Study MD / MBBS in Philippines

Looking for information on how to study MBBS In Philippines? Here, Indian students can find information on eligibility, admission procedures and advantages of doing medical course at the Philippines.
Do you know that more than 8000 international students enroll in Philippines Medical universities and out of which more than 50% are Indian students? Philippines universities and colleges are known for its quality and sending thousands of doctors and engineers every year to work in USA, UK, and other developed western countries. It has 2299 higher educational institutions and 40 medical colleges. According to American Physician Statistics, one among ten doctors in the USA studied at Philippines medical university. Interested to read about why Indian Students should Study In Philippines compared to other countries?
The Philippines has become the preferred destination for Indian student to study MBBS from ahead of Russia, Ukraine and China. The main reason being the better quality of education. Medical education in the Philippines follows problem based learning method – The American pattern of education.

Why MD / MBBS in Philippines?

The Philippines is the 3rd largest English-speaking nation in the world. The country provides ample of knowledge resources, updated curriculum, and multi-ethnic learning conditions with its 93.9% literacy rate which is far better than India. Universities and other educational institutions here are ISO-certified and identified as centres of excellence and development. Along with learning in an impeccable education system, foreign students also love the living conditions in the country. Apart from world-class education, the country is also offering affordability compared with other countries offering the same quality of education.
  1. Highly advanced and modern American system of education.
  2. Very simple and easy admission procedure for MBBS in Philippines for indian students.
  3. Duration of MBBS is 5 years in Top Medical Universities of Philippines.
  4. MBBS degree from Philippines is recognized worldwide including Medical Council of India.
  5. MBBS course in Philippines is reasonably priced and affordable.
  6. Excellent exposure to patients during clinical training in MBBS in Philippines.
  7. No requirement of IELTS or TOEFL score for MBBS Admission in Philippines.
  8. Admission in MBBS without any donation.
  9. Indian students get a chance to get free coaching for USMLE.
  10. Highest paid jobs for Indian students after completing MBBS in Philippines.

Name of Universities/ Colleges

AMA school of medicine, Makati, Philippines
University of perpetual help system, Las Piñas, Philippines
Davao Medical School Foundation
Our Lady Fatima University

University/ College Details

AMA School of Medicine


  1. AMA School of Medicine, Makati Campus, Manila - Tuition Fees for Students (after Class 12)

    Particulars BS-1st Year BS-2nd Year MD-1st Year MD-2nd Year MD-3rd Year MD-4th Year Total Fees
    Tuition Fees (in PHP) 300,000 200,000 250,000 250,000 150,000 100,000 1,250,000
    Exchange Rate 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
    Tuition Fees (in INR) 3,90,000 2,60,000 3,25,000 3,25,000 1,95,000 1,30,000 16,25,000


  2. AMA School of Medicine, Makati Campus, Manila - Tuition Fees for Students after B.Sc / BAMS / BHMS / Bio-tech (Graduation)

    Particulars 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year Total Fees
    Tuition Fees (in PHP) 300,000 250,000 250,000 150,000 950,000
    Exchange Rate 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
    Tuition Fees (in INR) 3,90,000 3,25,000 3,25,000 1,95,000 12,35,000

    3. Exchange rate: 50 Philippine Pesos = 1 US $ = 65 Indian rupees. Fees are denominated in pesos and may subject to change with change in exchange rate. Important: Tuition Fees are to be paid directly to the University and not collected by any agent.

    Other Expenses:
    1. Admission & Visa processing in India – Rs 1,25,000 Rs. 75,000 + 13,500 (18% GST extra) = Rs. 88,500
      Admission & Visa processing includes: MEA Attestation, Red Ribbon and Visa Fees. No Hidden charges.
    2. Visa Extension, Visa Conversion, ACR Registration, Medical Test, NBI Registration and Examination Fees is $700 (First Year Only) + $200 (Visa extension).
    3. If student is below 18 years, then SSP is required for which students need to pay PHP 8,000 for every three months to the immigration department until the student is of 18 years.
    4. Visa Renewal from 2nd year onwards is $300.
    5. Air Ticket – Actual basis.
    • Note 1: Fees of U$D 4,000 payable in advance to the college as a First Instalment (equivalent to PHP 2,00,000 approx).
    • Note 2: Tuition fees is payable to the University and not to any Agent.
    • Note 3:Fees are payable annually in advance. Tuition fees are quoted in Philippine Peso; use current exchange rate for conversion.
    Living Expenses:
    1. Accommodation – US$ 1200 – 1500 per year on a sharing basis depending upon the chosen accommodation (Payable 1 year in advance).
    2. Food – PHP 5500 (approx. Rs. 8000) per month.
    3. Indian Food is available.
    Other Informations:
    1. There will be NO increase is Fees during the duration of the course.
    2. NO Hidden cost. NO Donation.
    3. Free Pen drive containing MBBS material worth more than Rs 1,00,000 including MCI Screening test questions,
      USMLE study Materials, Educational Video’s, E Books etc.
    4. Affiliated to 3 Hospitals in Manila (Quirino, AFP & Pasay General Hospital).
    5. Affiliated to Armed Forces Medical Centre, BEST for training in Philippines.
    6. Over 2,000+ hospital beds.
    7. WHO Listed and MCI approved.
    8. Accommodation arranged for international students and Indian catering / mess.
    9. 11 kms from International Airport in Manila & 2 kms from Indian Embassy.
    10. Indian co-ordinator & office in Makati for Indian Students.
    11. Coaching for MCI Screening test & study material provided.

    Information provided below is subject to change and will only be finalized once the approval for admission in college is granted from CHED, Philippines.

  3. AMA School of Medicine, Cavite Campus, Manila (Proposed) - Tuition Fees for Students (after Class 12)

    Particulars 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year Total Fees
    Tuition Fees (in PHP) 2,65,000 2,25,000 2,00,000 2,00,000 1,00,000 9,90,000
    Exchange Rate 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
    Tuition Fees (in INR) 3,31,250 2,81,250 2,50,000 2,50,000 1,25,000 12,37,500
Note: Exchange rate is indicative. Exchange rate prevailing on the date of conversion is applicable.
Other Expenses:
  1. Admission & Visa processing in India – Rs 1,25,000 Rs. 75,000 + 13,500 (18% GST extra) = Rs. 88,500.
    Admission & Visa processing includes: MEA Attestation, Red Ribbon and Visa Fees. No Hidden charges.
  2. Food and Hostel compulsory (sharing basis) US $ 3000 / year payable in advance.
  3. Hostel one time caution deposit US $450 (refundable).
  4. Air travel on actual basis.
  5. Special Study Permit (SSP) for students less than 18 years of age = 200 $ / extension (if applicable).
  6. Summer / remedial classes for students as applicable (If applicable).
  7. There will be NO increase is Fees during the duration of the course.
  8. NO Hidden cost. NO Donation.
First Year Expenses:
Fees of BS $ 5,761
Visa conversion $ 700 + $ 200 (Visa extension)
Food and hostel $ 3,000
Hostel security deposit $ 450
Total $ 10,156


MBBS Fee of University of perpetual help system


AMA School of Medicine, Cavite Campus, Manila (Proposed) - Tuition Fees for Students (after Class 12)

Particulars AB Psychology 1st Year MD 1st Year MD 2nd Year MD 3rd Year MD 4th Yearr Total
Tuition Fees (in PHP) 450,000 450,000 300,000 200,000 150,000 1,550,000
Exchange Rate 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
Tuition Fees (in INR) 5,85,000 5,85,000 3,90,000 2,60,000 1,95,000 20,15,000

Fees for University of Perpetual Help - Manila. 4 year MD-MBBS after Graduation

Particulars 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year Total
Tuition Fees (in PHP) 450,000 300,000 200,000 200,000 1,150,000
Exchange Rate 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
Tuition Fees (in INR) 5,85,000 3,90,000 2,60,000 2,60,000 14,95,000
Notes:
Exchange rate: 50 Philippine Pesos = 1 US $ = 70 Indian rupees.
Fees are denominated in pesos and may subject to change with change in exchange rate.
Important: Tuition Fees are to be paid directly to the University and not collected by any agent.
Other expenses are:
  1. Admission & Visa processing in India – Rs 1,25,000 Rs. 75,000 + 13,500 (18% GST extra) = Rs. 88,500
    Admission & Visa processing includes: MEA Attestation, Red Ribbon and Visa Fees. No Hidden charges.
  2. Visa Extension, Visa Conversion, ACR Registration, Medical Test, NBI Registration and Examination Fees = $700 (first year only).
  3. Visa Renewal from 2nd year onwards is $300.
  4. Medical Books: PHP 25,000 (MD Course 1st Year only).
  5. Air travel on actual basis.
  6. If the student is below 18 years, then SSP is required for which students need to pay PHP 8,000 for every three months to the immigration department until the student is of 18 years.
Living Expenses:
  1. Approximate cost of accommodation is USD 1200-1500/year (Payable yearly in advance) Water & Electricity on Actual basis.
  2. Cost of Indian food is Rs 7000 – 8000/month.
  3. Indian Food is available.
Other Information:
  1. There will be NO increase is Fees during the duration of the course.
  2. No Hidden cost, NO Donation.
  3. WHO, IMED Listed & MCI approved.
  4. Indian Mess.
  5. Indian co-ordinator & office in Manila for Indian Students.
  6. MCI study material is provided.
  7. Uniform cost: 5000 Pesos (To be paid in University)
  8. Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS): PHP 3500.
  9. Medical Insurance: 7000 Pesos.
  10. Drug Test: 350 Pesos.

MBBS Fee of Davao Medical School Foundation

1st Year 2nd to 5th Year Total Fees
3,25,000 3,25,000 19,50,500

MBBS Fee of Our Lady Fatima University

Particulars BS-1st Sem BS-2nd Sem BS-3rd Sem MD-1st Year MD-2nd Year MD-3rd Year MD-4th Year Total Fees
Tuition Fees (in USD) 6,000 4,000 4,000 6,400 6,400 6,400 6,400 39,600
Exchange Rate 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
Tuition Fees
(in INR)		 4,20,000 2,80,000 2,80,000 4,48,000 4,48,000 4,48,000 4,48,000 27,72,000
Exchange rate:1 US $ = 65 Indian rupees.
Fees are denominated in pesos and may subject to change with change in exchange rate. Important: Tuition Fees are to be paid directly to the University and not collected by any agent.
Other Expenses:
  1. Visa renewal – 175 USD per Semester.
  2. Admission & Visa processing – $5,500 + 990 (18% GST extra) = $ 6,490.
Details of Admission & Visa processing is given below:
$500 Application fee – non-refundable
$5000 Visa & Documentation, Student Visa Conversion in Manila, One time – Air fare, Airport Pick-up, ACR Card, Medical Check-up, One year Health Insurance, First Year Books/Notes & Uniform, NMAT Books, Wifi Pouch, Local SIM, Bank A/c., Local Tours – non-refundable
$5500 Total
Living Expenses:
  1. Hostel fees for 12 months USD 2,730 (INR 177,450) – 2 student sharing basis.
  2. Canteen for 3 months USD 400 (INR 26,000).
Other Information:
  1. Total initial payment for 1st year will be $17,700.
  2. If the student is below 18 years, then SSP is required for which students need to pay PHP 8,000 for every three months to the immigration department until the student is 18 years.
  3. There will be NO increase is Fees during the duration of the course.
  4. No Hidden cost. No Donation.

Fees for MD - Our Lady of Fatima University

Particulars 1st Sem 2nd Sem 3rd Sem 4th Year Total Fees
Foreign student fees 6,000 6,000
Tuition Fees (in USD) 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 28,000
Total Fees (in USD) 13,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 34,000
Exchange Rate 70 70 70 70 70
Total Fees (in INR) 9,10,000 4,90,000 4,90,000 4,90,000 23,80,000
Exchange rate: 1 US $ = 65 Indian rupees.
Important:
  1. Tuition Fees are to be paid directly to the University and not collected by any agent.
  2. In first year USD 5000 has to be deposited into universities bank account before Visa Processing and balance after Visa.
Details of Admission & Visa processing is given below:
$500 Application fee
$5000 Visa & Documentation, Student Visa Conversion in Manila, One time – Air fare, Airport Pick-up,,ACR Card, Medical Check-up, One year Health Insurance, First Year Books/Notes & Uniform, NMAT Books,,Wifi Pouch, Local SIM, Bank A/c., Local Tours
$5500 Total
Living Expenses:
  1. Hostel fees for 12 months USD 2,730 (INR 177,450) – 2 student sharing basis.
  2. Canteen for 3 months USD 400 (INR 26,000).
Other Information:
  1. If the student is below 18 years, then SSP is required for which students need to pay PHP 8,000 for every three months to the immigration department until the student is 18 years.
  2. There will be NO increase is Fees during the duration of the course.
  3. NO Hidden cost. NO Donation.