Campus Location

The Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) Faculdade de Medicina Caicó is located in Caicó, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

Healthcare Programs Offered

The faculty offers the following programs:
– An undergraduate medical program.
– Postgraduate and residency programs in various medical specialties.

Accreditation Status and Type

The institution is accredited by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) and is recognized by the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

QS World Ranking

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) is not ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2024. However, it is well-regarded in Brazil for its medical programs.

Enrollment Numbers

Exact enrollment figures for the Caicó campus are not publicly available. UFRN as a whole has approximately 47,000 students across all its campuses.

Tuition Fees

  • Tuition is free for domestic students, as it is a public university.
  • International students may be required to pay administrative fees.

Application Requirements

To apply, candidates must:
– Complete secondary education (Brazilian high school diploma or equivalent).
– Achieve qualifying scores in the Vestibular (Brazilian university entrance exam) or ENEM (National High School Exam).
– Demonstrate proficiency in Portuguese, which is mandatory for non-native speakers.

Year Established

UFRN was established in 1958. The Faculdade de Medicina Caicó was founded in 2013.

Medical Program Start Date

The medical program at the Caicó campus commenced in 2013.

Gender Admitted

Both male and female students are admitted to the programs.

Foreign Students Admitted

Foreign students are eligible for admission but must meet specific requirements, including Portuguese language proficiency and validation of academic credentials.

Admissions Contact Information

For admissions inquiries, contact: prograd@ufrn.br.

For further details or updated information, it is recommended to contact the university directly or visit their official website.