The Faculty of Medicine of Albacete, part of the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM), is one of Spain’s most distinguished medical schools. Established in 1998, it gained rapid fame for its innovative "Albacete Model," which focuses on self-learning, small teaching groups, and integrated modular objectives rather than traditional isolated subjects.
University: Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM).
Established: 1998 (First class graduated in 2004).
Recognition: Holds the International Quality Seal from the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME).
Campus: Biosanitary Campus, located directly across from the General University Hospital of Albacete.
The faculty is housed in a modern U-shaped building designed to facilitate research and clinical training.
Academic Wings: The left wing is dedicated to lecture halls and the Medical Library, while the right wing focuses on research laboratories and practical teaching.
Simulation & Anatomy: The campus includes advanced dissection rooms and simulation laboratories where students practice clinical skills before entering the hospital.
The Biosanitary Complex: The faculty is physically connected to the Hospital General Universitario de Albacete via a pedestrian bridge, allowing for seamless transition between theory and practice.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The clinical training is integrated with the Health Service of Castilla-La Mancha (SESCAM).
Flagship Hospital: Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Albacete (CHUA).
Toledo Itinerary: Since 2020, students can choose a track where the first two years are spent in Albacete and the remaining four years are conducted at the University Hospital of Toledo (HUT).
Clinical Rotations: Students begin clinical exposure early in the degree, rotating through specialized departments in oncology, neurology, and surgery.
State University Affordability
Admission is strictly merit-based and follows the Spanish public university system.
Entrance Score (Nota de Corte): For 2025/2026, the estimated cut-off score is approximately 12.99 – 13.0 (out of 14.0).
Tuition Fees:
EU Students: Approximately €1,130 per year (€18.87 per ECTS credit).
Non-EU International Students: Generally pay the full cost, which is estimated around €6,800 – €7,000 per year (always verify via the official UCLM "Public Prices" bulletin).
Application Window: Pre-registration typically opens in mid-June and closes in early July.
Albacete is a highly affordable city for students compared to Madrid or Valencia.
Accommodation:
University Residences: UCLM manages several dorms such as Residencia Universitaria Benjamín Palencia.
Private Flats: Most students rent apartments in the "Barrio de Medicina" or near the campus, where a room typically costs €200 – €300/month.
Dining: The faculty canteen offers a daily student menu for approximately €6.50 – €8.00.
UNEDasiss: Students with non-Spanish high school diplomas must process their credentials through UNEDasiss to calculate their equivalent Spanish grade.
PCE Exams: To be competitive, international students usually need to take Specific Competency Tests (PCE) in Biology and Chemistry.
Spanish Proficiency: A minimum of B2 Spanish is essential for academic success and mandatory for interacting with patients during hospital rotations.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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