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Southwestern University Phinma, Philippines : Admission, Courses

Cebu, Philippines


Southwestern University Phinma

Overview

Southwestern University PHINMA is a private university in Cebu City started by pharmacists Matias and Anunciación Aznar. It was established in 1946. The university actually started as a college and then in 1959 achieved its university status. Southwestern University PHINMA has three campuses around Cebu City. The university was transferred under the management of investment firm Phinma Corporation in 2015.
Southwestern University PHINMA is widely popular in the medical field, and it also operates the Sacred Heart Hospital. By providing basic education, senior high, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees, Southwestern University offers a full-circle education program.


Southwestern University PHINMA - Quick Highlights - 2025

Given below is the table for quick facts about Southwestern University PHINMA:

Particular

Statistics

Intake for MBBS course

July

Processing Time for MBBS Admission

45-60 days

Location

Cebu, Philippines

Eligibility Criteria

70% in PCB

NEET Examination

Yes, Required

Annual Tuition Fees (approx)

Rs. 1.3 Lakhs

Annual Hostel Fees (approx)

Rs 90,000

Duration of MBBS Course

5 years (with internship)

Medium of Teaching

English

University Ranking

Country Rank - 64
World Rank - 8348

University Recognition

NMC, WHO

Official Website

https://swu.phinma.edu.ph/

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Why Study MBBS at Southwestern University PHINMA?

Below are some of the benefits of studying at Southwestern University PHINMA:

  • The cost of living and the cost of studying MBBS at Southwestern University PHINMA, Philippines is low.
  • Southwestern University PHINMA is recognized by WHO and NMC.
  • The university provides educational loan facilities to students.
  • There are many different facilities that the university offers to its students.
  • Various kinds of scholarships are made available for students with high grades and based on some other different criteria.
  • The quality of education provided by the university is excellent.
  • The Philippines is the English-speaking country and thus students do not face any kind of difficulties while living in the country.
  • The language of teaching is also English in the university.
  • The weather of the country is also such that international students do not face many difficulties while their stay there.
  • The admission process is also simple and easy.
  • No donation or capitation fee is required at the time of admission

MBBS

1 courses • 6 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

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Living Expenses in the Philippines

The living cost in the Philippines is very much affordable for medical students, the following table mentioned below will show the approx monthly expenses which may vary according to the individual living:

Particulars

Approx Range in USD

Approx Range in RS

Hostel Charges

149

12,800 Rs

Food Cost

23.3

2000 Rs/ meal for 2

Transport Cost

0.22

19 Rs

Note: $1= 86 Rs.

MBBS

1

Courses

6 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

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Accreditation & Recognition

Southwestern University PHINMA is recognized and accredited by many important medical bodies in the field of medical education such as:

  • World Health Organization
  • National Medical Commission
  • Commission of Higher Education, Philippines


Medium of Teaching

The medium of teaching at Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics is mentioned below:

At Southwestern University PHINMA, the medium of teaching is English.
For easy understanding by all local as well as international students, all the lectures are delivered in the English language.


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Ranking 2024

According to 4icu.org, the following is the country and world ranking for Southwestern University PHINMA:

Country

World

64

8348