Asian Medical Institute, Kyrgyzstan


Asian Medical Institute, Kyrgyzstan was established in 2004, the Asian Medical Institute (ASMI) is a private medical institution. The Asian Medical Institute is named after Tentishev Satkynbai. AMSI offers a 6-year MBBS program that is taught in English. The institute has a student body of over 4,000 students from over 15 countries. The program is designed to prepare students for a career in medicine in Kyrgyzstan. The main aim of the institute is to ensure high competitiveness as per the requirement of national and international markets.

Below is a brief timeline of the name changes of the university:

  • 1994: Founded as the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Medical Institute
  • 2004: Renamed as the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Medical Faculty
  • 2019: Renamed as S. Tentishev Asian Medical Institute Kant

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Faculty& Department of S. Tentishev Asian Medical Institute

The faculty of the Asian Medical Institute (ASMI) is made up of experienced doctors, researchers, and lecturers from Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and other countries. The faculty is divided into the following departments:

  • Department of Natural and Humanitarian Sciences
  • Department of Therapeutic Disciplines
  • Department of Surgical Disciplines
  • Department of Morphological Sciences
  • Department of Nursing
  • Department of Preparatory Course

Accreditation of ASMI

The Asian Medical Institute (ASMI) is accredited by the following organizations:

  • Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Avicenna Directory
  • FAIMER

Ranking of S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute

AMSI is ranked 751-800 in the National Medical Commission (India)'s list of foreign medical schools. | World Directory of Medical Schools: AMSI is ranked 511-600 in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Life at Kant in Kyrgyzstan

Asian Medical Institute's location is in Kant, Kyrgyzstan. Kant, a town in Kyrgyzstan has an estimated population of above 22K people. It has a humid continental-type of climate. During the summer season, the temperature ranges between 31 ºC to 16.8 ºC. While, during the winter season, the average low temperature of Kant is -9.8 ºC. Indeed, the below-zero-degree temperatures can be a matter of concern for an individual adapted to tropical weather conditions like India.

Studying at Asian Medical Institute

Any medical student looking for a medical degree abroad must research well about their Medical College of interest. The S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute may have the attractive features mentioned above but:

  • The Asian Medical Institute is a private medical institution with less than 20 years of experience.
  • It started the MD program in the English language, in 2018, which is quite recent.
  • The cost of MBBS from S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute is Rs 2.5 Lakhs for each academic year.
  • English speaking is not that prominent, as the locals usually prefer Kyrgyz or Russian language as part of communication.
  • Kyrgyzstan being a war-affected country certain cities may face fatal issues caused due to political instability.

Cost of studying MBBS at Asian Medical Institute

The Asian Medical Institute Fees for MBBS is low-cost. Likewise, any student with a budget of 15 to 20 Lacs can easily plan to pursue MBBS program at S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute. The detail for the S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute Fee Structure for 2025 -2026 is given below:

Cost(USD) Year-1 Year-2 Year-3 Year-4 Year-5
Tuition Fee 3,200 3,200 3,200 3,200 3,200

Hostel/ Accommodation

At present, the S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute provides accommodation facilities to its students. Moreover, the students can choose to stay in shared rooms or rent an apartment nearby. The price of the hostel rooms may differ based on the type of accommodation. Many international students prefer renting private apartments as per their requirements. The total living cost will, of course, depend on the type of accommodation, food, personal expenses, transport, etc. Besides this, depending on the shared or individually rented accommodations in Kyrgyzstan would cost you around 200-300 USD every month.

Indian Food in Asian Medical Institute

The ASMI specifically might not provide Indian food. But still, you can look for Indian mess and restaurants in the nearby places. However, planning to dine out on a daily basis will cost you extra bucks. Thus, most students prefer preparing food on their own as it is healthy and hygienic and also easy on the pocket at the same time.

Indian Students at S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute

At S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute, there are about 700-800 students who are from India. As the fee structure of Kyrgyzstan universities is comparatively low in comparison to other abroad universities, students, in general, take impulsive decisions due to the pocket-friendly budget. However, we reiterate that along with being a private institution, the S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute has many shortcomings. Not only does it lack years of experience as a medical educational institution but also the political conditions of the country are also unsteady. Thus, MOKSH will not advise you to take admission. As mentioned prior to, the poor education system and low-quality infrastructure of Medical Universities in Kyrgyzstan is something any medical student would avoid.

Eligibility for S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute

To apply in S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute students, need to meet the below eligibility criteria

  • 50% marks in PCB in Class XII or equivalent grade
  • NEET Qualified in any of the Year from 2023 to 2025
  • Age must be more than 17 Years
  • Not suffering from any communicable Diseases.

Required Documents for ASMI

  • Notarized, Apostle and Translated document of previous education
  • 2 pictures of the applicant (3*4 cm)
  • NEET Score Card
  • ID Proof (Aadhar Card)
  • Date of Birth Certificate
  • Copy of Valid Passport

How to Apply S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute, Kyrgyzstan

  • Registration with MOKSH for S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute, Kyrgyzstan
  • Submit all your academic doc, Passport Copy, and NEET Score Card
  • All doc will be notarized and Apostle
  • Need to appear in Entrance Exam in Chemistry and Biology

Admission Deadline

Stages Time Lines
Application to University Mar-July
Admission Test 11 Jul-25 Jul 2025
Issuance of Admission Letter 2-3 weeks
Invitation Letter by the Ministry of Education, Kyrgyzstan 3-4 weeks
Visa Stamping 2 weeks
Travel to the University September 2025
Commencement of the Classes 1st October 2025

This is important to understand that the complete process takes around 3 Months from Application to Arrival at the University. Students applying at the last moment may not find seats available or they may struggle to complete the process in shorter span. If this happens students might reach late to the university which may result loss in their academics.

Syllabus of MBBS in S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute, Kyrgyzstan

Semester Subjects
1 Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Medical Biology, General Psychology, Medical Sociology
2 Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Medical Informatics, History of Medicine
3 Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Community Medicine
4 Dermatology and Venereology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Radiology
5 Psychiatry, Oncology, Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Urology, Endocrinology
6 Preventive Medicine, Occupational Health, Forensic Medicine, Advanced Surgery, Advanced Internal Medicine
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PG Option after MBBS in S Tentishev Asian Medical Institute

USMLE

USMLE is a three-step medical licensing exam for U.S. and international graduates to practice medicine in the United States.

PLAB/MRCP

PLAB is the UK medical registration exam for international doctors; MRCP is the specialist internal medicine qualification for career advancement.

AMC Exam

The AMC exam assesses International Medical Graduates for Australian medical registration through knowledge and clinical skills testing.

NExT

India's NExT exam replaces NEET PG/FMGE for medical licensing and PG entry, testing theory and clinical skills for all MBBS graduates.

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