Currently, there are 9,294 students from Pakistan studying in educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan, and 98 percent of them have chosen medical specialties. The majority of these students are concentrated in medical universities in Bishkek and its surroundings, but a significant number also study in educational institutions in Osh and Manas. There is also a high interest from Pakistani students in several private universities.
— How are the conditions for studying, living in dormitories, medical care, and other needs of students organized?
— Regardless of the type of educational institution, whether public or private, comfortable conditions are created for foreign students. Each university has special programs that help students adapt to the new environment. Introductory courses are held upon their arrival.
Coordinators work in educational institutions to assist foreign students. They provide consultations on accommodation, medical care, and adaptation. Students can choose between living in a dormitory and renting an apartment, which makes the adaptation process more comfortable. The language barrier is also not a problem, as education in universities is conducted in English.
— To get a job in Pakistan, graduates of Kyrgyz universities must pass a special exam. Most students who completed their studies in Kyrgyzstan successfully pass this test and find jobs in their specialty.
There are 34 medical educational institutions operating in Kyrgyzstan: 12 of them are public and 22 are private. Pakistani students study in these institutions, which indicates a high level of trust in the quality of medical education in the country. Many of these universities have international accreditations in the field of medicine.
— Is there an opportunity for students from Kyrgyzstan to study in Pakistan?
— Yes, according to the latest data, more than 50 students from Kyrgyzstan are studying in Pakistan, all of them are receiving education in the field of religion.
— Kyrgyzstan considers cooperation with Pakistan in the field of education as a key direction. In January 2025, an agreement on cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Based on this memorandum, joint work and the development of new initiatives are being carried out.
In addition, individual universities are actively developing partnership relations. Currently, negotiations are underway to expand cooperation and launch joint programs, including student and faculty exchanges. In recent years, fields such as IT, artificial intelligence, and digitalization have been actively developing in Pakistan, and Kyrgyzstan is also interested in cooperation in these areas.
