Study Medicine in Murcia – Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM)

Study Medicine in Spain — EU-recognised degree, English-taught

Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM) in Murcia (Spain): English-taught Medicine programme.

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Overview

At a glance

The key facts about this university at a glance.

Programmes

Medicine

Tuition fees

on request

Duration

6 years

Language of instruction

English

Admission process

Application through Medschool Experts

Intake

September

Recognition

Living costs

Approx. €700–900/month

Total students

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6 years

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Location

Where this university is

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37.99, -1.13
Why here

Why study medicine abroad at this university?

The Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM) is a private university in south-eastern Spain with a strong international profile in health sciences education. Its Faculty of Health Sciences offers a six-year Medicine programme with a fully English-language track, designed to attract students from across the world. UCAM has extensive clinical partnerships with hospitals in the Murcia region and a dedicated support structure for international students. Graduates receive a Spanish medical degree recognised throughout the EU.

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Programmes

Study medicine or dentistry: programmes and language of instruction

Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.

  • Medicine: The Medicine programme (Grado en Medicina) leads to the Spanish medical degree, recognised as an MD equivalent throughout the EU. The preclinical phase covers the natural-science foundations; the clinical phase adds patient-facing work and practical training in hospitals.
Campus

Study conditions and campus life abroad

The Medicine programme at UCAM Murcia takes six years to complete. The first three years are devoted to the biomedical sciences, covering anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, histology, and pathology. The second half of the programme focuses on clinical medicine, with rotations across the main specialties — internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, and psychiatry — at affiliated hospitals in Murcia. Graduates receive a Spanish medical degree recognised throughout the EU.

Admission

Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad

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Preparation

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We support you through the complete application process, including document preparation and liaising with the university on your behalf. As Spain is an EU member state, the degree is automatically recognised throughout the EU. We guide you through every step and remain your point of contact after your studies begin.

Costs

Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad

Tuition fees are available on request — contact us for a current fee schedule.

Alumni now practising internationally

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We are not currently aware of any publicly known alumni from this university practising as doctors or dentists internationally.
On the ground

The city as a place to study medicine

Murcia is the capital of the Region of Murcia in south-eastern Spain, situated inland on the Segura river. The city enjoys a warm, dry Mediterranean climate and a laid-back lifestyle. Murcia offers a rich cultural heritage, affordable cost of living, and easy access to the beaches of the Costa Cálida. The city is well connected by motorway and rail, with Murcia-San Javier airport and Alicante airport both within easy reach.

  • Murcia — warm Mediterranean climate; affordable cost of living; easy access to beaches; well connected by road and rail.

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Marcel Kloos founded the company while still studying abroad himself; since then more than 500 study places have been arranged. Originally from Stuttgart, he studied dentistry in Sofia from 2015 to 2021 and is a federally recognised dentist.

He now lives in Bern and runs the company full-time as its owner. He visits the partner universities in person on a regular basis.

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Student Transfer

Student Transfer to This University

Transferring into a higher semester is one of the things we do best. If your studies are not going the way you planned, a transfer is usually the fastest way back on track — and we handle the entire process for you, from the credit assessment to enrolment.

Exams you did not pass

Failed a resit, lost a year, or stuck in the same semester twice? A transfer lets you carry on instead of repeating.

Barred from your programme

Permanently excluded from medicine at your university, or even nationwide? That does not have to be the end of your medical degree.

Tuition no longer affordable

If the fees at your current university have become unsustainable, we find a recognised university that fits your budget.

Any other reason

Language, teaching quality, the city, family — whatever your reason is, we help. You do not have to justify it to us.

How a transfer works with us
  1. You send us your transcript of records, ECTS credits and completed exams.
  2. We check with the faculty which semester you can realistically enter — we aim for the highest one possible.
  3. We prepare the full application and take care of paperwork, translations and legalisation.
  4. You enrol and continue your degree, in many cases without losing a single year.
You want to transfer away from this university?

That works too. If you already study here and want to move on — to a more affordable university, another country, or a programme closer to home — we arrange that transfer as well. Get in touch and we will go through your options with you.

FAQ

FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university

Is the Medicine degree recognised in the EU?

Yes. As Spain is an EU member state, medical degrees from accredited Spanish universities are automatically recognised throughout the EU.

What language is the programme taught in?

The programme is taught in English. Knowledge of Spanish is beneficial for clinical placements.

How long does the programme take?

The Medicine programme takes six years to complete.

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