The Faculty of Medicine of Ciudad Real, part of the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM), is a highly regarded medical school in Spain. It is known for its "Ciudad Real Model" of medical education, which emphasizes self-learning, small group instruction, and clinical integration from the very beginning of the degree.
Institution Type: Public University Faculty.
Affiliation: Constituent Faculty of the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM).
Recognition: Fully accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Universities and the EHEA.
Established: The UCLM began operations in 1985, with the Ciudad Real Faculty of Medicine developing into a premier site for health sciences in the region.
Language of Instruction: Spanish (Total fluency is required for clinical patient interaction).
The faculty is located on the Ciudad Real Campus, designed as a modern biosanitary complex.
Location: Camino de Moledores, s/n, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain.
Campus Vibe: Professional and research-centric. The faculty building is modern, featuring open spaces designed to facilitate student-faculty interaction.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Medical Education Unit: A dedicated department that manages the innovative teaching model.
Simulation Workshops: Specialized rooms for practicing clinical skills, from basic sutures to complex emergency simulations.
Laboratories: Eight high-tech labs including Molecular Studies, Synaptic Structure, and Neurophysiology.
Animal Facility: A recently modernized facility for basic and clinical research.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The clinical training is closely tied to the SESCAM (Health Service of Castilla-La Mancha).
Primary Teaching Hospital: Hospital General Universitario de Ciudad Real (HGUCR).
Toledo Itinerary: Students can choose a track where they move to the University Hospital of Toledo starting in the 3rd year to complete their clinical training.
Clinical Rotations: Small group rotations (maximum 3 students per clinical act) ensure personalized mentoring during hospital shifts.
State University Affordability
UCLM offers some of the most competitive public tuition rates in Spain.
Student Residences (Hostel):
José Castillejo Residence: Located on the university campus, offering single and double rooms from approx. €450/month (often including board).
El Doncel & José Maestro: Other popular university residences with libraries and sports facilities.
Private Housing: Shared flats in the Perchel or Plaza de Toros areas are very common, with rooms typically costing €150 – €250/month.
Dining (Mess):
Campus Canteen: Located within the main university buildings, providing affordable daily menus for students.
Pensión Completa: Most student residences include full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in their monthly rate.
Admission is highly competitive and determined by academic merit.
Cut-off Score (Nota de Corte): For the latest cycle, the score for Medicine was approximately 13.014 out of 14.0.
International Access: Students with non-Spanish diplomas must apply through UNEDasiss. International students generally need to take PCE exams in Biology and Chemistry to reach the required score.
Language Requirement: B2/C1 Spanish is essential for both theoretical exams and clinical interaction with patients.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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