The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Murcia (UMU) is a prestigious public institution in Southeastern Spain. Known for its strong clinical focus and high integration with the regional health system, it has recently transitioned to a new, state-of-the-art Health Sciences Campus in El Palmar, located directly next to the region's flagship hospital.
Type: Public University.
Established: The Faculty of Medicine was founded in 1968.
Ranking: Consistently ranks among the top Spanish medical schools for MIR (Medical Resident) exam results.
Language: Primarily Spanish (Castilian). A B2/C1 level is essential for clinical interaction.
The faculty recently completed its move to the Health Sciences Campus (El Palmar), which is one of the most modern biosanitary hubs in Spain.
Location: Avda. Buenavista, 32, 30120 El Palmar, Murcia, Spain.
Facilities:
LAIB (Biomedical Research Laboratories): A massive complex shared with the IMIB (Murcia Institute of Biosanitary Research).
Clinical Simulation Center: High-fidelity suites that mimic hospital wards, emergency rooms, and surgical theaters.
CEIB (Animal Experimentation Center): Supporting advanced research in biotechnology and medicine.
Legacy Campus: Some foundational or administrative functions may still take place at the historic Espinardo Campus, but medical training is now concentrated at the El Palmar site.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The medical program is deeply integrated with the Murcia Health Service (SMS). Students rotate through a network of major tertiary hospitals:
Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca: Located directly across from the faculty; the primary teaching base and the largest hospital in the region.
Hospital General Universitario Reina Sofía.
Hospital Universitario Morales Meseguer.
Hospital Universitario Santa Lucía (Cartagena): Associated for specialized rotations.
State University Affordability
As a public university, fees are regulated by the regional government of Murcia and are based on the price per ECTS credit.
University Residences (Hostels):
Colegio Mayor Azarbe: Located in the city center, offering traditional university housing with full board.
Apartamentos Campus: Located on the Espinardo campus, featuring individual and shared apartments.
Private Residences: Options like micampus Murcia or Residencia JC1 provide modern, premium housing.
Dining (Mess):
The Health Sciences Campus features a specialized canteen for medical students and researchers.
Fixed-price "Menú del día" is available for approximately €7 – €9.
Most university halls include a full-board meal plan (3 meals/day).
Admission is highly competitive and determined strictly by your entrance score.
Cut-off Score: Medicine consistently requires a score above 13.0 out of 14.0.
International Access: You must process your high school transcripts through UNEDasiss.
PCE Exams: Non-EU students usually take Specific Competency Tests (PCE) in Biology and Chemistry to boost their total score to the required level.
Deadlines: Applications usually open in June 2025.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus