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Education Hubs

  • Bishkek City (36 inst.)
  • Osh Region (5 inst.)
  • Chui Region (8 inst.)
  • Jalal-Abad (3 inst.)
  • Issyk-Kul & Regions

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Extracted from the official higher education registry maintained by the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations.

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Official 2026/2027 Intake Schedule

Admissions Calendar & Application Tracker

Never miss a critical university application deadline. Track the Kyrgyz Republic’s National ORT electronic voucher rounds, international MBBS & IT direct application windows, and generate your personalized document submission checklist.

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Official 2026/2027 Academic Year Schedule

Kyrgyz Republic University Admissions Intake

Electronic coupon registration on 2020.edu.gov.kg and international direct intake at all 54 accredited higher education institutions.

Primary Fall Intake Starts
May 1, 2026
ORT Electronic Rounds
July 13 - Aug 8, 2026

Crucial Deadlines Advice

  • Domestic ORT: You have only 48 hours to confirm your electronic voucher coupon in each round!
  • International MBBS: Embassy visa processing takes 3-4 weeks. Apply by July 15 for guaranteed September start.
  • OVIR Registration: Must be completed within 5 working days of arrival in Kyrgyzstan.
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Kyrgyz Citizens / High School Seniors

National ORT (ЖРТ) Main Testing Registration

Регистрация на Общереспубликанское тестирование (ОРТ)

Date Window
2026-03-01 — 2026-04-10

Mandatory registration for all prospective domestic applicants wishing to enter state budget (грант) and contracted undergraduate university seats in Kyrgyzstan.

Required Submission Items:
  • ✓Civil Passport (ID card) or Birth Certificate with official photo seal
  • ✓School enrollment certificate or high school attestation (Аттестат)
  • ✓Registration fee receipt (~470 KGS per main subject + subject tests)
  • ✓2 passport-sized photos (3x4 cm)
Official Portal: testing.kg
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Domestic High School Graduates

ORT Exam Days (Main & Late Sessions)

Проведение основного этапа тестирования ОРТ

Date Window
2026-05-18 — 2026-05-24

Standardized nationwide examination across 120 testing centers in all 7 oblasts and Bishkek/Osh cities.

Required Submission Items:
  • ✓Original ORT Registration Pass (Пропуск)
  • ✓Original ID Card / Passport
  • ✓Black gel pens (2 pieces)
  • ✓Arrive at least 45 minutes prior to testing hall admission
Official Portal: testing.kg
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International Applicants (India, Pakistan, CIS, Global)High Priority

International Direct Admissions (Fall Intake - Early Bird)

Прием документов иностранных абитуриентов (Осенний семестр)

Date Window
2026-05-01 — 2026-07-15

Primary application window for English-medium General Medicine (MBBS), Software Engineering, and International Business with guaranteed hostel allocation.

Required Submission Items:
  • ✓Scanned International Passport (minimum 18 months validity)
  • ✓High School Diploma & Official Transcript (with Physics, Chemistry, Biology for MBBS)
  • ✓NEET / National Qualifying Exam Certificate (for Indian & Pakistani applicants where applicable)
  • ✓Online Admissions Assessment or Video Interview
Official Portal: EduGate / Direct Faculty Committee
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Domestic Applicants with ORT ScoresHigh Priority

Electronic University Admission: Round 1 (Ickra / 2020.edu.gov.kg)

I тур онлайн-зачисления абитуриентов в ВУЗы Кыргызстана

Date Window
2026-07-13 — 2026-07-18

First electronic voucher coupon submission round for state budget grants and competitive contracted seats.

Required Submission Items:
  • ✓ORT Certificate number and individual secret PIN
  • ✓Selection of up to 2 university faculties in priority order
  • ✓Confirmation of enrollment ticket within 48 hours of round conclusion
Official Portal: 2020.edu.gov.kg
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Domestic Applicants with ORT Scores

Electronic University Admission: Round 2

II тур онлайн-зачисления абитуриентов в ВУЗы Кыргызстана

Date Window
2026-07-20 — 2026-07-25

Second automated intake round for remaining grant quotas and contract vacancies across national universities.

Required Submission Items:
  • ✓Submission of unallocated ORT coupons on 2020.edu.gov.kg portal
  • ✓Threshold score compliance (minimum 110 main test for contract, 120+ for grant)
Official Portal: 2020.edu.gov.kg
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Domestic Applicants

Electronic University Admission: Rounds 3 & 4 (Final Clearance)

III и IV туры дополнительного зачисления в ВУЗы

Date Window
2026-07-27 — 2026-08-08

Late registration rounds authorized by the Ministry of Education & Science for vacant contract seats and specialized distance learning programs.

Required Submission Items:
  • ✓Direct document submission to selection committee upon online recommendation
Official Portal: 2020.edu.gov.kg
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All Admitted International StudentsHigh Priority

Document Legalization, Nostrification & Student Visa (Type S)

Нострификация аттестата и оформление учебной визы (Тип S)

Date Window
2026-07-01 — 2026-09-01

Essential legal pathway to validate foreign academic certificates and secure official Student Visa Type S before traveling to the Kyrgyz Republic.

Required Submission Items:
  • ✓Apostille or Consular Legalization from home country MFA/Embassy
  • ✓Notarized Russian/Kyrgyz translation of diploma and transcript
  • ✓Official University Acceptance & Ministry Invitation Letter
  • ✓Medical Certificate Form 086-U, HIV/AIDS clearance, and Chest X-ray
Official Portal: Ministry of Education & Science / e-Visa KG
Visit Ministry of Education & Science / e-Visa KG
International Transfer & Preparatory Students

International Spring Semester Intake (Direct Entry)

Весенний семестр для иностранных студентов

Date Window
2026-11-15 — 2027-02-10

Secondary admissions window for preparatory language courses (Russian/English) and spring transfer programs.

Required Submission Items:
  • ✓Passport scan
  • ✓Academic transcript of previous university semesters for credit transfer
  • ✓Preparatory course registration form
Official Portal: EduGate / University Selection Committees
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Postgraduate Applicants

Master's & PhD Entrance Examinations (Магистратура / Докторантура)

Вступительные экзамены в магистратуру и докторантуру

Date Window
2026-08-01 — 2026-08-25

Internal university examinations in specialty discipline and foreign language for advanced academic degrees.

Required Submission Items:
  • ✓Bachelor's or Specialist Diploma with notarized appendix
  • ✓List of scientific publications or essay in chosen research direction
  • ✓Passing score on institutional foreign language exam or TOEFL/IELTS certificate
Official Portal: University Postgraduate Departments
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