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Universidad del Magdalena Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

WDOMS ID: F0002516 Colombia Santa Marta

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About Universidad del Magdalena Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

Universidad del Magdalena Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud is a public medical school in Santa Marta, Colombia, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0002516. Instruction began in 2002, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 24 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.

Colombia has 59 medical schools in the directory, 2 of them in Santa Marta.

TrustMBBS holds 110 student reviews of Universidad del Magdalena Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, with an average rating of 4.8 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 F0002516 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 del Magdalena Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud 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@unimagdalena.edu.co), not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
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Questions students ask about Universidad del Magdalena Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

Is Universidad del Magdalena Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0002516). 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 del Magdalena Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud a government or private college?

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

How long is the medical course at Universidad del Magdalena Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud and in what language?

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

When was Universidad del Magdalena Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud established?

The World Directory records 2002 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Universidad del Magdalena Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud directly?

Address: Carrera 32 No. 20-08 Edificio Ci?naga Grande, Segundo Piso Santa Marta, Magdalena Colombia. Phone: +57 (5) 4217940 ext. 3326. Email: medicina@unimagdalena.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 del Magdalena Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud?

TrustMBBS has 110 student reviews of the college, averaging 4.8 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 del Magdalena Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud?

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

Santa Marta

WDOMS ID

F0002516

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0002516) — 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 4.8★ — read the full text below before deciding.

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School Type
Public
Year Instruction Started
2002
Operational Status
Currently operational
School Website(s)
In Spanish; Castilian
Address
Carrera 32 No. 20-08 Edificio Ci?naga Grande, Segundo Piso Santa Marta, Magdalena Colombia
Phone Number(s)
+57 (5) 4217940 ext. 3326
Email
medicina@unimagdalena.edu.co
Qualification Title
M?dico
Year Instruction Began
2002
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: 2002 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:

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students.

Fabian Peña

A public university with great qualities. It has a very spacious campus filled with green areas. These spaces strengthen learning with technology, and it also has an excellent teaching staff. The administration is very empathetic with the student body, most of whom are from the entire department of Magdalena and its rural areas.

Angélica Coronel

It's a very beautiful place; despite not having much nature, you tend to feel very comfortable and peaceful. On the other hand, there are spaces where you can enjoy sports, either alone or in a group, and last but not least, there are the classrooms with different environments where teacher-student interaction is a joy.

Helmuth Trefftz

The university has a very pleasant campus. The buildings are modern and air-conditioned. My favorite part is the central lake. The nature on campus is very pleasant, especially the ancient trees. I've been visiting the university for over 20 years. Every time I return, I find it more beautiful and better maintained.

Juan David Palomino Fuentes

It's the place where education, science, and technology come together in perfect balance, making this place a truly wonderful place. You can walk while watching the wildlife roam its paths, take classes while listening to the birds sing, and watch the sunrises as the Sierra Nevada mountains awaken in the background.

Andres Moreno Toro

It's an institution to which I owe a lot. It has believed in the talent of many people and continues to open the door to many more. Regarding the facilities themselves, although nothing is perfect, you can feel the sense of belonging among the people and notice their constant growth and improvement.

Nestor Garcia

I was at the international book fair, FilSmar 2023. There was a wide variety of titles for all tastes and price points. There were also some book signings, and overall it was very pleasant, as there was also a food court. These spaces are definitely worth a visit; reading is one of life's pleasures.

Luis albert Palencia

The University of Magdalena is one of the best universities on the northern coast of Colombia and the only public university in Magdalena, making it a pillar of professional development in the department. I consider it very important, in addition to its excellent infrastructure.

Cesar Gomez

One of the best universities on the coast. Clean, green, and pleasant facilities. They care about high quality. A visual delight to walk through. The sports area is well-maintained and in optimal condition. With the new Río Magdalena block …

Danis Marcela Rueda

A public, high-quality accredited university, it offers many academic programs such as law, medicine, anthropology, nursing, international business, accounting, various engineering disciplines, film and audiovisual studies, psychology, and …

Tokutarimoto Rindotomora (Nelson Fabian)

A public university with a large campus, where many young people from the department of Magdalena and its surrounding areas study. It offers a wide range of professional and graduate programs, with a strong focus on literature. It has only …

minca. site

The University of Magdalena is the academic jewel of the Magdalena department. It stands out for its impressive green campus, with modern, inclusive buildings, and an indoor lagoon home for birds that are constantly being cared for. It is …

A mar

They have an excellent university campus, easy access for people with limited mobility, ample green spaces, and great infrastructure in the heart of the city.
They offer various professional training programs, specializations, and diplomas.

Marielys Franco

A highly specialized center with spacious classrooms and excellent instructors, they teach how to transform amateurs into true professionals in their field. It even has several free whiteboards scattered along the paths so students can …

Isaias

Very good institution of higher education, it is enormous, and has many attractions, such as the palafitic house, the dry forest, the lake and many other small but very significant attractions that make this university a welcoming and …

Albeiro Gonzalez cardona

It's an excellent place, a good university... especially the beautiful green areas and that lake where many species of wildlife come... I recommend it to everyone who visits that place, be sure to mention them when you come to Santa Marta

Esther Dj Eguis Crespo

The University of Magdalena, recognized for being one of the few accredited universities on Colombia's Caribbean coast, has quality professors dedicated to training good professionals, on whom the future of this new society, which is …

Jonathan S. Peñuela

Excellent Quality of Education. The University of Magdalena is constantly growing and advancing academically, being innovative and inclusive with the support of territorial entities, the private sector, and the community at large. A …

Didier J. Mendoza (didisin)

A lovely university campus, it reminded me of the campus of the University of San Buenaventura in Cartagena. I admit that I love these universities that are spacious and green, because that way one is more relaxed and knowledge flows!

Elys mileth salcedo de la rosa

Thank God for the opportunity He's given me to begin such an important cycle in my daughter's life and my family's. In general, reaching an important place like this is satisfying and very meaningful. I hope God continues to guide …

Diana Guevara

The university offers a peaceful environment conducive to study and discipline. It is quite large, with several buildings and numerous classrooms. It also boasts various facilities for recreational, artistic, and sporting activities.

Víctor Andrés Santos

An excellent university with excellent professors, an impressive infrastructure, and large, beautiful green fields that make it attractive and pleasant to study at—definitely an academic gem in the Colombian Caribbean region.

Diana Ortiz

I love the Unimag campus; it's a really good and beautiful university. The last time I was there, the green areas looked quite neglected. I hope it's not because students no longer respect the space and walk around there ? …

Alfredo Enrique Baquero Duica

Excellent university, one of the best in Colombia, home to the best professionals in Magdalena, with international accreditation, a welcoming place, and a development manager for Santa Marta and the surrounding department.

Irene

It's a shame the university's custodians don't understand that tourists also want to see it. They should be more sensible if all you want is to see what belongs to you as a Colombian citizen. They're very narrow-minded.

diana carolina gonzalez dumar

Of course it's a Unimag photo. I'm a student at this university, and that's a photo of the cafeteria during lunchtime. Students are entitled to a free lunch if they meet certain requirements and sign up for the benefit.

Jesús Alvarez

A public university of academic excellence, making it highly relevant in the Magdalena department, and its low tuition fees allow it to be accessible to residents from various sectors of the city of Santa Marta. …

Jhancarlos Osorio

This university is one of the best on the coast and has many careers, including systems engineering, civil engineering, etc., with high quality, in addition to being very welcoming and its space is very pleasant.

Jesus Pinzon

I have really visited many universities. This one has a very large campus, and the sports facilities, classrooms, and laboratories are very modern and are in need of improvement. It's an excellent place.

Karol Isaza (The Queen!)

A very good university, one of the many in Colombia, very nice and well-preserved. Great. I hope it always stays that way. And its turnstile system is very good. Anyone without an ID cannot enter.

Andy España

Large higher education educational facility, it has courts of all kinds, an artificial lake, event halls, a farm for bird watching, a semicircular area, green areas and ample parking.

Juan David González Meza

It's a very good public university. I study there, and the quality standards are satisfactory. It's constantly growing and offers institutionally accredited programs of high quality.

GERALDINE AGUILAR SÁNCHEZ (GAS.ArtVisuel)

The university boasts excellent professionals and professors dedicated to strengthening the education of entrepreneurs in various areas of interest and creative endeavors... …

Alfaima Solano (FalaF)

Accredited for high quality, the University of Magdalena is an important asset to the coast, boasting beautiful outdoor spaces. A place where academia, sports, and culture meet.

Angela Paez Osorio

It is a space full of nature, its facilities are beautiful and clean, the staff is very friendly and there you can do multiple activities, both academic and recreational.

Bladimiro José Ricaurte Argüelles

Physically, it's a very well-equipped university, with a pleasant environment. It's currently undergoing renovations and the creation of new infrastructure units. …

Jorge Brieva

The University of Magdalena has a campus committed to the environment, the care of a diverse number of species, and the progressive implementation of clean energy.

Andres Felipe Guerrero

Thank God I graduated from this beautiful university. Its campus is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen, and the atmosphere and professors are excellent.

ricardo pinzon

Excellent educational institution, a wonderful and very modern infrastructure that offers its students the opportunity to implement them to learn much more.

Omar De Jesus Campuzano Acuña

A place with a great student atmosphere, always full of people and plenty of shopping places in the surrounding area, restaurants, bars and grocery stores.

Edgar Jafet Hernandez Murcia

The best university in the city and one of the best in the Caribbean region. It's making steady progress toward consolidating its educational quality.

DIOMARA MARGARITA SUÁREZ SEGURA

The campus is beautiful and very well maintained.
The surroundings and the people invite us to continue working together for our Caribbean Region.

Wilson Thu Preferido

I just want to know if this university offers a degree in computer systems engineering because that has always been my most cherished dream.

Jorge Moreno

A very nice and well-organized campus, and one of the best universities in the city, according to national and even national organizations.

Milton Eduardo Bermúdez-Jaimes, PhD

Unlike other public universities, the investment in infrastructure is noticeable, making the institution a space with a beautiful campus.

Jhon Antequera

It's the best university in Santa Marta and one of the best in the country. Excellent physical infrastructure and natural surroundings.

Andrés Vergara

A tremendous university, large in space, with a beautiful and constantly developing campus; a strong source of pride for the region.

Juan Carlos Manjarrés

It has very clean, well-maintained facilities, large green areas, and very friendly administrative, teaching, and service staff.

maria pontón

The best university in Santa Marta. Excellent facilities, green areas, and a variety of animals. It also has excellent faculty.

Giana Cabrera

Unimag, the pride of Santa Marta, boasts a lake and modern infrastructure; students are happy to see their alma mater growing.

Yudis Laudith Arias Hernandez

Excellent university, one of the best things is that there is a lot of green space and animals... I recommend it!!! ?? …

ESMERALDA DE JESUS GARCIA ESMERAL

The campus is beautiful, organized, clean, and welcoming. The cultural week, celebrating 60 years, was spectacular. ? …

Rocio Diaz

Excellent university campus, with lush vegetation and a peaceful, tranquil atmosphere. I use the outdoor fitness areas.

Alannys Arteta

It's in very bad condition; everything is rusty, damaged, or old. I was very disappointed; I thought it would be nicer.

Santiago Rodriguez Avendaño

It's a very beautiful place, it certainly looks gorgeous inside, especially the lake, I thought it was outstanding :3

Miguel Jimenez

A university with a great biodiversity of environments, the spaces for a little conversation are always perfect.

Jose Leonardo Salas Valencia

The best university on the coast; as a graduate of this Alma Mater, you gain many experiences and insights.

Heilyn Mojica

Excellent alma mater, with recreational spaces. Providing a wonderful experience for students and visitors.

Anonymous Opp

Beloved university, a great place to think and make art, as well as to socialize and share a good joint.

MARIO VARGAS

Excellent university with a wide range of academic programs.
A very pleasant place surrounded by nature.

wilfrido Martinez

Very good service, very friendly, and a good explanation of the learning program and methodology. 10/10

Marta Maria

Girocasaca Trail. The best viewpoint, beautiful landscapes, with a farm, birdwatching. La Fortuna Farm

jhon molina

A great university, with the best professors and an extraordinary campus where all cultures interact.

ING Manuel Niebles

A very welcoming university, pleasing to the eye and where the learning environment is always present

Lina fornaris

Excellent university, it has a beautiful campus and many classrooms and laboratories for each area.

Joey Martinez

An incredible university; it opens doors for anyone who wants to get ahead. I highly recommend it.

luis miguel marquez suarez

They never answer on the customer service line; they leave you on hold until the call drops.

Jhon bermudez

The best public university in Santa Marta, and a great help to the development of the city

L Rod

Wonderful university, excellent campus, open and natural air for a good study, excellent!!

Jóvenesporgranada

A very beautiful university combines spaces for study, recreation, and sports very well.

javier mejia lizarazo

The best public university on the coast, excellent facilities and quality education

Leo Ortiz Ramirez

This university city is the best in the Caribbean, the pride of the Colombian coast

YEIMIN REYNALDO CALVO AHUMEDO

Spacious space, excellent for studying. The entrance is accessible to everyone.

Jorge XIV

A very beautiful university, I think everything about it is spectacular. ? …

MAURICIO D G

Very nice university. The staff are excellent, friendly, and helpful people.

jaime monnery

Good educational center, many spaces available and good student atmosphere

Hector Valle

IT's an amazing place, in the santa Marta city to visit every moment.

Geraldine Arenas Cantillo

I found the murals depicting diverse love absolutely horrifying, creepy

Luis Canabal

Excellent locations with an exceptional educational spirit and nature

Samara Jimenez

Excellent university, with beautiful spaces and a lovely atmosphere.

Gissella Linero

A great educational center, as well as enjoying a privileged view.

Delimiro Alberto Visbal Cadavid

Excellent university educational center. Very well maintained.

luis rangel osorio

I really hope to enjoy it much more, I hope to see a new dawn.

HECTOR IVAN ARRIETA NARANJO

Excellent campus. Its infrastructure exceeded my expectations.

wilson daza

Excellent campus, very good university and dream atmosphere.

Franco Jaraba

Excellent University! Academic quality and professionalism.

Miguel Sanjuan

Excellent university institution with regional projection

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RICHARD DE JESUS AGUIRRE CORREA

Excellent university with high quality academic programs

Jose David Cotes Rincones

Alma Mater, excellent university and a beautiful campus

Arturo Torres

Excellent... Very well maintained and good facilities

Andres Mauricio Fonseca Moreno

It's a great place.
One of the best universities. …

Alexis Eduardo Coronel Quintero

The university is very beautiful and well organized.

Osmary Guerra

The best university in Santa Marta and it's public.

Sandra Paola Tabares Buelvas

Beautiful university campus, clean facilities ??

Nelson Castillo

I studied here and received a good education.

Leonardo Ovalle Blanco

Excellent university with a beautiful campus

Carlos Severiche

The best university in the country, in brief

Jarib Cantillo

The most beautiful campus you will see

Oscar Carrascal

I love it, it's the best for studying.

Tony Cala Cala

Good place, excellent education

Luis Toro

It's an excellent university

XIOMARA RODRIGUEZ LINARES

A large university campus

Yamile Sandoval

Beautiful landscape

Gio

Excellent campus

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Nice place

Juliana Margarita Zorro Barbosa

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Isaias Niño Sierra

Bacano

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Nice

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Omar Sobrino

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