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Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0000611 Brazil Pelotas

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About Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina

Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina is a private medical school in Pelotas, Brazil, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0000611. Instruction began in 1963, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 63 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 M?dico, over a curriculum of 6 years, taught in Portuguese. 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."

Brazil has 394 medical schools in the directory, 2 of them in Pelotas.

TrustMBBS holds 68 student reviews of Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 68 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

Before you apply: five checks for this college

  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0000611 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
  2. Ask the regional medical council (CRM) whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
  3. Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
  4. Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office (regina.silveira@ucpel.edu.br), not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
  5. Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.

Questions students ask about Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina

Is Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0000611). 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 regional medical council (CRM) and your home regulator directly.

Is Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina a government or private college?

The directory records it as a private institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

How long is the medical course at Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina and in what language?

The curriculum runs 6 years. Teaching is in Portuguese. The qualification is the M?dico.

When was Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina established?

The World Directory records 1963 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina directly?

Address: Centro de Ci?ncias da Vida e da Sa?de Rua Gon?alves Chaves 373 Pelotas 96100 Brazil. Phone: (+55) (53) 2128.8222 (+55) (53) 2128.8278 (+55) (53) 2128.8216 (+55) (53) 2128.8246. Email: regina.silveira@ucpel.edu.br. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina?

TrustMBBS has 68 student reviews of the college, averaging 4.4 out of 5. Read them in the reviews section below and weigh detailed, dated reviews more than one-line ones.

Can an agent get me a seat at Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina?

Admission is decided by the college, 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

Brazil

City

Pelotas

WDOMS ID

F0000611

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0000611) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 68 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.4★ — read the full text below before deciding.

Verify before you pay anyone

  • Recognition and licensing rules change over time. Re-check the current NMC-eligible colleges list and this country's regulations for Brazil yourself before paying anything.
  • Never pay an agent or "seat reservation" fee in cash, or before you have a signed offer letter directly from the university.
  • A guaranteed admission, a discounted "management quota" seat, or pressure to decide within 24 hours are classic pressure tactics — slow down and verify independently.
  • Confirm the medium of instruction, hostel/food costs, and total multi-year fee in writing from the university itself, not only from an agent's brochure.

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School Type
Private
Year Instruction Started
1963
Operational Status
Currently operational
Non-Academic Afiliations
School has a religious affiliation.
School Website(s)
In Portuguese
Address
Centro de Ci?ncias da Vida e da Sa?de Rua Gon?alves Chaves 373 Pelotas 96100 Brazil
Phone Number(s)
(+55) (53) 2128.8222 (+55) (53) 2128.8278 (+55) (53) 2128.8216 (+55) (53) 2128.8246
Email
regina.silveira@ucpel.edu.br
Qualification Title
M?dico
Year Instruction Began
1963
Curriculum Duration
6 years
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Prerequisite Education
Admission follows completion of secondary education.

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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: M?dico Year Instruction Began: 1963 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Portuguese Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: 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: 1967 - 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: 1967 - 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: 1967 - 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.

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students.

Aluap V. -Ana-

This campus has some small, beautiful, and welcoming gardens. Perfect for a break in the middle of busy days. Sitting amidst the greenery, the birdsong rises above the noise of the traffic, and the shade soothes our eyes. A little corner that soothes the human soul.

ADELAR CAVALHEIRO

Good evening, I enrolled in January and paid the February tuition, then I found out I didn't have FIES (student loan program)... I cancelled and requested a refund of the tuition fees, but so far nothing. They don't even answer the phone. It's regrettable.

Natiele Freitas

I requested the cancellation of my enrollment by phone in August 2022, and now in January and February 2023 they sent two payment slips to an email address I haven't used in years. I tried contacting them to resolve the situation, but no one is helping.

Maria Angélica Bresolin

I regret to express my outrage at the criminal act that occurred this afternoon at the Catholic University of Pelotas, in Rio Grande do Sul, where heavily armed criminals invaded the premises, even taking hostages. I do not know the outcome …

Isa Bel

It's astonishing that in February 2022, this institution's website states that "UCPel's telephone lines are unavailable due to the pandemic." It's impossible to contact them by phone, and when I tried to contact them via one of the provided …

Vania Baucke

The Catholic University of Pelotas was the first university created in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, and is dedicated to teaching, research, and outreach. It has a structure of 52,000 square meters, divided into two large centers and …

valentina dos santos pereira

I've been sending my enrollment documents for 3 weeks, through the portal or WhatsApp, and they haven't resolved anything. The WhatsApp service is terrible... they're good at customer service until you enroll and make the first payment... …

ADRIANE CASTAGNO

The pandemic is in its final stretch, practically endemic!! ???? Students from all schools and all levels are having in-person classes!! Yes, because we're already vaccinated!! And UCPel continues with the pandemic excuse and online …

Fernanda Weirich

My son registered for the university entrance exam, but couldn't access the system. He tried four times and received no support from the university. They denied his application, so he won't be able to take the exam. It's shameful.

Vinicius Silveira

Worse, there's no private college out there, never enroll in that.
Every request or service you need is a nightmare, and they invent a million difficulties, not to mention errors and rivers of problems that supposedly occur in …

Cássio Machado Caveira Caçador

UCPEL, where I graduated. Very organized and the SAPU system is very good. The staff, facilities, professors, and coordination are qualified, and the IT team resolves any system problems promptly. Thank you, UCPEL!!!

Maycon James

Well located with easy access, the university respects WHO guidelines with limited entry, hand sanitizer, and signage at the entrance. The room signage is a bit confusing at first, but you get used to it.

Silvia Helena Medeiros

I've been calling for 3 days, the line is always busy, I can't register a new password for Sapu because it says: "user does not exist". Please, what do I do? I don't want to leave the house.

bruna rohrig

They could at least answer the phone number provided. I tried calling 10 times (no exaggeration), and either the phone was hung up on me, or it was taken off the hook after I called.

Luciana Conrad

Terrible service
When I enrolled my son, they gave me a discounted price until the end of the course, but after 4 months, following the re-enrollment, they charged me a higher …

Pâmela. S

I'm here to complain about the customer service on WhatsApp; it's ridiculous. I ask a question, and they just end the conversation. I've never seen worse; terrible service.

Guilherme K

They don't answer the phone, they see the messages and take a long time to reply on WhatsApp. They send emails with contact information, and that contact NEVER answers.

Paulo Roberto Ferraz

I'm in the middle of a public service exam, living in another state, and needing a new, updated diploma, and they tell me I can only get it by going to Pelotas. …

franciele ramos

Terrible service from the university's call center; I've been trying to get a document for ages and all they tell me is that it's being processed.

Juliel Alves

I really like the course, by far one of the best online learning experiences I've ever had, with fast and organized service.

Rodrigo Baucke

Excellent university, with a good library and excellent professionals! Well located and a good range of courses available!

Estevao Monks

The college has excellent facilities; I wasn't a student there, so I can't comment on the professors' experiences.

Pedro Marques

This university has an excellent Master's program. The Master's degree is in Electronic and Computer Engineering.

Josiele Cantarini

Having to wait three and a half months after completing the course to receive your diploma is absurd.

bianca jeske loper

Excellent college, with all the infrastructure a student needs for their academic development.

Geraldo Moraes

A renowned university in Pelotas, known for its quality infrastructure and teaching staff.

Prof. Juliano de Moraes de Aguiar

Very good. Traditional private university in Pelotas. Offers a wide variety of courses.

Rafael Penning

The campus is well-organized and offers easy access to classrooms and other facilities.

Isabel Pinheiro Amorim

It has a good library and infrastructure, as expected for a university institution.

Anai Pereira

Wonderful! I studied a lot at this campus and gained so much knowledge. ?? …

Daniel Enrique J San Jose M

Private college, one of the best in the state, offers a variety of courses.

Frater Rosemaat Abiff

A good institution with neighborhood problems, if you know what I mean....

Daniel Kurz

One of the most important institutions for the education of our people.

Francisco Carlos Gomes Luzzardi

Excellence in education, where I earned my degree in civil engineering.

Sidnei Pinho

Beautiful place, very clean, and great recommendations from the staff.

Marcos Manson

Super organized place, always striving to improve, ten out of ten!!!

Luiz Avila

Very well structured. Study Laboratories, a Qualified Hospital

Luciano Vilela

A well-regarded college where I had the pleasure of studying.

Oelertom Tomaschewski

Beautiful place. Good space. Very good teaching. I liked it.

Natália Rosso

Excellent infrastructure, good teachers, qualified service.

Rodrigo Deamici

The phone is just for show. Nobody answers it.

Eduardo Bastos

Excellent!

The course meets expectations...

Guilherme Ribeiro Rostas

Comfort and safety, plus good teachers.

Walter Veiga

Excellent service, I recommend it.

Pablo Zaffaroni

Great college. Excellent courses.

O Provador Raíz

It trains great professionals.

Revelyn

Best University in Pelotas!!!

ivon lopes Ivon

I was very well received!

ANDRE LUIS FERREIRA JARDIM

An excellent university.

Ricardo M B Martins

One thousand out of ten

ana carol rech

Horrible, a disgrace.

Otávia Rodrigues

Expanding knowledge!

Pedro Marcadenti

Excellent structure!

Paulo Roberto Fontes

The best possible!!!

Luísa Mattozo

Top! 1001 out of 10.

Mayara Blota Corrêa

I love this place!

Ani Gonçalves

Frigate Pelotas RS

Mauro “Colorado”

A good university.

Matheus Sousa Lopes

Excellent library

Katiusce Decker

terrible support

Rudney Francisco

Well structured

Jean Carpe

I recommend it.

Rui Tancredo Guidotti

Very good!!!!!

flavio pereira

That's great!

ERMES TAVARES

Very good

Altair Pinho

Excellent

Jonas ponce

Visit!!

Andressa Amaral dos Santos

Legal.

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