About Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB) Faculdade de Medicina
Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB) Faculdade de Medicina is a Public-Community (Municipal Foundation) university located in Blumenau, Santa Catarina (Brazil). It was established in 1964. 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 Urban / Regional Hub. The reported intake months are February / August.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Non-Compliant
Recognition & Eligibility
Fees & Living Cost
Admission Requirements
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 (Mandatory for Indian citizens under NMC rules)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: Vestibular / ENEM (via SiSU portal)
- Minimum Marks Required: 70% aggregate equivalent in high school science
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 (At time of admission)
- Degree Offered: Bacharel em Medicina (MD Equivalent)
- Intake Month: February / August
Seats & Clinical Training
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Early clinical skills orientation in Yrs 1-2)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Hospital Santo Antônio & Hospital Santa Isabel)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 3+ Core Sites
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 650+ Beds combined
- Internship Duration: 2 Years (Compulsory Internato clerkship)
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes
- Internship Valid in India: No
Student Support & Outcomes
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: No (Available in nearby international stores)
- Indian Hostel: No (Private apartment rentals are standard)
- International Student Office: Yes
- Language Training Provided: No