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West Visayas State University College of Medicine

Established

1902

City

Iloilo City

Average Tution Fee

$1,200 – $2,500 / Year

Students

9,000 – 10,000

International Students

200

About West Visayas State University College of Medicine

West Visayas State University (WVSU) College of Medicine, located in Iloilo City, is one of the Philippines’ most prestigious public medical schools and has earned national recognition for consistently producing top-performing graduates in the Philippine Physician Licensure Examination. The Doctor of Medicine curriculum integrates biomedical sciences, clinical medicine, surgery, community medicine, research, ethics, preventive healthcare, and leadership development using an outcomes-based educational approach.

Students receive comprehensive clinical training primarily at the Western Visayas Medical Center, one of the region’s largest government tertiary referral hospitals, as well as other accredited teaching hospitals. Community immersion is a defining feature of the program, requiring students to work closely with rural communities and local government health units to understand population health needs and strengthen primary healthcare delivery. The college actively promotes research in infectious diseases, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, public health, and healthcare systems improvement. With highly qualified faculty members, modern simulation laboratories, strong government partnerships, and a long-standing tradition of academic excellence.

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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
$1,200 – $2,500 / Year
Hostel Fee
$800 – $1,200 / Year
Living Cost
$150 – $250 / Month

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

Average Cost of Study

Avg. Tuition Fee
$1,200 – $2,500 / Year
Hostel Fee
$800 – $1,200 / Year
Living Cost
$150 – $250 / 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 health, natural, or biological sciences.
  • NMAT Requirement:Minimum NMAT percentile score of 60 to 70 percentile or higher.
  • Academic Average:Minimum GWA of 2.0 (or B average).
  • NEET Qualification:Valid NEET-UG scorecard for international candidates.
  • Screening:WVSU entrance exam and panel interview evaluation.

Required Documents

  • Academic Records: Official TOR, BS Diploma, and Certificate of GWA.
  • NMAT Scorecard: Authentic NMAT result certificate.
  • Passport: Valid passport copy.
  • NEET Scorecard: Official NEET scorecard.
  • Certificates: PSA Birth Certificate and Certificate of Good Moral Character.
  • Clearances: Police Clearance Certificate and Medical Health report.
  • Photos: Passport-sized photos.