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Universidade Cat?lica de Pelotas (UCPEL) Faculdade de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0000611 Brazil Pelotas

Country

Brazil

City

Pelotas

WDOMS ID

F0000611

What students share

School Type: Private

Year Instruction Started: 1963

Operational Status: Currently operational

Alternate Names:

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Non-Academic Afiliations: School has a religious affiliation.

School Website(s): In Portuguese

Additional Information:

School Contact Main 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 Fax Number(s): Email: regina.silveira@ucpel.edu.br

Main 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

Fax Number(s):

Email: regina.silveira@ucpel.edu.br

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:

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:

Canada Unless indicated otherwise, Medical degrees obtained from this medical school are acceptable to the provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities in Canada, and therefore acceptable to all medical organizations in Canada. For more information about the acceptable medical schools as defined in the Model Standards for Medical Registration in Canada click here . ? moins d?avis contraire, les dipl?mes de m?decine de cette facult? de m?decine sont acceptables aux ordres des m?decins dans les provinces et territoires du Canada, et par cons?quent acceptables ? toute autre organisation au Canada qui ?uvre dans le domaine m?dical. Pour plus d'information au sujet des facult?s de m?decine acceptables, telles que d?finies dans les normes mod?les pour l'inscription m?dicale au Canada, cliquez ici . 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. All ratings and reviews are taken on 21st January 2026.

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.

About Brazil

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Brasilia
Population
213.42M
GDP
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Region
Americas
Area
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Dialing code: +55

Top-level domain: .br

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Coordinates: -10.00000000, -55.00000000

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About Pelotas

Cityscape of Pelotas
Country
Brazil
Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-31.76997000, -52.34101000

Pelotas is a Brazilian city and municipality (município), the fourth most populous in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, after Porto Alegre, Caxias do Sul and Canoas. It is located 270 km (168 mi) from Porto Alegre, the state's capital city, and 130 km (80.8 mi) from the Uruguayan border. The Lagoa dos Patos lies to the east and the São Gonçalo Channel…

Local name: Pelotas

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