Caspian International School of Medicine
CISM · Caspian University, Almaty
Your favourite No. 1 medical college in Kazakhstan
- City
- Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Duration
- 6 years, 12 semesters
- Intake
- Main intake September
- Medium
- English
- Year 1 tuition
- USD 7,000
About CISM
Private university medical school
Caspian University is recognised as one of the leading research universities in Kazakhstan; its International School of Medicine in Almaty was established to meet the growing demand for medical professionals, with 3,000 graduates, 18 bachelor's specialities, 6 master's and 2 doctoral specialities. The six-year Medical Doctor programme is English-medium with modern simulation labs, affiliated hospitals and FMGE, USMLE and PLAB focus; the first semester package includes medical insurance, hostel for the full year, Ministry of Education order, immigration approval and Almaty airport pickup.
- 3,000 graduates; 18 bachelor's specialities
- Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, at the foot of the Tien Shan
- Medical insurance, hostel and airport pickup in the first-semester package
- English language test (Duolingo, IELTS or TOEFL) accepted
- Indian mess on campus
1 year rotatory clinical internship included
MBBS (MD) fee structure
2026-27 · amounts in USD| Semester | Tuition | Hostel | Mess | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1Includes medical insurance, admission, hostel for the full academic year, invitation, translation, MoE order, immigration approval and Almaty airport pickup; mess is per year | 4,750 | 0 | 1,400 | 6,150 |
| Semester 2 | 2,250 | – | – | 2,250 |
| Year 1 | 7,000 | 0 | 1,400 | 8,400 |
| Semester 3 | 2,250 | 800 | 1,400 | 4,450 |
| Semester 4 | 2,250 | – | – | 2,250 |
| Year 2 | 4,500 | 800 | 1,400 | 6,700 |
| Semester 5 | 2,250 | 800 | 1,400 | 4,450 |
| Semester 6 | 2,250 | – | – | 2,250 |
| Year 3 | 4,500 | 800 | 1,400 | 6,700 |
| Semester 7 | 2,250 | 800 | 1,400 | 4,450 |
| Semester 8 | 2,250 | – | – | 2,250 |
| Year 4 | 4,500 | 800 | 1,400 | 6,700 |
| Semester 9 | 2,250 | 800 | 1,400 | 4,450 |
| Semester 10 | 2,250 | – | – | 2,250 |
| Year 5 | 4,500 | 800 | 1,400 | 6,700 |
| Semester 11 | 2,250 | 800 | 1,400 | 4,450 |
| Semester 12 | 2,250 | – | – | 2,250 |
| Year 6 | 4,500 | 800 | 1,400 | 6,700 |
| Programme total, approximate | USD 41,900 | |||
Approximate: tuition, hostel and mess over all 12 semesters as the university publishes them. It leaves out the SYU charges, the one-time and yearly charges below and personal costs such as travel and insurance.
Every year
- Medical assistanceUSD 100
- Accommodation mandatory for the 1st year
- Hostel USD 800 and mess USD 1,400 are per year from year 2
SYU charges, paid in India
No donation, no hidden charges- Premium training programme (admission processing)₹1,25,000+ 18% GST
- Visa and air ticket₹75,000+ 18% GST
The premium training programme is paid in instalments
- 1. Registration₹25,000
- 2. Documentation₹25,000
- 3. Admission₹25,000
- 4. Visa process₹50,000
What the SYU charges cover (18)
- Documentation and verification
- Country and university selection
- Initial registration formalities
- Admission letter and invitation letter
- Visa application and stamping
- Educational loan assistance
- Forex assistance
- Medical check-up assistance
- NExT coaching classes
- Airport transfer to the university
- Bank account opening
- SIM card allotment
- One-day meal after arrival
- Flight ticket booking
- Pre-departure briefing
- Laboratory coat and stethoscope
- 6 years support for fee payment and travel booking
- 24x7 SOS support
Charges SYU / Walnut collects in India on top of the university fees. From the SYU admission-process sheet and every fee structure.
Eligibility
- Age
- At least 17 years old by 31 December of the enrolment year
- Academics
- 10+2 (12th) with at least 50% combined in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for reserved categories), English as a subject
- Entrance
- Valid NEET UG qualification (mandatory under NMC rules to practise in India); no separate university entrance exam beyond the university's own online test/interview where applicable
This university
English language test (Duolingo, IELTS or TOEFL) plus NEET
Documents required
- 10th mark sheet and certificate
- 12th mark sheet and certificate
- NEET score card
- Passport (minimum 6 months validity, 3 blank pages)
- Aadhaar card and PAN card
- Passport-size photographs (white background)
- Medium of instruction (MOI) certificate
- Financial affidavit / proof of funds
- Medical fitness certificate
How admission works
- 1Student counselling and eligibility assessment
- 2University shortlisting and registration charge
- 3Submission of academic documents; university entrance test or interview (online) where required
- 4Admission confirmation and invitation letter; first-semester fee paid to the university
- 5Document legalisation, visa file preparation and submission (Georgia: VFS Global, about 4-5 weeks)
- 6Visa approval, air tickets, pre-departure briefing
- 7Airport pickup, hostel allotment, bank account and SIM card on arrival
Payment terms
Tuition and hostel-mess fees are paid in advance as per the university schedule, before each semester. Hostel and mess are compulsory for the first year and must be paid before travel. Late payment attracts penalties. Once the visa is issued and classes begin, one semester's fee is charged. Refunds follow the university's refund policy.
Brochures and documents
- Caspian International School of Medicine brochureBrochure · 14.5 MBSign in to download
- Caspian fee structure 2026-27Fee structure · 6.3 MBSign in to download
- SYU admission processAdmission process · 575 KBSign in to download
- Documents required for shortlisting, application and visaDocuments · 426 KBSign in to download
- Things to carry (travel checklist)Travel checklist · 397 KBSign in to download
Travel checklistWhat to pack before flying outShowHide
Clothing
- Woollen cap covering the ears
- 2 mufflers
- 2 under-sweaters and 2 high-neck sweaters
- 1 leather jacket
- Gloves (woollen and leather)
- 5 shirts or T-shirts, 2 jeans
- 6 pairs of towel socks
- 2 medical aprons (white, blue/green)
- High-ankle shoes, formal shoes, bathroom slippers
Documents
- Admission letter copy
- Visa support (invitation) letter copy
- Passport and visa
- Air ticket
- 30 passport-size photos
- All original educational documents
Other essentials
- European two-pin charger (220 V)
- Forex / international debit card
- Basic medicines (fever, pain, stomach, cold, cough, antibiotics, multivitamins)
Do not pack
- Sharp objects
- Gold and silver items
- Liquids and gels
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