The Universidade Católica Timorense (UCT), also known as the University of Catholic Timor-Leste, was inaugurated on December 8, 2021, marking a significant milestone for Timor-Leste. Founded by His Eminence Virgílio Cardinal do Carmo da Silva, SDB, Archbishop of Dili, the university embodies a blend of academic excellence and Catholic values. Recognized by the Ministry of Education, UCT's mission includes fostering critical thinking, professionalism, and moral integrity in its students. Cardinal do Carmo da Silva emphasizes the university's dedication to addressing Timor-Leste's socio-economic challenges by cultivating a generation of leaders prepared to serve the common good. The University of Catholic Timor-Leste warmly invites students from around the world to study MBBS and other prestigious medical courses in Timor-Leste.