Founded in 1931, Turkmen State Medical University is a  public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Ashgabat (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Türkmenistanyn Bilim Ministrligi (Ministry of Education, Turkmenistan), Turkmen State Medical University (TSMU) is a coeducational higher education institution. Turkmen State Medical University (TSMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 89 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 