Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Medicine
MD / MBBS · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Medicine is a medical university in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Other) offering a 6-year MD / MBBS program taught in English. The estimated total cost of the full course is about $3,600 (≈ ₹3.1 lakh). Indian students should confirm Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Medicine's current recognition on the official National Medical Commission (NMC) list and meet NMC's FMGL-2021 eligibility rules to qualify for the FMGE / NExT licensing exam.
Key facts
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| City | Rio de Janeiro |
| Degree awarded | MD / MBBS |
| Course duration | 6 years |
| Medium of instruction | English |
| NMC recognition | Verify on the current National Medical Commission (NMC) list |
| Annual intake (Indian students) | Data being verified |
| Teaching hospital beds | Data being verified |
Cost overview
| Cost item | Amount (USD) | Approx (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition | Data being verified | Data being verified |
| Hostel / year | $600 | ≈ ₹51,000 |
| Living cost / month | Data being verified | Data being verified |
| Estimated total (full course) | $3,600 | ≈ ₹3.1 lakh |
A detailed year-wise fee breakdown for Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Medicine is being verified. Request the latest official fee sheet from the university before paying any deposit. INR figures are approximate (at ₹85/USD) and for guidance only.
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NMC recognition & licensing
NMC does not approve/endorse individual foreign colleges; verify FMGL 2021 criteria + WDOMS listing + local recognition.
To practise in India, a graduate of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Medicine must meet NMC's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) 2021 rules — NEET-qualified admission, a course of at least 54 months, a 12-month internship, and the entire course completed in Brazil — and then clear the FMGE (being replaced by the NExT). Confirm the college's current standing on the National Medical Commission (NMC) list and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) before applying.
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Sources & verification
- Recognition / licensing authority: National Medical Commission (NMC)
- Independent medical-school listing: World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)
- Official university website: www.medicina.ufrj.br/
Figures are compiled by THE IMG PATH from program data and our research team's assessment, and can change. Always confirm current fees, NMC recognition and licensing eligibility with official sources before paying any deposit.