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🇵🇭 Study in Philippines

Strong in health, engineering, business. Safety safe (6/100).

Philippines is one of the more affordable places to study abroad — living costs run about €250–€600 a month. Its academic strengths sit in health, engineering, business. There is no post-study work visa at present, so plan your next step before you graduate. Acceptance sits near 65%, and student visas process in around 25 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.

Key facts · Philippines

Monthly cost
€250–600
Acceptance rate
65%
Visa processing
~25d
Work visa
None
QS rank (best)
#362
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€2,500/yr

Degree tuition: ~€2,500/yr (median) — range €500–€3,000/yr across 4 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.

Official languages: fil, en · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory + UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), PH Immigration Authority.

Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.

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