About UFRN (Natal Campus)
UFRN (Natal Campus) is a Public (Federal) university located in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil). It was established in 1958. The institution offers the Bacharel em Medicina (MD Equivalent) programme in Portuguese with a stated duration of 6 Years (12 Semesters). Its campus format is listed as Coastal Capital. The reported intake months are Mar / Aug.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Non-Compliant
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedYes
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusNon-Compliant
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$0 (Public Federal Law)
Total Course Fees$0 (Tuition-Free)
Hostel Fees / Year$0 (Limited Social Housing)
Living Cost / Month$500 (Capital city coast)
Other Charges$500 (Materials & Admin)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes
Entrance Exam RequiredSISU / ENEM Track
Minimum Marks RequiredTop Tier Competition
Minimum Age Requirement17
Application DeadlineJan (Via SISU Window)
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes
- Entrance Exam Requirement: SISU / ENEM Track
- Minimum Marks Required: Top Tier Competition
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17
- Degree Offered: Bacharel em Medicina (MD Equivalent)
- Intake Month: Mar / Aug
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats100
Student–Faculty Ratio7:01
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes - HUOL)
Hospital Bed Capacity750 - 800 (Full federal tertiary hub complex)
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Clinical Semiotics Y2)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes - HUOL)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 6+ (Includes MEJC Maternity & Januário Cicco)
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 750 - 800 (Full federal tertiary hub complex)
- Internship Duration: 2 Years (PBL System)
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes
- Internship Valid in India: No
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo
International Student OfficeYes
FMGE Pass Rate-
Internship Valid in IndiaNo
Graduate Success Rate97% (Top-tier success in northeastern residency)
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: No
- Indian Hostel: No
- International Student Office: Yes
- Language Training Provided: No