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International Higher School of Medicine vs University of South Asia
University of South Asia has the lower published MBBS fee for international students: 262,500 KGS a year, against 290,875 KGS at International Higher School of Medicine. In 2023, International Higher School of Medicine had an FMGE pass rate of 16.5%; University of South Asia had too few candidates in the report to compare. Both are on the ECFMG list, which the USMLE and Pakistan's NRE require: International Higher School of Medicine for graduates from 2003, University of South Asia from 2025. International Higher School of Medicine is in Bishkek; University of South Asia is in Chui.
MBBS and recognition side by side
- MBBS fee, international students
- 290,875 KGS262,500 KGS
- Course length in the registry
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- World Directory of Medical Schools
- ECFMG (USMLE, Pakistan's NRE)
- ECFMG · graduates 2003+ECFMG · graduates 2025+
- Accreditation
- AccreditedProvisionally accredited
- FMGE 2023
- 16.5% 679 of 4,112 passedNot in the 2023 report
Everything else side by side
Universities (2/4)
International Higher School of Medicine
University of South Asia
City / region
International Higher School of Medicine
Bishkek cityUniversity of South Asia
Chui region
TuitionKyrgyz citizens
International Higher School of Medicine
290,875 KGSUniversity of South Asia
262,500 KGS Lowest
TuitionCIS students
International Higher School of Medicine
290,875 KGSUniversity of South Asia
100,000 – 110,000 KGS Lowest
TuitionInternational
International Higher School of Medicine
290,875 KGSUniversity of South Asia
262,500 KGS Lowest
Programs
International Higher School of Medicine
1University of South Asia
3 Most
Faculties
International Higher School of Medicine
1University of South Asia
2
Degree levels
International Higher School of Medicine
SpecialistUniversity of South Asia
Specialist
Study formats
International Higher School of Medicine
Full-timeUniversity of South Asia
Full-time
Languages
International Higher School of Medicine
EnglishUniversity of South Asia
English, Russian
Specialization
International Higher School of Medicine
MedicalUniversity of South Asia
Medical
Leadership
International Higher School of Medicine
Rector: Stalbek M. AkhunbaevUniversity of South Asia
Rector: Builashev T.S.
Address
International Higher School of Medicine
Intergelpo 1 F, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 720054University of South Asia
120, Gagarina Street, Tokmok City, Kyrgyzstan
Frequently asked questions
University of South Asia has the lower published MBBS fee for international students: 262,500 KGS a year, against 290,875 KGS at International Higher School of Medicine.
In 2023, International Higher School of Medicine had an FMGE pass rate of 16.5%; University of South Asia had too few candidates in the report to compare. A pass rate reflects who sat the exam as well as the teaching, so compare several years.
Both are on the ECFMG list, which the USMLE and Pakistan's NRE require: International Higher School of Medicine for graduates from 2003, University of South Asia from 2025.
English-taught programs in the registry: International Higher School of Medicine has 1, University of South Asia has 1.
Source: EduGate, Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic. Data as of .How we collect it