Frequently asked questions
Applicants for the following educational programs must take the exam at any medical university in Kazakhstan:
- B084 – Nursing
- BM086 – Medicine
- BM087 – Dentistry
- BM088 – Pediatrics
- BM089 – Medical and Preventive Care
Exam period: June 20 – August 20.
Instructions and a registration link for the psychometric test are available on the KazNMU website under the “Bachelor’s Degree” section.
The psychometric test is assessed on a “PASS” or “FAIL” basis. Upon completion, candidates receive an Extract from the Admission Register, which can be submitted to any medical university, regardless of the exam location.
Application period: July 13 – July 20.
Applicants who score the following minimum points in the Unified National Testing (UNT) are eligible:
- National universities – at least 65 points.
- Healthcare education programs – at least 70 points.
- History of Kazakhstan and specialized subjects: at least 5 points.
- Mathematical Literacy and Reading Literacy: at least 3 points.
- Educational document (certificate of secondary, technical, or post-secondary education + original transcript).
- Identity document (2 copies).
- Medical certificate (Form 075/u) and fluorography image.
- UNT certificate.
- Extract from the psychometric exam results (for applicants to healthcare-related programs).
Yes, for the following programs:
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Individuals with secondary education who have completed compulsory military service can apply for paid education within two years after service completion, based on an interview.
- Individuals with technical, post-secondary, or higher education who have completed military service can apply for shortened study programs within two years after service completion.
Yes, you can submit a request for a payment deferral, specifying the reason.
Graduates may be exempted from mandatory work placement by a special commission if they belong to the following categories:
- No vacancies in the locality of residence, work, or spouse’s service.
- Persons with disabilities (Group 1 or 2).
- Those admitted to residency studies under a state educational order.
- Pregnant women and single parents raising children under 3 years old.
Dormitory places are allocated based on the “Regulations on Dormitory Placement.” Applications must be submitted through the university’s online platform (AIS Sirius/Hero). The regulation is available on the official university website.
What are the dormitory fees? Can I pay monthly?
- Dormitory No. 1, 2 – 13,000 KZT/month
- Dormitory No. 3, 4, 5 – 15,000 KZT/month
- Dormitory No. 6, 7 – 25,000 KZT/month
- Dormitory No. 8 – 19,000 KZT/month
Payment: Full annual payment as per the rental agreement.
- Dormitory No. 1 – 119 Kurmangazy St.
- Dormitory No. 2 – 112 Adi Sharipov St.
- Dormitory No. 3 – 110 Adi Sharipov St.
- Dormitories No. 4, 5 – 128 Shevchenko St.
- Dormitories No. 6, 7 – 140 Shagabutdinov St.
- Dormitory No. 8 – 113A Kurmangazy St.