INSTITUTE TYPE
Medical University
PROGRAMME
MBBS (MD)
RECOGNITION
WHO, NMC, FAIMER, ECFMG & WFME approved
LOCATION
Cebu City, Philippines
INTAKE
August / September*
DURATION
5.5 years (1.5-year BS pre-med + 4-year MD program incl. internship)
Yes, Southwestern University PHINMA is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India (formerly MCI), the World Health Organization (WHO), FAIMER, ECFMG, and WFME.
English is the language of instruction for the MD (MBBS equivalent) program at Southwestern University PHINMA.
The course at Southwestern University PHINMA spans 5.5 years — consisting of a 1.5-year BS (pre-medical) program followed by a 4-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program including a final-year clerkship/internship.
Yes, on-campus and nearby hostel facilities are available with basic amenities, CCTV surveillance, Indian food, and a comfortable living environment for international students.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 50% aggregate marks. They must be at least 17 years old as of December 31st of the year of admission and must have qualified in the NEET exam.
The annual tuition fee is approximately 4,200 USD per year. Total course cost for 5.5 years is approximately Rs. 33 lakhs including tuition.
The MBBS (MD) course traditionally starts its study session in August–September every year.
Yes, since the university is NMC certified, graduates can appear for the FMGE/NExT screening exam and practice medicine in India after clearing the licensing examination.