International Higher School of Medicine (Central Campus)
IHSM Central · ISM Bishkek, IHSM
One of Central Asia's most prestigious medical schools, built for international students
- Established
- 2003
- City
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Duration
- 6 years, 11 semesters
- Intake
- Main intake September/October
- Medium
- English
- Year 1 tuition
- USD 8,000
About IHSM Central
Private medical school (IUK)
Established by a special resolution of the Kyrgyz Government in 2003, IHSM began with 13 students and today teaches about 3,500 students with over 4,000 graduates practising in the USA, UK, India and the UAE. The MD programme is ranked the best in the country, taught 100% in English with modern classrooms, innovation and simulation labs, affiliated state hospitals and integrated FMGE coaching.
- Established 2003; 4,000+ graduates; 3,500 current students
- MD programme ranked best in Kyrgyzstan
- Rector Stalbek Akhunbaev
- Affiliated state hospitals and the VEDANTA net of hospitals
- Indian cultural hub with Indian mess
- Accommodation included in tuition for the first 3 years
1 year rotatory clinical internship included
MBBS (MD) fee structure
2026-27 · amounts in USD| Semester | Tuition | Hostel | Mess | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1Includes admission, hostel for the full academic year, invitation, translation and immigration approval | 5,000 | 0 | 750 | 5,750 |
| Semester 2 | 3,000 | 0 | 750 | 3,750 |
| Year 1 | 8,000 | 0 | 1,500 | 9,500 |
| Semester 3 | 3,000 | 0 | 750 | 3,750 |
| Semester 4 | 3,000 | 0 | 750 | 3,750 |
| Year 2 | 6,000 | 0 | 1,500 | 7,500 |
| Semester 5 | 3,000 | 0 | 750 | 3,750 |
| Semester 6 | 3,000 | 0 | 750 | 3,750 |
| Year 3 | 6,000 | 0 | 1,500 | 7,500 |
| Semester 7 | 2,750 | 650 | 750 | 4,150 |
| Semester 8 | 2,750 | 0 | 750 | 3,500 |
| Year 4 | 5,500 | 650 | 1,500 | 7,650 |
| Semester 9 | 2,750 | 650 | 750 | 4,150 |
| Semester 10 | 2,750 | 0 | 750 | 3,500 |
| Year 5 | 5,500 | 650 | 1,500 | 7,650 |
| Semester 11 | 2,750 | 325 | 750 | 3,825 |
| Year 6 | 2,750 | 325 | 750 | 3,825 |
| Programme total, approximate | USD 43,625 | |||
Approximate: tuition, hostel and mess over all 11 semesters as the university publishes them. It leaves out the SYU charges, the one-time and yearly charges below and personal costs such as travel and insurance.
- Accommodation mandatory for 3 years (T&C apply); tuition includes accommodation for years 1-3
- Hostel USD 650 a year in years 4-5 and USD 325 in year 6
SYU charges, paid in India
No donation, no hidden charges- Premium training programme (admission processing)₹1,25,000+ 18% GST
- Visa and air ticket₹75,000+ 18% GST
The premium training programme is paid in instalments
- 1. Registration₹25,000
- 2. Documentation₹25,000
- 3. Admission₹25,000
- 4. Visa process₹50,000
What the SYU charges cover (18)
- Documentation and verification
- Country and university selection
- Initial registration formalities
- Admission letter and invitation letter
- Visa application and stamping
- Educational loan assistance
- Forex assistance
- Medical check-up assistance
- NExT coaching classes
- Airport transfer to the university
- Bank account opening
- SIM card allotment
- One-day meal after arrival
- Flight ticket booking
- Pre-departure briefing
- Laboratory coat and stethoscope
- 6 years support for fee payment and travel booking
- 24x7 SOS support
Charges SYU / Walnut collects in India on top of the university fees. From the SYU admission-process sheet and every fee structure.
Eligibility
- Age
- At least 17 years old by 31 December of the enrolment year
- Academics
- 10+2 (12th) with at least 50% combined in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for reserved categories), English as a subject
- Entrance
- Valid NEET UG qualification (mandatory under NMC rules to practise in India); no separate university entrance exam beyond the university's own online test/interview where applicable
Documents required
- 10th mark sheet and certificate
- 12th mark sheet and certificate
- NEET score card
- Passport (minimum 6 months validity, 3 blank pages)
- Aadhaar card and PAN card
- Passport-size photographs (white background)
- Medium of instruction (MOI) certificate
- Financial affidavit / proof of funds
- Medical fitness certificate
How admission works
- 1Student counselling and eligibility assessment
- 2University shortlisting and registration charge
- 3Submission of academic documents; university entrance test or interview (online) where required
- 4Admission confirmation and invitation letter; first-semester fee paid to the university
- 5Document legalisation, visa file preparation and submission (Georgia: VFS Global, about 4-5 weeks)
- 6Visa approval, air tickets, pre-departure briefing
- 7Airport pickup, hostel allotment, bank account and SIM card on arrival
Payment terms
Tuition and hostel-mess fees are paid in advance as per the university schedule, before each semester. Hostel and mess are compulsory for the first year and must be paid before travel. Late payment attracts penalties. Once the visa is issued and classes begin, one semester's fee is charged. Refunds follow the university's refund policy.
Brochures and documents
- IHSM Central Campus brochureBrochure · 22.3 MBSign in to download
- IHSM Central fee structure 2026-27Fee structure · 647 KBSign in to download
- SYU admission processAdmission process · 575 KBSign in to download
- Documents required for shortlisting, application and visaDocuments · 426 KBSign in to download
- Things to carry (travel checklist)Travel checklist · 397 KBSign in to download
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Clothing
- Woollen cap covering the ears
- 2 mufflers
- 2 under-sweaters and 2 high-neck sweaters
- 1 leather jacket
- Gloves (woollen and leather)
- 5 shirts or T-shirts, 2 jeans
- 6 pairs of towel socks
- 2 medical aprons (white, blue/green)
- High-ankle shoes, formal shoes, bathroom slippers
Documents
- Admission letter copy
- Visa support (invitation) letter copy
- Passport and visa
- Air ticket
- 30 passport-size photos
- All original educational documents
Other essentials
- European two-pin charger (220 V)
- Forex / international debit card
- Basic medicines (fever, pain, stomach, cold, cough, antibiotics, multivitamins)
Do not pack
- Sharp objects
- Gold and silver items
- Liquids and gels
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