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Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0001412 Portugal Coimbra

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About Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina

Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina is a public medical school in Coimbra, Portugal, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0001412. Instruction began in 1290, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 736 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 Mestre em Medicina, over a curriculum of 6 years, taught in Portuguese. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here.

Portugal has 11 medical schools in the directory; Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina is the only one listed in Coimbra.

TrustMBBS holds 110 student reviews of Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 110 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

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  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0001412 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 Portugal 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 de Coimbra 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 (direcao@fmed.uc.pt), 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 de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina

Is Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0001412). 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 Portugal and your home regulator directly.

Is Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina a government or private college?

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

How long is the medical course at Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina and in what language?

The curriculum runs 6 years. Teaching is in Portuguese. The qualification is the Mestre em Medicina.

When was Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina established?

The World Directory records 1290 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina directly?

Address: Rua Larga P-3004-504 Coimbra Portugal. Phone: +351 (239) 857 777. Email: direcao@fmed.uc.pt. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina?

TrustMBBS has 110 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 de Coimbra 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

Portugal

City

Coimbra

WDOMS ID

F0001412

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0001412) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 110 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.4★ — 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 Portugal yourself before paying anything.
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School Type
Public
Year Instruction Started
1290
Operational Status
Currently operational
School Website(s)
In Portuguese In English
Address
Rua Larga P-3004-504 Coimbra Portugal
Phone Number(s)
+351 (239) 857 777
Email
direcao@fmed.uc.pt
Qualification Title
Mestre em Medicina
Year Instruction Began
1290
Curriculum Duration
6 years
Language of Instruction
Portuguese

School Contact

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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Mestre em Medicina Year Instruction Began: 1290 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Portuguese Year Ended: Prerequisite 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: 1953 - 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: 1953 - 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: 1953 - 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.

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💬 Student Reviews

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Nicolas David

Very expensive for what it is unfortunately. Impossible to take photos in the library and there are much more beautiful places elsewhere. What is incomprehensible is the visit to the science museum which is included in the price even though it is very far away. We feel that this is to inflate the price of the bill.

gedilson moura pereira Pereira

Local visit during the Covid era!!! People were seen very quickly!!! There's a parking lot behind the hospital, and there were spaces available the day I went!!! I couldn't get an appointment because of Covid!! But the hospital has a very good structure!! The location is also very good, very green and airy.

Joost Smulders

Terrible. Beds 40 cm apart and two behind each other. Staff too busy to communicate. Admission, medically necessary, was impossible. Instead, I spent 20 hours in the emergency room with 35 other patients. The tests were, however, as required for TIA symptoms.

Vítor Silva

Excellent and outstanding, the best hospital in Europe for liver transplantation, and not only that, but the professionals are also the best in terms of friendliness, education, and helpfulness towards the patient. They are fair and humble …

dias amelia

It's a shame for our country, which is advanced in many things, that the families of patients have to wait many hours for a doctor's decision that could sometimes take only 5 minutes, and there wouldn't be such large gatherings of people.

Mobeen Haneef

I went here to get help from the student hub (educational services). I needed to update some information in the inforestudante records. It is much better to come here instead of sending them emails. They solve the problems quickly. …

Sérgio Lopes

It is the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe. It occupies one of the top spots in the ranking of the best in the world. Its historical and artistic components are also well above average compared to others.

Antonio Pasqualette

The courtyard of the medical school complex, including the library, chapel, and museum, is enormous. I didn't have access to the library, but the museum and chapel are worth a visit, as is the architectural complex of the University.

Alex “2ndLife”

Everything was out of the ordinary, in the best possible way. I'd give it a 7, 8, 9, or even a 10+ because it deserves it. I have absolutely no complaints. It's simply a perfect place to go when you have serious health problems.

Luís Pereira

What can I say about the medical school? Well, I didn't even go near it, but Google thinks I did. Maybe that's why Google Maps always sends me through narrow alleys and dirt roads that ruin my car's suspension.

Jose Santos Leal

After 8 hours and so many requests to be told that the patient would remain hospitalized in the ward for almost 24 hours, we sat there for 8 hours on the cold stone where the ambulances stop.

serge schout

Spend three months here at the university of Coimbra. A wonderful time and i have met great people, some of them are my friends. The ancient library something you have to see for yourselves.

dai

There is nothing around the station. There are no luggage storage facilities or coin lockers. I took a taxi and had it wait for me. There is a ticket booth on the left just before the gate.

Cybel Navarrete

High quality care, its staff is always ready to assist you with kindness and great attitude, all of them make your recovery faster and in a less painful way. KUDDOS FOR ALL OF THEM!

sancho Antunes

This is the second time I've come in with a sinus infection, and the second time they've sent me to a general practitioner. My problem is getting really annoying, and... damn it!

Cidonio Rinaldi

Founded in 1290 by King D. Dinis, the University of Coimbra is the oldest in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe, having had a Faculty of Medicine since its inception.

Miguel Pereira

This part of the Faculty of Medicine is already, in a way, deactivated and has been transferred to the Health area near the CHUC (Coimbra University Hospital Centre).

Vera Pinho

Three times I received a letter with an appointment, and when I arrived at the hospital, they told me that the appointment wasn't registered in the system.

Heitor Gomes

The parking lot was chaotic, with endless lines to get in, lines for the elevator, lines for the consultation counter, and finally, a wait to be seen.

Minela Felgar

Always excellent service from all the professionals... from the security guard at the entrance to all the assistants and the specialist... thank you.

Maria Amaral

In terms of information provided to family members, it's terrible; they don't even answer the phone, as there's only one number for all emergencies.

T. Tendais

Good atmosphere among medical students.
You can make a group of friends, not just colleagues, that lasts beyond the time spent at university.

Carlos Manuel Silva

I had an appointment with the ophthalmologist today, and I was very well taken care of by all the healthcare staff. Thank you! ???? …

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An ancient and respected university. The Royal Palace was donated to the university's scholars and students in the 16th century.

Carlos d' Eça

The historic university building, now with a new life, or rather, with many new lives in service of university education.

Tereza Ejemová

I really like this place! University has a big amazing museum of biology, chemistry and physics. My favorite is biology!

Maria Da Graça Mariz

Although the wait was long in the emergency room, it's understandable. I liked the service; everyone was very attentive.

jose camacho

The care from the doctors and nurses is really very good, I appreciate their willingness to assist my wife ???? …

LUIZ ANTONIO FOGAÇA

That's wonderful...that's why I want to know how I can re-enroll in the medical program at that college.

Alice Mariquinhas

A good place to study for anyone who wants to have a successful career in the healthcare field...!!!

Piero Grandi

A beautiful and historic university worth visiting. A visit to the library is highly recommended!

Sonia Alves

Excellent doctors and assistants, fast service, thank you to everyone who took care of my father.

helena guiomar

A world apart of monumental buildings with the history of students, 'doctors,' 'engineers,' etc.

Eric Gabet (gold2cab)

Respect health guidelines, long wait times, no parking available, taxi and bus available nearby.

Cecile Medeiros

Very beautiful place. The price of the visit is a bit high for Portugal. There are paid toilets!

Raúl

An interesting place to see, a charming building, and a very interesting mural at the entrance.

adriano gaspar

I am being treated very well, all the staff have been outstanding, thank you all very much.

Manuel Bühler

Quite old, front needs some renovation. Visitors not welcome and escorted back to entrance.

António Fontinha

Another visit that was very interesting, the staff were very professional and attentive.

Matilde Bento

From what I've heard, it's the best university ever, I'm going to that university.

Edson Pereira

Excellent service, good professionals, complies with current health regulations.

Leo Dipalou

It's better to be healthy than to spend the day getting an MRI...BRAVO..???? …

Norma Sueli

It's a very large and beautiful hospital, and also very clean.

Congratulations!

Paula Gil

Does anyone know if the college is private? If so, what is the tuition fee?

Luis Cunha

It's always worthwhile to be in the heart and soul of the University City.

Rui Teixeira

Simply brilliant, a beautiful place, full of wisdom and imagination.

Fernando Almeida

Friendly, 5-star service. Thank you for the care shown to my wife.

alcina vicente vicente

This place is a second home and has the best doctors in the world.

Evelyne Benne

Beautiful place. The library is impressive with all the old books.

Pedro Santos

Every day a human battle with the resources available! Well done!

Carlos Reste Martins

Their professionals are among the best in the healthcare sector.

Diogo Libânio

Best city to study in. Medical school undergoing modernization.

Susana Ferreira

A public hospital. Very good willed people, awful organisation.

R F

The place is under construction... although it is operational.

José PINEIRO

Stunning buildings... A must-see... Very beautiful library...

Eliseu Fernandes

A modern building located in the historic area of ??the city.

Luis Moreira

Beautiful walk, the school complex and surrounding buildings.

roberta cespi

University rich in history and traditions wonderful library

Vasco Lopes

A fairly old university, good professors and environment.

Giovanni Di catalonian

A college with a strong reputation for quality education.

Luis Veloso

Excellent place for both learning and patient treatment.

Carlos Alberto Teodoro da Purificação Cruz

The largest and most prestigious university in Portugal.

João Gomes

Every now and then, good doctors graduate from here.

Manuela Antunes

One of the most beautiful universities in the world.

João Reis Antão

Fantastic global service... even during a pandemic.

Francisco Moro

A very beautiful building, worth going up to see.

Alvito

Good service, friendly and helpful staff....

Inti Silva

Spectacular, beautiful, old, I loved it!!!

Manuel António da Silva Miguel

The excellence of Portuguese Universities.

Pedro Santos

A pleasant place with historical interest.

Ignacio Diaz Triviño

Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra

José Lopes

Fantastic building with lots of details!

go in

Back allot of years history with you now

Maria Gadim

One of the best universities in Coimbra.

Paulo Jorge Nunes Lopes

Very interesting historical building

alexandra valente

Best city for tourism and studying.

M Cc (MCC)

Great building and great atmosphere

Luis Martins

Good location, good professionals.

Pedro Lopes

Oldest university in the country.

Rohola Rahnavard

Old department but will prestige

indiayane lopes

100% friendliness in everything.

Casal da Juge sapsl

Circuits with enhanced security.

Luis Cardoso

Limited parking for ambulances.

Jose Ferreira

Because lives are saved here.

Jose martins abilheira

Very good and good attention

hugo soarez

Our future is created here.

elise lin

A beautiful university town

Pedro Silvestre Madeira

Memorable Portuguese Athens

Chiara Cervellin

The view is amazing! ? …

Francisco Manuel Lisboa Silva

Best hospital in the world

Murilo Lamônica

Awesome, wonderful place.

Paulo Cardoso

Well organized and safe.

Carlos Pimentel

It's all about medicine.

Catarina Morais

Getting worse and worse

André Branquinho

Very beautiful college.

nuno pereira

A real hospital ?. …

Alcides Domingues Correia Correia

Good level of service.

Jose Machado

I really enjoyed it.

Antonio José Cruz Cardona

Very old everything

Lino Bernardes

Excellent college.

Bruno Viana

Good for studying

Scantec Infórmatica

Excellent service

Elsa Canudo

I liked it ? …

natalia.braga@iol.pt Natália

Good facilities.

Carlos Yela

Living History!

Mauro Veiga

Historical.

Eduardo Silva

Very good

Cláudia Jesus

Amazing!

Tiger L.

Medium

Guilherme Martins

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