Asian Medical Institute (Asian International University named after S. Tentishev), Kant: MBBS Fees and Review

About Asian Medical Institute

Asian Medical Institute, officially Asian International University named after Satkynbai Tentishev, is a private medical university in Kant, Chuy region, about 20 km from Bishkek. According to the university, it was organised in 2004 and registered with Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Justice on 6 February 2004 as a self-governing, self-financing private higher medical institution.

The Ministry of Education and Science licensed it on 14 May 2021 (registration No. D2021-0004) for the specialties General Medicine (560001) and Dentistry (560004). The university runs departments of therapeutic, surgical, dental, natural-humanitarian and morphological disciplines, and since 2022 also Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Pediatrics and an interprofessional department.

Students come from Kyrgyzstan and from Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Turkey, Lebanon, Somalia, Malaysia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Libya and Nigeria, among others. Wikipedia describes English as the medium of instruction. For the country context, read our MBBS in Kyrgyzstan guide.

Accreditation status in 2026

Asian Medical Institute is one of only four universities that passed Kyrgyzstan's 2026 state accreditation with the full 6-year term, according to the Indian Embassy's 8 June 2026 advisory. The accreditation covers:

• institutional accreditation;
• General Medicine, 6-year course;
• General Medicine, 5-year course;
• Dentistry.

In August 2026 the transfer commission sent students of the failed Bishkek International Medical Institute and International University of Medicine and Science to the Asian International University, along with dentistry students from International European University and Avicenna International University. Under the August 2025 presidential decree, accredited private universities must operate under an agreement with the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, so watch for further changes.

Asian Medical Institute fees

No official fee list appeared on the university's website when we checked in November 2026. On Kyrgyzstan's new state admission platform, the minimum tuition for medicine is $3,000 a year, according to the Embassy's summary of the April 2026 Ministry of Health press conference.

The agent site lists the course as "5 years + 1 year internship". Check the exact fee and programme on the state platform and pay only through official channels. Living costs in Kyrgyzstan run at roughly $100–$400 a month.

Programme length and NMC FMGL

Because the university is accredited for a 6-year General Medicine course as well as a 5-year one, Indian students can choose a structure that fits FMGL more easily. India's FMGL Regulations, 2021, as explained in NMC's official FAQ, require at least 54 months of study plus a 12-month internship in the same institution, English medium throughout, licence eligibility in Kyrgyzstan on par with citizens and completion within 10 years.

Ask for written confirmation that you are enrolled in the 6-year course, or in 5 years plus a full 12-month internship run by the university. Our NMC FMGL rules guide explains each condition.

FMGE results

No institution-specific FMGE figure appeared in the 2024 NBEMS data reported by Careers360. Kyrgyzstan-educated candidates overall passed at about 25.1% (3,792 of 15,135). Wikipedia reports that the university offers FMGE coaching; ask for NBEMS institution-wise results before deciding. See our FMGE guide.

Admission process

India's rules require age 17 by 31 December of the admission year, Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English (50% in PCB; 40% SC/ST/OBC; 45% PwBD) and a qualifying NEET-UG score.

Steps for 2027:

1. Check the latest Embassy advisory for the university's status.
2. Apply through Kyrgyzstan's state admission platform for foreign students.
3. Upload your passport, school certificates and NEET scorecard.
4. Pay tuition only through official channels after receiving your admission decision.
5. Apply for the student visa and complete the HIV and hepatitis tests required for residence permits.

The admissions committee is at the main building, 58 Gagarin Street, Kant (phone +996 709-25-25-75). See our documents checklist.

Life in Kant

Kant is a small town about 20 km from Bishkek, which means a quieter setting than the capital but fewer shops and services. Wikipedia reports that the university has three campuses, including a polyclinic, and a separate hostel for Indian students. Patients speak Kyrgyz or Russian, so learn Russian early to benefit from clinical training.

Checklist before you pay

1. Confirm on the state admission platform that you are applying to the 6-year General Medicine course, or get a written 5 + 1 internship plan.
2. Match the fee in your offer letter with the platform's figure; ignore "package" prices from agents.
3. Ask whether foreign graduates can be licensed in Kyrgyzstan on the same terms as citizens.
4. Check the latest Embassy of India advisory for any change in the university's accreditation.
5. Search the university on WDOMS yourself; our WDOMS and WFME guide explains how.

Should you choose Asian Medical Institute?

The university combines a low fee with a full 6-year accreditation and a 6-year course option, which makes it one of the more FMGL-friendly private choices in 2026. Its weaknesses are private status under a changing law and limited published data. Compare it with ISM-IUK and KSMA, and read our agent red flags guide.

Pros and cons of AIU / AMI

Advantages

• Passed the 2026 state accreditation with the full 6-year term, including institutional accreditation.
• Offers a 6-year General Medicine course, which can fit FMGL more easily than 5-year courses.
• Low fees close to the $3,000 state minimum.
• Quieter town 20 km from Bishkek.

Drawbacks

• Private institution; its long-term status depends on agreements with the state academy under the 2025 decree.
• No official fee list published on its website when we checked.
• Small-town setting with fewer shops and services than Bishkek.
• No institution-specific FMGE figure appeared in the 2024 data we found.