Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) is Kazakhstan's oldest and most prestigious public university, established in 1934 in Almaty. Named after the great medieval philosopher Al-Farabi. Ranked #163 in QS World University Rankings 2025 — the highest-ranked university in Kazakhstan and #1 nationally. The Faculty of Medicine and Health Care offers English-medium MD programs recognized by WHO, NMC (India), FAIMER, and WDOMS. With 400+ international institutional partnerships, KazNU offers unmatched research and clinical training. Annual tuition ~$4,400–$5,000 for international students. Indian mess and hostel facilities available. The most globally ranked institution for medical study in Kazakhstan.
| University Name | Al-Farabi Kazakh National University – Faculty of Medicine and Health Care |
| Location | Almaty, Kazakhstan |
| University Type | Government (National University) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Course Duration | 6 Years (Including Internship) |
| Medium of Teaching | English / Russian |
| Recognition | Yes (WHO, NMC, FAIMER, WDOMS) |
| Website | www.kaznu.kz |
| info@kaznu.kz | |
| Phone | +7-727-377-33-33 |
Always reconfirm current NMC recognition status directly with the university or our counsellors before applying.
