THE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF HAVANA
The University of Medical Sciences of Havana is a first-class medical institution in Cuba with specialization in universally recognized medicines. The University also known as Universidad de Ciencias Medicas de la Habana (UCHM) tops all medical schools in Cuba and is identified as a leading medical institution on a global standard. The medical institution has world-class faculties and facilities including the Latin American School of Medicine (Escula Latinoamericana de Medicina), Faculty of Medical Sciences of Holguin, and Mariana Grajales (Facultad de Ciencias Medicas de Holguin, Mariana Grajales). The faculty offers programs in graduate and post-graduate studies. The University has 12 faculties including nine medical sciences, one stomatology, one nursing and one health technology.
The University of Medical Sciences in Havana has a longstanding record of academic and medical excellence. The institution positions state-of-the-art facilities to engage students and trains them for professional competencies. The history of medical education in Cuba has a rich developmental structure although it started on a not-so-popular scale. The central-eastern part of Cuba is identified as the origin of medical education In Cuba. The medical program began in 1968 in Camaguey with three students coming to the eastern location from the University of Havana. Cuba has since that time grow to become a leading country in the sphere of medicine in the world. The Cuban government has improved on medical scholarship and this has influenced the growth of medicinal discoveries, pharmaceutical progress and surgical prowess of medical students and practitioners in the country. The curriculum in the University of Medical Sciences has been approved by the National Accreditation in Cuba and recognized globally. The recognition is premised on the testaments of over 13,000 graduates of the school and specialties ranging from dentistry, psychology, nursing, medicine and surgery and health technology. The University welcomes foreign students and has a suitable and non-discriminatory learning environment for them. Over a thousand foreigners currently study in Cuba at the University of Medical Sciences. The institution has and welcomes students from 52 countries.
The University of Medical Sciences Colleges/Faculties
The University of Medical Sciences Havana’s primary role is teaching and training students to become locally resourceful medical practitioners and positioning them for global relevance. Students are trained in medicine, dentistry, psychology, surgery in both undergraduate and graduate programs and are offered diplomas, masters and doctorates depending on their programs. The University has 8,000 staff and over 21,000 students’ capacity and the faculty members engage in research and community development as contributions to knowledge in the field of education. The University’s high-ranked colleges include:
- Raul Gonzales Sanchez Faculty (Dentistry): The Raul Gonzales Sanchez Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Medical Sciences Havana is a top-ranked faculty with leading medical scholars, medical resources and a growing population of medical students from within and outside Cuba. The faculty has achieved long-standing excellence in medical teaching, research and community development. Students are trained in dentistry through scalable models and well-regulated medical curriculum that’s student-centered. The Faculty covers areas including comprehensive general dentistry and specialized areas in dentistry which are sectioned into departments. The departments at the Raul Gonzales Sanchez Faculty includes the Periodontics, Prosthodontics, and the general dentistry department. The departments collaborate for teaching, research and community development projects. Students are by the provision of the curriculum mandated to go for compulsory medical outreach under the supervision of the academic staff of the Faculty. The outreach is one of the areas through which the Faculty and the University of Medical Sciences Havana contribute to widening medical access and reach to Cubans especially in the local communities. The Faculty of Raul Gonzales Sanchez has recorded 581 publications and 175 projects making it an outstanding faculty of global repute. The publications have been majorly peer-reviewed and students are also engaged in the research and publication processes to give them sufficient medical scholarship orientation and exposure. Seminars, practical and workshops are the registered procedures for facilitating instructions and preparing students for full-scale dental profession at the Faculty of Raul Gonzales Sanchez.
- Miguel Enriquez Faculty of Medical Sciences: The Miguel Enriquez Faculty of Medical Sciences is a top-ranked faculty of the University of Medical Sciences, Havana in Cuba. The Faculty is named after the eminent Miguel Enriquez who has achieved exceeding feats in obstetrics and medical practice. The Faculty is specially located at the Diez de Octubre municipality and prides on its high-achieving student population and medical facilitators. The Miguel Enriquez Faculty started medical training in 2001 and has since graduated 175 medical students of the Latin American descent with over 654 enrolment from different nationalities. The Faculty is focused on training medical professionals in emerging medical areas and challenges. The Faculty is well-grounded in consistent medical teaching and research and this has translated to continuous excellence in teaching and research. Students are also trained human resources in the aspect of health at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Faculty contributes to community development through its social responsibility of affording medical care and treatment to people especially those at the grassroots. Testing, imaging, and accessible medical care are provided to people and students are able to learn through this avenue. The Miguel Enriquez Faculty of Medical Sciences tops in Cuba and has attracted values to the University of Medical Sciences in Havana through its global standard teaching and learning modules, affordability of study and quality healthcare. The Faculty includes departmental areas such as scientific productivity, technical science, technical medical research and medical clinical trials. The Miguel Enriquez Faculty welcomes students from Cuba and foreign countries; student-friendly regulations are put in place to allow students easily move into Cuba and study to attain medical excellence.
- Victoria de Giron Institute of Basic and Preclinical Sciences:
The Victoria de Giron Institute of Basic and Preclinical Sciences is a reputed faculty of basic medical sciences at the University of Medical Sciences, Havana. The Institute is a product of Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionist and has since its establishment in 1962 grown to become one of the most sought-after medical institutes in the world. The medical institute currently has over 6,000 foreign students studying medicine, dentistry, health technology and nursing; making it one of the top institutions in Cuba with the highest foreign students’ population. The Victoria de Giron Institute has formed a strong teaching, research and medical alliance with leading medical experts and technology-oriented countries. The Institute presently operates nine projects in seven countries and maintains 22 agreements with 14 countries. The world-class medical institute, Victoria de Giron allows students to learn medicine with modern technologies and equipment with instructional facilitation from high-flying medical experts of international scholarly recognition and records. Students at the Institute learn on scholarship, self-funding or sponsorship from the government. The faculty promotes unity in diversity by ensuring adequate collaboration and interaction among foreign students and Cuban nationals. The Institute leads in numerical strengths and program plurality with over 4,000 students studying in 62 special areas of medical sciences in Cuba. The Institute runs both undergraduate and graduate programs and is regulated by the Ministry of Higher Education.
The University of Medical Sciences, Havana has other faculties covering special areas of medicine and nursing including the Calixto Garcia Medical Sciences, Dr. Salvador Allende Faculty, Finlay-Albarran Faculty of Medical Sciences, Julio Trigo Faculty of Medical Sciences, Manuel Fajardo Rivero Faculty and the Lidia Doce Faculty of Nursing; all welcome local and foreign students for seasoned and comprehensive medical education.
Why Study Medicine in Cuba
- Pragmatic medical teaching: Cuban medical Colleges pride themselves on their pragmatic teaching approach. Medical students are allowed to start practice-based learning from the first year in the University. Students are not first subjected to rigorous theory memorization but trained through active implementation of knowledge in practical The community learning method is used in Cuban medical schools and this allows students through the supervision of college teachers to carry out consultations and medical checks on the locals. The incorporation of immediate medical practice into the Cuban medical education system has distinguished it globally.
- World-class medical facilities: Cuba is a leading country in medical tourism and makes an annual major return from the practice. One of the qualities that attract thousands of people to Cuba for medical care is the availability of experts and globally-ranked medical facilities. High-profile surgeries and treatments are provided in the country. The availability of medical experts and resources makes a good learning condition for the students. They interact with medical scholars, benefit from medical publications and have access to medical equipment for practice.
- Affordability and quality: The Cuban government provides medical scholarships to students from low-income families. The scholarship allows students to study medicine for six years and practice in the country upon graduation. Foreign students are also provided the scholarship and the fee is affordable in case a scholarship isn’t provided. Cuban government supports medical education. This makes medical programs in Cuba quality-oriented. Human and material resources are regularly provided and this helps medical schools in Cuba to stay on top and relevant in global human medicine.
Cuba is a choice destination to study medicine. The country offers medical programs in general medicine, stomatology, surgeries, orthopedics, ophthalmology, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and medical sciences. Cuban medical schools are making waves beyond the island country and are now rated for excellence on international standards. Cuban medical schools are ranked in the league of leading medical schools in the United Kingdom, the United States of America and India. Pragmatic medical teaching, world-class medical facilities and industry-rated medical facilitators and affordable costs are factors putting Cuban medical education on the global map.
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Amdo (Last name withheld for privacy purposes)
November 23, 2021 at 11:17 am
My name is Amdo Joseph Yilwa, I am an 18 years old female and a citizen of Nigeria.
I am interested in studying at the University of Medical Sciences Havana for the 2021 /22 academic year, January 2022 intake.
I completed my secondary education in 2020 with excellent grades and I am now studying BSc Anatomy in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Bingham University Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. I have currently completed two semester course work with Bingham University.
I know that Cuba offers the best medical education in the world and I will be honored to study Medicine at your University.
I would be grateful if you could let me know what steps I need to take to apply for the program: Bachelor of Medicine.
Thank you
Amdo Joseph Yilwa
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Abubakari (Last name withheld for privacy purposes)
January 28, 2022 at 9:34 am
i want to pursue medicine at your noble university so how do i go about it?
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Ester (Last name withheld for privacy purposes)
March 8, 2022 at 8:53 am
i want to apply to medical university in Cuba, havanna but i can not get the website
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adheesha
March 11, 2022 at 10:10 am
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dear Deanscholarship programme
My name is Adheesha Gunetilleke from sri lanka , who have sat for bio science stream AL exam in sri lanka and with the hope to gaining into medical science in your in your country
I was not selected to the local medical faculty faculty in sri lanka due the limited in take of students to the medical faculty,my parents are not financially sound to support me for medical education even though I have the ambition to serve as a medical Doctor.my parents can afford partly for my medical education to the course with the assistance of my father
I wish to know whether there are any scholarship programme at least partly supported for a student like me from sri lanka
I wait for your kind replythank youH Adheesha Gunetillekemy whatsap number +94712329449110/31AMahamega [lace,Maharagama,Sri lanka
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Abena (last name withheld for privacy protection)
June 14, 2022 at 3:51 am
Hello i am interested in studying in Cuba at your univeristy. I have a bachelors in BBMedSc UWI Mona and Diploma in science education. How can apply? I would love to know how th housing is for Caribbean Nationals.
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August 25, 2022 at 4:55 pm
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John (last name withheld for privacy protection)
October 5, 2022 at 6:08 am
Hello, please avail me more information about dental courses you offer at your university
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March 17, 2023 at 11:10 pm
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April 6, 2022 at 1:13 am
Pls i would like to do my residency or Mmed programmes in plastic and reconstructive surgery in one of cuban best medical university.
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Janet (Last name withheld for privacy purposes)
May 17, 2022 at 9:36 am
I have an academically and personally outstanding student here in Switzerland who wishes to study Medicine but whose family cannot afford it in UK/US/Canada.
How much are fees in Cuba?
Is Spanish proficiency required on application?
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Presley
June 1, 2022 at 6:26 pm
I’d like to join this varsity
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Vine (last name withheld for privacy protection)
August 23, 2022 at 5:24 pm
I am still waiting for your response to my application to study Medicine. Please reach out to me on vineekabua@gmail.com
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Daadir
June 10, 2022 at 1:40 pm
I want to study in cupa
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Kellian (last name withheld for privacy protection)
July 14, 2022 at 12:05 am
Hi, im Kellian Persaud. I am 17 years old.
I’m interested in studying Medical Sciences in Cuba.
I completed my secondary education in 2021 with excellent grades and I am doing an Associates in chemistry, at the University of Guyana. On july the 23rd i’ll complete my first year.
I know that Cuba offers the best medical education in the world and I will be honored to study Medicine at your University.
I would be grateful if you could let me know what steps I need to take to apply for the program: Bachelor of Medicine.
Thank you
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Marion (last name withheld for privacy protection)
August 20, 2022 at 9:29 am
Hi, what is the cost of studying at your institute? I am from Kenya completing undergraduate study here in orthopedics.
My fiancé is from Trinidad Tobago and recommended your institution.
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August 25, 2022 at 4:29 pm
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Lulu
August 23, 2022 at 5:24 pm
Hi
My name is Lulu and I am interested in pursuing a medical degree in Cuba. I am 22 years old. And after working 2 years in corporate I have seen that this is not where I belong. I got accepted to study medicine when I was 17 but did not have funding at the time so I chose actuarial science. The corporate culture has me fed up. Please contact me. My email is below
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Lulu
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August 24, 2022 at 10:02 pm
Hy good day my name is Aisha (last name withheld for privacy protection) I am a final year student of Maryam Abacha university Niger studying public health pls I will like to come study medicine at your school and also like to know more about the admission process and if I can use my public health degree to apply.Thank you and hope my request will be granted.
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December 7, 2022 at 12:23 am
Hi,
My name is Sabrina, im a citizen in the UK and i would like to study medicine in Cuba. I would like to know the steps i would need to take and what qualifications i require to do this
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March 17, 2023 at 10:34 pm
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PREEDI.A
September 4, 2022 at 11:59 am
RESPECTFULSIR/MAM,
MY NAME IS PREEDI I AM FROM TAMIL NADU ,INDIA I WOULD LIKE KNOW HOW COULD I APPLY FOR MBBS COURSE IN CUBA ESPECIALLY IN THESE THREE COLLAGES
1.Latin America School of Medicine, Republic of Cuba
2.University of Medical Science Ciego De Avila, Cuba
3.University of Medical Sciences Carlos J. Finlay Camaguey, Cuba
THE REASON BEHIND WHY I WANT TO STUDY IN THESES THREE COLLEGES IS BECAUSE upon the information received from the Indian Embassy/High Commission of India concerned, the list of foreign universities/institutions as approved/recognized by the authorities concerned in CUBA .I HAVE QUALIFIED IN NEET LAST YEAR ANDTHIS YEAR ALSO I WILL GET QUALIFY MARK IN NEET EXAM BUT WE COULDN’T AFFORD TO PAY 20 LAKES FOR MBBS IN DEEMED COLLEGE AND DIDN’T GET THE CUTTOFF FOR GOVERNMENT COLLAGE SO COULD YOU PLEASE SAY ME WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA,FEES STRUCTURE IS THE COURSE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH IN THESE THREE COLLAGES.
THANK YOU
YOURS OBIDIENTLY
PREEDI.A
PREEDI
September 5, 2022 at 11:39 am
Respectful sis/mam,
my name is preedi I am from Tamil Nadu INDIA I would like to know how could I apply for MBBS in Cuba what would be the eligibility criteria and is the course available in English language and what would be the fees structure
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March 17, 2023 at 11:30 pm
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PREEDI
September 5, 2022 at 11:40 am
Respectful sis/mam,
my name is preedi I am from Tamil Nadu INDIA I would like to know how could I apply for MBBS in Cuba what would be the eligibility criteria and is the course available in English language and what would be the fees structure
Catherine
October 12, 2022 at 1:17 am
Hello is it advisable to apply to the University with only an associate degree or with a bachelors degree?
Are there any arrangements for students whose first language is English?
Is there any information on accomodations for foreign students?
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Ocneilya
October 13, 2022 at 12:03 am
Hello, good day. My name is Ocneilya and I am interested in studying at your institution.
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November 17, 2022 at 9:15 am
Greetings, I would like to apply to your university and would like to know the steps on how to apply
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Johny (last name withheld for privacy protection)
November 17, 2022 at 9:04 pm
hi, my name is Johny liua and I am from Solomon islands ,I wish to study biological science at your university in Havana . I have good academic grade in year 12 high school in my country and also undergraduate student in 2021 . I chose to study at the Cuba university because they have a very good education system .
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November 24, 2022 at 1:46 am
I want to apply to medical university in Cuba, Havana but I can not get the website
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Michelle
December 26, 2022 at 2:26 pm
Greetings,
I am a Caribbean med school graduate and will like to pursue a specialization in Emergency Medicine and ILL CALL YOU RIGHT BACK at your university. I will like to have more details. Thank you.
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Tamoy (last name withheld for privacy protection)
December 30, 2022 at 12:35 am
Hello,
I am interested in receiving information about your School of Medicine.
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January 6, 2023 at 9:59 am
My name is Agyeman Maxwell. I just completed my wasce examination with excellent grades .I’d like to read medicine in your university
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January 12, 2023 at 8:30 pm
Hello , I’m interested in attending this university my name is Ricardo from Mexico I attended school in the US but I wanted to know what I need to apply to this honorable university .
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Zenande
January 15, 2023 at 8:29 pm
I am interested in applying to the medical school of Havana but I am having a difficult time finding online applications.
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February 8, 2023 at 11:37 am
good day
my Name is Josephine from Namibia, what are the requirements to study at your university, the cost of studying and in what language are classes given
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