Universidad de Sevilla Facultad de Medicina

Campus & Infrastructure

The faculty is the centerpiece of a dedicated medical district in the Macarena neighborhood, designed to keep students close to clinical environments.

• Clinical Simulation Center: A high-tech facility where students practice emergency response, surgical techniques, and diagnostic skills using high-fidelity mannequins before entering the hospital.

• IBiS (Institute of Biomedicine of Seville): Located on the hospital grounds, this world-class research center allows students to participate in translational research alongside nearly 1,000 professional researchers.

• Biosanitary Library: One of the most comprehensive in southern Spain, offering specialized medical archives and extensive digital databases.

Healthcare Pillar: Teaching Hospitals

Seville offers one of the most robust clinical training environments in Spain, with students rotating through three major tertiary-level hospitals:

1. Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena: Located directly across from the faculty building, this is the primary teaching base.

2. Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío: One of Spain’s largest and most specialized hospitals, a national reference center for organ transplants and complex burn care.

3. Hospital Universitario Virgen de Valme: Provides additional specialized training, particularly in internal medicine and surgery.

Fee Structure and Costs (Estimated 2025)

As a public university in Andalusia, tuition is highly subsidized.

Note: The Andalusian regional government offers a 99% tuition bonus. If you pass a subject on the first attempt, you only pay for that credit once; subsequent years can be nearly free if academic performance is maintained.

Student Life: Housing & Dining

Seville is a classic university city where the lifestyle is integrated with the academic schedule.

• Accommodation (Hostel):

• Colegio Mayor Hernando Colón: The university's official residence, offering a traditional academic community.

• Private Residences: Options like Nido El Porvenir or micampus Macarena (very close to the faculty) offer modern amenities like gyms and study rooms.

• Shared Flats: Most students live in the Macarena or Alameda districts. A room typically costs between €300 and €450 per month.

• Dining (Mess):

• University canteens serve a "Menú del Día" (starter, main, dessert) for approximately €5.50 – €6.50.

• Most student residences offer Full Board (Pensión Completa) options.

Admissions Process for 2025

Entrance is strictly merit-based and follows the centralized Spanish system.

1. Cut-off Score: The "Nota de Corte" is among the highest in Spain, typically above 13.4 out of 14.0.

2. UNEDasiss: International students must validate their high school transcripts through the UNEDasiss portal.

3. PCE Exams: To be competitive, applicants generally take the Specific Competency Tests (PCE) in Biology and Chemistry.

4. Deadlines: Pre-registration usually opens in late June 2025.