The Institute of Health Sciences (Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, ICS) is a public health-sciences institution in Dili, Timor-Leste, operating under the country's Ministry of Health. It provides pre-service training and professional development for health workers through diploma-level programs, and it also runs a research centre and publishes the Timor-Leste Journal of Medical Science.

No. ICS is a health-sciences training institute offering diploma-level programs, not a medical university, and it does not award an MBBS or medical-doctor (MD) degree. Students who specifically want to pursue MBBS should consider Timor-Leste's medical universities instead. Our counsellors can guide you to the right option based on your goals.

ICS offers diploma-level training in health-sciences fields including nursing, pharmacy, midwifery, nutrition and dietetics, and biomedical and laboratory sciences. These programs are practical and profession-oriented, designed to prepare health workers for Timor-Leste's healthcare system. The exact courses, intakes and curriculum should be confirmed directly with the institute.

ICS is located in Dili, the capital city of Timor-Leste, with its main campus in the Comoro area and additional campuses in the district. Dili is reachable from India via connecting flights through regional Southeast Asian hubs. Students should confirm exact campus and program locations with the institute.

ICS primarily trains Timor-Leste's own health workforce under the Ministry of Health, so international admission may be limited or unavailable. If you are an international student interested in ICS, it is essential to confirm directly with the institute whether it accepts overseas applicants, the medium of instruction (which may be Portuguese or Tetum), and the recognition of its diplomas in your home country before applying.

The medium of instruction at ICS is likely Portuguese and/or Tetum, and should be confirmed directly with the institute, as this significantly affects suitability for international students. Fees and living costs also vary and are best confirmed with the institute; Timor-Leste generally has a relatively low cost of living. Contact our counsellors for verified, up-to-date information.