UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS

GULLAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Cebu- Philippines
INTRODUCTION
Philippines is located in the Southeast Asia. The nearby countries are Taiwan,
Singapore, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Singapore. It comprises of over 7000
islands. The main islands are Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Philippines is the world’s
12th most populous country with a population of around 92 million.
Philippines is one of the largest English speaking countries in the world. 93%
of the population speaks English and it is also an official language. It is a centre of
education with over 20,000+ foreign students going there each year for education
in Engineering, Medical, Dental, Nursing, Management and English from over 50+
countries of the world.
The capital city is Manila; a mega city with over 20 million population.
Multiple ethnicities and cultures are found here. Cultural influences are from Spain,
USA, India and Japan. Philippines was a part of the Hindu Java Kingdom in the 13th
century. In the 14th century Islam came, from the 15th to 18th century it was ruled
by Spain, followed by America in 19th and 20th century, with a brief period of
Japanese occupation in the 2nd World War..
The dominant religion is Catholic Christianity with 93% of the population
following it and 3% of the population follows Islam. Hindu temples and Gurudwaras
are located throughout Philippines.
 Cebu is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region,
and consists of a main island and 167 surrounding islands and islets. Its capital is
Cebu city, the oldest city and the first capital of the Philippines. Cebu is one of the
most developed provinces in the Philippines. It is the main centre of commerce,
trade, education and industry in the Philippines. The climate of Cebu is tropical,
there are 2 seasons in Cebu- the dry and the wet season.
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Mactan Island serves as the main
gateway to domestic and international routes to and from Cebu and other islands in
the Visayas region. The airport is the second busiest airport in the Philippines.The
Cebu International Port is the largest shipping hub in the Visayas region.
ADVANTAGES OF EDUCATION IN UV-GULLAS
• Education standard is excellent and of a very high quality.
• Many US educated professionals are Teachers and Administrators in Philippines.
• US pattern of education is followed.
• English is an Official Language in the Philippines.
• Low tuition fees - 75% lower than private medical colleges in India.
• Easily accessible from India with daily flights to Philippines.
• Tropical diseases similar to India, best for clinical training.
• Indian food is readily available.
• Educational gateway to countries like US and Australia.
• Over 1500 + foreign students are enrolled and studying in UV.
• Philippines is the highest exporters of trained nurses.
• Located in Cebu, the Queen City of the Philippines.
• In-campus hostel with study area.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The University of the Visayas was founded by the late Don Vicente A. Gullas
in 1919 as the Visayan Institute (V.I.) in Cebu City. The second World War razed to
the ground the physical facilities of the V.I. at its original site. Undaunted by
adversities, Don Vicente reopened classes in Argao, Cebu in 1946. A year later the
V.I. moved back to its present site in Colon Street, Cebu City.
As early as its founding, the V.I. had pioneered in education innovations to
provide equal education opportunities for those who have the capability and the
desire for improving themselves. It was the first to conduct night school class for
working students in Cebu City in the 1940s. The “study now pay later plan” had
been a practice at the V.I. long before it was adopted by the Department of
Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) in the 1980s.
In 1948, the Visayan Institute was awarded university status, the first to
become a university in Cebu, and was renamed the University of the Visayas. Since
then the expansion in its baccalaureate and post graduate course offerings and in its
physical facilities has been phenomenal. From an initial enrollment of 37 students
the V.I. evolved into a university with an enrollment of 20,000 distributed throughout
its campuses. Its alumni have distinguished themselves in government service and
public administration, and in the professions of law, engineering and architecture,
pharmacy, medicine, nursing, education, criminology, maritime and nautical,
computer studies as well as in sports and the arts.
CAMPUSES AND LOCATION
The University of the Visayas is an eight-campus, province-wide system of
higher education and lower level laboratory schools.
There are two campuses in Cebu City and Mandaue City (UV-GULLAS): the
main campus occupies almost one city block bounded by Colon, D. Jakosalem and
Sanciangko Streets and a laboratory high school in Pardo. The main campus has six
multi-storey buildings including a gymnasium.
The campus in Punta Engano, Lapulapu City, has a port for the Maritime
College's practical training at sea. Other campuses are in the cities of Mandaue,
Toledo and in the towns of Dalaguete, Minglanilla and Compostela in the province
of Cebu.

GULLAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

The Gullas Medical Center is located at Banilad, Mandaue City. It houses the
Vicente Gullas Memorial Hospital, the Gullas College of Medicine, the UV College
of Nursing, the UV College of Pharmacy, the Gullas College of Dentistry, VIP Gullas
College of Music, the Tan Kim Ching Cancer Center and the up-coming Cosmetic
Surgery Center including other health-related courses. Vicente Gullas Memorial
Hospital is a 100-bed tertiary care hospital accredited by PhilHealth.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
After Class 12: Total duration of the program will be 5 years. Students should have
passed class 12 with at least
- 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and passed in English
- Should have Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 11
- Preference will be given to students with better academic credentials
There will be 2 intakes (December and April) each academic year. Students who
apply will be admitted to a 2 semester premedical bachelors program leading to a
bachelors degree. They will then be admitted to a 4 year MD program equivalent to
MBBS in India.
After Bachelors Degree: Total duration of the course is 4 years. Students should
have passed in Bachelor of Science. Students should have passed class 12 with at
least
- Minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12 and passed in
English
- Should have passed with Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 11
- Preference will be given to students with better academic credentials
There will be 2 intakes (January and June). Students who apply will be admitted
directly in the 4 year MD program equivalent to MBBS in India.
FEES
Schedule of Fees

ACADEMIC YEAR TUITION FEES IN INR TUITION FEES IN USD

FIRST YEAR (PREMED) 5,75,000

SECOND YEAR 2,50,000 3,800

THIRD YEAR 2,50,000 3,800

FOURTH YEAR 2,50,000 3,800

FIFTH YEAR 2,50,000 3,800

TOTAL 15,75,000

Food and accommodation - PHP 10,000

Visa and Flight ticket - INR 85,000

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (ORIGINAL AND 3 PHOTOCOPIES)

- Passport
- 10th and 12th mark sheet
- Transfer certificate
- Conduct Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Police clearance
- Bank statement
- 10 photos
- Aadhar card
- Any other government issued photo and address proofs (optional)
MCI Exam Coaching
Arrangements made for MCI study materials in Philippines and coaching in India.
Comparison of MBBS in Philippines with other Countries (Russia,
China, Ukraine and Belarus)
PHILIPPINES OTHER COUNTIRES

1 ENGLISH ADVANTAGE - Biggest

advantage of studying in Philippines is
English. Just as Indians are educated in
English, because India was a colony of
the British; the Philippines was an
American colony. English is an official
language in the Philippines. The medium
of instruction is English. Thus time is
spent on medical education and not on
the language.
Need to pass a competency test in the
local language. Difficulty in
understanding what patients say.
Teachers are not fluent in English and
cannot properly explain the subjects
properly to students.

2 Philippines is the second largest supplier

of trained nurses and doctors to the US
and several other countries. Strong Little international exposure, there is no
culture of giving USMLE and going to culture of going overseas for jobs. few
US for a job. Universities are listed in students go overseas - no strong alumni
California board of Medicine for base or linkages.
licensing. Good for networking and
linkages for jobs.

3 Philippines is a tropical country, i.e. Temperate counters with snow, i.e.

diseases are common to India and students do not get exposed to tropical
similar temperature to India. medicine

4 During hospital work, medical students Limited access to patients due to custom
get exposure to many patients and language barriers

5 The College is located in a cosmopolitan

Colleges are not located in cities, they
city with modern facilities. Traditionally,
are instead in some distant villages.
the locals welcome foreigners and the
Indian food is difficult to get, students
filipinos are very friendly. Indian food is
must live only in the given dorms and
readily available. Students are given
the locals are not so friendly.
freedom to choose their accommodation
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UV GULLAS – COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Cebu- Philippines

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