Medicine
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Kazakhstan university guide · Almaty
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University for Indian Students
Understand the medicine programme, official 2026–27 tuition categories and admission requirements before choosing your next step.
Prepared by Scholars Abroad editorial team · Sources checked 4 October 2026
Is Al-Farabi KazNU a university to consider for medicine?
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is an Almaty university with official medical-programme records and international admissions information. Its records distinguish 6B10114 Medicine from 6B10103 General Medicine. Your decision should be based on the exact programme in your offer, its complete training pathway and your intended registration country.
Use this guide to compare documents and costs. A university name, an accreditation certificate or an English admissions route alone does not establish eligibility to practise in India.
InstitutionAl-Farabi KazNU
LocationAlmaty
Programme record6B10114 Medicine
Fee document2026–27
Identity check: Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) is a different institution from S. D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU). Check the legal university name on every document.
01 · Start with the exact qualification
Medicine, General Medicine and the offer letter
KazNU’s official accreditation table lists the following separately. These are programme records, not interchangeable names for a guaranteed Indian MBBS-equivalent pathway.
General Medicine
The university lists a separate IAAR accreditation entry for 28 January 2022–27 January 2027. Do not apply this record to a different code.
Written training pathway
Obtain the current academic calendar, course length, clinical rotations, internship structure and final award. Confirm how each stage fits the admission year in your offer.
Duration needs programme-specific confirmation. We are not publishing a blanket five- or six-year promise. Older faculty material and general catalogue duration labels should not replace the current signed programme pathway for an international applicant. Accreditation also does not guarantee admission or registration in another country.
02 · Know what the number covers
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University fees: official 2026–27 evidence
Medicine/Dentistry tuition row
KZT 2,600,000Per student, per academic year in the fee sheet’s English-medium “far abroad” column.
The Russian-language foreign undergraduate tuition schedule covers 2026–27 and is approved by board decision No. 4 of 10 July 2026. Ask KazNU to confirm your nationality category and programme-specific contract amount.The sheet gives a separate Medicine/Dentistry row below the general Faculty of Medicine and Healthcare row. Using the broader faculty price would understate this medical-course entry.
| Published category | Language | KZT / academic year |
|---|---|---|
| Near abroad | Kazakh/Russian | 2,200,000 |
| Near abroad | English | 2,400,000 |
| Far abroad | Kazakh/Russian | 2,400,000 |
| Far abroad | English | 2,600,000 |
Tuition is not an all-inclusive package. This sheet does not establish your full-course total, future annual fee changes, accommodation, food, travel or a separate internship charge. An INR quotation also depends on the actual exchange rate and bank fees when you pay. Request a dated, itemised contract rather than multiply an unconfirmed duration by one year’s price.
Build a complete Almaty study budget
Academic stagesTuition for every confirmed year; any internship, examination or progression charges.
AccommodationHostel eligibility, actual room allocation, deposit, utilities and holiday occupancy.
Daily livingFood, local transport, phone, winter clothing and personal expenses.
Travel & immigrationFlights, visa invitation, visa/residence formalities and repeat travel.
Documentation & healthTranslations, legalisation, document recognition, insurance and required medical checks.
Financial bufferCurrency movements, bank transfer fees, fee increases and unexpected costs.
For a comparison method, read our full-course cost guide for Indian families.
For university-specific comparisons, read our Semey Medical University guide and Karaganda Medical University guide. Compare each programme’s documents and itemised costs separately.
03 · Prepare an evidence-based application
Admissions and English-language requirements
KazNU’s foreign healthcare admissions rules describe an interview and an English-proficiency certificate for English-medium study. The official rules page lists these minimum certificate scores; reconfirm accepted tests, validity and intake conditions before applying.
| Certificate | Published minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | 35 |
| TOEFL ITP | 417 |
| TOEIC | 550 |
| Duolingo English Test | 80 |
These are university admission requirements, not a guarantee of selection or proof that every clinical activity takes place in English.
- 1. Confirm your routeCheck current intake availability, programme code, teaching language and selection format before starting the application.
- 2. Prepare documentsRequest the programme checklist. Keep your passport, school certificate and grade sheet ready; confirm translations, legalisation and document-recognition requirements.
- 3. Complete university selectionFollow the official application and interview instructions. Confirm any subject testing, language certificate and Indian NEET requirements applicable to your admission year.
- 4. Review the contractMatch the university, programme, annual charges, refund conditions and payment beneficiary to your offer. Do not pay against an unexplained package quotation.
- 5. Plan visa & arrivalAfter admission, confirm the university invitation process, consular requirements, insurance and arrival reporting obligations.
- 6. Keep your evidenceRetain dated programme documents, signed contracts, invoices and payment receipts for future academic and registration checks.
Admission dates and NEET: A general application window or an old numerical NEET cutoff is not proof of the current medicine intake. Confirm the current university selection calendar and the Indian requirements that apply to you.
04 · Look beyond the admission letter
Clinical training, internship and Indian registration checks
Ask for a year-by-year plan
- Which subjects and clinical rotations form the qualification?
- Where are clinical placements delivered, and what patient-facing language is used?
- Where does the internship take place, how long is it, and is it part of the same qualification?
- What examinations and local requirements lead to medical registration in Kazakhstan?
Check the pathway to India
Eligibility depends on the applicable NMC FMGL regulations and the student’s complete facts. Review the course, internship, instruction, clinical training and eligibility for registration in the awarding country before committing.
Read our NMC/FMGL compliance guide and university evidence checklist alongside current official rules.
Recognition wording matters: NMC does not maintain or endorse a list of “NMC-approved” foreign universities. A WDOMS listing is a directory record, not approval, accreditation or a guarantee of Indian registration. This guide does not certify individual eligibility.
Living in Almaty: questions for students and parents
Ask for the actual accommodation address and allocation terms, the journey to teaching and clinical locations, current support contacts and a realistic monthly living budget. A campus photograph or an advertised “Indian hostel” is not a substitute for written room and service details.
Also read our Caspian International School of Medicine guide when comparing programme documents, accommodation terms and student support arrangements. Check each university’s evidence separately.
Before booking
Confirm room sharing, heating, internet, laundry, meal arrangements, security, deposits and the policy if accommodation is unavailable.
Before arrival
Keep university and accommodation emergency contacts. Clarify orientation, local-language support and how parents can reach the student’s support team.
Before deciding
Request a current timetable and speak with students in the same programme and intake route. Compare their experience with the written curriculum.
Frequently asked questions
Is Al-Farabi KazNU the same as KazNMU?
No. Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and S. D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University are different institutions. Confirm the exact legal university name and programme code on your offer.
What is the verified 2026–27 medicine tuition?
The official foreign undergraduate fee sheet lists KZT 2,600,000 per academic year in the English-medium “far abroad” Medicine/Dentistry column. Confirm your applicable category and contract; this is not a full-course or living-cost package.
Is the whole medical course taught in English?
An English admissions route does not establish the language of every clinical rotation, patient interaction or examination. Obtain written confirmation for each year and the internship.
Does programme accreditation guarantee eligibility in India?
No. The accreditation records relate to named programmes. Indian registration eligibility needs a separate check against the applicable NMC regulations and your actual course and internship.
Can Scholars Abroad help me compare the offer?
Yes. Bring the university offer, programme code, curriculum, fee schedule and accommodation terms. Our counselling team can help organise the comparison and identify questions to resolve with the responsible authorities.
Official sources and editorial notes
Reviewed 4 October 2026. Source availability and university terms can change; recheck the latest documents before making a payment.
- KazNU accreditation and licensing records — Faculty of Medicine and Health Care; separate Medicine and General Medicine entries.
- Official foreign undergraduate tuition schedule, 2026–27 (PDF, Russian) — Medicine/Dentistry row; annual KZT amounts by category and language.
- KazNU foreign-applicant admission rules — healthcare interview and certificate requirements.
- KazNU foreign applicants portal — selection, document, tuition and visa guidance.
- NMC official regulatory index and WDOMS directory explanation — regulatory and directory context.
Scholars Abroad provides education counselling. This page is an independent planning guide; it does not imply official university representation, guarantee admission or certify eligibility to practise medicine.
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