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Established

1956

City

Cebu

Average Tution Fee

$4,800 / Year

Students

600 – 750

International Students

150

About Cebu Institute of Medicine

Established in 1957, the Cebu Institute of Medicine (CIM) is one of the Philippines’ most respected independent private medical schools and is widely recognized for producing high-performing physicians. Located in Cebu City, CIM is jointly supported by several major hospitals, including Cebu Velez General Hospital, providing students with extensive clinical exposure from the early years of medical education.

The institution follows an outcomes-based Doctor of Medicine curriculum that integrates basic sciences, clinical medicine, research, ethics, and community health. Small-group discussions, problem-based learning, simulation laboratories, and evidence-based medical practice are key components of the program. CIM consistently ranks among the country’s top performers in the Philippine Physician Licensure Examination and has produced numerous specialists, researchers, educators, and healthcare leaders. The college places strong emphasis on professionalism, lifelong learning, scientific inquiry, and patient-centered care, making it one of the most prestigious medical schools in the Visayas region.

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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
$4,800 / Year
Hostel Fee
$1,500 – $1,800 / Year
Living Cost
$150 – $200 / Month

*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.

Average Cost of Study

Avg. Tuition Fee
$4,800 / Year
Hostel Fee
$1,500 – $1,800 / Year
Living Cost
$150 – $200 / Month

*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 science or health sciences.
  • NMAT Requirement:Minimum NMAT percentile score of 60 percentile or higher.
  • Undergraduate GPA:High GWA in undergraduate degree.
  • NEET Qualification:Valid NEET-UG scorecard for Indian national applicants.
  • Screening:Successful completion of the CIM admissions panel interview.

Required Documents

  • Academic Records: Official TOR, BS Diploma, and Certificate of Class Standing.
  • NMAT Result: Official NMAT score certificate.
  • Passport: Valid international passport.
  • NEET Scorecard: Official NEET-UG scorecard.
  • Certificates: Good Moral Character certificate and PSA Birth Certificate.
  • Clearances: Police Clearance and Medical Health Certificate.
  • Photos: Passport-sized photos.