Introduction
Namangan State University (NamSU) is a major public institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across many disciplines — including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, humanities, sciences, language studies, and more. It has a large student body with over 28,000 students and a substantial academic staff.
- Location: Namangan, Uzbekistan
- Academic Structure: 42 bachelor’s, 15 master’s, and 10 PhD programs
- Faculties: Economics, Agriculture, Humanities, Natural Science, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, History, Psychology, Education
- Medium of Instruction: Uzbek, Russian, German, English
- Rankings: #6552 globally, #2764 in continent (Webometrics 2025)
- Admissions: Based on university examinations
- Facilities: Modern labs, libraries, clinical training centers
- Established in 1941, became state university in 1992
University Details
Namangan State University (NamSU) is a major public higher education institution located in Namangan, Uzbekistan, established in 1941 and gaining university status in 1992. It hosts over 25,000–28,000 students and 700+ academic staff across 16 faculties. The institution offers diverse programs in pedagogy, medicine, economics, and biotechnology, with growing international partnerships.
About University
Location
via M41
Recognition
Accreditations & Recognition
The medical program at Osh State University is recognized by major international and national bodies:
- World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) – recognized listing
- World Health Organization (WHO) – ensures global acceptance
- National Medical Commission (NMC), India – MBBS equivalence
- FAIMER / ECFMG / IMED – international directories
- Ministry of Education & Science and Ministry of Health of Kyrgyz Republic
Graduates are eligible for licensing exams like FMGE/NExT (India), USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK).
Teaching Faculty
Osh State Medical University’s faculty is highly qualified and experienced. Many hold advanced degrees such as Doctor of Medical Sciences or Candidate of Medical Sciences (PhD). The teaching staff includes both international and national members.
Faculty qualifications and experience
- Mix of international and national teachers
- Professors hold advanced degrees (PhD level)
- Renowned scientists associated with the university
Faculty characteristics based on student reviews
- Helpful & Kind: Teachers are supportive and friendly
- Supportive: Positive teaching environment
- Excellent: Consistently rated highly by students
Overall faculty contribution
- Contributes to the university’s reputation as a leading medical institution in Kyrgyzstan
Ranking & Passing Ratio
National Ranking: #6th in Kyrgyzstan, #8500 globally
Global Ranking:
- QS Central Asia Rankings: Osh State University ranked 13th in the region (2025 QS Rankings)
- World Rankings (non-QS): Approx. 8363rd globally based on independent sources
Passing Ratio:
The passing ratio for Osh State University Medical Faculty in the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) varies yearly.
Recent results: 18.43% (2023), 7.02% (2020), 26.61% (2022)
- 2023: 18.43%
- 2022: 26.61%
- 2020: 7.02%
Note: Passing ratio is not fixed and may change every year.