About UFRGS (Porto Alegre)
UFRGS (Porto Alegre) is a Public (Federal) university located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil). It was established in 1934. 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 Dense Urban. The reported intake months are March.
- 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 Assistance)
Living Cost / Month$600 (Major southern hub)
Other Charges$600 (Registration lines)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes
Entrance Exam RequiredVestibular or SISU
Minimum Marks RequiredUltra-Competitive Tier
Minimum Age Requirement17
Application DeadlineNov (Vestibular) / Jan
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: Vestibular or SISU
- Minimum Marks Required: Ultra-Competitive Tier
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17
- Degree Offered: Bacharel em Medicina (MD Equivalent)
- Intake Month: March
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats140
Student–Faculty Ratio6:01
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre - HCPA)
Hospital Bed Capacity1,000+ (Extensive tertiary and intensive care beds)
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Hospital Ward Intro Y2)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre - HCPA)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 8+ (Top-tier clinical center in South America)
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 1,000+ (Extensive tertiary and intensive care beds)
- Internship Duration: 2 Years (Mandatory)
- 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 Rate99% (Outstanding marks in national medical exams)
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