Ciudad del Este · Pedro Juan Caballero
Where to live near UCP in Ciudad del Este
UCP says it teaches medicine in person in Ciudad del Este and Pedro Juan Caballero. Here's what the official ANEAES list shows and what to check before renting.
Universidad Central del Paraguay (UCP) is headquartered in Asunción with branches in Ciudad del Este and Pedro Juan Caballero; according to the university, medicine is taught in person at the CDE and PJC branches. In Ciudad del Este, UCP also runs a polyclinic that opened in 2024.
One thing to check before enrolling: in the ANEAES table of 29 December 2025, the UCP medicine program that was evaluated and accredited is the Pedro Juan Caballero one, and the Ciudad del Este site does not appear on the list. Ask the university for the current status of the CDE program. If you're enrolling in PJC, see our Pedro Juan Caballero guide.
At a glance
- Sites
- Headquarters in Asunción; branches in Ciudad del Este and Pedro Juan Caballero (UCP statement, Dec 2024)
- In-person medicine
- Ciudad del Este and Pedro Juan Caballero, according to the university
- ANEAES (29 Dec 2025)
- Medicine in Pedro Juan Caballero: accredited (National Model). The CDE site is not on the list
- In Ciudad del Este
- UCP polyclinic opened in 2024 (ABC Color)
How to look for housing near UCP
- Confirm where classes are
- Lectures, practice and the polyclinic may be in different places. With your routine's addresses in hand, we narrow down the right part of CDE.
- Weigh the commute
- Day to day, what matters is the actual route to campus, not the straight-line distance. We match your routine with available places.
- Price and availability
- They depend on the area, furnishing and time of year. Golden Keys confirms what's available now on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Is UCP's medicine program in Ciudad del Este accredited?
In the ANEAES table of 29 December 2025, UCP's medicine program is listed as accredited at the Pedro Juan Caballero site; the Ciudad del Este site is not on the list of evaluated programs. The table doesn't say whether the CDE program is under evaluation, so ask the university for its current ANEAES status before enrolling.
Can I rent before arriving in Paraguay?
Yes. Golden Keys can visit and video-walk a property for you while you're still abroad, with the whole negotiation on WhatsApp.
Other universities in Ciudad del Este
Status of each medicine program according to the ANEAES report of 29 Dec 2025.
- UPEHousing guideUniversidad Privada del EsteMedicine in Ciudad del Este and Presidente Franco: Accredited (National Model) at both sites
- UNIDAGuide in progressUniversidad de la Integración de las AméricasMedicine in Ciudad del Este: Accredited (National Model)Find housing near UNIDA
- UninterGuide in progressUniversidad Internacional Tres FronterasMedicine in Ciudad del Este: Accredited (National Model)Find housing near Uninter
- UNEGuide in progressUniversidad Nacional del EsteMedicine in Minga Guazú: Accredited (National Model)Find housing near UNE
- UMSGuide in progressUniversidad María SerranaMedicine in Ciudad del Este: Accreditation postponed (National Model)Find housing near UMS
- UNADESGuide in progressUniversidad del SolMedicine in Ciudad del Este: Diagnostic evaluation (National Model)Find housing near UNADES
- UPAPGuide in progressUniversidad Politécnica y Artística del ParaguayMedicine in Ciudad del Este: Enrolled for accreditation (2025 call)Find housing near UPAP
- UCGuide in progressUniversidad Católica (Campus Alto Paraná)Medicine in Campus Alto Paraná: Enrolled for accreditation (2025 call)Find housing near UC
Sources
Public sources checked on 13 Oct 2026. Program status and migration rules change: check each source's date.
- INS/CONAREM — Carreras de Medicina Evaluadas, informe ANEAES de 29/12/2025 (PDF) (23/01/2026)
- InfoNegocios (seção InfoBrand) — Universidad Central del Paraguay culmina el 2024 con logros (13/12/2024)
- ABC Color — UCP inaugura hospital universitario en CDE (09/04/2024)
- Agencia IP — Migraciones detalla requisitos y procedimientos para la residencia temporal en Paraguay (04/05/2026)