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Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine

Established

1904

City

Caloocan

Average Tution Fee

$5,500 / Year

Students

4,000 – 5,000

International Students

100 – 200

About Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine

Manila Central University (MCU)–Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine, located in Caloocan City, is among the Philippines’ long-established private medical schools.

The college has built a reputation for producing competent physicians through rigorous academic training and comprehensive clinical education. Its Doctor of Medicine curriculum integrates foundational sciences, clinical medicine, evidence-based practice, medical ethics, public health, and research into a competency-based educational framework. Students undertake clerkship and internship training in affiliated hospitals that provide extensive exposure to tertiary healthcare services, emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, and family medicine. The institution emphasizes professional integrity, leadership, and lifelong learning while supporting student participation in research projects and community healthcare programs. Located within Metro Manila, MCU provides students access to diverse patient populations and advanced healthcare facilities, ensuring strong preparation for licensure examinations and medical careers both locally and internationally.

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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
$5,500 / Year
Hostel Fee
$1,000 – $1,500 / Year
Living Cost
$250 – $350 / Month

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

Average Cost of Study

Avg. Tuition Fee
$5,500 / Year
Hostel Fee
$1,000 – $1,500 / Year
Living Cost
$250 – $350 / 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 score of 40 percentile.
  • Undergraduate Credits:Completed prerequisite units in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics.
  • NEET Qualification:Valid NEET-UG qualifying score for Indian candidates.
  • Screening:Faculty panel interview.

Required Documents

  • Academic Records: Official TOR, BS Diploma, and High School transcript.
  • NMAT Scorecard: Official NMAT result certificate.
  • Passport: Valid international passport.
  • NEET Scorecard: Valid NEET result sheet.
  • Certificates: PSA Birth Certificate and Good Moral Character Certificate.
  • Clearances: NBI Clearance and Medical Fitness Certificate.
  • Photos: Passport-sized color photos.