WHO Approved Medical Universities in Philippines 2026
WHO approved (WDOMS listed) medical universities in Philippines for Indian students 2026. Verified recognition status, fees, FMGE pass rates.
Reviewed by the iAMBBS medical admissions team•Last updated July 2026
80
Universities
27
NMC Approved
$4.2K
Avg Fees/yr
100%
Top FMGE
Medical universities in Philippines listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO/WDOMS listing is an important recognition alongside NMC approval — it validates that the university meets international standards for medical education.
Among the 80 universities listed, 27 are NMC approved and 9 are government institutions. The highest FMGE pass rate is 100% at Manila Central University. Average annual fees are approximately $4,164 (₹3.5 lakhs).
WHO / WDOMS Listing Explained
A WHO-approved university in Philippines is one listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), jointly maintained by the World Federation for Medical Education and the FAIMER foundation and referenced by the WHO. WDOMS listing signals that the medical school is recognised by its own country's health authority and meets baseline international standards.
Compare Top 50 of 80 Universities
| # | University | Fees / yr | 6-yr Total | FMGE % | NMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manila Central UniversityCaloocan City, Philippines | $11,031 (₹9.4L) | ₹56L | 100% | Yes |
| 2 | De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences InstituteDasmariñas, Philippines | $2,250 (₹1.9L) | ₹11L | — | Yes |
| 3 | UV Gullas College of MedicineCebu City, Philippines | $5,033 (₹4.3L) | ₹26L | — | Yes |
| 4 | Bicol Christian College of Medicinescenic city of Legazpi, Philippines | $3,117 (₹2.6L) | ₹16L | 13% | Yes |
| 5 | San Beda College of MedicineManila, Philippines | $2,500 (₹2.1L) | ₹13L | — | Yes |
| 6 | San Beda UniversityManila, Philippines | $2,500 (₹2.1L) | ₹13L | — | Yes |
| 7 | Brokenshire College School of MedicineDavao City, Philippines | $3,620 (₹3.1L) | ₹16L | — | Yes |
| 8 | Cebu Institute Of Medicine VerifiedCebu, Philippines | $5,647 (₹4.8L) | ₹29L | — | Yes |
| 9 | Bicol UniversityLegazpi City, Philippines | $3,117 (₹2.6L) | ₹16L | — | Yes |
| 10 | Bicol University College of MedicineLegazpi, Philippines | $3,117 (₹2.6L) | ₹16L | — | Yes |
| 11 | Central Visayas Medical AcademyCebu, Philippines | $5,618 (₹4.8L) | ₹29L | — | Yes |
| 12 | Iloilo Doctors College of MedicineIloilo City, Philippines | $4,167 (₹3.5L) | ₹21L | — | Yes |
| 13 | Cebu Institute of MedicineCebu City, Philippines | $5,647 (₹4.8L) | ₹29L | 100% | — |
| 14 | Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, Philippines | $5,000 (₹4.3L) | ₹26L | 52% | — |
| 15 | Angeles University FoundationAngeles, Philippines | — | — | 60% | Yes |
Showing top 15 by ranking. Full details for all 80 universities below.
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#12
NMC
WHO
Manila Central University
Caloocan City, Philippines
FMGE: 100%
Annual Fees$11,031 (₹9.4L)
Total Cost₹56L
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NMC
WHO
De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute
Dasmariñas, Philippines
Annual Fees$2,250 (₹1.9L)
Total Cost₹11L
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NMC
WHO
UV Gullas College of Medicine
Cebu City, Philippines
Annual Fees$5,033 (₹4.3L)
Total Cost₹26L
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NMC
WHO
Bicol Christian College of Medicine
scenic city of Legazpi, Philippines
FMGE: 13%
Annual Fees$3,117 (₹2.6L)
Total Cost₹16L
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NMC
WHO
San Beda College of Medicine
Manila, Philippines
Annual Fees$2,500 (₹2.1L)
Total Cost₹13L
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NMC
WHO
San Beda University
Manila, Philippines
Annual Fees$2,500 (₹2.1L)
Total Cost₹13L
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NMC
WHO
Brokenshire College School of Medicine
Davao City, Philippines
Annual Fees$3,620 (₹3.1L)
Total Cost₹16L
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NMC
WHO
Cebu Institute Of Medicine Verified
Cebu, Philippines
Annual Fees$5,647 (₹4.8L)
Total Cost₹29L
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NMC
WHO
Bicol University
Legazpi City, Philippines
Annual Fees$3,117 (₹2.6L)
Total Cost₹16L
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NMC
WHO
Bicol University College of Medicine
Legazpi, Philippines
Annual Fees$3,117 (₹2.6L)
Total Cost₹16L
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NMC
WHO
Central Visayas Medical Academy
Cebu, Philippines
Annual Fees$5,618 (₹4.8L)
Total Cost₹29L
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NMC
WHO
Iloilo Doctors College of Medicine
Iloilo City, Philippines
Annual Fees$4,167 (₹3.5L)
Total Cost₹21L
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WHO
Cebu Institute of Medicine
Cebu City, Philippines
FMGE: 100%
Annual Fees$5,647 (₹4.8L)
Total Cost₹29L
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WHO
Southwestern University
Georgetown, Philippines
FMGE: 52%
Annual Fees$5,000 (₹4.3L)
Total Cost₹26L
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NMC
WHO
Angeles University Foundation
Angeles, Philippines
FMGE: 60%
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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NMC
WHO
Cagayan Valley Medical College
Tuguegarao City, Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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NMC
WHO
Ilocos Region Medical Institute
Vigan, Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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NMC
WHO
Mimaropa Medical School
Calapan, Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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WHO
Davao Medical School Foundation
Davao City, Philippines
FMGE: 37%
Annual Fees$3,517 (₹3.0L)
Total Cost₹18L
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WHO
Saint Louis University
Baguio, Philippines
FMGE: 63%
Annual Fees$1,035 (₹0.9L)
Total Cost₹5L
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NMC
WHO
Medical College of Northern Philippines
Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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WHO
Lyceum Northwestern University
Dagupan, Philippines
FMGE: 48%
Annual Fees$3,813 (₹3.2L)
Total Cost₹19L
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WHO
Far Eastern University
Vladivostok City, Philippines
FMGE: 50%
Annual Fees$8,839 (₹7.5L)
Total Cost₹45L
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NMC
WHO
Zamboanga Peninsula Medical School
Zamboanga, Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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NMC
WHO
Northern Mindanao College of Medicine
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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NMC
WHO
Northern Mindanao Medical Academy
Iligan, Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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NMC
WHO
St. Luke'S Medical Center College Of Medicine
Quezon City, Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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NMC
WHO
St. Luke's Medical Center College of Medicine
Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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NMC
WHO
Manila Doctors College of Medicine
Manila, Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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WHO
La Salle University
Philadelphia, Philippines
Annual Fees$675 (₹0.6L)
Total Cost₹3L
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NMC
WHO
CALABARZON Medical Institute
Laguna, Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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WHO
St Paul University Philippines
Tuguegarao City, Philippines
Annual Fees$4,331 (₹3.7L)
Total Cost₹22L
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WHO
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation
San Carlos City, Pangasinan, Philippines
FMGE: 29%
Annual Fees$4,243 (₹3.6L)
Total Cost₹22L
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NMC
WHO
Visayas State University
Baybay, Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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WHO
Cagayan State University
Tuguegarao City, Philippines
FMGE: 48%
Annual Fees$2,500 (₹2.1L)
Total Cost₹13L
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NMC
WHO
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
heart of, Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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WHO
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Manila, Philippines
FMGE: 29%
Annual Fees$8,398 (₹7.1L)
Total Cost₹43L
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WHO
AMA School of Medicine
Makati City, Philippines
FMGE: 28%
Annual Fees$5,500 (₹4.7L)
Total Cost₹28L
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Cebu Doctors University
Mandaue City, Philippines
FMGE: 100%
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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WHO
Fatima Medical Science Foundation
Philippines
Annual Fees$16,500 (₹14.0L)
Total Cost₹84L
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WHO
Our Lady of Fatima University
Valenzuela, Philippines
FMGE: 38%
Annual Fees$5,500 (₹4.7L)
Total Cost₹28L
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WHO
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines
Annual Fees$2,862 (₹2.4L)
Total Cost₹15L
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WHO
De La Salle University
Manila, Philippines
Annual Fees$677 (₹0.6L)
Total Cost₹3L
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WHO
Silliman University
Dumaguete City, Philippines
Annual Fees$2,289 (₹1.9L)
Total Cost₹12L
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WHO
Ateneo de Manila University
Quezon City, Philippines
Annual Fees$5,141 (₹4.4L)
Total Cost₹26L
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NMC
WHO
University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Manila, Philippines
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact
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WHO
Liceo de Cagayan University
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
Annual Fees$2,675 (₹2.3L)
Total Cost₹14L
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WHO
Central Philippine University
Jaro, Philippines
Annual Fees$4,750 (₹4.0L)
Total Cost₹24L
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WHO
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Quezon City, Philippines
Annual Fees$3,036 (₹2.6L)
Total Cost₹15L
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WHO
New Era University College of Medicine
Quezon City, Philippines
Annual Fees$4,000 (₹3.4L)
Total Cost₹20L
WHO Listing vs NMC Approval — You Need Both
For Indian students, WDOMS listing alone is not enough — the university in Philippines must ALSO be NMC-approved for the degree to be usable in India. Treat WHO/WDOMS listing as a quality signal that complements, but does not replace, NMC approval. Always confirm both before applying.
How to Apply for MBBS in Philippines
Once you have shortlisted a university from the list above, the process is straightforward: confirm you have qualified NEET, prepare your documents (10th/12th mark sheets, NEET scorecard, passport), apply to the university, receive the admission/invitation letter, and process your student visa. iAMBBS provides free, honest guidance at every step — from matching your NEET score and budget to a university in Philippines, through admission and visa, to arrival support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a WHO approved medical university in Philippines?
It is a university listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), which the WHO references. Listing means the school is recognised by its national health authority and meets international baseline standards.
Is WHO/WDOMS listing enough to practise in India?
No. For India you also need the university to be NMC-approved and you must clear FMGE/NExT. WDOMS listing is a complementary quality signal, not a substitute for NMC recognition.
How do I check WDOMS listing?
Search the university on the official World Directory of Medical Schools website (wdoms.org). Confirm NMC approval separately on nmc.org.in.