Study medicine in Cuba
Comercializadora de Servicios Médicos Cubanos, S.A. is the only authorized entity to commercialize Cuba's academic health services — training more than 40,000 health professionals from 149 countries across 13 medical universities.
Four pathways to a medical career
From undergraduate medicine to doctoral research, Cuba's academic health programs combine rigorous theory with extensive clinical practice in a safe, supportive environment.
Undergraduate Studies (Pregrado)
6 yearsFull medical, stomatological, nursing, and health-technology degrees combining strong community-medicine foundations with progressive clinical practice across Cuba's network of teaching hospitals.
- Medicine (MD)
- Stomatology / Dentistry
- Nursing
- Health Technology
Specialties (Especialidades)
3–5 yearsPostgraduate medical residencies in more than 40 clinical, surgical, and diagnostic specialties, blending supervised practice with research in a safe, theory-to-practice environment.
- Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology
- Surgery & Orthopedics
- Pediatrics & Internal Medicine
- Diagnostics & Public Health
Master's Degrees (Maestrías)
2 yearsAdvanced master's programs for qualified professionals in public health, epidemiology, infectious diseases, medical education, and health management.
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Medical Education
- Health Management
Doctorates (Doctorados)
VariableDoctor in Health Sciences and related doctoral degrees, contributing to research and the development of public-health policy in Cuba and abroad.
- Doctor in Health Sciences
- Research-track doctorates
- Policy & innovation focus
Admission requirements & how to apply
To enroll in Cuban universities, applicants present the following documents duly legalized by Cuban diplomatic representations abroad. Our team guides you through every step.
Legalized academic documents
Degree or transcript duly legalized by the Cuban embassy in your country of origin and, for postgraduates, validated by Cuba's Ministry of Higher Education.
Health certificate
Issued within three months of travel, legalized, confirming no disqualifying conditions (including HIV); non-pregnancy certificate where applicable.
Identity & conduct records
Valid passport, birth certificate, and a document certifying no criminal record, legalized by the Cuban embassy.
Cuban health insurance
Purchased through ASISTUR (before travel or within one week of arrival); existing insurance is assessed by ASISTUR for compatibility.
Tuition & payment
Payments are made by international bank transfer or through our secure online payment gateway (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, American Express, ServiRed, and Visa Electron). Although prices are set in US Dollars, transfers cannot be made in USD or from US-capital banks — transfers must be in Euros, Sterling, or Canadian Dollars. Cash payments are not accepted.
Begin your medical education in Cuba
Our Coordination and Processing Center will guide your application, visa, and enrollment every step of the way.
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