The Jalalabad State Medical University of Jalalabad was founded in 1993 and is a center of higher education in various fields. The university has all kinds of programs for diplomas, degrees, masters and doctorates.

The university offers a wide exposure to students in the field of medicine, helping them to visit several hospitals to practice in the last years of the course. The university has several departments scattered throughout the city.

The State Medical University of Jalalabad is recognized by international organizations, including WHO and NMC. The university has a large number of Asian students who are enrolled in medical school and is among the recognized medical schools in Kyrgyzstan.