Universidad Francisco de Vitoria Facultad de Ciencias Biosanitarias

- Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
Abroad MBBS Seats: 360

General Information

The Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine at the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) in Madrid represent a premier hub for healthcare education. As a private Catholic institution, UFV is globally recognized for its "Integral Training" model, which balances advanced technical proficiency with humanistic and ethical development.

Below is the professional institutional profile for the 2025/2026 academic cycle.

Institutional Core & Philosophy

  • Type: Private, Non-profit Catholic University.

  • Location: Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain.

  • Motto: Vince in bono malum ("Overcome evil with good").

  • Key Distinction: UFV is known for its Personalized Mentoring Program, where every health student is assigned a professional mentor to guide their human and clinical growth.

Language: Programs are primarily in Spanish, though some degrees like Biomedicine offer bilingual tracks. A B2/C1 Spanish level is mandatory for clinical internships.

Campus Facilities

Campus & Advanced Simulation Infrastructure

The UFV health campus is a leader in pedagogical technology, designed to provide a "risk-free" clinical environment.

  • Advanced Clinical Simulation Center: A 2,000 $m^2$ "simulated hospital" featuring:

    • High-Fidelity Units: ICU, operating rooms, and delivery rooms equipped with robotic mannequins that respond to treatments in real-time.

    • Gesell Chambers: Observation rooms with one-way mirrors for evaluating patient communication and psychological interaction.

    • Surgical Simulation: Includes a microsurgery classroom and experimental labs (organic and synthetic simulators).

Biosanitary Research Institute (IIB-UFV): A dedicated center focused on Oncology, Neuroscience, and Advanced Therapies, allowing undergraduates to engage in high-level research.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

Healthcare Pillar: Strategic Hospital Network

UFV students rotate through a prestigious selection of both public and private healthcare centers in Madrid.

  • Major Partners:

    • Quirónsalud Group: Particularly the Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid.

    • Hospital Universitario de Móstoles: For public health exposure.

    • Hospital Infanta Leonor and Hospital San Rafael.

Clinical Immersion: Clinical rotations are highly supervised, often maintaining a low student-to-tutor ratio to ensure individualized feedback.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

Financial Investment (Estimated 2025)

As a private university, UFV's fees reflect its high-tech infrastructure and personalized teaching model.

Category

Estimated Annual Cost

Medicine

€19,500 – €21,500

Nursing / Physiotherapy

€10,500 – €13,000

Biomedicine

€12,000 – €14,000

Application & Reservation Fee

€500 – €750 (One-time)

City Details

Hostel & Mess

Student Life: Housing & Logistics

  • On-Campus Housing: The UFV Hall of Residence offers high-end facilities, including gardens, study halls, and sports centers.

    • Cost: Monthly rates including full board (all meals) range from €1,350 to €1,650.

  • Commuting: UFV operates a private Shuttle Bus Network connecting the suburban campus to central Madrid hubs like Moncloa and Aluche.

  • Dining: The campus features several cafeterias, including the renowned Le Cordon Bleu Madrid academy, which operates some of the campus dining services.

Miscellaneous

Admissions & International Entry

UFV does not use the public "cut-off" score system but employs its own rigorous evaluation.

  1. Entrance Tests: Includes a psychometric evaluation and a specific academic knowledge test.

  2. Personal Interview: A defining part of the process; faculty members assess the candidate's vocation, maturity, and alignment with the university's humanistic values.

  3. Deadlines: For the 2025 intake, international applications usually peak between January and April.


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Our pass rate is approximately 78% compared to the national average of ~45%, because we begin structured FMGE preparation from Year 4, not after graduation.

No. Every university we recommend offers MBBS fully in English. Basic Russian is helpful for patient interaction during clinical rotations, but the degree is completed entirely in English. Basic Russian can be learned at the University campus for free.

Answer: All AMW partner universities in Uzbekistan offer English-medium MBBS programmes. A basic Uzbek and/or Russian language module is included in the first year to help students communicate with patients during clinical rotations — no prior knowledge of either language is required for admission.

Total cost for MBBS in Russia (tuition + living) is approximately ₹22–38 Lakhs over 6 years, which is much cheaper than private medical colleges in India (₹65–110 Lakhs). Exact fees vary by university

Yes, an MBBS from an NMC-approved foreign university is fully valid in India. You must clear FMGE (transitioning to NExT) to practice.

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