Why Osh International Medical University (OIMU)?

• It is the top-ranked PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
• The University Campus is the Best in Kyrgyzstan.
• The MBBS in Kyrgyzstan at Osh IMU is fully taught in English.
• Indian/Pakistani mess is available on the campus.
• MCI/PMC exam coaching is provided.
• All the hospitals of Osh city are affiliated with Osh IMU.
• Indian/Pakistani students are currently studying MBBS at Osh IMU.

Advantages of studying at Osh International Medical University 

• Free wi-fi for the whole campus
• Round-the-clock CCTV surveillance
• Separate lodgings for boys and girls
• All facilities are effectively accessible to hostels & universities.
• Practical theaters, OT’s, Forensic labs, etc
• Coaching is provided for the MCI/PMC test for all the students by Indian/Pakistani professors on the campus
• Best Indian/Pakistani hostels & Indian/Pakistani food(Veg & Non–Veg) are also available .

Marking Fences of Rapid Growth

We understand that packing bags and moving overseas away from your close-knitted circle can be a daunting decision. However, when the decision vouches for the welfare of your loved ones, everything seems right.

AT OSHIMU, we vouch for rapid growth when it comes to your career opportunities by weighing the best options for you.

Are you ready to climb up the ladder? It is time to ensure that your ladder is placed against the right wall- become a part of the OSH IMU family.

Toss away fortune costing education

At OSHIMU, we believe that to tap quality education; you need not drill holes in your pockets, rather choose wisely. The fee structure at IHSM is less in comparison to scores of medical colleges all across the globe.

We bring quality to the table to ensure that our students scale new heights without stressing about financial barriers. Pick the quality; pick wisely.

Global Recognition

We understand that packing bags and moving overseas away from your close-knitted circle can be a daunting decision. However, when the decision vouches for the welfare of your loved ones, everything seems right.

AT OSH IMU, we vouch for rapid growth when it comes to your career opportunities by weighing the best options for you.

Are you ready to climb up the ladder? It is time to ensure that your ladder is placed against the right wall- become a part of the OSH IMU family.

No Pressure, No Entrance Exams

We have seen hearts and heads who wanted to become doctors to serve humanity; however, the entrance exams crushed their hopes. AT OSHIMU, we believe that students need to have grit and determination to pursue their dreams, while our team will help them score well academically.

Come choose the college of your dreams without the pressure of juggling entrance exam

Quality Internships, Making a Difference

Internships train young bubbling energy to channelize their passion in the right direction and mold better professionals.

Thus, OSH IMU makes a listicle of quality internships where students will experience professionalism, learn about advanced medical equipment, and train for medical practices.

Good Accommodation

Osh International Medical University has separate hostels for international students which is fully furnished & has a good study environment. OSH IMU provides mess facility for international students with all types of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.

All this at a very low cost & food is served three times in a day i.e. breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Pandemic Preparedness

With the onset of Covid-19, we have taken simple yet effective measures to halt the spread of Covid-19. As a society, we are heavily invested in making our campuses safe for our students and everyone.

We still believe it’s a long way to go, and thus we also ask all of our students to be cautious and observant to resume more in-person activities and welcome back more of our campus community.

Do check all the conditions and resources for face coverings, physical distancing, hand washing, and more.

Osh International Medical University is your future guarantee of success and prosperity!

1. General Information

The main criteria for obtaining work permits for foreign citizens are: high qualification, knowledge of foreign languages, financial and intellectual contribution to the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as the lack of similar specialists in the local labor market from among the citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Two types of work permits are issued:

a) a permit to attract foreign labor – a document of the established sample that gives the right to legal entities and individuals to attract and use foreign labor in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic (“Employer Permit»)

b) work permit – a document of the established sample confirming the right of foreign citizens or stateless persons to carry out labor or business activities in the Kyrgyz Republic (“Work permit”).

2. Establishment of Quotas for The Attraction and Use of Foreign Labor

The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic annually sets a quota for the attraction and use of foreign labor. The quota is set by profession groups and by regions of the Kyrgyz Republic, including the city of Bishkek.

3. Who Needs to Get a Work Permit?

Individuals and legal entities of the Kyrgyz Republic planning to attract foreign labor must obtain an Employer′s Permit before hiring foreign citizens and stateless persons. Foreign citizens and stateless persons (those who have reached the age of 18) who plan to work must apply for an Employee Permit.

4. In What Cases Can a Work Permit Be Refused or Revoked for A Foreign Citizen and A Stateless Person?

The issue of a work permit to a foreign citizen and a stateless person may be refused or the current work permit may be revoked in the following cases:

• availability of specialists from among the citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic in the domestic labor market;
• identification of unreliability of the submitted information;
• termination of employment or individual business activity in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic;
• committing actions that contradict the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.

In case of violation by the employer of the procedure for attracting and using foreign labor, the State Migration Service of the Kyrgyz Republic issues a warning to the employer with an indication of the time limit for eliminating the identified violations. In case of non-compliance with these requirements or repeated violations, the permit to attract foreign labor is canceled or suspended until the violations are completely eliminated.

5. Who Is Exempt from The Requirement to Obtain a Work Permit?

The legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic provides for an exhaustive list of persons who are not subject to the requirement to obtain permits. In particular, these include:

• persons officially recognized as refugees or who have received political asylum in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic;
• persons who have a permanent residence permit in the Kyrgyz Republic;
• persons sent to carry out the installation (supervision) of technological equipment supplied by foreign legal entities;
• students who are undergoing practical training in the framework of programs of Kyrgyz educational institutions, as well as working during the holidays;
• persons working in diplomatic missions and consular offices, as well as international organizations accredited in the Kyrgyz Republic;
• correspondents and journalists accredited in the Kyrgyz Republic;
• persons for whom a different employment procedure is defined by interstate and intergovernmental agreements of the Kyrgyz Republic with foreign countries.

6. Terms of Validity of Permits.

A work permit for a foreign specialist is issued for a period of one year, with the right to annual renewal.

7. Transfer of The Current Permit to Another Employer. An Employer Permit Cannot Be Transferred from One Employer to Another.

Foreign workers who have received a work permit cannot transfer the following documents:

Permission for an Employee to another employer. Foreign employees have the right to work in more than one organization only if they have additional permissions. Foreign individual entrepreneurs who have Employee permit, have the right to carry out business activities at the place specified in the submitted application. If a foreign individual entrepreneur wishes to carry out business activities in a place not specified in the application, he must obtain additional permits.

Required documents .

The list of necessary documents for obtaining a permit to attract and use foreign labor and a work permit for foreign citizens and stateless persons for the right to work in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic is approved by the head of the State Migration Service for 1 year. (The list for 2015-Appendix No. 1, for 2016 – under review and approval, will be provided later).

According to the above list of required documents, the following documents are provided:

a medical certificate on blood testing for HIV infection of the international standard from the Republican AIDS Center, a certificate of criminal record is not provided. (paragraph 12 of the Regulation on the procedure for employment by Foreign citizens and Stateless Persons in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic”, approved by the Decree of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic of 16.04.2019 No. 175):

Appendix No. 1 .

Documents for obtaining a permit to attract and use foreign labor and work permits (personal cards) are accepted in electronic or paper form. Acceptance of documents in electronic form is carried out using the Internet to the e-mail of the Service. Each document sent by e-mail must be signed with an electronic digital signature by the applicant.

a) Documents for obtaining a permit to attract and use foreign labor:

1. Application for the recruitment and use of foreign labor in the for approved by the authorized body
2.  A notarized copy of the certificate of state registration of a legal entity or individual;
3.  In the case of carrying out the licensed activity), a copy of the license for carrying out the licensed activity;
4. The approved staffing table, indicating the number of all employees, mpersonal data (last name, first name, patronymic, passport number), as well as information about available vacancies).

b) Documents for obtaining a work permit (personal cards):

1. Application for a work permit in the form approved by the authorized body;
2. Notarized translation of a copy of the passport of a foreign citizen with a valid visa (category W1) or registration;
3. Notarized translation of the diploma of education for foreign citizens in the field of education, medicine, pharmacy;
4. Medical report on the study for antibodies in HIV, by the Republican Center ” AIDS»;
5. Two color matte photos, with a corner, on a white background of 30×40 mm in size;
6. A copy of the current patent, with a 3-month advance payment, certified by the tax service of the Kyrgyz Republic (for a foreign individual entrepreneur);
7. Employment contract, indicating the amount of salary or remuneration (for a highly qualified foreign specialist).

When submitting more than 3 (three) personal data, an electronic version of the data is required in the form of a table with the name of the organization, the full name of the foreign specialist, date of birth, passport number, citizenship and position.

NOTE: If necessary, during the decision-making process, the interdepartmental licensing commission may request additional documents from the applicant.

For more information, go to the official website of the State Migration Service, Government of the Kyrgyz Republic.

http://ssm.gov.kg

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The Main Functions of The Specialist

Basic functions:

• Main tasks: preparation of invitations to foreign delegations and students invited by the university under bilateral or private agreements;
• Issuance of electronic study visas to foreign students based on documents (certificates) issued by the deans of faculties, preparation of invitations;
• Submission of a package of documents for obtaining an electronic visa for foreign students to the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic;
• When extending the validity period of electronic visas for foreign citizens, mandatory approval is carried out with the State Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic.
• The UNHCR of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic issues e-study visas to foreign students after approval by the SCNS.
• Registration of foreign students at the place of residence in the Public Service Center (PSC-1) in Osh;
• Representatives of the relevant faculties are appointed to conduct educational work with foreign students.
• Consultation with authorized representatives on the rules of legal stay in Kyrgyzstan and timely submission of a package of documents for obtaining a study visa with foreign students of the university;
• Jointly with the Traffic Police of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic for the south of Kyrgyzstan, the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic for Osh, the Main Department of the State Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic for Osh and Osh region, to carry out work on planning, coordinating and improving joint activities with foreign students;
• Work with the consular services of embassies accredited in Kyrgyzstan: extending the validity of foreign passports, determining the place of study, issuing diplomas and other documents.
• To the State Migration Service under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for quotas and registration of documents for obtaining a permit to attract foreign labor;

E-Visa Information

INFORMATION

What foreign students need to know about their stay in Kyrgyzstan:

Responsible specialist of the  International Relations Office: Dr. Muhammad Aftab Naseeb, City Osh, Lenin Avenue 428, number phone: +996705545500, Whatsapp: +996705545500, e-mail: dr.aftabnaseeb@oshimu.com

What you need to know about registration:

GOVERNMENT OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC RESOLUTION – dated December 19, 2016 No. 689

On the issues of registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic

(As amended by Resolutions of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 570 of December 7, 2018, No. 449 of September 3, 2019, and No. 560 of October 18, 2019)

Procedure for registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the authorized body in the field of population registration

Registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons enrolled in educational institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic is carried out for the duration of the study visa for foreign citizens of countries that have a visa-free regime-for one academic year, provided that the following documents are provided:

• application of a foreign citizen or a stateless person, issued by an employee of the authorized state body in the field of population registration;
• the application of the educational institution, certified by the seal, indicating the address of residence in the hostel. If students live outside of the educational institution, the registration of students is carried out on the general basis of registration of foreign citizens or stateless persons;
• a power of attorney for the right to file a petition on behalf of a legal entity or individual, if a representative applies;
• passport of a foreign citizen or a stateless person or other identity document, unless otherwise provided for by international agreements that have entered into force in accordance with the procedure established by law, to which the Kyrgyz Republic is a party with a valid corresponding visa;
• receipt of payment of the state fee.

The submitted documents specified in this paragraph are scanned for entry into the automated information system, the original documents are subject to return to the applicant.

Registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons is carried out at the address specified in the application of the receiving party. The application of the receiving party must indicate the actual addresses of the place of residence of the specified persons.

If the receiving party applies for registration of a foreign citizen or a stateless person at the address of the residential premises, the owner of which the receiving party is not, a notarized consent of the owner of the residential premises or a notarized power of attorney confirming the powers of his representative is required.

The validity period of registration of citizens of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Moldova, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Republic of Cuba and the Democratic People′s Republic of Korea is considered terminated if the period of their departure from the Kyrgyz Republic is more than 30 calendar days.

(As amended by the Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 449 of September 3, 2019)

List of sran visa-free and visa-free regimes:

Visa-free regime

Citizens are exempt from obtaining a visa to Kyrgyzstan for an unlimited period of time

Azerbaijan	Armenia	Belarus
Georgia	Kazakhstan	Cuba
Moldova	Russia	Tajikistan
Ukraine	Japan

Citizens can stay in Kyrgyzstan for 90 days without a visa

Mongolia and Turkey.

After arriving in the Kyrgyz Republic, citizens of foreign states and stateless persons, with the exception of citizens of the countries specified in the list (the List of foreign States indicating the terms of exemption of foreign citizens and stateless persons arriving in the Kyrgyz Republic from registration at the place of stay in authorized state bodies, as well as in hotels) are required to register at the place of stay within 5 working days from the date of arrival.

Countries whose citizens can stay in Kyrgyzstan for 60 days without a visa:

Australia	Austria	Andorra	Argentina
Bahrain	Belgium	Bulgaria	Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil	Brunei	Vatican	Great Britain
Hungary	Germany	Greece	Denmark
Irish	Iceland	Spain	Italy
Canada	Qatar	Cyprus	Republic of Korea
Kuwait	Latvian	Lithuania	Liechtenstein
Luxembourg	Malta	Monaco	Netherlands
New Zealand	Norway	UAE	Оman
Poland	Portugal	San Marino	Saudi Arabia
Romania	Singapore	Slovakia	Slovenia
USA	Uzbekistan	Finland	France
Croatia	Montenegro	Czech	Chile
Switerzland	Sweden	Estonia

Malaysian citizens can stay in Kyrgyzstan for up to 30 days without a visa.

Documents Required to Receive A Letter of Application from the University

If the student lives in a university dormitory: 

1) A certificate from the building′s commendant (that he lives there).

2) A certificate from the faculty (that he is studying there).

3) Passport of a foreign student.

If the student lives in private sectors (private houses and apartments):

1) a certificate of residence from the house committees or from the quarterly committee.

2) a certificate from the faculty (that he is studying).

3) Passport of a foreign student.

Documents Required for Registration in the Public Service Center (PSC)

If the student lives in a university dormitory: 

1) A letter of application from the university.

2) A certificate from the faculty (that he is studying).

3) Passport of a foreign student.

If the student lives in private sectors (private houses or apartments): 

1) a letter of application from the university.

2) A certificate from the faculty (that he is studying).

3) Passport of a foreign student.

4) The technical passport and the application of the person who provided the citizen with the residential premises on the basis of which the registration is carried out, the presence of the owner or a notarized permit for registration.

Note: Students of the Republic of Uzbekistan can receive a letter of application if they live in Osh International Medial University dormitories or have a study visa!

Electronic Registration

A foreign citizen and a stateless person, as well as the receiving party, may undergo the registration or renewal procedure on the website of the authorized state body in the field of population registration in order to register or renew registration with the authorized state body in the field of population registration.

Contact details for additional information: 486253, 486428, and the GRS 119 Call Center

Addresses and contacts of passport offices throughout the republic:

http://grs.gov.kg/ru/subord/drnags/address/

What You Need to Know About A Visa

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has launched an electronic visa portal to facilitate the procedure for obtaining visas of the Kyrgyz Republic.

“Electronic visa” is a system that allows citizens of foreign countries to obtain visas of the Kyrgyz Republic via the Internet, without the need to apply to diplomatic missions or consular offices of Kyrgyzstan abroad.

Those interested can get a short-term visa by making 2 simple steps:

• fill out an online application.
• Make a payment.

An electronic visa does not require more information than a regular visa application and guarantees the same rights to enter the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic as a regular visa in a passport. Obtaining an e-visa has many advantages. You do not have to visit and submit documents to a foreign institution of the Kyrgyz Republic.

All you need is the Internet, a credit / debit card to make the payment, and scanned copies of your documents.

Your travel document must be valid for at least 6 months after the visa expires.

The visa application processing period is 3 working days.

Website of the “Electronic Visa” of the Kyrgyz Republic evisa.e-gov.kg

A study visa (type “S”) is issued to an applicant entering the Kyrgyz Republic for training.

A study visa (type “S”) with the option “for applicants” is issued to the applicant-for admission to educational institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic. This visa is a short-term one.

A study visa (type “S”) with the option “for students” is issued to the applicant for long-term study at an educational institution in the Kyrgyz Republic. This visa can be obtained on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic, it is mandatory to present a valid contract from the place of study. Is long-term

Required documents for obtaining an entry visa:

 1) An application addressed to the rector of Osh International Medial University for permission to receive an invitation letter.

General information About the City of Osh (Kyrgyzstan)

Location of Kyrgyzstan: 

Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest, and China to the southeast. Most of the country is occupied by mountains, and most of the central part of Kyrgyzstan is occupied by the Tien Shan Mountains.

Coordinates: Latitude, longitude: 42.87, 74.59. Altitude: 767 meters.

Place in the world by area: 

The country occupies the 85th place in the world (199,951 km2), the 7th place among the CIS countries. The country ranks 110th in the world in terms of population.

Population:6,523,529. (January 1, 2020)

Population density:

The total area of Kyrgyzstan is 199,950 square kilometers. The total area refers to the land area and the area of all the water surfaces of a State within international borders.

Population composition: 

As of the beginning of 2018, the Kyrgyz ethnic group makes up the majority of the population (73.3 %). The following are Uzbeks (14.7 %), Russians (5.6 %), Dungans (1.1 %), Uyghurs (0.9 %), Tajiks (0.9 %) and others.

Administrative division: 

Administratively, the territory of Kyrgyzstan is divided into 7 regions: Batken region, Jalal-Abad region, Issyk-Kul region, Naryn region, Osh region, Talas region, Chui region.

Capital of Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek

Language: Kyrgyz is the state language, Russian is the international language.

Religion: Islam

Time: GMT-6 hours

Electricity:3,892 MW, including 862 MW-the capacity of thermal power plants, 3,030 MW-hydroelectric power plants.

Internet zone: KG

International telephone code of Kyrgyzstan: Code (+996)

Currency unit ( national currency): Som ( KGS )

Climate of Kyrgyzstan: 

The climate of Kyrgyzstan is determined by its geographical location. The main part of the country is located in the temperate climate zone with a continental climate type, and only the southern part belongs to the subtropical zone with a continental climate type. Since the territory of Kyrgyzstan is mountainous, high-altitude climate zones are distinguished on the territory.

Relief of Kyrgyzstan: 

Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country. Almost all of its territory lies above 500 m. Approximately 90% of the territory of the republic lies above 1500 m above sea level, and about a third-at altitudes of more than 3000 m. The average height of the territory is 2,750 m, which is higher than the maximum heights of the Carpathians, the Urals, the Crimean Mountains, and the Khibiny Mountains.

Highest point: The highest peak – Victory Peak-reaches 7439 m.