About Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz (UESC)
Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz (UESC) is a Public (State Funded) university located in Ilheus, Bahia (Brazil). It was established in 1991. The institution offers the Bacharel em Medicina (MD Equivalent) programme in Portuguese with a stated duration of 6 Years. Its campus format is listed as Regional / Rural-Suburban Mix. 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 (Tuition-free public institution)
Total Course Fees$0
Hostel Fees / Year$0 (Private student flats near Ilhéus/Itabuna required)
Living Cost / Month$400 - $550 (Ilhéus region living index)
Other Charges$120 (Equipment and textbooks)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes
Entrance Exam RequiredVestibular / SiSU (Sistema de Seleção Unificada via ENEM)
Minimum Marks RequiredHigh cutoff percentile on ENEM exam
Minimum Age Requirement17 Years
Application DeadlineSeptember - November
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 / SiSU (Sistema de Seleção Unificada via ENEM)
- Minimum Marks Required: High cutoff percentile on ENEM exam
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years
- Degree Offered: Bacharel em Medicina (MD Equivalent)
- Intake Month: March
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats~40 Seats
Student–Faculty Ratio7:01
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Hospital Regional Costa do Cacau & local complexes)
Hospital Bed Capacity220+ Beds
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 5
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Hospital Regional Costa do Cacau & local complexes)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 4+ Clinics and networks
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 220+ Beds
- Internship Duration: 2 Years
- 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% (Residency match rate)
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