INSTITUTE TYPE
Medical University
PROGRAMME
MBBS (MD)
RECOGNITION
WHO, NMC, CHED, PAASCU, ISO & ACSCU approved
LOCATION
Lopez Jaena Street, Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines
INTAKE
August / September*
DURATION
5.5 years (1.5-year BS Pre-Medicine + 4-year MD program including internship)
Yes, Central Philippine University is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India (formerly MCI) and the World Health Organization (WHO), making its MD degree valid for Indian students after clearing the NExT/FMGE licensing exam.
English is the sole language of instruction at Central Philippine University. The Philippines is a native English-speaking country, making it easy for Indian and international students.
The program at CPU is 5.5 years in total — comprising a 1.5-year BS Pre-Medicine course followed by a 4-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program that includes a final-year clinical internship.
Yes, CPU provides on-campus residential halls — Franklin Hall for male students and Weston Hall for female students, along with Missionary Hall (co-ed). Guest houses and nearby boarding houses are also available for international students.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 50% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST). They must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31st of the admission year and must qualify in NEET.
The annual tuition fee is approximately $1,281 USD for Year 1, $1,441 USD for Year 2, and $1,443 USD for Year 3 onward. The hostel fee is approximately $1,000 USD per year.
The MBBS (MD) course at Central Philippine University traditionally begins in August–September every year.
Yes, since CPU is NMC certified, Indian graduates can appear for the FMGE/NExT screening examination and practice medicine in India after clearing it.