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Universidad Metropolitana Programa de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0001343 Colombia Barranquilla

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About Universidad Metropolitana Programa de Medicina

Universidad Metropolitana Programa de Medicina is a private medical school in Barranquilla, Colombia, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0001343. Instruction began in 1975, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 51 years. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

The qualification awarded is the M?dico y Cirujano, over a curriculum of 7 years, taught in Spanish; Castilian. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. The directory records: An entrance exam is not required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.

Colombia has 59 medical schools in the directory, 4 of them in Barranquilla.

TrustMBBS holds 76 student reviews of Universidad Metropolitana Programa de Medicina, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 76 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

Before you apply: five checks for this college

  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0001343 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 Colombia 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 Metropolitana Programa 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 (medicina@unimetro.edu.co), 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 Metropolitana Programa de Medicina

Is Universidad Metropolitana Programa de Medicina recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0001343). 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 Colombia and your home regulator directly.

Is Universidad Metropolitana Programa 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 Metropolitana Programa de Medicina and in what language?

The curriculum runs 7 years. Teaching is in Spanish; Castilian. The qualification is the M?dico y Cirujano.

When was Universidad Metropolitana Programa de Medicina established?

The World Directory records 1975 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Universidad Metropolitana Programa de Medicina directly?

Address: Carrera 42-F, No. 75B-169 Barranquilla, Atl?ntico Colombia. Phone: +57 (5) 368-6572. Email: medicina@unimetro.edu.co. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about Universidad Metropolitana Programa de Medicina?

TrustMBBS has 76 student reviews of the college, averaging 4.5 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 Metropolitana Programa 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

Colombia

City

Barranquilla

WDOMS ID

F0001343

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0001343) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 76 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.5★ — 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 Colombia 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
1975
Operational Status
Currently operational
School Website(s)
In Spanish; Castilian
Address
Carrera 42-F, No. 75B-169 Barranquilla, Atl?ntico Colombia
Phone Number(s)
+57 (5) 368-6572
Fax Number(s)
+57 (95) 358-3378
Email
medicina@unimetro.edu.co
Qualification Title
M?dico y Cirujano
Year Instruction Began
1975
Curriculum Duration
7 years
Language of Instruction
Spanish; Castilian
Foreign Students
Foreign students are admitted
Entrance Exam
An entrance exam is not 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: M?dico y Cirujano Year Instruction Began: 1975 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 7 years Language of Instruction: Spanish; Castilian Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is not 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: 1979 - 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: 1979 - 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: 1979 - 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.

Greys Orozco

The service is terrible if the person doesn't have the money to pay for the semester in cash. The treatment from the admissions office is awful. I've paid the PIN three times and they've left my son out because it's through ICETEX. They don't know the pain they cause.

Carlos Samuel Henao de la Hoz

Excellent university with good health sciences programs, very good facilities, and located within the city, close to everything. It has a prestigious reputation with excellent postgraduate programs and is situated in a very good residential and commercial area.

paola andrea garcia gonzalez

A university that requires cash payments, doesn't accept ICETEX loans, deceives applicants into believing they'll be accepted (they're only interested in the money), has bathrooms without toilet paper, and horrible facilities. It doesn't deserve even one star.

Jesika Fernandez Rivero

Around it you can find everything you need to study, such as a boarding house, restaurant, stationery store, an Interrapidisimo (a mobile phone service), and even an internet cafe, not to mention transportation options like the Transmetro (metro).

Andrea Ariza Amaris

The Metropolitan University - Health Sciences is a private Colombian higher education institution, specialized in health sciences, located in Barranquilla. The Metropolitan University was established on November 16, 1973, founded by Eduardo …

briseth garcia niño

I would like to know how to contact you. I have called the admissions number listed, but the woman who answers is not helpful. I need information about the registration dates for the Nutrition and Dietetics program for the new semester of 2017.

Merle Arévalo

The Metropolitan University is an institution dedicated exclusively to professional health sciences education. It has a six-story building with underground parking for university employees. It has an amphitheater with real-life exhibits and …

Cintia Massimiliano

It's terrible what the university is doing to this young man. Not allowing him to receive his degree reflects more on the university than on him. As he says, it's money and time invested that no one will ever give back. I don't recommend …

Merle Arevalo

You can have a very pleasant time at the Metropolitan University.
It has a welcoming entrance that leads directly to the cafeteria, a spacious area used in many ways: as a meeting place, a dining hall, and a venue for events …

Valentina Alvarez

JUSTICE FOR SAMUEL DAVID ARREDONDO.
It's unjust that the student was expelled a second time without justification, and on top of that, just one week before finishing his degree and receiving his …

Yulizeth Salas (Yuma)

A private university dedicated to offering healthcare programs. This institution has a clinic where students can complete their internships, as well as great opportunities to work on-site.

Maye

In my opinion, the Metropolitan University is currently too small, given its location. To continue offering quality education, it should have better infrastructure and a better location.

Mario Daccarett

It continues to develop and improve in all aspects. It's an important alternative in health-related studies, and every day more thought is given to improving the facilities.

GlaMaSo

It's 100% open, complies with established biosafety measures, is very clean, and the administrative, teaching, and student staff provide excellent service.

WILLIAM CASTRILLON GOMEZ

The Metropolitan University - Health Sciences is a private Colombian higher education institution specializing in health sciences, located in Barranquilla.

Edgar Guerra del valle

My Alma Mater has an excellent university faculty in the health sciences; we are the pioneers in medical specialties on the Atlantic coast.

Teresita Crespo

It is an excellent university, with committed teachers and students willing to learn, building their knowledge, with a dialogic pedagogy.

Abysum

The security in the surrounding area is appalling; students are assaulted every 2-3 days. Be careful at midday and at dusk.

emanuel fernando morales castro

University campus of the university with the most health programs in Barranquilla. The best for studying dentistry.

Sergio Enrique Calao Polo

Unfortunately, the legal problem of defining who retains control of the university has harmed this institution.

deisy vanessa cantillo suarez

Good afternoon, I would like to find out if I can study as a displaced person in your educational institution.

Javier Eduardo Useche Pinto

It's a good university for studying health-related careers; it has good facilities and a good academic level.

Mileidis Ayala

I would like to know what's wrong with the university's website; I can't log in. Please fix it. Thank you.

alejandra Agudelo

I would like to know if there is a branch of the Metropolitan University of Health Sciences in Medellin?

Antonio David Rojano Altamar

They don't have enough parking, so you have to leave your cars in places close to the elements.

wendy daniela mena palacios

How true is it that the University does not accept financing, such as through Icetex?

Daniela Parejo

Airless classrooms, no elevators, and not a single cafeteria within the university.

Aleja Vitto

Excellent university with a very good economic level, the best in health sciences

Maria Angelica Mendoza Maadera

My daughter's experience has been the best, quality in education and teaching.

Misterpan Barranquilla (Misterpan)

Very organized, I went to pick up a document and they treated me well.

Andres Arango

The best university in the health field in the Colombian Caribbean

Franklin Bello

A good institution for anyone wishing to study health sciences.

Pablo Gutierrez Meneses

A building very suitable for the services they offer.

Anthony Arroyo Laguna

A good university to study medicine-related careers

Jose De La Hoz

Good institution for health careers, good care

Yoelkys Mendoza

Good and excellent educational environment

David Uribe

Excellent professional academic training

Brayan Payares

The university has a very good location

Pedro Acurero Romero

Excellent place with excellent people.

Patricia Gutiérrez

Excellent, my daughter studies there.

Zaila Garcia

The best university, #unimetroforever

Jorge Borrero

She excels in health-focused careers

DARWIN JOSE LECHUGA PEÑA

Graduate of this great institution..

Maryleo CA

Excellent and a second home to study

Andrea Martinez

It's a good place, nice facilities

Heisen Marchena

When do registrations open again?

Medico G y Javier Idrobo A

Excellent information and service

ANDRES Care

Poor boy, you shouldn't do that.

Anne Arrieta

The best alma mater....??????

Piero Stifler

Great, why did they have fun?

javier andres javier andres

Excellent institution ?? …

cuenta boina

It does not have an elevator

Janis Alonso

Excellent university ? …

Alfonso Caballero Pacheco

Good location, easy access

Rafael Navarro

I don't know, don't go in.

Steve Duncan Muñoz

Not very conservative

Andrea Ranjel Cespedes

Recognized University

Sandra Hernandez

Bad they never answer

Anderson Vergara

Very good university

Tatiana Martinez Aparicio

Excellent university

Armando Garcia Cuentas

Excellent University

Daniela Paola Cera Arias

Excellent teachers

Marlon jair vargas ortiz

Great university!

more baron

The best of killa

Darien Jahir Echeverria Medrano

Good university.

Nuris Villanueva Muñoz

Excellent place

wilson meneses mestra

Good parking

Jesus David Acosta

Sensational

Mr. Leslie E. Smith

Well done!

Dugeirys De La Vega

Excellent

Nisse Maria Rodríguez Mendoza

Very good

loly Luque Sinning

Normal

neil rene miranda de la rosa

Café

juan camilo

Super

Soleil Buendia

lime

david cuello

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