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Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda

WDOMS ID: F0004638 Nicaragua Esteli

Country

Nicaragua

City

Esteli

WDOMS ID

F0004638

What students share

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

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Non-Academic Afiliations: School has a religious affiliation.

School Website(s): In Spanish; Castilian

Additional Information:

School Contact Main Address: Apartado 081 Carretera Panamericana Norte, Km 154 Estel? Nicaragua Phone Number(s): Fax Number(s): Email:

Main Address: Apartado 081 Carretera Panamericana Norte, Km 154 Estel? Nicaragua

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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:

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:

Canada Unless indicated otherwise, Medical degrees obtained from this medical school are acceptable to the provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities in Canada, and therefore acceptable to all medical organizations in Canada. For more information about the acceptable medical schools as defined in the Model Standards for Medical Registration in Canada click here . ? moins d?avis contraire, les dipl?mes de m?decine de cette facult? de m?decine sont acceptables aux ordres des m?decins dans les provinces et territoires du Canada, et par cons?quent acceptables ? toute autre organisation au Canada qui ?uvre dans le domaine m?dical. Pour plus d'information au sujet des facult?s de m?decine acceptables, telles que d?finies dans les normes mod?les pour l'inscription m?dicale au Canada, cliquez ici . 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.

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students. All ratings and reviews are taken on 21st January 2026.

JOSE HUETE

The Catholic University of the Dry Tropics (UCATSE), located in the city of Estelí, Nicaragua, offers programs in Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Agro-industrial Engineering, Human Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Sacred Theology, and Law. It is located at Kilometer 166.5 on the Pan-American Highway North.

Martin Urbina

Everything is great. But I have a question. The origin and destination route map isn't accurate; it's slow to show the course position. It used to be accurate, indicating the current position. Now it's slow and intermittent, meaning it …

arges blandon

Formerly Ucatse, now Francisco Luis Espinoza University, it offers various university degrees such as veterinary medicine and agriculture.

Arnulfo Pazo

I think the location of UNFLEP University in El Bosque is very beautiful... I'm very happy about it.

Amilcar Pineda

My alma mater... Professional, Vocational, and Comprehensive Academic Training...

Hazel Lizeth

Always very good service from my colleagues...but the snakes are in order.

Lesther Hernandez

There was a lot of mistreatment of students by the university owner.

Griselda Rizo

I would like information regarding the races. Thank you very much.

Karolina Sevilla

The best! In values ??and education. Love of God above all things.

Alma Tinoco

I want to enter this university next year, 2017. How do I do it?

Cristian Noe “PARDO” Guillen Pinel

Excellent option for learning and professional development

Giesi Gonzalez

I want to enter this university next 2017, can I do it?

G Fabiola Quintero

The best university, with excellent staff service.

Francisco Gadea

Excellent center for higher education!!

Francisco Ayala

Excuse me, is there an entrance exam?

WIL Acción

Excellent university. Good teachers.

Jerry Aguilar

Very good student atmosphere

Darling Joyas

Excellent, one of the best

Cristofer Lopez

I love it, it looks wild

Darling Joya

My university. Excellent

Leonel Isaac Salgado Raudez

They are an Estelian

Cruz Torrez

away from the city

Fanny Luna

Great university!

Rene Cruz

Beautiful place

Jose Molina

Excellent ?? …

Rolvin Omar Escalante

It's very good

emilson rivera

Excellent

Arturo Vega

Beautiful

Brian Ayala

Very good

Eslin Zamora

Super!!!

About Nicaragua

Flag of Nicaragua Scenic view of Nicaragua

Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest country in Central America, comprising 130,370 km2 (50,340 sq mi). With a population of 7,142,529 as of 2024, it is the third-most populous country in Central America after Guatemala and Honduras, and the largest by area.

Capital
Managua
Population
6.80M
GDP
NIO 21,155
Region
Americas
Area
130,373 km²

Currency: Nicaraguan córdoba (C$)

Dialing code: +505

Top-level domain: .ni

Timezones: America/Managua

Coordinates: 13.00000000, -85.00000000

Languages: Spanish

Native name: Nicaragua

Nationality: Nicaraguan

Religion snapshot

Religion in Nicaragua is predominantly Christian and forms a significant part of the culture of the country as well as its constitution. Religious freedom and religious tolerance is promoted by the Nicaraguan constitution yet the government has in recent years detained, imprisoned, and likely tortured numerous Catholic leaders, according to multiple news out…

About Estelí

Cityscape of Estelí
Country
Nicaragua
Timezone
America/Managua
Coordinates
13.09185000, -86.35384000

Estelí, officially Villa de San Antonio de Pavia de Estelí is a city and municipality within the Estelí department. It is the 8th largest city in Nicaragua due to the high urbanization of its municipality, at 84.8%, with an urban population of 111,244. It is also the eighth-largest municipality, and an active commercial center in the north, known as "the Dia…

Local name: Estelí

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