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Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja Escuela de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0002471 Ecuador Loja

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About Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja Escuela de Medicina

Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja Escuela de Medicina is a private medical school in Loja, Ecuador, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0002471. Instruction began in 2000, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 26 years. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

The qualification awarded is the M?dico, over a curriculum of 6 years, taught in Spanish; Castilian. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here.

Ecuador has 28 medical schools in the directory, 2 of them in Loja.

TrustMBBS holds 109 student reviews of Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja Escuela de Medicina, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 109 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

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  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0002471 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 Ecuador 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 Técnica Particular de Loja 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 Técnica Particular de Loja Escuela de Medicina

Is Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja Escuela de Medicina recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0002471). 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 Ecuador and your home regulator directly.

Is Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja 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 Técnica Particular de Loja Escuela de Medicina and in what language?

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

When was Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja Escuela de Medicina established?

The World Directory records 2000 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja Escuela de Medicina directly?

Address: San Cayetano Alto Loja Ecuador. Phone: +593 (7) 2570275. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja Escuela de Medicina?

TrustMBBS has 109 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 Técnica Particular de Loja Escuela 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

Ecuador

City

Loja

WDOMS ID

F0002471

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0002471) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 109 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.6★ — 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 Ecuador 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
2000
Operational Status
Currently operational
School Website(s)
In Spanish; Castilian
Address
San Cayetano Alto Loja Ecuador
Phone Number(s)
+593 (7) 2570275
Qualification Title
M?dico
Year Instruction Began
2000
Curriculum Duration
6 years
Language of Instruction
Spanish; Castilian

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 Year Instruction Began: 2000 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Spanish; Castilian 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: 2000 - 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: 2000 - 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: 2000 - 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.

Maria Fernanda Ortiz Rosero

Visiting the university where I trained as a doctor in the beautiful city of Loja. UTPL was my first step in the search for truth, the same search that led me to find the Creative Society, and that day I had the opportunity to promote this most important project for humanity... learn more and join!

Estefany González

The university offers both on-campus and online degree programs. Its facilities have been modernized and include specialized laboratories where students can complete their practical training. It also offers postgraduate programs and continuing education courses.

Rosario Puertas Hidalgo

It's a very good university, with highly qualified professors holding master's degrees and PhDs. They are strengthening research with both faculty and students. It's an excellent option in Loja and nationwide, especially with its distance learning program.

Antonio Ágape

Well, it should be noted that the university has grown impressively, but I want to comment on what it still lacks: empathy for cyclists. Yesterday, we attended the closing ceremony of the cycle and local artists such as Antonio Guerrero, La …

Daniel Chimbo

Excellent facilities... but they change staff all the time and can't agree on the distance learning format... I really had problems graduating... because the rules kept changing... the members of the examination board... my professor said …

Dayana Ortiz

I studied at UTPL through distance learning and I don't think it's good at all. For starters, the professors aren't interested; they just say it's distance learning and that's it. It's just about fulfilling the requirements. Throughout my …

CARLOS ANDRES MEJIA GOMEZ

I study at UTPL, a nationally and internationally prestigious university with more than 20 on-campus programs! Through the university, I was able to participate and be part of the volunteer aid effort during the April 2016 earthquake. It …

Luigi el vacán

There are no other words to call what they did to me, it's called fraud, since 2012 I have been claiming my rights and I have traveled from the USA to Ecuador and no one shows up to solve my problem, I have spent more than 25,000 dollars …

Mayra Alejandra

THIS SCHOOL HAS THE WORST STUDENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTED! ITS BEEN A YEAR AND THEY STILL HAVENT GIVEN ME BACK THE MONEY I PAYED, OH!!! BUT THEY STILL HAVE THEIR PEOPLE CALL ME TO TRY AND ENROLL AGAIN.

Alejandra Quezada

Beautiful facilities, but the treatment the newcomers received was terrible. They turned off the lights and sent them packing so they couldn't take photos. Terrible behavior on an otherwise memorable day!

Daniel Alejandro Tenezaca Ramón

This excellent, autonomous, and religious Alma Mater in Loja offers two study modalities: on-campus and open/distance learning. It has 26 on-campus degree programs and 19 distance learning programs. …

Jessenia Montesdeoca

Excellent institution with quality infrastructure. They provide personal and professional development.
Its price is affordable, given that there are other universities with higher …

Carlos Jimenez

The best private university in the city of Loja where I completed my undergraduate studies in law, a first-class infrastructure, very warm, clean, and institutionally organized

Daniel Franco

I was afraid to resume my studies, but with them, I feel like I'll finally be able to finish. It's an excellent university with excellent professionals and very well equipped.

Cristobal Ludeña

Excellent education, they need to organize the transportation; there are many places in the city that don't have the service and it's charged as part of the tuition.

Byron Gallegos Ortiz

It is a university with a strong teaching and research capacity, based on humanistic values ??and benefiting the development of the surrounding city.

Milton Flores

An excellent place with great facilities and very good service. Spacious with a fantastic campus. The classes and courses available are 10/10.

Richar Jaramillo

The best university in the southern region and one of the best in the field of education, it has modern facilities on its San Cayetano campus.

Romina Mejia

A university with all the amenities for students, from a library accessible to everyone to the opportunity to experience various departments.

Eduardo Díaz Huerta

I've never had any contact with this school, I didn't even know it existed, but they're trying to hack me through their email service. ? …

diego vicente Campoverde

The best in region 7 of the country and the third at the national level, governed by the idente community, the Catholic University of Loja

Joel Hidalgo

It's a good place to visit, with a nice view of the city and good accessibility. You can usually just pop in and tour the facilities.

VIRGINIA GUTIERREZ QUIROZ

Excellent service, excellent atmosphere. I attended a volunteer training program with the UNESCO Chair and was truly delighted.

Bladimir Paul Apunte Cañar

Good afternoon, distance learning is very interesting, but why are they no longer providing tablets to newly enrolled students?

David Y

Excellent academic center, everything is very clean, top-notch education and facilities, 100% recommended if you want to study

Alvaro Chacha

We used the sports facilities for a private event, and everything was very good. They should add a couple of extra restrooms.

Sejeong Wang

I'm currently studying at this university and so far everything has gone very well. I recommend it. It's very well attended.

EDEN HOGAR

They don't even provide adequate information. The quality of education is even worse. A very bad experience from the start.

Liria Sanchez

Excellent, I would like to know if the Master's program in Family Therapy will be offered this year, 2017. Please reply.

Julio Herrera

It's a very beautiful place where my children have studied and continue to study; I greatly appreciate how lovely it is.

José Jacinto Calva

It's a place with good visibility, spaces and services, such as a bar, Internet access, and many professional courses.

Nelson Andres Acaro Zaruma

It is the best university in Loja, with a group of teachers who provide their knowledge and share new experiences.

Sidney Andrea Cortez Maldonado

The best university, very prestigious, quality higher education, and wonderful infrastructure, highly recommended.

cesar augusto medina cueva

I got vaccinated against COVID-19 today; the service from the Ecuadorian Ministry of Public Health was excellent.

Irene Añazco

I went to this institution to get my first dose of the vaccine.
Everything was very good, clean, and tidy.

Mauro Sarango

Excellent university, from its first-class facilities to its quality administrative and teaching staff.

Patricio Uchuari

The university is very good, many professionals come out for the well-being of our country! !!!!!!!!

Daniela Castillo

It's a very good university because it offers distance learning options and a very good education.

Santiago Fuentes

It is obvious to have a university of excellence, committed to the well-being of our country.

Francisco Armijos

University study center in the city of Loja that is celebrating 50 years since its creation.

Giovani Villa

Open and distance learning modality. It is written Open and Distance Learning Modality.

Correa Granda David Fabián

Private third-level institution, with a wide range of applicable careers and modalities

Joanna Granda

Excellent university, good location, and parking. A great place to study. Excellent.

Marcia Nadeizda Castillo Carrillo

Nice university campus, everything is tidy, but there isn't enough parking space.

Wilson Patricio

A pleasant place in constant transformation contributing to the progress of Loja.

Angel Cuenca

Excellent, my university is beautiful and very committed to conservation issues

Nathaly Cárdenas

extensive infrastructure and one of the most complete libraries in the country.

Saúl Gálvez Ocampo

An excellent university with extensive infrastructure and excellent curricula

Diego Orlando Vacacela Ramón

The most recognized higher education institution in the south of the country

Loreto Sáez Pezo

Center for higher education with great contributions to Loja and the country

verónica abad

An excellent university and its campus is on another level, congratulations.

Ruth Angamarca

A university with a very beautiful campus. And with several study options.

LIder Jimenez

A spectacular place, there are places I never imagined existed, the best

Jeyson Arévalo

I think it's great to have an institution located high up in the city.

Victor Quezada

Good information, what I was able to review is correct and accurate.

Miriam Bermeo

My university is very good, but it's getting harder all the time...

Maria Vasquez

E s m u y b o n i t o la, universidad particular de L oja

Richard Oswaldo Quinche Quilambaqui

A beautiful place, with a state-of-the-art university campus.

Galo “Galex” G

UTPL... decides to be more... Geology Engineering awaits you

Davor Luke

Good education, a modern campus, and always at the forefront

Juan Pablo Sanchez Oviedo

A good place with spacious facilities and good education

NIVALDO GENINHO JIMENEZ CAMPOVERDE

Accessible, spacious, organized, safe, higher education

Daniel Piedra

Very pretty and slowly returning. Decide to be more...

Darsam 23

The place is nice because it has a very good library.

Jonathan Juan Manuel Gonzalez Carias

The best distance learning university in the country

EDGAR “MEDICOSECUADOR.COM” MORA

Excellent campus! A world-class university in Loja

Carlos Miranda

The Best University in Ecuador and the World ? …

Felipe Carlos Ghia

Beautiful university. The internet is terrible.

Raquel Luzuriaga

It allows academic training in technical areas

N Villanueva

Nice facilities, excellent student atmosphere.

María Inés Villavicencio

Excellent university and very friendly people

Nivardo Ortiz

Loja, my city, the most beautiful in Ecuador

Andrea Estrella

Cozy...a beautiful place to learn and teach

Marco Sánchez

Infrastructure according to academic needs.

Carlos Medina

The university is cool, everything is 10/10

Carlos Jaramillo

Excellent University, with all the schools

Néstor Marroquín

Excellent university center in Ecuador!

Gordillo Enriquez Jhon Erik

Everything was very nice and beautiful.

Nancy Riofrio

Excellent center for higher education.

Daniel Meza

X how beautiful and clean the city is

Maria Luz Cueva j

Excellent Catholic University of Loja

Severino Vasco

A modern and very beautiful campus.

Cosme Enrique Merino Cabrera

A high-level educational center....

Ronald Narváez

Why is the marker called "work"? :v

Franz Leonardo

Cool, it has a super nice campus

Rodrigo Duarte

Very well ordered and organized

Ismael Inga

A very nice and sanitized place

Eddye Javier Limones Arevalo

A beautiful university campus

Academia LA TORRE

A very nice university campus

Gustavo robalino

Very well-equipped classrooms

Fernando Armijos

That university is very good.

Karlitros 2020

Good Higher Education Center

Gladys Alicia Tenesaca

Great University. Dear UTPL

Michelle López Jiménez

An amazing place! ? …

Cristian Riascos

Very good university.

Eduardo Abad

Excellent institution

Pablo Castro

A quality university

Axel Yaguana

Good university!

David Castro

Very nice view

Ramiro Leonardo Ramirez Coronel

Good photos

Roberto Moya

Great place

Fabricio Franco

Great views

Jordi Ocampo

U's beauty

Biron Toro

Excellent

Yasmin Guamán Jaramillo

Very good

Oscar Tituaña

Great!!

Angel Martinez

Good...

Rommel Ivan Vernaza

Super!

Juan Santin

Super

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