About University

The International School of Medicine as a structural division of IUK was established in 2003. The main foundation for establishment of the school was a strategy of reforming Kyrgyz education system and increasing competitiveness of domestic universities, which resulted in the main emphasis of ISM administration and faculty being focused on the creation of a modern dynamic educational institution that can provide high quality training and has competitive potentials in the medical education market. The university is located in the capital city of Bishkek Currently, the International School of Medicine is a modern university with a comprehensive infrastructure, and experienced faculty members that are nationally and some of them worldwide recognized specialists in different areas of medicine, professional health organizations and agencies.
Fifteen years ago the first 13 students were enrolled, whereas at present about 3500 students study in the school. Most of our students are citizens of foreign countries: India, Pakistan, South Korea, USA, Great Britain, Russia, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Japan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Turkey and Syria. This is why the language of instruction is English.

Medium of instruction at ISM Kyrgyzstan

The medium of instruction is followed in the ISM Bishkek is English and the student will learn the local languages. The classroom lectures, labs, instructions and all the examinations are conducted entirely in the English language at ISM and the coursework and curriculum are completely identical that pursued by the local Kyrgyz Republic medical students. Learning the Russian language (Kyrgyz Republic`s official language) is also mandatory during the first three years of the program. Learning the local language is essential for the students as it will be used in interactions with the locals, also, it is an obligation for students to be able to communicate with the locals during their practical classes.

Duration of the course at ISM Kyrgyzstan

ISM Kyrgyzstan Recognition

• Medical Council of India
• World Health Organization
•  Institute for International Medical Education AIME
• Foundation for advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)
• Organization for PhD education in Biomedicine and Health Sciences in the European System (ORPHEUS)
• An International Associationfor medical Education