’s official applicant page includes a payment table, but its introduction refers to 2025 and the table does not establish a dated 2026/27 contract for the exact campus and programme. Treat it as background information and request a current university-issued quotation showing the complete period, exclusions and refund terms.
Compare the route using the Kyrgyzstan programme and fee comparison. Read the IHSM published payment reference and its limitations, then use the complete-course budget framework to record the costs in your current offer.
Convert the complete course cost into Indian rupees with a currency buffer and annual travel allowance. Our MBBS abroad cost guide explains the expenses families often miss.
Indian families should evaluate the exact programme rather than the university name alone. Obtain the complete curriculum, academic calendar, hospital list, supervised clinical hours, internship schedule and written statement explaining whether the graduate can obtain a licence or registration to practise medicine in Kyrgyzstan.
For India, compare that written evidence with the current Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate requirements and later screening or licensing rules. A directory listing or broad recognition claim cannot replace programme-level compliance.
Confirm the total course and supervised internship in months, including where both are completed.
Verify English for theory, examinations, clinical training and internship, plus any compulsory local-language study.
Request the current hospital list and the rotation plan for the exact campus and cohort.
Ask whether the degree makes the graduate eligible for medical registration in Kyrgyzstan.
IHSM’s official accommodation page describes separate dormitory arrangements, wardens and security, shared facilities, Wi-Fi, study rooms and a mess serving Indian and Pakistani students. It also notes private rental options. Confirm the hostel address, room occupancy, meal plan, security arrangements, deposit and total annual charge for the allotted campus.
Students should also learn local laws, emergency contacts, travel rules, weather preparation, health-insurance access and the university’s complaint process. Accommodation photographs should be matched to the actual allotted building rather than a representative room.
Use our foreign medical university verification checklist and keep every answer, contract and receipt in writing.
NMC does not publish or endorse a blanket list of “NMC-approved” foreign medical universities. The student must verify the exact programme against current rules. Key questions include course duration, a supervised internship at the same foreign institution, English as the medium of instruction, clinical training in the same country and eligibility for medical registration in the country awarding the degree.
A listing in the World Directory of Medical Schools confirms that a school exists in the directory; WDOMS states that listing does not itself mean recognition, accreditation or endorsement. Review the current NMC rules and regulations and the WDOMS listing explanation.
Reviewed 25 September 2026. Programme structures, intakes, fees, teaching languages, visa rules and regulator requirements can change. Reconfirm them directly before payment.
The institution’s official English name is International Higher School of Medicine, abbreviated IHSM. International School of Medicine and ISM are common search or legacy variations.
The detailed official undergraduate page states 5.5 years, 260 weeks and 320 ECTS. Because another institutional page summarises five years, applicants should obtain the intake-specific curriculum and contract.
NMC does not publish or endorse a blanket list of approved foreign universities. An Indian applicant must evaluate the exact programme against current NMC education, language, internship and licensing conditions.
The official accommodation page describes dormitories, security and a mess serving Indian and Pakistani students. Current availability, room allocation and charges must be confirmed for the intake.
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