Application deadlines 

Submission of applications to the Ph.D. program will be conducted on November 20, 2023 through February 8, 2024. All the applicants are strongly advised to submit all necessary documents as soon as possible, which allows processing the documents and posting the decision on admission on time.

Schedule of tours of entrance examinations to PhD program of IHSM

Admission requirements for the Ph.D. program

1. Ph.D. doctoral studies are open to citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, foreign citizens and stateless persons having appropriate higher vocational education, confirmed by diploma «Master» or «Specialist»;
2. Admission of applicants to the IHSM Ph.D. program is carried out on a competitive basis according to the results of entrance examinations;
3. Those entering the PhD program take the following entrance exams: 
4. English;
5. specialty (Public Health);
6. interview on justification of their research topics;
7. Examination entry confirmation shall be made upon the submission of a passport or other document certifying the identity;
8. Retaking entry examinations is not allowed;
9. Duration of doctoral studies is not less than three years of full-time education;
10. Training is carried out on a contractual basis.

List of documents required for the admission
Individuals applying for the Ph.D. program must submit the following documents to the IHSM:

1. Application addressed to the Rector of IHSM;
2. Copy of the diploma of higher education by qualification «Master» or by specialty, or direction «Specialist» (notarized);
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 (copies);
6. Justification of the planned dissertation research, coordinated with the supposed native or foreign academic advisor;
7. Written approval from the research supervisor for the academic supervision (does not require a specific form);
8. Copy of the English language test certificate (if available);
9. A list of scientific and 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);

For additional information:

Phone: +996703609899
E-mail: postgraduate_office@ism.edu.kg / imanbaeva1983@inbox.ru