What You Need To Know About Study In Philippine.

Philippine is a unitary sovereign and archipelago country in Southeast Asia. The country is situated in the western Pacific Ocean, that are categorized broadly under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila and the most populous city is Quezon City, both part of Metro Manila. Philippine is bounded by the South China Sea on the west, the Philippine Sea on the east and the Celebes Sea on the southwest. The Philippines shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Vietnam to the west, Palau to the east and Malaysia and Indonesia to the south.

A study abroad option to Philippine is still gaining recognition. The higher education system in Philippines is modeled after the American education system and includes bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Students earning professional degrees are usually taught American standards.



More than 5,000 international students already study in the Philippines every year. In addition to having one of the best education systems in Asia, all education programs, including master’s programs, are taught completely in English.

Universities
The Philippines has more than 2,200 universities and other higher educational institutions, including satellite campuses and local colleges, along with several international schools. About 650 schools are public and about 1,600 are private. There are 110 state universities.

2018 TOP 10 PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY

• University of the Philippines Diliman
• University of Santo Tomas
• Ateneo de Manila University
• De La Salle University
• University of the Philippines System
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines
• University of the Philippines Manila
• University of the Philippines Los Baños
• Mapua Institute of Technology
• University of San Carlos

Tuition and Program Duration
Philippines is an average and affordable country in terms of expenditure and cost of living. Privately run higher education institutions course fees vary somewhere between P4500-P8000 (US $1=43.36 pesos) depending upon the selected course of study.

The country is also a popular destination for pursuing medical branches of study. The fee also varies from institution to institution. The average course fees for study start from USD 3,000. Most master’s degree programs are 1-2 years depending upon the school and academic discipline.

Academic Year
Schools in the Philippines usually use the semester system. The first semester begins in June and runs through October. The second semester begins in November and runs through April. Both semesters include one week of exams after classes have ended.

Student Visa Requirements for Study in Philippines
The process for students applying for a Philippines visa is as follows:
1.  Visa application duly filled and legibly completed. (The form needs to be completed in English).

2. Original passport valid for at least six months beyond the duration of stay in the country

3.  Photocopy of the data and the amendment page of passport

4.  IELTS and TOFEL scores (academic requirements)

5.  Copy of travel usually e-ticket.

6. Payment of processing fee

Students Living Expenses
The cost of living for international students is between USD 1200 to USD 1500 per year. The low fee combined with the lower costs of living is one factor that appeals to international students.

Accommodation
The cost of accommodation in terms of sharing an apartment or a dormitory starts anywhere between P2000.

Post-Graduate Opportunities
Graduates of Philippines master’s programs will find that their degree is recognized all over the world. Students with degrees in engineering are particularly in demand, but all graduates will find opportunities.

Students Health Insurance
Foreign students may be able to pay for coverage through the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, which provides affordable insurance to all Philippine citizens. However, students should check insurance options available from their home country or international insurance options.

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