Founded
Non-Profit Medical School
Curriculum Structure
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WHO/WDOMS Listed
International Medical School (IMS) is a private, non-profit medical school in Almaty, Kazakhstan, founded in 2000. Its curriculum is modelled on the American medical education system and the school is accredited by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health, with an English-medium MBBS-equivalent programme recognised by the WHO. IMS operates a modern campus with dedicated laboratories for anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, and pathology, and has trained international students, including many from India, for over two decades. As a smaller, private institution, it offers a more compact learning environment compared to Kazakhstan’s larger public medical universities.
International Medical School offers an American-model, English-medium MBBS-equivalent program in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, with WHO recognition and a compact, private-university learning environment.
5 Years (Plus Internship) – American-Model Medical Education
50% in PCB (40% for reserved category) + NEET Qualification Mandatory
Approx. $23,000 for the Full Program – Among the Most Affordable in Kazakhstan
Available for international students
Curriculum structured around the American medical education system
Recognition and eligibility for medical registration/practice are subject to the applicable requirements of the relevant regulatory authority.
Dedicated laboratories for anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, and pathology
Kazakhstan’s largest city, milder climate than Astana, with an established Indian student community
Entire MBBS program is taught in English
Prepare these documents before starting your application
Duly filled admission application form
NEET scorecard and admit card
Valid passport (first & last page scanned copy)
Class 10th & 12th marksheets and pass certificates
6 passport-size photos (4.5cm × 3.5cm, white background)
Required for the Kazakhstan student visa application
Used for identity verification during enrolment
Demonstrates your ability to cover tuition and living costs
Aadhar, PAN, or Driving License (if passport not ready)
A structured, semester-wise curriculum designed to build strong medical knowledge and clinical skills.
| Fee Component | Amount | Applicable |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ~$3,830 / year | All years |
| Total — Full Program | ~$23,000 |
Fees are indicative based on the 2026 fee structure and may vary. Confirm exact tuition directly with International Medical School before making any payment.
Follow this straightforward 5-step process to join International Medical School
Application form, passport copy, academic documents (translated/notarized), medical fitness certificate with vaccination details
Issued after document verification by the school's admissions team.
As per the school's published fee schedule.
Apply for your Kazakhstan student visa via the Kazakhstan Embassy in India using the admission letter.
Travel to Almaty ahead of the September intake for registration and orientation.
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International Medical School was founded in 2000 as a private, non-profit medical school in Almaty.
Yes, NEET qualification is mandatory for all Indian applicants seeking MBBS admission under NMC regulations.
The total cost for the full MBBS program is approximately $23,000, based on the current fee structure — among the most affordable options in Kazakhstan.
The MBBS program at International Medical School is taught entirely in English for international students.
The main intake takes place in September each year, aligned with the standard academic calendar.
No, IELTS or TOEFL is not required for Indian students applying through the NEET pathway.
International Medical School is WHO-recognised and accredited by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health; always verify current NMC/WDOMS status before applying.
Yes, graduates can pursue postgraduate studies via NEET-PG in India, or through residency programs abroad.
Yes, the school provides hostel accommodation for international students.
Almaty is Kazakhstan’s largest city and former capital, offering a milder climate than Astana with an established Indian student community.