Established in 2003, International Higher School of Medicine is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bishkek (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, International Higher School of Medicine (IHSM) is a very small coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. International Higher School of Medicine (IHSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 19 years old Kyrgyzstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Kyrgyzstani higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IHSM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.