About Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (UNESC)
Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (UNESC) is a Community / Private university located in Criciuma, Santa Catarina (Brazil). It was established in 1968. 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 Suburban Campus (Criciúma). The reported intake months are January / July.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes (Via WDOMS)
- NMC Compliance Status: Non-Compliant
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedYes
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes (Via WDOMS)
NMC Compliance StatusNon-Compliant
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year~$16,000 - $19,000 (Private community credit pricing)
Total Course Fees~$96,000 - $114,000 (6-year tuition aggregate)
Hostel Fees / Year$0 (No campus dorms; private studio rentals)
Living Cost / Month$450 - $600 (Criciúma cost of living)
Other Charges$250 (Materials, registration processing)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (For Indian citizens practicing abroad)
Entrance Exam RequiredVestibular UNESC / ENEM
Minimum Marks RequiredEquivalent to ~70-75% high school grade average
Minimum Age Requirement17 Years
Application DeadlineMay / October
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 (For Indian citizens practicing abroad)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: Vestibular UNESC / ENEM
- Minimum Marks Required: Equivalent to ~70-75% high school grade average
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years
- Degree Offered: Bacharel em Medicina (MD Equivalent)
- Intake Month: January / July
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats~60 - 80 Seats
Student–Faculty Ratio7:01
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Hospital São José & regional clinics)
Hospital Bed Capacity250+ Combined beds
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 5 (Early clinical skills from Year 1)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Hospital São José & regional clinics)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 4+ Partner networks
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 250+ Combined beds
- Internship Duration: 2 Years (Integrated Internato framework)
- 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 Rate92% (High local employment)
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 (Requires Celpe-Bras Portuguese certificate)