Université de Lubumbashi Faculté de Médecine
WDOMS ID: F0000508 Congo, Democratic Republic of the Lubumbashi
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About Université de Lubumbashi Faculté de Médecine
Université de Lubumbashi Faculté de Médecine is a public medical school in Lubumbashi, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0000508. Instruction began in 1956, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 70 years, which makes it one of the longer-established schools in the country. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.
The qualification awarded is the Docteur en M?decine, over a curriculum of 7 years, taught in French, English. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. On entry requirements the directory records: "Admission follows completion of secondary education." An entrance examination is required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the has 23 medical schools in the directory; Université de Lubumbashi Faculté de Médecine is the only one listed in Lubumbashi.
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Before you apply: five checks for this college
- Confirm the World Directory entry F0000508 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
- Ask the medical council or health ministry of Congo, Democratic Republic of the whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
- Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Université de Lubumbashi Faculté de Médecine is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
- Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office, not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
- Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.
Questions students ask about Université de Lubumbashi Faculté de Médecine
Is Université de Lubumbashi Faculté de Médecine recognised?
It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0000508). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the medical council or health ministry of Congo, Democratic Republic of the and your home regulator directly.
Is Université de Lubumbashi Faculté de Médecine a government or private college?
The directory records it as a public institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.
How long is the medical course at Université de Lubumbashi Faculté de Médecine and in what language?
The curriculum runs 7 years. Teaching is in French, English. The qualification is the Docteur en M?decine.
When was Université de Lubumbashi Faculté de Médecine established?
The World Directory records 1956 as the year instruction began.
How do I contact Université de Lubumbashi Faculté de Médecine directly?
Address: B.P. 1825 Lubumbashi Congo, Democratic Republic of the. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.
Can an agent get me a seat at Université de Lubumbashi Faculté de Médecine?
Admission is decided by the college after its entrance examination, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.
Country
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
City
Lubumbashi
WDOMS ID
F0000508
What we can confirm
- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0000508) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
Verify before you pay anyone
- No student reviews are on file for this college yet on TrustMBBS. Treat any consultancy's claims about it with extra caution until you find independent, first-hand accounts.
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- Never pay an agent or "seat reservation" fee in cash, or before you have a signed offer letter directly from the university.
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Official WDOMS details
As listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools — programme structure, contact details, and status. Not student opinion; see reviews below for that.
- School Type
- Public
- Year Instruction Started
- 1956
- Operational Status
- Currently operational
- Alternate Names
- Universit? Nationale du Zaire (1971 - 1980) Universit? Officielle du Congo, Stanleyville (1955 - 1970)
- School Website(s)
- In French
- Address
- B.P. 1825 Lubumbashi Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Qualification Title
- Docteur en M?decine
- Year Instruction Began
- 1956
- Curriculum Duration
- 7 years
- Language of Instruction
- French, English
- Prerequisite Education
- Admission follows completion of secondary education.
- Foreign Students
- Foreign students are admitted
- Genders Admitted
- Both men and women are admitted
- Entrance Exam
- An entrance exam is required
School Contact
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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Docteur en M?decine Year Instruction Began: 1956 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 7 years Language of Instruction: French, English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By:
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1970 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1970 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.
Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1970 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.