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Universidade Federal do Maranh?o (UFMA) Faculdade de Medicina S?o Lu?s

WDOMS ID: F0000615 Brazil S?o Lu?s

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Brazil

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S?o Lu?s

WDOMS ID

F0000615

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School Type: Federal

Year Instruction Started: 1958

Operational Status: Currently operational

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School Website(s): In Portuguese

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School Contact Main Address: Avenida dos Portugueses, s/n Campus Universit?rio do Bacanga Pr?dio Marechal Castelo Branco - Reitoria CEP 65085-580 S?o Lu?s MA Brazil Phone Number(s): (+55) (98) 3272-9609 Fax Number(s): Email: medufma@ufma.br

Main Address: Avenida dos Portugueses, s/n Campus Universit?rio do Bacanga Pr?dio Marechal Castelo Branco - Reitoria CEP 65085-580 S?o Lu?s MA Brazil

Phone Number(s): (+55) (98) 3272-9609

Fax Number(s):

Email: medufma@ufma.br

Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: M?dico Year Instruction Began: 1958 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: 1958

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: 1963 - 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: 1963 - 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: 1963 - 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.

Ricardo Bertony

Excellent faculty. The overall infrastructure is reasonable, which means there are problems that shouldn't exist. I consider it a good place to study. The campus is quite extensive, the classrooms are air-conditioned, and there are several plazas. Undoubtedly, the best university in the state of Maranhão!

Elias Silva

UFMA is the best university in Maranhão, a great place to learn and with ample space for knowledge and research. The institution is much more than just a learning space; it encompasses far beyond a classroom. It's a place for socialization among students.

Henrique Augusto

Terrible university. It has long been connected to political activism, neglecting educational issues. Students interested in learning need to shield themselves from information filled with ideological bias, passed on by most of the professors.

Antonio Ferreira

Great place for absorbing knowledge, interacting with people with good ideas, and an incredible diversity of culture and knowledge! Plenty of space for debate, good location, and some preserved green areas (even if there could be more, it's …

Adson Reinaldo Silva

Without a doubt, it's a great university. It's a good place to play Pokémon GO**, it has good libraries, good computers, good professionals... The university restaurant is there so students don't starve... Now, what's lacking is security, …

Matheus Monteiro

The Bacanga Campus (Dom Delgado) is located between the Bacanga and Sá Viana neighborhoods and has several important buildings. Among them are the CCBS, focused on biological and health sciences courses; the CCET, for exact sciences; the …

Jéssica Oliveira

Saying that UFMA is the best university in Maranhão has become a cliché. But if you're in doubt, despite being a public institution, it means you'll have less of a headache in terms of bureaucracy. We have a university restaurant with a …

MARIA DE FATIMA VALE DE SOUSA

I am appalled by the lack of security at this institution. Last Friday (March 31st) there was a rape on campus, yesterday (March 3rd) there was another rape and another attempt. And nothing is being done. This is unacceptable. This is a …

João Anderson M. C

I was attending the Circuit Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses, a people who surprised me with their genuine zeal for God's word, their faithful following of Jesus' example, and their loving-kindness among themselves and with visitors like …

Rivane Viana Santos

A very large and well-treed university. With diverse spaces for a wide variety of activities, it would certainly meet the needs of students 100% if it were well cared for/maintained and if it had the resources and completed the …

Neilla Costa

It faces problems like any university, especially those in peripheral areas, but it is a good university considering that it has sought to meet the local demand for training professionals in important areas such as education.

BASÍLIO CAETANO DE SOUSA CAETANO

I've had many pleasant experiences at UFMA. That's why I have such a great love for this institution...
Today my visit was special: I received my first dose of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine... I'm feeling great...

Felipe Correa

Excellent university. I am graduating in Biology (5th semester) and I am very grateful for the opportunities the University provides. There are good professors, good staff, and good students. Ten out of ten.

Paola B

UFMA is very far from the center of São Luís. Getting there is quite complicated; only buses allow you to reach it. Inside the university, it's quite dangerous due to its size. You should be very careful!

Jorge Pinto

According to the laws of Physics, frequency is the number of oscillations that occur per unit of time in a periodic process, but according to the laws of Politics, frequency is the amount of time.

Naiane Boaz

Without a doubt, the best university in Maranhão. The university campus has several buildings that were recently renovated by the previous administration, and some are still under construction.

Luiz Bueno

This one, yes, the best in Maranhão!
Since it's not a private institution, it doesn't need to advertise with manipulated numbers; it advertises by putting its professionals into the community!

Henrique Barros

Terrible, I went to get vaccinated and experienced a huge mess with kilometer-long lines, many elderly people stuck in their cars, unable to even go to a bathroom because there weren't any.

Laura Penélope

My 89-year-old grandmother was well received, there was no delay in the service, it was great.... Thank you.... next vaccination until then... everything alright, by the grace of God...? …

Leandro Charles Araújo Santos

It was a sad day because I went to the morgue; I had lost a loved one. But I used to study at UFMA; it's a great university, but it can and should improve by better training its students.

Bizurado

The best in Maranhão, I just think the entrance exam should go back to how it used to be. For each course, the candidate would choose the course and take the entrance exam. Like UEMA.

Joel Martins Pimenta Serejo

UFMA is a serious and competent institution with an excellent faculty. With outstanding courses, it trains good researchers, critical citizens, and professionals with strong ethics. …

Nila Araujo

I'm not yet familiar with your services, but from all the information I've gathered, it seems they are excellent. I hope to become a patient very soon and be able to get my implants.

Maria Edlena Silva

you who. citizen I live in the state of. united to the university of la. and my best. name is. beatriz my loves I speak. in. Portuguese I am. a fan of the Wonderland I drank

Rubens Trindad

A great place to grow as a person and understand that we are all agents of social transformation. It has its flaws, but its virtues are much greater. Make the most of UFMA!

Fhillipe Oliveira

It's a great place not only for students but for anyone to benefit from the outreach activities and the wonderful things it offers for conversation and other activities.

Wallyson Barros

A place that trains the best professionals in the state of Maranhão.
Anyone who disagrees, just give an explanation of how easy it would be to pass the ENEM exam...

Clecia Roberta

There could be more courses, the problem isn't a lack of classrooms... and more places too, and stop taking courses away from the field, please! …

Waldeci Santos

The physical space is very good and pleasant, but it urgently needs more attention in terms of its environment, which leaves much to be desired...

Julia Gomes

Excellent place for acquiring knowledge and forming opinions, clean environment, already offering in-person service. Following Covid-19 protocols.

Marinalva Silva

I had the opportunity to visit one of the spaces, the Paulo Freire Pedagogical Center, which was very welcoming and quite spacious. Very good.

Carlos Quimarães

It is phenomenally significant to be able to contribute, together with our friends, to strengthening the SUS (Brazilian Public Health System).

Talita moraes

This is really annoying. How can I get information about postgraduate courses if there isn't a single employee who answers the phones there?

Enivaldo Nazareno

Despite being a center for learning, to make matters worse it has terrible management, projects started are in a state of abandonment, sad.

Ramyres F. Prazeres

Some buildings are in precarious condition... The area is very dangerous at certain times... We're talking about a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY...

Rayron S.

Proud to be a part of it, I cried looking at the photos with nostalgia, I hope everything goes back to how it was before the pandemic.

Jonas Junior

Excellent course, highly rated by the MEC (Brazilian Ministry of Education) with a score of 5 (maximum), ranked first in Maranhão.

Luana Marques

Can someone please help me?! What is the closest bus station to the Federal University of Maranhão - São Luís????? PLEASE HELP ME

Ronaldo dos Santos Serra

This is my return to definitively close an open chapter, and with faith in God and a lot of persistence, I will succeed! ???? …

Emilia FONSECA

I went to the IML (Forensic Medical Institute) and had a terrible experience due to the strong odor in the surrounding area.

Bruno Barbosa Silva

My favorite university, excellent professors, good infrastructure, it just needs to improve the lighting in the classrooms.

Ian Kauê Marques da Silva

Great university, but the physical facilities leave something to be desired, not to mention that security isn't the best.

Nelson Nahuz

I went to get vaccinated. Everything was clean and organized. However, there were a lot of cars. A lot of elderly people.

Jesmonteir Monteir

Some buildings
very deteriorated
all right!!! Abandoned and threatened in its survival by the Federal Government.

Karla Lima

The largest and best university in the state of Maranhão. Only a few construction projects need to be completed.

Dalton Chagas

It's always good to be present in our scientific field. A place for seeking epistemological information.

jose diniz

Great! My daughter studied at Colum, took the ENEM exam, and came in first place for the history course.

Michelane Gomes Pinto

UFMA makes a difference in education, both in distance learning and in-person classes. Proud to be UFMA.

Jose de Ribamar Braga Pinheiro Junior

UFMA stands out for combining teaching, research, and outreach with a strong social impact in Maranhão.

Luis Felipe

I've been trying to schedule a dentist appointment for a while now and I can't, it's so annoying ?? …

Beatriz Guterres

Nice place, but poorly maintained for a Federal University; the vaccination itself is well organized.

Douglas Pinheiro

Gostavo does math there, it's very good, he always eats at Ru, and they even bring a banana dessert.

andre sa

UFMA is a technical institution of excellence in a state lacking significant educational resources.

Micael Ramos

The best university in Maranhão, it has some basic problems but is very good in terms of teaching.

Graça Vasconcelos

Good professors, good infrastructure, good libraries. It's one of the best universities in Brazil.

Leonardo Silva

Despite the unfortunate times we are going through, it is still the best university in Maranhão.

Jefferson Leclerc

It's an immense joy to be in that place. But also a sadness to see such a large place abandoned.

Luís Carlos Coimbra Costa Carlos

It's been very good, especially since I still use the services they have there, like the banks.

Magno Anchieta

The marker is in the wrong place on the map. It's pointing to a forest reserve, not the campus.

Elisandra Fátima Pereira

Good teachers, one of them is a Satanist, Luiz Eduardo Simões, I have his messages recorded.

Suelen C Milhomem Dantas

I'm biased, it's the university where I studied and which helped me achieve my dreams.

lusmarina freulon

Good morning. Okay, let's get vaccinated. Good organization. No delay, very well done.

CARLOS EDUARDO

I graduated from UFMA, and it was there that I had the greatest opportunities in life.

Camila de Pádua Aboud

A university with diverse courses and options. Federal and with excellent professors.

Wandersson B Costa

The sign is wrong. That's the Center for Human Sciences, not the Application School.

Willian Santos

Easily accessible, well-located, perfect for outdoor walks, good infrastructure. …

MaríliaS MFerreira

A great university with excellent professors, but with terrible administration.

Manoel Valentim da Silva Filho Valentim

The best university in Maranhão, after all, both my children graduated from it.

Joselma Sousa Silva

I'm having trouble registering; the login and password I provided never work.

Luana Martins

The best college in the state of Maranhão. Brilliant students and professors.

Daryl Dixon

The school environment is spacious, well-ventilated, with good teachers, etc.

Patrick Barros dos Santos

UFMA is very good, my dream is to be a History student at that university.

francisco da conceiçáo (barroso)

I am proud of my Maranhense descent; she is very important to us for good.

Igor Freitas

A melhor Universidade do Estado! The best university in the whole state!

Marineide Núbia Bia Saraiva

Organized vaccination! Yes to vaccination! Don't miss this opportunity!

Renato Oliveira

A special place dedicated to learning and knowledge. I recommend it.

LUCAS RODRIGUES

I liked that you can take the bus inside the university for free.

Wandermária Silva

Four years of much learning and many friendships. I am grateful.

Cpx Soares

It was great! I went to get vaccinated there, it's cool, man!!!

Laura Maria Carvalho Carvalho

That's great, because I got vaccinated against the coronavirus.

ALUÍZIO Silva

This place is abandoned; it doesn't look like a college at all.

Gilberto Lôbo

The Paulo Freire educational center is in need of maintenance.

Daniel Ferreira

A great place, with plenty of space for physical activities.

Diana Maria Cano Higuita

A peaceful and beautiful place full of thoughtful minds ?? …

Kibia Ferreira

Everything was well organized with excellent professionals.

Sebastião Dias Flor

I enjoyed visiting this area.

Where I passed through.

Jane Laura Mota Rodrigues

Great!
I received my first dose of the vaccine.

Catriny Barral

It looks somewhat abandoned and disorganized.

Rômulo Araújo

The place is nice, but I'm just sad about it.

Jerry Salazar

Where the best in their field are trained!

Marcio Tavares

Why are most notable alumni politicians?

Elison Medeiros Lima

If stopping activism would be perfect.

Antônio Carlos Pereira Neto São Luís do Maranhão

UFMA is a wonderful place!

cat gonv

The best in Maranhão.

Vinicius Maia

There's no way out.

Bruno Leal

The life is combat

Danniel Cristie

I love this place

Wellington Nascimento

Without structure

F Franco

Great place

Wellington Silva

Excellent.

Raineri Silva

Very good!

Teresinha de jesus matos silva

Legal ? …

Anny Nails

Excellent

Carlos Venancio

Normall

kayla isabelle

Legal

Aline Oliveira

legal

Iza Rocha

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