In the last 10 to 15 years, the Philippines has emerged as a world leader in providing excellent medical education. Students from all over the world prefer to study MBBS in Philippines especially countries like the US, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, etc flock to the Philippines to pursue their dreams of becoming a doctor because of the quality medical education provided by the universities in the Philippines at the most affordable cost.
Philippines Medical degree is globally recognized by World Health Organisation (WHO), United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER), Medical Council of India (MCI), Commission for higher education (CHED).
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English speaking Country:
The Philippines is the 3rd largest English speaking country in the world. It makes not only communication easy for our Indian students but also their lives in a foreign country. Filipinos are known worldwide as natural-born friendly and hospitable people. They welcome Indian students with all heart. There is no discrimination or hatred of any kind in the Philippines, compared to the experiences of Indian students in even developed countries like the UK, USA, and Australia.
The cost of living in the Philippines is very less compared to other countries. It’s said to be one of the 5 cheapest countries to live in, our students will get to enjoy a higher standard of life. Thanks to their world-class educational institutions, Indian students are getting this golden opportunity to study expensive courses like Medicine in the Philippines at such an affordable rate.
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No Donation & Low Tuition Fee
The average College tuition fee in Private and Government Medical colleges ranges from 2Lakhs per/year. Which makes even the middle-class students achieve their dream within their budget. Philippines medical colleges are regulated by the Philippines ministry of education. They have strict rules against the collection of any money above the tuition fee. That’s why there is no exorbitant capitation fee or donation of any kind. This is a great opportunity for Indian students to pursue their dream education of studying medicine, as studying in the Philippines comes at way cheaper a price than studying at most private institutions in India. Add to that, the world-class infrastructure and American-based syllabus taught at Lyceum Northwestern University in the Philippines, you’ve got the best of everything - both money-wise and quality-wise.
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Modern and Well Equipped Facilities:
As the advancements in the medical industry happen around the world, the Philippines does not fail to provide it to their students. Anatomage table & simulation lab has revolutionized the teaching of Anatomy and Surgery in Medical Education.
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A growing community of Indian Students:
The Indian student community is growing ever stronger in the Philippines. More than 6000 Indian students are studying in various Universities in the Philippines. More than 250 Indian students are pursuing Medicine at Lyceum Northwestern University at present. This kind of strong student community not only helps our Indian students to get comfortable in a foreign country, but it also helps them to find mentors in their seniors and peers who will guide them in academics and even in career opportunities later when they graduate.
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Similar to Indian Conditions:
Since the Philippines has similar weather conditions as India, the disease patterns are the same. So training as a doctor in the Philippines helps easier transition when the students want to work in India after they graduate. Compare that to students who study medicine in countries like Russia and Australia which are so different from India.
Thousands of Indian students have already graduated as doctors from universities in the Philippines in the last 10 years. They are successfully working as doctors all over the world for practising in India. A huge number of students have also gone for higher education in countries like the USA, UK and Germany.
Apart from these advantages, MBBS universities in the Philippines are the most suitable for Indian students because of the following additional factors as well:
- American based syllabus that will help the MBBS students get a truly world-class degree.
- Excellent hi-tech campus and facilities
- Comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned in-campus hostels.
- Separate hostels for boys and girls.
- Indian food made available for Indian students - both veg and non-veg.
- High pass percentage in MCI screening test to practice in India.
- Job opportunities worldwide.
- Higher education is made easier for Indian students with an MBBS degree from the Philippines.
- Indian MBBS students from the Philippines find it easier to crack PG entrance exams such as NEET PG and USMLE because of the quality of MBBS education in the Philippines.
