1. Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, foreign citizens and stateless individuals with professional education, confirmed by a diploma of Master or Specialist in accordance with this Regulation and International treaties entered into force under the established procedure, to which the Kyrgyz Republic is a party, have the right to enter the doctoral PhD program;
2. Admission of applicants to the IHSM PhD program is carried out on a competitive basis according to the results of entrance examinations;
3. Those entering the PhD program take entrance exams:

• in one of the foreign languages of their choice;
• in the specialty (Public Health);
• and are interviewed on justification of their research topics;

4. Individuals holding a test certificate (TOEFL 600/250/100, IELTS 7.0) are exempt from the foreign language admission test;
5. Examination entry confirmation shall be made upon the submission of a passport or other document certifying the identity;
6. Retaking entry examinations is not allowed;
7. Duration of doctoral studies is not less than three years of full-time education;
8. Training is carried out on a contractual basis.

Individuals applying for the PhD program must submit the following documents to the IHSM:

1. Application addressed to the Rector of IHSM;
2. Copy of Master's degree diploma or a professional degree diploma (Specialist degree);
3. A certificate from the authorized state body in the field of education and science of the Kyrgyz Republic confirming the level and content of educational documents issued by foreign educational institutions;
4. Passport, military ID card and employment record book must be submitted in person and returned to an applicant after verification;
5. For foreign citizens: passport with the proper visa (copy);
6. Justification of the planned dissertation research, coordinated with the supposed native or foreign academic advisor;
7. Written approval of the research supervisor for the academic supervision (does not require a specific form);
8. Copy of the certificate of passing the English language test (if available);
9. A list of scientific and scientific-methodological works (if available);
10. Six photos of size 3.5⨯4.5 cm;
11. Medical certificate 086-U;
12. Employee personal data sheet and a document confirming professional experience (for those who have an employment record);
13. Copy of Statutory Health Insurance;
14. An essay on the applicant's reasons for applying to the PhD program and on his/her long-term career goals and how this program can help him/her achieve those goals.

1. Those entering the PhD program take the following entrance exams:

1. English;
2. specialty (Public Health);
3. interview on justification of their research topics;

2. Applicants with a certificate of passing the test (TOEFL 600/250/100, IELTS 7.0) are exempt from the entrance test in a foreign language.
3. Admission to entrance exams is allowed with a passport or other identification document.
4. Re-examination is not allowed.

1. An applicant can apply online.
2. Except the main requirements we have a set of other specific rules for each country. The additional information might be provided in the regional offices of our regional representatives or directly from our Postgraduate Office (contact information is below).
3. After fulfilling all the requirements  and getting admitted  you will be provided with a provisional admission letter and application form at your request. 
4. Finally, as soon as your visa invitation is ready, we will mail you a confirmed admission letter with visa invitation (if foreign applicant).
5. Successful applicants are required to apply for e-visa form the Ministry of External Affairs of Kyrgyz Republic. Please visit: www.evisa.e-gov.kg;
6. Or you may contact with the regional representative of your country or International Cooperation Center (icc@ism.edu.kg) and provide your documents for getting e-visa;
7. For more important information please contact PG Office:

         Telephone: +996 556 163057
         e-mail: postgraduate_office@ism.edu.kg