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MBBS in Philippines

Manila Central University

Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines

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CountryPhilippines
CityCaloocan
Established1904
OwnershipPrivate

At a glance

CountryPhilippines
CityCaloocan, Metro Manila
Established1904
OwnershipPrivate
ProgrammePre-medical Bachelor of Science (BS) followed by the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme; the MD is the degree usually compared with MBBS. Confirm the exact structure and dates in writing
Medium of instructionConfirm in writing that the whole programme including clinical years is taught in English
RecognitionCheck the World Directory of Medical Schools (wdoms.org) and the NMC notices for the year you apply

About

Manila Central University is a private, non-sectarian university in Caloocan, Metro Manila. A reference source gives 1904 as its founding year and says a College of Medicine was added in 1947, though that history section is flagged there as needing citations. The official website lists a College of Medicine.

Check this before you apply

1
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools

Search the university on wdoms.org. NMC expects the institution to be listed there.

2
Taught in English throughout

Ask in writing that lectures, clinical teaching and examinations are in English for the whole programme.

3
Meets the NMC rules for foreign medical graduates

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.

4
Recognised in its own country

Check the country's ministry or accreditation body and that the degree is awarded by this institution.

5
Admission terms in writing

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 founding year and the year of the College of Medicine come from a reference page that asks for better citations. Ask the university to state them in writing.
  • Which hospital is the main teaching hospital, and how are international students placed there?
  • 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

  1. 1Eligibility checkNEET qualification and the university's own entry rules
  2. 2Application and offerDocuments sent, offer letter received in writing
  3. 3Visa and travelInvitation, visa and departure with a checklist
  4. 4Study abroadPre-clinical and clinical years, with updates for parents
  5. 5Return to IndiaThe NMC screening test, internship and registration
  6. 6Next stepPostgraduate study or practice

See how we support the whole journey → Rules and next steps in Philippines →

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Frequently asked questions

Is MCU 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.

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