1. Candidates who have completed higher education and internship programs are eligible for residency.
2. Admission is conducted using funds from the republican or local budget through state educational orders, as well as through the student’s own funds or other sources.
3. Admission is based on a competitive process according to entrance examination results; the procedure is established and conducted independently by the educational institution.
4. Submission of applications is conducted by the admissions committees and/or via the information system from July 3–25. Admission concludes by August 28 of the calendar year.
5. Educational institutions, in accordance with Article 43-1, paragraph 2, subparagraph 6 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Education” dated July 27, 2007, determine the minimum passing score (at least 75), considering the admission procedure, format, exam program, and features of preparatory specialties.
6. Only persons with a document certifying the qualification “Doctor” are admitted.
7. Admission of foreign citizens is conducted on a paid basis according to the exam program approved by the head of the admissions committee.