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KNU History & MBBS Legacy

Kyrgyz National University (KNU), named after J. Balasagyn, was founded in 1925 in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. It is one of the largest and oldest universities in Central Asia, governed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic. KNU is recognized by WHO, NMC, WFME, FAIMER, and ECFMG — making its MBBS degree globally valid. With over 12,000 students, 600 faculty members, and 139 educational programs, KNU stands as a premier destination for international medical students.

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KNU Medical Excellence Through the Years

1925

Founded as Kyrgyz Institute of Education

1932

Became Kyrgyz State Pedagogical Institute (named after Mikhail Frunze)

1951

Transformed into Kyrgyz State University

1972

Renamed on 50th anniversary of USSR

1982

Awarded Soviet Union's Order of Red Banner of Labor

1993

Renamed Kyrgyz State National University (KGNU)

2002

Named after Jusup Balasagyn by Presidential Decree

12,000+
Students
600+
Faculty Members
139
Educational Programs
131
Labs & Research Centers

KNU Academic MBBS Faculties

Faculty of Medicine (General Medicine)
Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science & Cybernetics
Faculty of Physics & Electronics
Faculty of Chemistry & Chemical Technology
Faculty of Biology
Faculty of Geography, Ecology & Tourism
Faculty of Kyrgyz Philology
Faculty of Russian & Slavic Philology
Faculty of History & Regional Studies
Faculty of Journalism
Faculty of Social & Human Sciences
Faculty of Foreign Languages
Faculty of International Relations & Oriental Studies
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Management & Business
Faculty of Pedagogy
Faculty of Information & Innovation Technologies
Kyrgyz-European Faculty
Kyrgyz-Chinese Faculty
Faculty of State & Municipal Management
Faculty of Medicine & Surgery

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