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
PLT College Inc College of... PLT College Inc College of Medicine
Popular Courses
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$6,000 – $7,000 / Year
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$2,500 – $3,500 / Year
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$6,800 – $7,500 / Year
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$3,500 – $4,500 / Year
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$4,500 – $5,550 / Year
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$4,800 – $5,500 / Year
Tuition Fee / year
$1,200 – $2,500 / Year
Tuition Fee / year
$4,200 – $5,000 / Year
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$3,500 – $4,500 / Year
Tuition Fee / year
$6,500 – $7,500 / Year
Tuition Fee / year
$4,500 / Year
Tuition Fee / year
$3,800 / Year
University of Santo ...
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
University of the Ci...
University of the City of Manila College of Medicine
University of the Ea...
University of the East / Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine
University of the Ph...
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine
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