🏛️ About the University
- Established: 1940
- Location: San José, Costa Rica
- University Type: Public University
- Recognition: Accredited by WHO, NMC (India), WFME, and other global councils
- Global Standing: Among Latin America's top universities, highly ranked for medicine & health sciences
- Reputation: Excellence in learning, clinical research, and community health
- Campus: Modern main campus, extensive teaching hospitals, labs, and research centers
🎓 MD Program Highlights
- Duration: 6 years (5 years academic + 1 year clinical internship)
- Medium of Instruction: Spanish (some support available in English for international students)
- Recognition: WHO, NMC (India), WFME – eligible for USMLE, PLAB, AMC, other international licensing exams
- Clinical Rotations: Hands-on experience at leading hospitals and clinics in Costa Rica
- Integrated Curriculum: Basic and clinical sciences, public health, research, and community rotations
🌍 Unique Advantages
- Prestigious public university degree
- Affordable tuition fees and cost of living
- Strong focus on research, innovation and clinical practice
- Multicultural, safe and beautiful campus environment
- Opportunities for research and elective programs
- Vibrant student community and global alumni network
🧠 Faculties & Departments
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Dentistry
- School of Public Health
- School of Nursing
- Other medical science and allied healthcare schools
✅ Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students
- Age: 17+ years at the time of admission
- 10+2 with PCB + English – 50% (General) / 40% (SC/ST/OBC)
- NEET qualification (mandatory for Indian students)
- Spanish and/or English proficiency may be required
- Valid passport
📄 Documents Required
- Valid Passport (minimum 2 years validity)
- 10th & 12th Mark Sheets & Certificates
- NEET Scorecard (for Indian students)
- Proof of language proficiency (if required)
- Birth Certificate
- Passport-size Photos (10 copies)
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Financial Support Statement
- Offer/Invitation Letter from UCR
