INSTITUTE TYPE
Medical University
PROGRAMME
MBBS (MD)
RECOGNITION
WHO, NMC, CHED, PACUCOA & QS Stars (4-Star) approved
LOCATION
Las Piñas City, Metro Manila, Philippines
INTAKE
August / September*
DURATION
5.5 years (1.5-year BS Pre-Medicine + 4-year MD program including internship)
Yes, UPHSD 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 UPHSD. The Philippines is a native English-speaking country, making it easy for Indian and international students to study without any language barrier.
The program at UPHSD spans 5.5 years — 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, UPHSD provides separate on-campus hostel facilities for male and female students accommodating over 1,000 residents. Each room has an attached bathroom with single, double, or triple occupancy. Facilities include 24×7 Wi-Fi, CCTV, a recreation area, study rooms, air-conditioned reading rooms, and Indian food within the campus.
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 $5,500 USD per year. The hostel fee is approximately $1,200 USD per year. Total course cost for 5.5 years is approximately USD 28,000–32,000.
The MBBS (MD) course at UPHSD traditionally begins in August–September every year.
Yes, since UPHSD is NMC certified, Indian graduates can appear for the FMGE/NExT screening examination and practice medicine in India after clearing it. Students can also appear for USMLE for practice in the USA.