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Universidad de Iberoamérica Escuela de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0001272 Costa Rica San Jose

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About Universidad de Iberoamérica Escuela de Medicina

Universidad de Iberoamérica Escuela de Medicina is a private medical school in San Jose, Costa Rica, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0001272. Instruction began in 1995, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 31 years. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

The qualification awarded is the Licenciatura en Medicina y Cirug?a, over a curriculum of 5 years, taught in Spanish; Castilian. 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.

Costa Rica has 8 medical schools in the directory, 8 of them in San Jose.

TrustMBBS holds 62 student reviews of Universidad de Iberoamérica Escuela de Medicina, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 62 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

Before you apply: five checks for this college

  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0001272 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
  2. Ask the medical council or health ministry of Costa Rica 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 Universidad de Iberoamérica Escuela 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, 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 Universidad de Iberoamérica Escuela de Medicina

Is Universidad de Iberoamérica Escuela de Medicina recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0001272). 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 Costa Rica and your home regulator directly.

Is Universidad de Iberoamérica Escuela 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 Universidad de Iberoamérica Escuela de Medicina and in what language?

The curriculum runs 5 years. Teaching is in Spanish; Castilian. The qualification is the Licenciatura en Medicina y Cirug?a.

When was Universidad de Iberoamérica Escuela de Medicina established?

The World Directory records 1995 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Universidad de Iberoamérica Escuela de Medicina directly?

Address: 200 mts Este del ICE La Florida de Tibas San Jose Costa Rica. Phone: +506 2297-2242. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about Universidad de Iberoamérica Escuela de Medicina?

TrustMBBS has 62 student reviews of the college, averaging 4.6 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 Universidad de Iberoamérica Escuela de Medicina?

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

Costa Rica

City

San Jose

WDOMS ID

F0001272

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0001272) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 62 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.6★ — read the full text below before deciding.

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  • Recognition and licensing rules change over time. Re-check the current NMC-eligible colleges list and this country's regulations for Costa Rica 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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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
Private
Year Instruction Started
1995
Operational Status
Currently operational
Alternate Names
UNIBE School of Medicine
School Website(s)
In Spanish; Castilian
Address
200 mts Este del ICE La Florida de Tibas San Jose Costa Rica
Phone Number(s)
+506 2297-2242
Fax Number(s)
+506 2236-0426
Email
admision@unibe.ac.cr internationalprograms@unibe.ac.cr vsanchez@unibe.ac.cr
Address
P.O. Box 144880 Coral Gables, FL 33114-4880 United States of America
Email
admissions@unibecostarica.com
Qualification Title
Licenciatura en Medicina y Cirug?a
Year Instruction Began
1995
Curriculum Last Revised
2016
Curriculum Duration
5 years
Language of Instruction
Spanish; Castilian
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 Admission Contact

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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Licenciatura en Medicina y Cirug?a Year Instruction Began: 1995 Curriculum Last Revised: 2016 Curriculum Duration: 5 years Language of Instruction: Spanish; Castilian 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: Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2019 189 206 2018 177 351 2017 225 133

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students.

Jairo Madrigal Alfaro

It is an excellent university and my dream is to be able to study medicine. At some point it would be a privilege, God willing, and someday I will be able to because I know that it is number one in our country in the field of medicine and that will not change. Blessings and truly my best wishes for UNIBE ? …

christian vargas

Excellent care. In my opinion, the hygiene measures exceed many I've seen in other private hospitals. The staff is very competent and friendly in all areas. Most importantly, the prices are excellent, tailored to the needs we're experiencing during this pandemic. I recommend it 100%.

Faby WM

Everything is worth it, and the facilities are beautiful. The service is excellent from the moment you arrive until the consultation itself. Dr. León Blanco is wonderful, and the prices are affordable with financing options.
I'm very happy with the service I received.

Jessica Saucedo

The international relations department is one lady who is of no help. I was accepted into the medical program and when I attempted to bring my concerns to the “Decano” and he was of no help. The international relations, Viviana attempted to …

nicole mata

This is the worst service I've ever received. They give me a quote and schedule an appointment, but then they try to charge me double. I ask for it digitally, and they tell me it's not possible and instead give me an ambiguous document.

Alejandro Chaves

Definitely an exceptional place out of 100, I could give it a 110. The attention, the human affection, the brotherhood, the understanding, the sweetness and the love that all the staff have for their clients or patients is simply …

Adrián Ruiz

They offer a variety of services and follow the protocols. Unfortunately, due to the long wait, I had to leave without being seen. I had gone there as a favor for some interns; I couldn't help them, but they were very helpful.

Ana Yhansy Quiros Ruiz

The service is outstanding from the moment you walk in; all the staff are incredibly friendly and dedicated to patient care.
Even when you call to schedule an appointment, the staff are very attentive.

Oscar Brenes

Pleasant facilities, good parking, and very good service. The hospital sign is small and easily confused with the sign for the university of the same name, which is located further down the road.

Mar Malavassi

Terrible experience. They don't respect appointments, they sell services like a private hospital, and they really don't understand how to care for a patient, so you end up losing the results.

M. C

Beautiful building and impeccable facilities... I would only recommend controlling the air conditioning on cold and windy days, because the temperature inside the building feels too cold.

Carmen Goitia

The nursing staff is incredible; they work with such dedication and commitment. Thank you so much! It's a great place to have surgery. They make you feel right at home.

Alexander Mora M

Yesterday I went on a date and it turned out they ripped me off for 1500 pesos for 50 minutes of parking! Unbelievable! ? I'm never going back. …

Pato Gonzalez

Excellent service, the secretaries were very friendly, and the medical staff was extremely professional. 100% recommended.

max rivera

Excellent place for psychological care, among other things. Great connection between students, patients, and doctors.

ANGELO Zecca

About the parking.
It's incredible I have to paid it. after I spend 48.500 colones
Inconsiderate and ridiculous.

Luis Guillermo Rodríguez Corrales

It seems like a good institution, but what I don't understand is why it doesn't have a human resources department?

Randall Quesada

Excellent service at an excellent price. Most private health insurance plans accepted.

Juan Bosco Bustos Salazar (Bosco El Gris)

The best service I've ever received in a hospital.

With world-class medical equipment

Alejandro Mora

Specialized in Health Sciences. With three of its four programs accredited.

Elena Romero

Very good attention from all the staff, facilities in very good condition

Daniel Gómez

The guard does not allow Ubers to enter to drop off university students.

Rodolfo Chacón G.

Excellent place! I recommend it for any procedure you want to have done!

Verónica Peralta

It has parking, security, and most importantly, a National Bank ATM.

Gustavo Víquez

I recommend providing parking service as a courtesy to the customer.

Venado Veliz

Excellent hospital, with highly qualified staff and great humility.

Juan Solis

Excellent service. Very comfortable, parking available. Very clean.

Diego Vargas

Very good and fast service with primary medical care from the INS.

Yaqueline Perez

Their prices are very reasonable, and the staff are friendly.

Marvin Jarquin

A very tidy place with very good service from all the staff.

Didier Amador

A spacious and presentable place with pleasant access.

karen Cabrera

Excellent, super professional, quality of service.

Edith Mayela Lopez Marín

Excellent service and protocols from what I saw.

Susana Arguello

Order, all with the necessary sanitary measures.

Maikol G L

Excellent service, very clean, pleasant place.

Sara Montero

Excellent place. Comfortable atmosphere.

Alexander Barrantes

Excellent service and very professional

Sofia Hernandez

The best service. And excellent prices.

Manuel Chacon

Excellent admissions people, attentive!

Blanca Picado Hidalgo

Excellent service. Thank you very much.

Melissa Osorio

Excellent service and professionalism.

rita achermann

I felt like I was in a 5-star hotel

Luis Emilio Carazo Carazo Ruiz

It fills me with pride, thank you

cesar umaña

Super fast covid test, very good.

yamileth zuñiga reyes

Excellent service in all areas.

Roxana Barboza Rescia

Excellent service, greetings

Marcela Maria Arias Fallas

Excellent university.

Óscar Francisco Sánchez Picado

Excellent university

Walt Valerio

Beautiful facilities

Heidy Montero

It's one of the best

Maritza ureña

Excellent University

José Ruperto Arce

Private university.

Doris Castro

Very good service.

Martin Vallecillo

Excellent service

Mayela Burgos Fuentes

Very good service

Tito Carrillo

I like it, it's u

Kendall Muñoz

Excellent place

Juan Carlos Jimenes

Not so good.

Priscilla Flores

Good service

Andres Lopez

It's empty

Marley Amador Hidalgo

Excellent

Erminda centeno

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