Chapter II · Asia
Study abroad inPhilippines
The Philippines is an English-speaking country with programmes in public health, education and development studies, often linked to service learning.
- Capital
- Manila
- Languages
- English, Filipino
- Currency
- Philippine peso (PHP)
- Academic year
- August to May, in two semesters
- Student visa
- Student visa (9F) or special study permit
- Programmes
- 3
- Universities
- 117
Programmes in Philippines
Cebu · 1 programme
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Cebu Ryugaku Mastervia Go Overseas
Manila · 1 programme
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De La Salle Universityvia Go Overseas
Across Philippines and multi-city
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University of the Philippines Los Bañosvia Go Overseas
Cities
Universities in Philippines
117 institutions in total, all listed in our Philippines university directory.
- Adamson University
- Ateneo de Davao UniversityDavao del Sur
- Ateneo de Manila University
- Ateneo de Naga UniversityNational Capital Region
- Ateneo de Zamboanga UniversityZamboanga del Sur
- Aquinas UniversityBicol
- De La Salle University, AranetaNational Capital Region
- Arellano UniversityNational Capital Region
- Angeles UniversityCentral Luzon
- Adventist University of the PhilippinesCalabarzon
- Araullo UniversityCentral Luzon
- Bicol UniversityBicol
- Benguet State UniversityCordillera Administrative Region
- Bulacan State UniversityCentral Luzon
- Centro Escolar UniversityNational Capital Region
- Central Mindanao UniversityNorthern Mindanao
- Central Philippine UniversityWestern Visayas
- Cagayan State UniversityCagayan Valley
- Capitol UniversityCagayan Valley
- Davao Doctors CollegeDavao del Sur
- De La Salle UniversityNational Capital Region
- Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State UniversityIlocos
- Divine Word College of LegazpiBicol
- Our Lady of Fatima UniversityNational Capital Region
- Feati UniversityNational Capital Region
- Far Eastern UniversityNational Capital Region
- Foundation UniversityCentral Visayas
- Holy Angel UniversityCentral Luzon
- College of the Holy SpiritNational Capital Region
- Information and Communications Technology AcademyNational Capital Region
Questions about studying in Philippines
How many study abroad programmes are there in Philippines?
StudiesForeign currently lists 3 programmes in Philippines from 3 providers, in cities including Cebu and Manila. Each listing links to the organisation that runs it, where you can check dates, prices and how to apply.
What visa do I need to study in Philippines?
Most international students staying for a semester or longer need a student visa (9F) or special study permit. Requirements depend on your nationality and the length of your course, and EU or EEA citizens may have different rules in Europe. Check with the host institution and the nearest embassy before you apply.
When does the academic year start in Philippines?
The university year in Philippines usually runs august to May, in two semesters. Provider programmes and summer schools follow their own calendars, so check each programme’s dates.
Which cities in Philippines have the most study abroad programmes?
Cebu (1) and Manila (1), based on the programmes listed on StudiesForeign.
How many universities are there in Philippines?
Our directory lists 117 universities and higher-education institutions in Philippines, with links to their official websites.