Established in 1939, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bishkek (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Issyk-Kul. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) is a medium-sized coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 82 years old Kyrgyzstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KSMA 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.