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Universidad Privada Abierta Latinoamericana Sede Cochabamba Escuela de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0002365 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Cochabamba

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About Universidad Privada Abierta Latinoamericana Sede Cochabamba Escuela de Medicina

Universidad Privada Abierta Latinoamericana Sede Cochabamba Escuela de Medicina is a private medical school in Cochabamba, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0002365. Instruction began in 1997, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 29 years. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

The qualification awarded is the M?dico Cirujano, over a curriculum of 6 years, taught in Spanish; Castilian. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. An entrance examination is required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.

Bolivia (Plurinational State of) has 44 medical schools in the directory, 9 of them in Cochabamba.

TrustMBBS holds 61 student reviews of Universidad Privada Abierta Latinoamericana Sede Cochabamba Escuela de Medicina, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 61 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

Before you apply: five checks for this college

  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0002365 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 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 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 Privada Abierta Latinoamericana Sede Cochabamba 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 (upal@upal.edu), 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 Privada Abierta Latinoamericana Sede Cochabamba Escuela de Medicina

Is Universidad Privada Abierta Latinoamericana Sede Cochabamba Escuela de Medicina recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0002365). 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 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) and your home regulator directly.

Is Universidad Privada Abierta Latinoamericana Sede Cochabamba 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 Privada Abierta Latinoamericana Sede Cochabamba Escuela de Medicina and in what language?

The curriculum runs 6 years. Teaching is in Spanish; Castilian. The qualification is the M?dico Cirujano.

When was Universidad Privada Abierta Latinoamericana Sede Cochabamba Escuela de Medicina established?

The World Directory records 1997 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Universidad Privada Abierta Latinoamericana Sede Cochabamba Escuela de Medicina directly?

Address: Av. America #524, entre Pantale?n Dalence y Potos? PO Box 3599 Cochabamba Bolivia (Plurinational State of). Phone: +591 (4) 4486100. Email: upal@upal.edu. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about Universidad Privada Abierta Latinoamericana Sede Cochabamba Escuela de Medicina?

TrustMBBS has 61 student reviews of the college, averaging 4.2 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 Privada Abierta Latinoamericana Sede Cochabamba 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

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

City

Cochabamba

WDOMS ID

F0002365

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0002365) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 61 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.2★ — 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 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 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
1997
Operational Status
Currently operational
School Website(s)
In Spanish; Castilian
Address
Av. America #524, entre Pantale?n Dalence y Potos? PO Box 3599 Cochabamba Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Phone Number(s)
+591 (4) 4486100
Email
upal@upal.edu
Qualification Title
M?dico Cirujano
Year Instruction Began
1997
Curriculum Duration
6 years
Language of Instruction
Spanish; Castilian
Foreign Students
Foreign students are admitted
Entrance Exam
An entrance exam is 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 Cirujano Year Instruction Began: 1997 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Spanish; Castilian Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is 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: 1997 - 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: 1997 - 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: 1997 - 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.

ERDN

Excellent teaching quality, student relations, and access to information. They are honest in what they offer, and it truly is a university that could be described as one of the best in all of Bolivia, following international standards. A true investment.

Nicolas Mango

From the day I visited the University, I was captivated by the warmth and hospitality of its faculty and administrators. They are truly people who care about the well-being of the students and about making a positive impact on our region. …

Roberval Cavalcanti

I studied there from 2014 to 2019, an unforgettable experience, heaven and hell on Earth leading up to the graduation exam. I'm grateful for the incredible professors I met, but I wouldn't dare recommend it even to my worst enemy. The …

Carlos Felipe Monteiro Jesus

It has a good structure, but it leaves much to be desired in everything else: professors who don't teach, students who have no voice in the university, and if you're Brazilian, the situation is even worse. The university is very …

Leonor Mardini

It's a good university, the customer service is excellent, the staff treats you wonderfully, the professors are very capable of doing their job, and the classrooms and university areas are very good and clean.

Alberto N. Vargas Callejas

This university is complete and well-organized.
The administrative staff is attentive and friendly.
The infrastructure is modern and well-signposted. …

Hansel Lopera (Dr. Hansel Lopera)

Excellent infrastructure, very comfortable location, several study areas, a very complete library, and a high level of teaching and academic standards.

Sofía Rodríguez

If you have the chance to register, DON'T MISS IT.

Terrible administrative service; they leave you waiting for HOURS without caring about your time.

Gretty Malpartida

A university that offers comprehensive education; market research revealed that it has the lowest failure rate on medical degree exams.

Uhelber Lima da Costa

I identified with the teaching style here. Among the other universities in Cochabamba, it is the least bureaucratic.

Giara Fulguera Condori

It looks nice from the outside, and there are places to eat and a small square to sit in very close by.

Wilson Almendras Daza

Nice atmosphere, but the teaching strategies and their quality leave much to be desired.

Grover Garcia Torrico

The location is incorrectly marked; none of the previous editors have noticed.

adriano nunes souto

Based on the structure presented, and the biosecurity measures in place...

Narda Burgulla

It has security at the entrance and in the parking lot, and good service.

Ana Patricia Lopez Aguirre

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MAURICIO PARDO

Excellent university, I am currently in my 4th semester of medicine

Daniel Soria

The quality of Ensenhansa is very good. It has the best teachers.

James Añazgo

Excellent university... Highly recommended... Greetings from Peru

Edwin Gabriel Zubieta Cano

One of the best universities in Bolivia in the area of health

Mariane Meireles

Great university! The best private university in Cochabamba.

Paul Christian

It's a good university; I've been studying there since 2019.

Fernanda Miranda

Clean, tidy, few people in service, large, ventilated space.

MÉNDEZ GALARZA RUDDY ADRIÁN

Good location, but the teaching leaves much to be desired.

Dilan Claros Torrico

Excellent facilities
Good service
Good academic training

Irlando Santos

It's very excellent, it just needs faster service...

Dijinahas Alves

I graduated here, feeling nostalgic! :)

Erick David Diaz

Beautiful place and good academic level

John Fuentes

Great location and a good university

Walker Aguilar

Higher education institution.

DIVINA V

Excellence in care ???? …

Juan Pablo Calle

lot of brazilian people

Richard López

It has a good location.

Carol Zambrana

An excellent university

Mel Lucilene

It's a great college.

Julio Cesar Castedo

Excellent University

Luis Delgadillo

Excellent atmosphere

Gonzalo Salazar Chambi

Excellent university

Carlos David De la Barra Cadíma

A great University

BIRA SENNA

Beautiful setting

Alex Rueda

Information I had

Javier Vargas Castro

Good facilities,

Wildson Pires

Great university

Andrés Saavedra Saavedra

Good university

IMPOSITIVA Srl

Good facilities

Robson Raasch

Terrible place!

Grabriel Alves

Very beautiful!

Said Thiago Espinoza

Well organized

Heleno Costa

My study home!

Jorge Sabja

Five stars!!

Jonathan Rojas

This is it.

Robin Quiroga

Nice place.

Samuel García M.

Nice cafe

Bira Senna

Excellent

Nicole Cristina

Beautiful

Almeyda Abigail Mejia Palenque

Very good

SamaraCamargo Miranda

Great

Fergie Claure

? …

Jhon Mike

Nice

Maria Rosales

Good

Henry TiTo wD

Ok

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