MBBS in Kazakhstan · Almaty
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
- Total fee
- ₹43.4 L
- Founded
- 1934
- Type
- Government
- Medium
- English
- Duration
- 6 years
- Intake
- February & September
- Indian students
- 500+
- Faculties
- 8
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About the university
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is a government university in Almaty, Kazakhstan, founded in 1934, which makes it 92 years old.
Indian students take the six-year medical course taught in English: 54 months of study followed by a 12-month internship at the same university, which is the structure NMC requires.
The university has about 20000 students in total, including around 500 from India.
The full course costs about ₹43.4 L including tuition and hostel, at the exchange rate shown below.
Fee structure
| Fee item | Year 1 | Each later year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,750 | $5,750 |
| Hostel | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Medical insurance & visa | $300 | $300 |
| One-time & documentation charges | $1,000 | — |
| Total per year (USD) | $8,450 | $7,450 |
| Total per year in rupees | ₹8,02,750 | ₹7,07,750 |
Fees quoted for the 2026 session at 1 USD = 95 INR. Rupee amounts change with the exchange rate. Food and personal expenses are extra.
Before you apply
- Eligibility: 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for reserved categories); NEET qualified; minimum age 17 by 31 December of the admission year
- Entrance exam: No separate exam
- Intake: February & September
- Hostel: 2/3/4 seater; separate boys/girls; compulsory year 1, flat allowed from year 2
- Indian mess: Available, USD 1,300/year (additional) (compulsory in year 1)
- Recognition: NMC, WHO, WDOMS
- How fees are paid: USD cash on arrival, online bank transfer before departure
Questions
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University: common questions
What is the total MBBS fee at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University?
About ₹43.4 L for the full six years, including tuition and hostel. The exact amount depends on the exchange rate when you pay.
Is NEET required for Al-Farabi Kazakh National University?
Yes. NMC requires every Indian student studying medicine abroad to qualify NEET, and the score stays valid for three years.
When does admission open?
The main intake is in February & September. Applications usually start after NEET results are declared in June.
Is the degree valid in India?
It is valid if you meet every NMC rule: 54 months of study and a 12-month internship at this university in English, eligibility for a licence in Kazakhstan, then FMGE and a 12-month internship in India.
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