About IEU
Welcome to the International European University Faculty of Medicine, located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Established on April 30 2003 as UMEU. Our institution is committed to providing high-quality medical education to students from diverse backgrounds. At IEU Faculty of Medicine, we offer multiple pathways to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, each designed to accommodate varying educational backgrounds and career aspirations. Our flagship program is the Doctor of Medicine (5 Years), which commenced instruction in 2023. This comprehensive five-year curriculum is conducted entirely in English and is open to all non-citizen students who have completed secondary education. Prospective students must successfully pass an entrance exam to gain admission.
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For those seeking a more extensive educational experience, we also offer the Doctor of Medicine (6 Years) program. Introduced in 2023, this six-year track provides instruction in both Russian and English, catering to the needs of a diverse student body. Foreign students are welcomed, provided they meet the prerequisite of secondary education completion and pass the entrance exam. Additionally, our institution offers a unique Doctor of Medicine program with Clinical Rotation, specifically tailored for Indian students. This 5.5-year program, which began instruction in 2023, includes a specialized clinical rotation component and is conducted entirely in English. Foreign students meeting the admission criteria, including successful completion of secondary education and passing the entrance exam, are eligible to apply.
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We take pride in our commitment to international standards and recognition. The International European University Faculty of Medicine holds the FAIMER SCHOOL ID: F0008374, ensuring that medical degrees obtained from our institution are recognized by medical regulatory authorities in Canada. Our graduates are eligible to apply for ECFMG Certification and examination in the United States, as evidenced by our inclusion in the Graduation Years list from 2023 onwards. Whether you aspire to pursue a career in medicine or seek a globally recognized medical degree, the International European University Faculty of Medicine provides a supportive and rigorous academic environment to nurture your ambitions. Join us on the path to becoming a competent and compassionate healthcare professional.
Current Programs
ACTIVE
Program Name: Doctor of Medicine (5 Years)
Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Curriculum Duration: 5 years
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education.
Foreign Students: All students are non-citizens
Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted
Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required
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Program Name: Doctor of Medicine (6 Years)
Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Curriculum Duration: 6 years
Language of Instruction: Russian, English
Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education.
Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted
Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted
Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required
ACTIVE
Program Name: Doctor of Medicine (With Clinical Rotation)
Qualification Title: Doctorat en Médecine (M.D.)
Year Instruction Began: 2021
Curriculum Duration: 5.5 years
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education.
Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted
Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted
Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required
Additional Information: 5.5-year program with "clinical rotation" for Indian students, Citizens of India and Pakistan are eligible to be enrolled in this program. Foreign graduates who have completed a 4.5-year undergraduate program (MBBS) after completing a one-year compulsory medical rotation internship program will obtain license to practice and can work in Kyrgyzstan as a general practioner (General medicine specialist).