At a glance
About
Cebu Doctors' University is a private, non-sectarian, non-profit university in Mandaue City, Cebu. A reference source says it was founded in 1973 as Cebu Doctors' College and took its present name in 2005. The same source says its College of Medicine was set up in 1977, and a reference list of Philippine medical schools includes it.
Check this before you apply
Search the university on wdoms.org. NMC expects the institution to be listed there.
Ask in writing that lectures, clinical teaching and examinations are in English for the whole programme.
At least 54 months of instruction, and the 12-month internship done in the same institution. Read the NMC notices for your year of admission.
Check the country's ministry or accreditation body and that the degree is awarded by this institution.
Ask for the offer, the programme structure and the refund rules in writing before you pay anything.
World Directory of Medical Schools ↗ National Medical Commission ↗
Questions to ask this university
- Is the programme offered to you a BS followed by an MD, and what are the exact length and start and end dates of each part in writing?
- How does the National Medical Commission (NMC) treat the BS part for your admission year, and does the structure meet the NMC rules on the length of the medical course and the internship in the same institution?
- Is this university listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (wdoms.org) under the name and campus you are applying to?
- Will the university give written confirmation that the 12-month internship can be completed in the same institution, and where the clinical rotations take place?
- Which Philippine bodies regulate medical education and set the licensing rules (the Commission on Higher Education and the Professional Regulation Commission), and what do they require of foreign students?
- The reference page does not describe the MD degree itself. Ask the university to state the degree name, structure and start and end dates in writing.
- Which hospital is used for clinical training, and who runs it?
- What do the Indian Embassy in Manila and the Ministry of External Affairs currently advise on student safety, visas and residence?
The path for an Indian student
- 1Eligibility checkNEET qualification and the university's own entry rules
- 2Application and offerDocuments sent, offer letter received in writing
- 3Visa and travelInvitation, visa and departure with a checklist
- 4Study abroadPre-clinical and clinical years, with updates for parents
- 5Return to IndiaThe NMC screening test, internship and registration
- 6Next stepPostgraduate study or practice
See how we support the whole journey → Rules and next steps in Philippines →
Sources for these facts
- Official websitewww.cebudoctorsuniversity.edu
- Reference pageen.wikipedia.org
- List of medical schools in the Philippines (reference page)en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions
Is CDU recognised for Indian students?
We do not claim it here. Recognition is decided by the National Medical Commission and the country's own authorities and can change. Use the checklist on this page, and ask a counsellor to verify it in writing for the year you apply.
Does Padhaidekho.in guarantee admission here?
No. Admission is decided by the university. We check eligibility, explain the rules, handle documents and support you through the process.
What does the programme cost?
We do not publish fees here. The university's own offer lists them. We help you read the full cost, in writing, before you decide.
Listing a university is not a recommendation, and it does not imply any association. Facts are from the sources shown and may change; confirm everything with the university and the authorities before you decide.
Content checked against the official sources above in 2026-10. Rules, dates and eligibility change every cycle: always confirm on the official notice. This page is general guidance, not legal advice or an admission guarantee.