Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda
WDOMS ID: F0004638 Nicaragua Esteli
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About Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda
Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda is a private medical school in Esteli, Nicaragua, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0004638. Instruction began in 2006, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 20 years. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.
The qualification awarded is the Doctor M?dico y Cirujano, over a curriculum of 6 years, taught in Spanish; Castilian. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here.
Nicaragua has 13 medical schools in the directory; Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda is the only one listed in Esteli.
TrustMBBS holds 30 student reviews of Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 30 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.
Before you apply: five checks for this college
- Confirm the World Directory entry F0004638 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
- Ask the medical council or health ministry of Nicaragua whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
- Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
- 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.
- Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.
Questions students ask about Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda
Is Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda recognised?
It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0004638). 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 Nicaragua and your home regulator directly.
Is Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda 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 Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda and in what language?
The curriculum runs 6 years. Teaching is in Spanish; Castilian. The qualification is the Doctor M?dico y Cirujano.
When was Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda established?
The World Directory records 2006 as the year instruction began.
How do I contact Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda directly?
Address: Apartado 081 Carretera Panamericana Norte, Km 154 Estel? Nicaragua. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.
What do students say about Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda?
TrustMBBS has 30 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 Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda?
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
Nicaragua
City
Esteli
WDOMS ID
F0004638
What we can confirm
- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0004638) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
- 30 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.4★ — 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 Nicaragua 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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Official WDOMS details
As listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools — programme structure, contact details, and status. Not student opinion; see reviews below for that.
- School Type
- Private
- Year Instruction Started
- 2006
- Operational Status
- Currently operational
- Alternate Names
- UCATSE Facultad de Ciencias M?dicas Universidad Cat?lica del Tr?pico Seco Facultad de Ciencias M?dicas
- Non-Academic Afiliations
- School has a religious affiliation.
- School Website(s)
- In Spanish; Castilian
- Address
- Apartado 081 Carretera Panamericana Norte, Km 154 Estel? Nicaragua
- Qualification Title
- Doctor M?dico y Cirujano
- Year Instruction Began
- 2006
- 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: Doctor M?dico y Cirujano Year Instruction Began: 2006 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: 2006 - 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: 2006 - 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: 2006 - 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.