Semey State Medical University (SSMU)

🏛️ About the University

Established: 1953 (originally Semipalatinsk State Medical Institute)
Location: Semey, Kazakhstan (branches in Pavlodar & Ust Kamenogorsk)
University Type: Public
Total Students: Thousands of national & international students; ~1,000 doctors annually
Language of Instruction: English / Russian / Kazakh
Reputation: One of the largest medical universities in Kazakhstan; rich traditions & high-quality training
Achievements: Significant contribution to healthcare in Kazakhstan; integration of education, clinic, and science
Website: Official Site

Duration: 6 years (5 years coursework + 1-year internship)
Medium of Instruction: English / Russian / Kazakh (students’ choice)
Annual Tuition Fee: Affordable compared to Western universities
Graduate Eligibility: Practice medicine globally after licensing exams
Recognition: CIS recognition; Associate Member of AIU; training for international students

First Central Asian university to teach foreign students fully in English
Interactive Educational Training Center with computer models & dummies
Modern methods: Problem-Based Learning (PBL) & Case-Based Learning (CBL)
Joint scientific laboratories for research & training
400+ internet-connected computers with Cochrane Library access
Hostels & facilities for international students: library, sports, arts, medical care, cafeterias
Affordable tuition & living costs
Strong focus on international medical career opportunities

10+2 / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology – 50% (General) / 40% (Reserved)
NEET Qualification mandatory as per NMC rules
Minimum age: 17 years by 31st December of admission year
Good command of English (written & spoken)