Philippines
Capital
Manila
Currency
Philippine Peso (PHP)
Timezone
UTC +08:00 (IST +02:30)
Climate
Tropical
Overview
The Philippines is one of the most popular destinations for international medical education, especially among students seeking an English-speaking environment and globally recognised medical qualifications. Its US-inspired medical education system, modern teaching hospitals, and strong emphasis on clinical communication make it an attractive choice for aspiring doctors.
The country has several NMC-approved medical universities offering MD (MBBS equivalent) programs. Many universities follow a Pre-Med + Doctor of Medicine (MD) pathway, providing students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical clinical training. Medical degrees from the Philippines are recognised by WHO, WDOMS, and FAIMER, allowing graduates to pursue international licensing pathways such as NExT/FMGE (India), USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), and AMC (Australia).
Land Area
300,000 km²
Language
Filipino & English
Indian Students
10,000+
Top Universities
Several NMC-Approved Medical Universities
WHY STUDY IN THE PHILIPPINES?
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Top Universities in Philippines
University of the Philippines Manila... University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation College... Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation College of Medicine
West Visayas State University College... West Visayas State University College of Medicine
University of Saint La Salle... University of Saint La Salle College of Medicine
Popular Courses
Tuition Fee / year
$3,800 / Year
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$3,600 / Year
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$3,200 / Year
Tuition Fee / year
$5,850 / Year
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$3,600 – $4,200 / Year
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$4,500 – $5,200 / Year
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$6,000 – $7,000 / Year
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$2,500 – $3,500 / Year
Tuition Fee / year
$6,800 – $7,500 / Year
Tuition Fee / year
$3,500 – $4,500 / Year
Tuition Fee / year
$4,500 – $5,550 / Year
Tuition Fee / year
$4,800 – $5,500 / Year
The Manila Times College of Subic...
The Manila Times College of Subic (TMTCS) School of Medicine
University of Cebu School of Medicine
University of Cebu School of Medicine
University of Northern Philippines College of...
University of Northern Philippines College of Medicine
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA...
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA – Jonelta Foundation School of Medicine
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