Explore The Disadvantages of Studying MBBS in Kazakhstan

If there are advantages to studying MBBS in Kazakhstan, then there are some disadvantages. Although, no country is there without a single disadvantage. But you need to see what these disadvantages are and obviously, if you can overcome them. If you can overcome the disadvantages then you can turn them into advantages. Before you discuss the cons of studying medicine in Kazakhstan, we will see some top Kazakhstan Medical Colleges with global ranks.

These days, Kazakhstan has rapidly grown in popularity among international students to study medicine. Students from all over the world move to Kazakhstan to study medicine for several reasons. As you know Kazakhstan MBBS fees for Indian students are very low. It is even lower than most private medical schools in India and abroad. Let\'s see the following reasons to choose Kazakhstan for MBBS - 

• Lower cost of education 
• Quality education 
• Less travel time
• No VISA issue
• Safe country
• Amicable people
• Top-class medical schools
• Excellent faculty
• Bespoke infrastructure 
• Hostel facilities for boys and girls 
• NMC-approved medical schools 

Let’s see some disadvantages that make you move back from studying medicine in Kazakhstan. Say again, these are not disadvantages if you consider these as challenges. You are moving from one country to another. For instance, if a student had moved from your native country to another, what would he have faced? Something pleasant and something unpleasant. Isn’t it? 

Now see some common disadvantages most students face while studying MBBS in Kazakhstan. 

Climatic Condition 

Whenever you visit other countries, you will feel other climates. This is natural. India’s climate is tropical monsoon, but you will feel the extreme continental climate in Kazakhstan, with long hot summers and cold winters. You may not feel very comfortable for a few days, but you will become accustomed to it day by day. 

Learning a New language

You have no pressure to learn a new language. If you learn, you will have the added advantage of communicating with local people in Kazakhstan. In Kazakhstan, people usually talk in the local language. It will help you a lot while doing a clinical internship, and if you stay in Kazakhstan for a few years for medical practice. Many students don’t want to learn a new language while studying abroad, but it is not. Learning one or more new languages will help you communicate with people properly. Thus, it will boost your career as well. 

Different Disease Pattern

Because the climate is tropical monsoon in India, and in Kazakhstan, it is hot in summer and extremely cold in winter, the disease patterns will be different. MBBS curriculum in Kazakhstan is the same as in India, but the clinical exposure is different due to disease patterns. 

FMGE Passing Percentage

FMGE is a difficult exam. It is mandatory to pass to practice as a medical doctor in India. Normally the FMGE passing ratio is low in most countries, like Kazakhstan. In 2020, the FMGE passing ratio of Karaganda Medical University was 8.70%. At Kazakh-Russian National University it was 8.16, and at Semey State Medical University it was 15.6%. Comparatively, Semey performed well in FMGE, still, the overall FMGE passing ratio is minimal. Now, you may think it would be the same for your time. If you study hard, you will surely pass FMGE as other students pass the exam and practice as medical doctors in India. As we said before it is a challenge for medical students to pass a national-level entrance test, so for you. 

Key Outcomes

As discussed, if there are advantages to studying in a foreign country, there must be some disadvantages. It is the same for all countries. Still, MBBS in Kazakhstan is an ideal destination for studying medicine among international students, because the disadvantages are limited and can be turned into advantages.