Study abroad at Philippines

The Philippines is recognized as the third-largest English-speaking nation in the world and one of Asia's most popular, cost-effective destinations for international medical and dental education. Anchored by top universities accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the US Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) — such as University of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas (UST), and De La Salle University — the American-based MD curriculum, nursing, aviation, and IT programs are delivered 100% in English. International students benefit from hands-on clinical exposure in major hospitals, extremely low tuition and living costs, and warm tropical hospitality.

Tuition fees in the Philippines are among the most economical globally. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree ranges between $3,000 and $7,000 per year (approx. ₱170,000–₱390,000). Pre-medical Bachelor of Science (BS) and Nursing programs range from $1,500 to $3,500 per year. Aviation pilot training ranges between $25,000 and $45,000 for total commercial pilot licenses. Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, IT, and Business Administration range from $1,200 to $2,500 per year. Average living expenses range between $250 and $450 per month.

International students enter the Philippines on a 9(a) Tourist Visa (or 9(f) Student Visa directly via the Philippine Embassy). Upon arrival and university enrollment, the university's liaison officer converts the 9(a) visa into the official 9(f) Student Visa with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Manila. Key requirements: Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from CHED-accredited university, Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA), police clearance certificate with Red Ribbon/Apostille, medical quarantine clearance (Bureau of Quarantine), and Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR I-Card).