The main objective of this draft law is to improve the quality of training for medical specialists and to prevent cases of decreased professional training levels caused by the mismatch of foreign educational programs with the requirements of the state educational standards of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The proposed draft resolution includes changes to the rules for the transfer, expulsion, and reinstatement of students in the educational organizations of higher professional education in the country. In particular, in order to protect national interests, ensure legality, and strengthen international reputation, as well as in accordance with the protocol instruction of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic dated October 21, 2025, it is proposed to establish that foreign citizens can only study in medical universities starting from the first year.
This innovation excludes the possibility of transferring and recognizing partially completed educational programs obtained abroad, regardless of the provided academic certificates.
In recent years, there has been an increase in requests from foreign students studying abroad regarding transfers to higher years of medical programs in universities in Kyrgyzstan. Differences in educational programs and training conditions in foreign educational institutions, such as content, volume of study hours, and practical skills, create difficulties in ensuring a uniform level of professional training.
The draft resolution has already gone through the coordination procedure with various ministries and agencies, and during this procedure, no comments or suggestions were received.
Comparative Table:
| Current Edition | Proposed Edition |
| Regulations on the Procedure for the Transfer, Expulsion, Reinstatement, and Provision of Academic Leave for Students of Educational Organizations of Higher Professional Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic dated September 27, 2024, No. 590 | |
| Chapter 2. Procedure for the Admission of Students from One Educational Organization to Another | Chapter 2. Procedure for the Admission of Students from One Educational Organization to Another |
| 3. The transfer of students is carried out during the summer or winter holidays if there are vacant places in the desired specialty/field. | 3. The transfer of students is carried out during the summer or winter holidays if there are vacant places in the desired specialty/field. |
| 4. The educational organization does not establish restrictions related to the academic year and form of study, or the type of educational program to which the transfer is made. | 4. The educational organization does not establish restrictions related to the academic year and form of study, or the type of educational program to which the transfer is made. |
| 5. The total duration of study funded by the republican budget must not exceed the period established by the curriculum of the receiving organization. | 5. The total duration of study funded by the republican budget must not exceed the period established by the curriculum of the receiving organization. |
| 6. The transfer of citizens from unaccredited educational organizations to accredited ones can be carried out after certification in the form of external studies, except for specialties where external studies are not allowed. | 6. The transfer of citizens from unaccredited educational organizations to accredited ones can be carried out after certification in the form of external studies, except for specialties where external studies are not allowed. |
| 7. In case of reorganization or liquidation of the educational institution, the transfer is ensured by the founders together with the authorized body. | 7. In case of reorganization or liquidation of the educational institution, the transfer is ensured by the founders together with the authorized body. |
| 8. Transfers in the first academic year are allowed after the successful completion of the first semester, with a minimum of 30 credits. | 8. Transfers in the first academic year are allowed after the successful completion of the first semester, with a minimum of 30 credits. |
| 9. Transfers under a paid contract are not carried out to places funded from the budget. | 9. Transfers under a paid contract are not carried out to places funded from the budget. |
| 10. The transfer from one organization to another is carried out upon the personal application of the student with the attached photocopy of the grade book. | 10. The transfer from one organization to another is carried out upon the personal application of the student with the attached photocopy of the grade book. |
| 10. Foreign citizens studying in foreign organizations can only enroll in medical universities starting from the first year. | 10. Foreign citizens studying in foreign organizations can only enroll in medical universities starting from the first year. |
