Overview
Andijan State Medical Institute (ASMI) is a state medical institute in Andijan, in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley. It was founded in 1955 and was the first higher education institution in the valley. Today it has faculties of Medicine, Pediatrics, Dentistry and Pharmacy, and a faculty for doctors' postgraduate training.
The QS profile of the institute lists about 10,890 students, of whom 982 are international. Two hostels for international students opened in 2022. The English-medium General Medicine programme was accredited by ECAQA in December 2024, valid until December 2029.
Andijan is not among the universities named in the NMC advisory of 1 April 2026. That is not an approval. Each student must still meet every NMC FMGL condition, and the institute's English pages for foreign applicants are limited, so ask for the fees, the teaching language and the internship arrangement in writing.
| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1955; the first higher education institution in the Fergana Valley |
| Type | Public (state) medical institute; Andijan, Fergana Valley, Uzbekistan |
| Degree awarded | Bachelor's degree in General Medicine (called MD or 'MBBS equivalent' by agents) |
| Duration | 6 years; a '5+1' structure applies from 2027/28 under Decree UP-191 |
| Medium | English-medium General Medicine is accredited; confirm the teaching language for each year for your intake |
| Intake | One main intake, September–October |
| NEET-UG | Not asked by the institute, but compulsory for Indian students under NMC rules |
| WDOMS listing | Not confirmed by us: the WDOMS search could not be run from our network, so check search.wdoms.org |
| Tuition per year | About USD 3,500–4,450 (secondary sources disagree; first year may cost more) |
| Hostel per year | About USD 600 (secondary source); some quotes include it in tuition |
| Ranking | THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026: 1001–1500; not in THE or QS world rankings |
| NMC position | Not named in the NMC advisory of 1 April 2026; check nmc.org.in for newer notices |
Address: 1 Yu. Otabekov Street, Andijan, Andijan Region, Uzbekistan
Highlights
- State medical institute founded in 1955, the oldest higher education institution in the Fergana Valley
- English-medium General Medicine accredited by ECAQA until 1 December 2029
- Faculties of Medicine, Pediatrics, Dentistry and Pharmacy
- Two hostels for international students, opened in 2022
- Not named in the NMC advisory of 1 April 2026
- Lower living costs than Tashkent
Courses offered
- General Medicine (English medium for international students; also Uzbek and Russian)
- Pediatrics
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Higher Nursing
- Traditional Medicine and Professional Education (Medicine faculty)
- Clinical residency (ordinatura) and postgraduate training for doctors
For Indian students the main programme is the General Medicine (MD), taught in English over 6 years.
Facilities
Institute clinic
The institute has its own clinic in Andijan, used for clinical teaching. Ask how many beds it has and which city hospitals are used in each year.
Four faculties
Medicine (since 1955), Pediatrics (reopened 1977), Dentistry (since 2016) and Pharmacy (since 2022), each with its own departments.
Hostels
Dormitories have been added since 1960, and two hostels for international students opened in 2022.
Postgraduate training
A faculty for doctors' advanced training and a clinical residency programme run alongside undergraduate teaching.
Why choose Andijan State Medical Institute?
- It is a long-established state institute, not a private college or a branch campus.
- Its English-medium General Medicine programme holds ECAQA accreditation, listed on the European DEQAR database.
- It is not named in the NMC's April 2026 advisory on Uzbek institutions.
- Andijan is one of the cheaper Uzbek cities to live in.
- International students have dedicated hostels opened in 2022.
Eligibility criteria
- Qualify NEET-UG before admission. The institute does not ask for it, but the NMC does.
- Pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with at least 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD).
- Be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the year of admission.
- Pass the institute's own admission test or interview for foreign applicants.
- Provide a medical certificate (Form 086) and the health tests the institute asks for.
Admission process
- Check nmc.org.in for any notice about Andijan, and read the FMGL Regulations, 2021.
- Contact the institute's international department directly; its foreign-student page was not working when we checked.
- Ask in writing for the fee schedule for all six years, the teaching language for each year and how the internship is organised.
- Send your application, passport, Class 10 and 12 documents, NEET scorecard and medical certificate.
- Take the admission test or interview.
- Sign the contract and pay only into the institute's official account.
- Receive the visa invitation through the institute and apply for the A-1 study visa.
- Travel, register your stay through the institute and register with the Embassy of India.
Fee structure
| Tuition (USD) | Hostel (USD) | Approx. in rupees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Each year (Years 1–6)Careers360, June 2026; first year adds about USD 1,700 of charges. Physics Wallah quotes USD 7,000 (year 1) and USD 4,450 (later years) including hostel | US$3,500 | US$600 | ≈ ₹3.8 lakh |
| Estimated total (6 years) | US$24,600 | ≈ ₹22.6 lakh | |
The institute does not publish fees for foreign students on its website, so these figures are from secondary sources, which disagree. Careers360 (June 2026) gives USD 3,500 a year, about USD 1,700 of extra first-year charges and USD 600 for the hostel. Physics Wallah (June 2026) gives USD 7,000 for the first year and USD 4,450 a year after that, with the hostel included. QS says international tuition starts from USD 3,500. Expect roughly USD 3,500–4,450 a year plus hostel, and a higher first-year bill. Get the institute's own fee letter before you pay. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want the official fee letter?Our counsellor will share the current fee schedule for Andijan State Medical Institute and a budget in rupees.
Recognition and accreditation
- World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)Not confirmed by us. We could not run a WDOMS search from our network, so check the Andijan State Medical Institute entry at search.wdoms.org before you apply.
- Government of UzbekistanA state medical institute founded in 1955. Its official website still uses the name Andijan State Medical Institute.
- ECAQA (Eurasian Centre for Accreditation and Quality Assurance)General Medicine (English medium) accredited on 2 December 2024, valid to 1 December 2029, as listed on DEQAR.
- National Medical Commission (NMC), IndiaThe NMC does not approve foreign universities. Andijan is not named in the advisory of 1 April 2026, which covers Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent. Each graduate must still meet every FMGL 2021 condition.
NMC eligibility depends on you, not only the university
Teaching hospitals
- Andijan State Medical Institute clinic
- Andijan regional and city hospitals used as clinical bases (ask for the list for your year)
Hostel and campus life
International students live in the two hostels for foreign students that opened in 2022, alongside older dormitories. Andijan is a busy regional city but smaller than Tashkent, and day-to-day costs are low. Indian students usually cook for themselves or use a mess, so ask the institute what food arrangements exist in your hostel. The Fergana Valley lies close to the borders with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, so carry your passport and never cross a border area by mistake.
Cost of living in Andijan
| Per month | In USD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel room (shared)About USD 600 a year, secondary source | US$40–50per month | ≈ ₹3,680 – ₹4,600 |
| Food (mess or self-cooking)Indicative; a cheap restaurant meal is about USD 4.5 (Numbeo) | US$90–150per month | ≈ ₹8,280 – ₹13,800 |
| Local transportIndicative | US$5–10per month | ≈ ₹460 – ₹920 |
| Mobile and internetNumbeo: mobile plan about USD 4 | US$5–15per month | ≈ ₹460 – ₹1,380 |
| Books, printing and personal items | US$20–50per month | ≈ ₹1,840 – ₹4,600 |
| One-bedroom flat outside the centre (if not in hostel)Numbeo, June 2026: about 2.5 million som; very few contributors | US$180–220per month | ≈ ₹16,560 – ₹20,240 |
| Rough monthly total | US$340–495 | ≈ ₹31,280 – ₹45,540 |
About Andijan
Andijan is the main city of the Andijan Region in the eastern Fergana Valley, near the border with Kyrgyzstan. It is the birthplace of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, which gives it a special link with India. The city has parks, a historic Jome mosque complex and busy bazaars. It is reached from Tashkent by train, road or a short domestic flight. Summers are hot and winters are cold, and living costs are lower than in Tashkent.
Ranking
Andijan State Medical Institute is not ranked in the QS World University Rankings or the THE World University Rankings. THE's Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 place it in the 1001–1500 band. These ratings measure social impact, not teaching quality.
Scholarships
Foreign students study on a paid contract, and the institute does not publish scholarships for self-funded international medical students. Treat agent 'scholarships' with care, and ask the institute directly.
Documents required
- Valid passport (at least 18 months' validity is sensible)
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- NEET-UG scorecard
- Birth certificate
- Application to the Rector
- Medical certificate, Form 086
- HIV test and other health tests the institute asks for
- Passport-size photographs
- Apostilled or legalised academic documents, with translations if asked
- Signed contract and fee receipt from the institute's official account
- Visa invitation and A-1 student visa
Ready to apply?Our counsellor will check your documents and NEET score and guide you through the admission letter and visa.
Other medical universities in Uzbekistan
| University | City | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|
| Tashkent State Medical University | Tashkent | US$3,500 |
| Samarkand State Medical University | Samarkand | US$3,850 |
| Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Abu Ali ibn Sino | Bukhara | US$3,200 |
FAQs
Is Andijan State Medical Institute named in any NMC advisory?
It is not named in the NMC advisory of 1 April 2026, which covers Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent. This does not mean NMC approval; the NMC does not approve foreign universities. Check nmc.org.in for newer notices.
Has it become a university?
Some sources say it gained university status in 2025, but its official website still calls it Andijan State Medical Institute. Check the exact name that will appear on your degree.
Is the course taught in English?
An English-medium General Medicine programme exists and is accredited by ECAQA. Confirm in writing that every year, including clinical years, is taught in English for your intake, as patients speak Uzbek or Russian.
How much are the fees?
Secondary sources disagree: Careers360 gives USD 3,500 a year plus first-year charges, and Physics Wallah gives USD 7,000 for the first year and USD 4,450 after that, including the hostel. Ask the institute for its official fee letter.
Where do students live?
In the institute's hostels, including two for international students that opened in 2022. Ask what the hostel fee includes and how far it is from the clinics.
Sources
- Andijan State Medical Institute: official website (opens in a new tab)
- Andijan State Medical Institute: faculties (English site) (opens in a new tab)
- Andijan State Medical Institute: bachelor's admission (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia: Andijan State Medical Institute (history and hostels) (opens in a new tab)
- DEQAR (EQAR): General Medicine (English medium), Andijan State Medical Institute (opens in a new tab)
- QS TopUniversities: Andijan State Medical Institute profile (opens in a new tab)
- Times Higher Education: Andijan State Medical Institute profile (opens in a new tab)
- NMC alert note of 1 April 2026 on Uzbekistan (copy hosted by Medical Dialogues) (opens in a new tab)
- Careers360, updated June 2026: MBBS fees in Uzbekistan (secondary) (opens in a new tab)
- Physics Wallah, June 2026: university-wise MBBS fees in Uzbekistan (secondary) (opens in a new tab)
- Numbeo: cost of living in Andijan (June 2026) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: adti.uz (opens in a new tab)
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