Medical schools closure: Over 10,000 students to be transferred

As part of a reform of medical education, 10,100 students from universities that failed to obtain state accreditation are to be transferred to accredited institutions, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan told 24.kg news agency.

The ministry clarified that another 1,800 students enrolled in colleges will also be transferred.

The Health Ministry did not provide figures on the number of students already transferred, noting that meetings are still being held at some universities. The transfer process is expected to be completed by August 28, as online classes for future medical professionals are scheduled to begin on September 2.

The ministry also noted that some foreign students have not yet arrived in Kyrgyzstan.

Applications from students were accepted until August 10.