Kazakh-Russian Medical University (KRMU) Admissions 2026

Overview & Global Recognition

Established in 1992 in Almaty, Kazakh-Russian Medical University (KRMU) is one of the leading private medical higher education institutions in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The university has trained generations of competent medical professionals through a rigorous European-standard curriculum. KRMU features state-of-the-art clinical simulation centres, digital anatomy lecture halls, multi-disciplinary diagnostic laboratories, and extensive clinical rotations across premier affiliated municipal hospitals and research clinics in Almaty. The university offers a comprehensive 5+1 year medical program (5 years of academic study followed by a mandatory 1-year clinical internship or housejob) taught entirely in English. KRMU is officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), accredited by the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR / WFME recognized), and approved by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC). Graduates are fully eligible to appear in major international licensing examinations including the USMLE (USA), PLAB / UKMLA (UK), AMC (Australia), and the National Medical Licensing Examination (NLE) in Pakistan.

Eligibility & Required Documents

To secure admission for the English-taught General Medicine (MBBS / MD) at Kazakh-Russian Medical University (KRMU), prospective candidates must satisfy the following academic and credential standards:

• Academic Score: A minimum overall aggregate score of 60% in HSSC Pre-Medical (FSc / A-Levels / 12th Grade with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).
• Entrance Examination: Successful clearance of the MDCAT examination is mandatory for Pakistani applicants.

Applicants must assemble and submit the following certified documentation for formal admission evaluation and student visa processing:

• Completed official university admission application form and medical fitness examination report.
• Original valid international passport (minimum 18 months validity) and recent passport-sized photographs with white background.
• Police character clearance certificate issued by the competent district authority.
• Attested and notarized academic transcripts and certificates for SSC (10th) and HSSC (12th / FSc).

Financial & Fee Overview

The fees outlined below reflect the official institutional package for the 2026 intake, strictly excluding independent consultancy charges. All tuition fees must be deposited directly into the university’s designated official bank account. Independent consultation or liaison services provided by our official consultants are optional and cover documentation liaison, attestation, visa clearance, and logistics.

The official annual tuition fee is $4,200 USD per academic year (~$2,100 USD per semester). On-campus university hostel accommodation is approximately $800 USD per year. An initial seat reservation deposit of $1,500 USD is payable upon admission confirmation. Note on Consultancy Services: Any liaison or consultancy charges outlined in preliminary advisories apply exclusively if students opt for comprehensive documentation and visa processing services provided by our official consultants. All university tuition must be deposited directly into KRMU's official bank account.

Official Tuition	$4,200 USD / Year
Initial Deposit / Semester Fee	$1,500 USD
Degree Duration	5 + 1 (housejob) year