At a glance
About
The International Medical University is a private higher education institution in Bishkek, founded in 2016 according to university directories. A European quality assurance database lists General Medicine programmes for it, including one designed for foreign citizens. It is a different institution from the Bishkek International Medical Institute.
Check this before you apply
Search the university on wdoms.org. NMC expects the institution to be listed there.
Ask in writing that lectures, clinical teaching and examinations are in English for the whole programme.
At least 54 months of instruction, and the 12-month internship done in the same institution. Read the NMC notices for your year of admission.
Check the country's ministry or accreditation body and that the degree is awarded by this institution.
Ask for the offer, the programme structure and the refund rules in writing before you pay anything.
World Directory of Medical Schools ↗ National Medical Commission ↗
Questions to ask this university
- This is a newer private institution. Ask for the current accreditation decision for the General Medicine programme for foreign citizens and its dates.
- A quality assurance database shows earlier accreditation reports for its medicine programmes that are marked no longer valid. Ask the university what the present status is, in writing.
- Is the whole programme, including clinical years, taught in English?
- Which hospitals are used for clinical training, are they owned by the university, and who supervises?
- Can the internship be completed in the same institution as NMC rules require?
- The university shares a similar name with other institutions in Bishkek. Check that the name, address and website on your admission letter match.
- Ask who awards the degree and whether the Kyrgyz Ministry of Education and Science lists the programme for the year you join.
- Read the current Indian Embassy advisory on hostels and safety.
The path for an Indian student
- 1Eligibility checkNEET qualification and the university's own entry rules
- 2Application and offerDocuments sent, offer letter received in writing
- 3Visa and travelInvitation, visa and departure with a checklist
- 4Study abroadPre-clinical and clinical years, with updates for parents
- 5Return to IndiaThe NMC screening test, internship and registration
- 6Next stepPostgraduate study or practice
See how we support the whole journey → Rules and next steps in Kyrgyzstan →
Sources for these facts
- International Medical University official websiteimu.edu.kg
- List of universities in Kyrgyzstan (reference page)en.wikipedia.org
Other universities in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz State Medical Academy
Bishkek, Bishkek (capital city), Kyrgyzstan
Foreign universityVerifiedOsh State University
Osh, Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan
Foreign universityVerifiedJalal-Abad State University named after B. Osmonov
Jalal-Abad, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan
Foreign universityVerifiedInternational University of Kyrgyzstan (International Higher School of Medicine)
Bishkek, Bishkek (capital city), Kyrgyzstan
Foreign universityVerifiedKyrgyz-Russian Slavic University
Bishkek, Bishkek (capital city), Kyrgyzstan
Foreign universityVerifiedKyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn
Bishkek, Bishkek (capital city), Kyrgyzstan
Frequently asked questions
Is IMU recognised for Indian students?
We do not claim it here. Recognition is decided by the National Medical Commission and the country's own authorities and can change. Use the checklist on this page, and ask a counsellor to verify it in writing for the year you apply.
Does Padhaidekho.in guarantee admission here?
No. Admission is decided by the university. We check eligibility, explain the rules, handle documents and support you through the process.
What does the programme cost?
We do not publish fees here. The university's own offer lists them. We help you read the full cost, in writing, before you decide.
Listing a university is not a recommendation, and it does not imply any association. Facts are from the sources shown and may change; confirm everything with the university and the authorities before you decide.
Content checked against the official sources above in 2026-10. Rules, dates and eligibility change every cycle: always confirm on the official notice. This page is general guidance, not legal advice or an admission guarantee.