Karaganda Medical University

Karaganda Medical University is one of Kazakhstan's oldest medical universities, in the industrial city of Karaganda in central Kazakhstan. It lists Nursing as a four-year, 240-credit bachelor's programme (code 6B10101). Here is what Indian students should know if they are considering nursing there for 2027-28.

Key facts for 2027-28

Location	Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Founded	1950
Type	Public medical university
Programme	6B10101 Nursing — Bachelor of Health Care
Duration	4 years (240 credits)
Intake	September 2027

Always check fees, dates and rules for your intake on the official university website before you apply or pay.

About Karaganda Medical University

The university was founded in 1950 as the Karaganda State Medical Institute and has trained doctors, nurses, pharmacists and public health specialists for central Kazakhstan for more than 70 years. It is a public university with its own clinic and links with hospitals in Karaganda. The university is also known for medical research and has partnerships with universities in Europe and Asia.

The Nursing programme

The 6B10101 Nursing programme leads to a Bachelor of Health Care after four years (240 credits). The course page covers:

• Patient assessment: taking histories, checking vital signs and recognising changes in a patient's condition.
• Nursing care in clinical subjects: care for patients in medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and other areas.
• Community health: health promotion, prevention and care outside hospitals.
• Clinical practice: supervised placements in hospitals and clinics.

The university's published entry information refers to Kazakhstan's national admission system, which is designed mainly for local students. International applicants should ask which entry route applies to them and in which language the nursing course is taught (Kazakh, Russian or English).

Why students consider Karaganda

• A long-established public medical university.
• A four-year bachelor's degree in nursing with community and clinical training.
• Low living costs in Karaganda compared with Almaty or Astana.
• Kazakhstan is close to India, with direct flights from Delhi to Almaty and Astana.

Things to think about carefully

• The teaching language may be Kazakh or Russian; confirm this first.
• Find out how the international entry route works.
• Decide where you want to work after graduating, because registration rules differ by country.

How admission might work for you

Contact the university's international admissions office with your Class 12 marks and passport. Ask about the entry route for foreign applicants, any entrance test or interview, language requirements, recognition of your school certificate, and the visa process. Kazakh universities usually start the academic year in September.

Fees and costs

Ask for the official 2027-28 tuition and hostel fees in writing. Living costs in Karaganda are low by international standards. Add food, insurance, visa and registration, winter clothing and travel.

Using a Kazakh nursing degree

Nursing education in Kazakhstan has been reformed in recent years, with bachelor's programmes like this one replacing older college-level training for many roles. If you want to work as a nurse in India later, you will need Indian Nursing Council equivalency, which looks closely at theory and clinical hours. If you want to work in another country, check its registration rules and language tests before you join.

Life in Karaganda

Karaganda (Karagandy) is one of Kazakhstan's largest cities, built around coal mining in the 20th century. It has wide avenues, parks, theatres and a large student population. Russian is widely spoken in daily life, and Kazakh is the state language. Winters are long and very cold, and summers are warm and dry. The city has an airport, and Astana is about three hours away by road or train.

Before you apply to Karaganda Medical University

Check the language level you need for both the course and nursing registration, and confirm the entry rules for Indian school certificates. If you want to work as a nurse in India later, you will need equivalency from the Indian Nursing Council, so keep your syllabus, transcripts and clinical-hour records from the first year. Our Nursing abroad guide covers eligibility, registration and careers in detail.

2027-28 intake timeline

• Now – spring 2027: ask the university which entry route applies to international applicants and in which language the nursing course is taught.
• Summer 2027: apply with your Class 12 documents, get them recognised as the university asks, and receive the admission letter.
• August – September 2027: visa, travel and joining. The academic year in Kazakhstan usually starts in September.

Related guides

For the bigger picture beyond Karaganda Medical University, read these guides:

• Nursing in Kazakhstan: living costs, visa, climate, student life and the full admission process in Kazakhstan.
• Nursing abroad guide: eligibility, recognition in India, costs and choosing a country.
• Compare other universities by country, course and city.

How PSP Education can help

PSP Education has guided Indian students since 1992 and can help you decide whether Karaganda Medical University suits you and apply before the 2027-28 deadlines. Book a free counselling session using the form on this page.

Summary and official sources

Karaganda Medical University lists Nursing as a four-year, 240-credit bachelor’s programme. Its course page covers patient assessment, nursing care in clinical subjects and community health.

The published entry information refers to Kazakhstan’s admission system. International applicants should ask which entry route and teaching language apply to them.

Courses and official information

• 6B10101 Nursing — Bachelor of Health Care — 4 years. Official programme information. Explore this course.

Visit the official university website for current admission rules, fees and application dates.

For nursing practice in India, check the Indian Nursing Council’s foreign qualification equivalency process and the relevant registration requirements.