University of Northern Philippines, Vigan, Philippines

Vigan, Philippines

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

With a humble beginning in 1906, the University of Northern Philippines was founded as a shop department of the Old Vigan High School. Within a year of its establishment, the university started to play a vital role in training the youth for independent and democratic ways of life. The university gave its first batch of graduates in 1956 under the new trade-technical curriculum. Due to its continuous innovative approach towards higher education, it is now among the top 130 universities in the Philippines. The University of Northern Philippines is fully affiliated to the Commission on High Education (CHED), Philippines and is accredited by NMC (National Medical Council) and WHO (World Health Organisation). The university is also recognised by the United States Medical License Examination (USMLE), Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) and Educational Commission For Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

The University of Northern Philippines is spread over four different campuses located in Sinait, Santa Maria, Quimmarayan and Vigan. With its main campus situated in one of the New7Wonders Cities - Vigan, UNPCM (University of Northern Philippines College of Medicine) houses world-class infrastructure. The list of facilities provided here includes a library, seminar halls, classrooms, hostels, laboratory, auditorium-cum-museum, computer labs, etc. The university provides on-campus hostels. However, it is not a residential campus so students have the provision to opt-out of the on-campus accommodation facility. UNPCM offers an MS+MD course that is equivalent to the MBBS programme. Completed in a span of 64 months, the programme follows an American system of medical education. The programme is offered in the English language. NEET or NMAT scores are compulsory for MBBS admissions at the University of Northern Philippines.

Accomplishments & Alumni

The University of Northern Philippines affiliated hospitals are some of the premier healthcare medical centres in Vigan City. Apart from providing medical services, surgical and diagnostic services, these UNP affiliated hospitals are also used to provide clerkships to medical graduates who are in the final year of their programme. Being one of the oldest and first universities in Northern Luzon, the University of Northern Philippines aims at enlightening underprivileged students.

Student Diversity & Employment Opportunities

Its location in the historical city of Vigan is one of the many reasons why the University of Northern Philippines is an attractive destination to study MBBS for international students. Its excellence in the field of medical education and affordability makes the dream of students to study MBBS in the Philippines come true. Thanks to its affiliation with the NMC, Indian students can easily practice medicine in India after graduating from UNP. If they wish to work in the Philippines, the university has premier affiliated hospitals offering opportunities to its graduates. The UNPCM affiliated colleges include Candon general & city hospital, St. Lucia district hospital, Salcedo district hospital, Sto. Nino Cagayan Valley medical centre, Southern Ilocos Sur district hospital, Ilocos region training medical centre and Central Ilocos Sur district hospital.

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  • M.B.B.S.

    • Mode

      Regular

      Application Fee

      N/A

    • Duration

      6 Year

      Tuition Fee

      INR 2,10,000

Study MBBS at University of Northern Philippines

Check out the highlights on MBBS admissions at the University of Northern Philippines below.

Type of University

Government

Year of Establishment

1906

Course Name

MD

Duration

5 Years - 6 Years

Accredited By

NMC (National Medical Council), WHO (World Health Organisation), CHED (The Commission on Higher Education)

Minimum Requirement for Admission

NEET & NMAT Score, 40% in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as the main subjects

Medium of Instruction

English

Total Tuition Fee*

USD 20,677.42 (INR 15,05,000)

Intake for MBBS Course

September

Seats for International Students

250

Size of Campus (in acres)

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Hostel + Food Expenses*

Hostel - USD 1,200 (INR 87,341.65)

Meals - USD 350 (INR 25,482.17) Approx

Faculty - Student Ratio

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University Rankings

Country - 124;World - 10942

*Note - Currency exchange rates change continually, which means the values given in INR in the table may change as per todays exchange rate.

Campus Location

University of Northern Philippines

Vigan, Philippines

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