Cheapest MBBS in Kazakhstan 2026
Most affordable MBBS universities in Kazakhstan for Indian students 2026. Sorted by lowest total cost including tuition, hostel, and living expenses.
Reviewed by the iAMBBS medical admissions team•Last updated July 2026
Looking for the most affordable MBBS options in Kazakhstan? This list ranks medical universities by total 6-year cost (tuition + hostel + living expenses) to help Indian students and families find genuine budget-friendly options without compromising on NMC approval or education quality.
Among the 48 universities listed, 24 are NMC approved and 38 are government institutions. The highest FMGE pass rate is 84% at Karaganda State Medical University. Average annual fees are approximately $5,303 (₹4.5 lakhs).
What "Cheapest MBBS in Kazakhstan" Really Includes
Affordable MBBS options in Kazakhstan are ranked here by total six-year cost — tuition plus hostel and living expenses — not just the headline tuition figure. A low first-year fee can hide higher living or later-year costs, so always compare the lifetime number. Every university listed is NMC-approved, because a cheap degree that can't be used in India is no saving at all.
Compare All 48 Universities
| # | University | Fees / yr | 6-yr Total | FMGE % | NMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atyrau Medical Institute | $3,200 (₹2.7L) | ₹16L | — | Yes |
| 2 | Oral Medical CollegeOral, Kazakhstan | $3,500 (₹3.0L) | ₹18L | — | — |
| 3 | Nur-Sultan Medical CollegeNur-Sultan, Kazakhstan | $3,500 (₹3.0L) | ₹18L | — | Yes |
| 4 | Pavlodar State UniversityPavlodar, Kazakhstan | $3,665 (₹3.1L) | ₹19L | — | — |
| 5 | Central Asian UniversityAlmaty, Kazakhstan | $3,750 (₹3.2L) | ₹19L | — | Yes |
| 6 | Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish UniversityTurkistan, Kazakhstan | $3,850 (₹3.3L) | ₹22L | — | — |
| 7 | Akmola State Medical AcademyNur-Sultan, Kazakhstan | $4,000 (₹3.4L) | ₹20L | — | Yes |
| 8 | Aktobe Medical InstituteAktobe, Kazakhstan | $4,000 (₹3.4L) | ₹27L | — | — |
| 9 | Aktobe Regional State Medical UniversityAktobe, Kazakhstan | $4,067 (₹3.5L) | ₹27L | — | — |
| 10 | Karaganda State Medical UniversityKaraganda, Kazakhstan | $4,100 (₹3.5L) | ₹21L | 84% | — |
| 11 | Karaganda Medical UniversityKaraganda, Kazakhstan | $4,100 (₹3.5L) | ₹21L | 9% | — |
| 12 | West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical UniversityRepublic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan | $4,500 (₹3.8L) | ₹23L | — | Yes |
| 13 | Kokshetau State UniversityKokshetau, Kazakhstan | $4,600 (₹3.9L) | ₹23L | — | Yes |
| 14 | Kokshetau UniversityKokshetau, Kazakhstan | $4,600 (₹3.9L) | ₹23L | — | — |
| 15 | Ust-Kamenogorsk Medical CollegeUst-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan | $4,917 (₹4.2L) | ₹25L | — | Yes |
Showing top 15 by ranking. Full details for all 48 universities below.
Atyrau Medical Institute
Oral Medical College
Nur-Sultan Medical College
Pavlodar State University
Central Asian University
Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
Akmola State Medical Academy
Aktobe Medical Institute
Aktobe Regional State Medical University
Karaganda State Medical University
Karaganda Medical University
West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University
Kokshetau State University
Kokshetau University
Ust-Kamenogorsk Medical College
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Aktobe Medical University
East Kazakhstan State Technical University
International Kazakh-Turkish University
North Kazakhstan State University
Uralsk State Western Kazakhstan University
West Kazakhstan State Medical University
Taraz State Medical University
Karaganda Medical College
Semey Medical University
Semey Medical College
Semey State Medical University
Astana Medical University
Shymkent Medical College
South Kazakhstan Medical Academy
Kostanay Medical Academy
Caspian University
Kostanay State Medical University
Syrym Datov Kazakh Medical University
Almaty Medical College
Almaty Medical University
Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University
JSC National Scientific Medical Center
Kazakh National Medical University
Medical University Alatau
Kazakhstani Medical Institute
Nazarbayev University School of Medicine
Atyrau State University
Kazakhstan-Russian Medical University
Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan Medical Institute
Mangystau State University
International Medical School
Costs Students Forget to Budget For
Beyond tuition and hostel, plan for one-time and recurring extras: flights home (often twice a year), winter clothing for cold countries, mandatory health insurance, visa/residence renewals, and a local SIM and food. These typically add ₹1–3 lakh across the course. Building them into your budget from day one prevents mid-course financial stress.
Cheapest Isn't Always Best
The lowest-fee university is not automatically the right choice. A slightly higher-fee university with a much better FMGE pass rate and stronger clinical training is usually the better long-term investment. Use cost as a filter, then decide on FMGE outcomes and NMC approval.
How to Apply for MBBS in Kazakhstan
Once you have shortlisted a university from the list above, the process is straightforward: confirm you have qualified NEET, prepare your documents (10th/12th mark sheets, NEET scorecard, passport), apply to the university, receive the admission/invitation letter, and process your student visa. iAMBBS provides free, honest guidance at every step — from matching your NEET score and budget to a university in Kazakhstan, through admission and visa, to arrival support.