Universidad Sudamericana (UNISUD)

The Pedro Juan Caballero campus is a major hub with infrastructure specifically designed for the high volume of international students.

• Modern Facilities: The campus features climate-controlled classrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a large physical and digital library.

• Laboratories: * Anatomy & Morphology: Extensive practical areas using real human specimens.

  • Specialized Labs: Fully equipped labs for Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Pathological Anatomy.

  • Simulation Center: Features advanced clinical simulation rooms where students practice medical scenarios on high-tech mannequins before entering hospitals.

• Incentives: New enrollments often include a "Welcome Kit" (Travel pillow, thermal bottle, stickers) and a "Medical Kit" after completing the CPM (Littmann stethoscope, white lab coat, and medical scrubs/chomba).

Pedro Juan Caballero is a critical health hub for the Amambay department, providing students with high clinical exposure.

• Hospital Affiliations: UNISUD has strong agreements with the Ministry of Public Health (MSPyBS).

• Regional Hospital of PJC: The primary public hospital where students conduct their main clinical rotations and internships.

• IPS (Social Security) Agreements: The university maintains a close partnership with the IPS Hospital, recently donating advanced medical equipment (Dec 2025) to improve the facilities where their students practice.

• Clinical Hours: The program is intense, with over 8,500 total hours, of which a significant portion is dedicated to supervised practical rotations and the final-year internship (Internado).

UNISUD is known for its affordability, especially for students from Brazil and India.

• Enrollment Fee (Matrícula): Approx. $250 – $350 USD (per semester).

• Monthly Tuition: Approx. $230 – $310 USD (Gs. 1,710,000 to Gs. 2,090,000 depending on the current intake promo).

• Discounts: The university frequently offers 25% off the first monthly payment for early bird enrollments.

• Twin Cities: PJC is inseparable from the Brazilian city of Ponta Porã. Students enjoy the safety and infrastructure of two countries simultaneously.

• Shopping Destination: Home to Shopping China, one of the world's best tax-free stores, providing students with affordable access to electronics and books.

• Atmosphere: It is a vibrant, safe student city. Spanish and Portuguese are used interchangeably, which helps international students adapt quickly.

• NRI/International Seats: No special quota or extra-high fees. Admission is open to all based on documentation.

• Indian Students: Ensure you have NEET qualification if you intend to practice in India later.

• Required Documents:

  1. Apostilled High School Diploma & Transcripts.

  2. Apostilled Birth Certificate.

  3. Copy of Passport or ID (RG/DNI).

  4. Two copies of the Paraguayan Student Residence permit (processed after arrival).