Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon (FMUL)

- Lisboa, Portugal
Abroad

General Information

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon (FMUL), located on the Santa Maria Hospital campus, is one of Portugal's most prestigious and historic medical institutions. It is part of the Lisbon Academic Medical Centre (CAML), a unique consortium that integrates the Faculty, the Santa Maria Hospital, and the Instituto de Medicina Molecular (iMM)—one of Europe's top biomedical research centers.

General Info

  • Established: 1911 (with roots dating back to the 16th century).

  • Location: Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal.

  • Program: Integrated Master’s in Medicine (a continuous 6-year program, 360 ECTS).

  • Language of Instruction: Portuguese.

    • International Students: You must achieve high proficiency in Portuguese. Clinical practice starts early, and patient interaction is exclusively in Portuguese.

  • Accreditation: Accredited by A3ES (Portugal) and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). Graduates are eligible for global pathways like the USMLE (USA) and PLAB/UKMLA (UK).

Campus Facilities

  • Academic Hub: The campus is the heart of medical innovation in Portugal. Students study in a "living lab" where research from the iMM is directly applied to clinical practice in the hospital.

  • Facilities: Features state-of-the-art anatomy theaters, clinical simulation centers, and a massive digital and physical medical library.

  • Competitiveness: Historically, FMUL has the highest entry requirements in Portugal. For 2024/2025, the application score of the last admitted student was 177.7 out of 200 (88.8%).

    • Hospital & Medical Facilities

    Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

  • Status: The largest teaching hospital in Portugal. It serves as the primary clinical training site for FMUL students.

  • Clinical Experience: Because it is a national referral hospital, students encounter the most complex medical cases in the country, from advanced neurosurgery and organ transplants to rare metabolic diseases.

  • Rotations: Clinical training is highly structured and supervised by Portugal's leading medical experts.

    • Fee Structure

    State University Affordability

  • National/EU Students: Capped at the national public university limit of €697 per year.

  • International Students: Approximately €7,000 per year (subject to final confirmation by the University Council).

  • Payment: Typically payable in a lump sum or divided into 10 monthly installments.

  • Application Fee: Roughly €60 – €100.

    • City Details

    • Environment: A sunny, coastal capital city with a rich cultural history. The campus is located in the "Cidade Universitária" (University City) district, which is safe and full of student life.

    • Transport: Directly served by the Metro (Yellow Line) at the "Cidade Universitária" station. Monthly student passes (Sub23) are highly discounted or even free for certain age groups.

    Hostel & Mess

  • University Residences (SASUL): The Egas Moniz Residence is located directly on campus.

    • Cost: Roughly €160 – €180 per month for non-scholarship holders. Spots are very limited and in high demand.

  • Private Housing: Lisbon is the most expensive city in Portugal for rent.

    • Shared Room: €450 – €700 per month.

    • Private Studio: Often exceeds €900 per month.

  • Mess/Dining:

    • ULisboa Canteens: A full meal (soup, main, drink, and dessert) costs between €2.80 and €6.00.

    • Monthly Food Budget: Expect to spend €250 – €350 on groceries and canteen meals.

    • Miscellaneous

  • International Student Statute: FMUL reserves a specific number of seats for non-EU students who have not resided in Portugal for more than two years.

  • Admission Criteria:

    • Required Exams: High school final scores in Biology & Geology, Physics & Chemistry, and Mathematics.

    • Equivalence: International diplomas must be legally recognized by the Portuguese Directorate-General for Education (DGE).

    • NEET (For Indians): Mandatory if you intend to return to India to appear for the FMGE/NExT.

  • 2026 Deadlines:

    • First Phase: Typically opens in March/April 2026.

    • Second Phase: Usually in June/July 2026.

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