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Philippines: Unis & Nursing

Philippines: Universities, Nursing & Student Life

Deeper Philippines content — universities, nursing and allied health, and the practicalities of studying there.

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Tests this hub covers

IELTS

British Council / IDP IELTS / Cambridge University Press & Assessment · Year-round (test dates and session times vary by test centre)

TOEFL iBT

ETS (Educational Testing Service) · Offered more than 170 times a year at test centres (Home Edition: 24 hours a day, 4 days a week)

What this hub covers

  1. Allied Health and Paramedical Courses in the Philippines (Physical Therapy, Medical Technology, Pharmacy)What 'allied health' means in the Philippines · Why some students look at the Philippines · Typical program structure and the clinical component
  2. State vs Private Universities in the Philippines: How to ChooseTwo broad types of Philippine university · Both are overseen by CHED · Tuition: the free-tuition law applies to Filipino citizens
  3. How to Verify a CHED-Recognised University in the Philippines Before You ApplyWhy verify before you apply or pay · The role of CHED · What 'government-recognised program' means
  4. Studying in Metro Manila: Student Life and AccommodationMetro Manila and where students cluster · Types of student accommodation · Getting around the city
  5. Maritime Education and Merchant Navy Studies in the PhilippinesMaritime education in the Philippines · Maritime academies and their oversight · The shipboard-training component

Guides for East & Southeast Asia

5 of 5 guides in this hub are for East & Southeast Asia.

Admissions
East & Southeast Asia·7 min read

How to Verify a CHED-Recognised University in the Philippines Before You Apply

How to verify that a CHED-recognised university and program in the Philippines are legitimate before you apply — official checks and admission-scam red flags.

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Comparison
East & Southeast Asia·8 min read

State vs Private Universities in the Philippines: How to Choose

State vs private universities in the Philippines: how CHED oversight, tuition, admission and campus mix differ, and how an international student can choose.

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Career
East & Southeast Asia·9 min read

Maritime Education and Merchant Navy Studies in the Philippines

Maritime education in the Philippines — BS Marine Transportation and Engineering, shipboard training, STCW, and the India-side DGMA seafarer route.

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Study abroad
East & Southeast Asia·8 min read

Allied Health and Paramedical Courses in the Philippines (Physical Therapy, Medical Technology, Pharmacy)

Study allied health and paramedical courses in the Philippines — physical therapy, medical technology, pharmacy. Program routes, India-side practice, verify.

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East & Southeast Asia·8 min read

Studying in Metro Manila: Student Life and Accommodation

Studying in Metro Manila: where students cluster, accommodation types, transport, everyday living, climate and safety basics for international students.

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Studying in East & Southeast Asia

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