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)
Why Choose Southwestern University Phinma?
- Direct admission without the need for entrance tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or GMAT.
- Low cost of living and fees compared to private medical colleges in India.
- Medium of instruction is English, allowing greater ease of understanding for foreign students.
- WHO, NMC, FAIMER, ECFMG and WFME recognized, enabling graduates to practice medicine in India and globally.
- US-based curriculum with a focus on hands-on and problem-based training.
- Expert faculty including highly qualified doctors from the Philippines and the US.
- On-campus and off-campus hostel facilities available for international students, including Indian food.
- Extracurricular activity, sports, and cultural exchange opportunities.
- Strategic partnership with international organizations and hospitals.
- Safe and welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds — Cebu City is considered one of the safest cities in the Philippines.