University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Established
1611
City
Manila
Average Tution Fee
$6,000 – $7,000 / Year
Students
40,000 – 45,000
International Students
1,800+
About University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, is one of the oldest in Asia. Located in Manila, the faculty has played a pivotal role in shaping Philippine medical education for more than 150 years. Students receive clinical education primarily at the UST Hospital, one of the country’s largest and most respected tertiary teaching hospitals, providing exposure to highly specialized medical services and advanced healthcare technologies.
The faculty has consistently produced top-performing graduates in the Philippine Physician Licensure Examination and numerous distinguished physicians, researchers, educators, and healthcare leaders. It actively promotes biomedical research, international collaborations, innovation, and community healthcare programs, maintaining its reputation as one of the Philippines’ most prestigious and academically rigorous medical institutions.
Programs Offered
- MD (Doctor of Medicine)
- MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Programs Offered
- MD (Doctor of Medicine)
- MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Average Cost of Study
Avg. Tuition Fee
Hostel Fee
Living Cost
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.
Average Cost of Study
Avg. Tuition Fee
Hostel Fee
Living Cost
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.
Programs Offered
- MD (Doctor of Medicine)
- MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Eligibility Criteria
- Academic Qualification:Bachelor’s degree in pre-medicine or natural sciences.
- NMAT Requirement:Minimum NMAT percentile score of 85 percentile or higher.
- Academic Standard:Exceptionally high undergraduate GWA.
- NEET Qualification:Valid NEET-UG score for Indian applicants.
- Screening:Comprehensive screening including USTET/admissions evaluation and panel interview.
Required Documents
- Academic Records: Official TOR, BS Diploma, and Certificate of GWA/Rank.
- NMAT Scorecard: Official NMAT result certificate (85+ percentile).
- Passport: Valid international passport.
- NEET Scorecard: Official NEET scorecard.
- Recommendations: Certificate of Good Moral Character and Recommendation Letters.
- Clearances: Police Clearance and Medical Fitness report.
- Photos: Passport-size photos.
