Karaganda state medical university is known as a centre of excellence in medical education. KSMU started its journey of medical excellence in the year 1950, based in Karaganda or Qaraghandy city of Karaganda region. Karaganda city is also known as the capital of Karaganda region in republic of Kazakhstan. Karaganda is a rich and industrial and developed city of the region. The beauty and development of the city attracts foreign students and visitors also. Karaganda state medical university has a vision to become a leading and outstanding medical organization of the world. University always tries to deliver best quality of medical education for graduates and post graduates volunteers and to make them highly capable to handle different tasks. KSMU provides MD course in 5years + 1 year internship period.