Villa Aznar, Urgello Street, Cebu City, Philippines 6000
Southwestern University was founded as Southwestern Colleges in 1946, when the entire country was in the process of rehabilitation from the destruction that resulted from the Second World War. The founders were Don Matias Hipolito Chavez
Aznar II and his wife, Doña Anunciacion Barcenilla Aznar, both pharmacists, who wanted to establish a school that was within the reach of the common people. SWU Located in the middle of Cebu city, the 2nd biggest city in South Philippines and closer to countries like Singapore and Malaysia.
Today, SWU offers over 50 degree programs in the graduate and undergraduate levels, with an enrolment of more than 10 thousands. It has increased to more than 400 faculty members and more than 400 non-teaching personnel. Impressive buildings have replaced the old structures and the land area has increased several-fold. In addition to its more than 20 colleges, the
University includes a tertiary hospital, a drug rehabilitation center, and a multimillion peso museum that gives a quick look at
Cebuano art and lifestyle from the pre-historic era to modern times.
Since its acquisition of the University status in 1959, Southwestern University has maintained its thrust for academic excellence and continues to strive for the accreditation of its programs. In 1994, the Philippine Accrediting Association of
Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), a prestigious accrediting agency in the Philippines. SWU is an educational community committed to the pursuit of world-class academic excellence and the upliftment of the quality of life of those we touch.
Southwestern University is in the south of the City of Cebu, Philippines. The university has three campuses. The main campus is located on Urgello St.; the Aznar Coliseum Complex is on Aznar Road; and the Basak Campus on Sabellano St.,
Basak, and Cebu City. It is recipient of the National Award for Community Service by the San Miguel Corporation and the
Rotary Club of Makati and also regarded as the Outstanding Educational Institution by the Cebu.

SOUTH WESTERN UNIVERSITY is a comprehensive University offering both health allied and courses in different faculties.
Professional Programs: College of Law, College of Medicine, Graduate School
Doctoral Program, Graduate School Masteral Program
Allied Medical : College of Dentistry, College of Medical Technology, College of Nursing, College of Optometry, College of Pharmacy, College of Physical
Therapy, College of Veterinary Medicine
Non-Allied Medical: College of Arts & Sciences, College of Computer Studies,
College of Criminology, College of Education, College of Engineering,
Maritime College. School of Business.
South Western University’s College of Medicine was formally founded in the year of 1947-1948 as Southwestern College. Government acidulation of the College was issued in 1952. The Southwestern University College of Medicine has been named under the memory of the founder as Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine, Inc. It is located in the middle of Cebu city, the 2 nd
biggest city in South Philippines and closer to countries like Singapore and Malaysia. It is one of the first medical university in Philippines that was established outside of Manila. The size of the city gives the advantage of students getting to into clinical rotation into big Hospitals in Cebu. It has an extensive and enriched medical curriculum which meets today’s global medical demands. It is one of the research oriented Medical Universities in Philippines with top-notch state-of-the-art amenities and educational opportunities. The cost of education in this University is very low given the standards of the University. The
University attracts International students from all over the world and is a very attractive destination for students from Asian countries, mainly from India and Nepal.
The university posses’ cutting edge technology in Medical field and associated with many foreign Universities to further Research in the Medical field. Many of the
Professors are trained in the Medical Universities in Developed Western Countries and participate in Faculty Exchange Programs. The university possesses an extensive library with professional library services. The Guidance
Centre provides mentoring and counseling services to students to articulate their maximum potential.
Location: SWU is located in a city called Cebu in Cebu Province of Philippines. Cebu Island is a long narrow island stretching 225 km (140 mi) from north to south, surrounded by 167 neighboring smaller islands, that includes Mactan Island, Bantayan, Malapascua, Olango and the
Camotes islands.
Syllabus: Was drawn up by Doctors educated in Cambridge University and Harvard Medical School, USA and meets the latest international standards of Medical Education.
Duration and Degree Awarded : 5.5 years BSMD program equivalent to
MBBS. First part is called the Bachelor of Science (BS) which is basic medical course and the duration is for 16 months. Then the MD program runs for another 4 years including one year clinical rotational internship.
International students can do their internship in their home country.
Application and recruitment: Suggest you to contact our local representatives.

Lecture Rooms: Fully air-conditioned rooms complete with sound system and audio-visual facilities are used for lectures and conferences, with seating capacity of 50-100 each.
Tutorial Rooms : Air-conditioned rooms are provided for the small group discussions and tutorial sessions typically conducted in the Problem-Based
Learning methodology. Computers with Internet access are available in each tutorial room.
Computer: A total of 100s of computer workstations are available for student’s academic purposes and operations use, are conveniently located. Majority of these are provided with Internet access.
Instrument Room: An air-conditioned Instrument Room is maintained where delicate and sophisticated instruments are kept for the use of students in
Biochemistry.
Multi-Purpose Room: This room serves as a preparation room for histology and gross anatomy sessions. It is also available for department meetings.
Audio-Visual Room: Complete audio-visual facilities equip the Audio-Visual
Room, such as television sets, VHS, VCD player, computers, and various types of projectors, i.e., LCD, overhead, slide and microscope projectors. This is also where various anatomical models are put on display.
Laboratories: With their corresponding stock rooms, all laboratories are equipped with adequate basic facilities for pursuing the requirements of the laboratory courses in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology,
Pathology, Microbiology, Parasitology, and Preventive Medicine.
Library: The Health Sciences Library is located on the third floor of the Our Lady of Lourdes Hall and has updated books, journals, and references, which enrich the student’s studies and research. The library is open on weekdays and Saturdays. The medical library occupies about half of the third floor of the Lourdes Hall or
University Library building.
Hostel: SWU provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls on Campus. The hostels are well equipped with A/C, Study Table, Kitchen utility items and cots with mattresses. Some students choose to stay off Campus which facilitates cooking and some time less expensive. There is India stall in the Food court on campus makes it more homely for Indian students.

Fees and Scholarships:
Fees : Of the SWU School of Medicine is given in Annexure
Scholarship: The University offers a wide range of financial aid options for students. SWU provides several awards based on merit in recognition of academic excellence. SWU also offers need-based financial aid in the form of work-study and institutional grants for sports and the arts. In addition, SWU participates in government and privately funded scholarships and loans.
Admission Requirements for Foreign Student Applicants
Candidates should be between 18 and 35 years old and in good health and hold the foreign valid ordinary passport.
Student should have passed intermediate level or 10+2, O-Level,
F.Sc. or A-Level through science stream with biology/pre-medical subjects.
Copy of valid foreign passport.
A Notarized Affidavit of Support including bank statements.
Cebu City: Its capital is Cebu City, the oldest city in the country, which forms part of the Cebu Metropolitan Area together with
6neighbouring cities Carcar City, Danao City, Lapu-Lapu City,
Mandaue City, Naga City, Bogo, and Talisay City and 6 other municipalities. Cebu is served by Mactan-Cebu International Airport in
Mactan Island, thirty minutes drive from downtown Cebu City.
Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the country and the main center of commerce, trade, education and industry in the central and southern parts of the archipelago. It has five-star hotels, casinos, white sand beaches, world-class golf courses, convention centers, and shopping malls. The UK-based Condenast Travellers Magazine named
Cebu the 7th best island destination in the Indian Ocean-Asia region in
2007, 8th best Asian-Pacific island destination in 2005, and 7th in 2004.

The Philippines (Filipino: Pilipinas), officially the Republic of the
Philippines is an archipelagic nation located in Southeast Asia, with Manila as its capital city. The Philippine archipelago comprises 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean, bordering countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia,
Palau and the Republic of China, although it is the only Southeast Asian country to share no land borders with its neighbors. The Philippines is the world's 12th most populous country with a population approaching 87 million people.
Its national economy is the 31st largest in the world with a 2013 gross domestic product (GDP) of over US$456.416 billion PPP with GDP growth
6.4% (2014) and GDP per capita $4,681 (2013).
There are more than 11 million overseas Filipinos worldwide, about 11% of the total population of the Philippines. The Philippines was formerly
Spanish then an American colony. The Philippines ultimately gained its independence from the United States on July 4, 1946 after the Pacific War via the Treaty of Manila.
Today, the Philippines has many affinities with the Western world, derived mainly from the cultures of Spain, Latin America, and the United States.

Language: The official languages in the Philippines are English and
Filipino. All education is in the English medium. 95% of the population speaks English. Students going from India do not need to learn any local language to talk to patients – which they need to do if they go to China or Russia or other such countries. Philippines is the
3rd largest English Speaking country in the World. After USA and UK ahead of Canada, Australia and India highest English literate country in
Asia. Mode of instruction in all Schools & Colleges is in English for all students English is commonly used in Business & Education
Communication.
Cebu Airport: Mactan–Cebu International Airport is located in Central Visayas region, is the second busiest airport of the
Philippines and one of the top 20 airports in the ASEAN region in
2011. It is located in Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island, part of Metro
Cebu. The airport is managed by the Mactan–Cebu International
Airport Authority . It covers an area of 797 hectares (1,970 acres). It has a single 3,300-meter (10,800 ft) runway that was built by the
United States in 1956 as an emergency airport for Strategic Air
Command bombers and was known as the Mactan Air Base.
Weather: Summer is from March to May. Monsoon is from June to
October. November to February is cool with fair weather. Average day temperature, is 22.2 C to 3l.6 C with humidity at 77 percent.
Transport: Cebu International Airport has several international flights from many countries. It is also the gateway of international flights to
Philippines. In Cebu Buses, Jeepneys, LRT, and taxis are readily available in getting around the city.

Medical education in the Philippines is principally offered and developed by accredited and government recognized medical schools in the country. The Philippine medical schools are graduate schools offering the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) is a professional degree program dealing with medical theories, practices, technologies, and problem solving. The completion of the degree program with one-year postgraduate internship qualifies a candidate to take the licensure exam for medical doctors in the
Philippines. Medical Schools in country are regulated by the Commission of Higher Education (CHED) of the
Philippines, and accredited by the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges. The licensure exams for physicians (board exam for doctors) are administered by the Philippine Board of Medicine, a professional regulatory body under the general control and supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) of the Philippines.
Graduate programs are offered in some medical schools in the country and abroad. Candidates usually attend lectures and lectures and practical excercises in an academic environment and in laboratory settings. The program may require the presentation and defense of a graduate-level thesis, and independent research project, or supervised professional practice as a final graduation requirement. The entire academic program may last from one year to five years, depending on the requirements of the curriculum; the demands of the institution; and the academic load, availability, and dedication of the individual student. Medical specialization usuallay takes there to six years of residency training in accredited hospitals and clinics, and the taking of diplomate board examinations conducted by a board of medical specialists in a particular field (i.e., Philippine Baord of Phychiatry, Philippine
Board of Pediatrics, Philippine Board of Cardiology, Philippine Board of Pulmonology, Philippine Academy of
Family Physicians Board of Examiners etc.).
Medical practice in the Philippines is developed, monitores, and regulated by the Philippine Medical
Association (PMA), the largest organization of medical doctors in the country. Other medical and health societies co-exist to pursue more specific interests in the medical field (i.e. Philippine Academy of Family Physicians,
Philippine Dermatological Society, Philippine Cancer Society, Philippine Pediatric Society, Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity, etc.). The Department of Health , a cabinet-level department under the
Office of the President of the Philippines, exercises general monitoring supervisory powers over medical practitioners and allied health personnel in the Philippines.

 Education facilities are Excellent and of HIGH Quality and top
Universities renowned worldwide.
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Many US educated professionals are Teachers and
Administrators in Philippines.
 USA / American pattern of Education followed with modern teaching methods with first-rate facilities.
 Philippines is the 3rd largest English speaking nation in the world.
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English is an Official Language of the Philippines – 100%
English Medium.
 Low fees – 50-70% lower than fees in Private Colleges in India.
 Listed in WHO Directory - Eligible to practice in India post MCI registration.
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Listed in IMED / FAIMER/ECFMG Directory – Eligible to do higher education in USA.
 USMLE – Part I & II can be done in Manila & students can go to
USA thereafter.
 Listed in California Board of Medicine – eligible for jobs in
California, USA.
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Easily accessible from India with several daily flights to Manila.
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Tropical Diseases similar to India – great for clinical training.
 Indian food is available.
 Education gateway to countries like USA & UK.
 Philippines has educated & sent 2nd largest number of foreign
Doctors to USA.
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Philippines has trained and sent the largest number of Nurses to
USA & Canada.
 Over 20,000 foreign students are enrolled in The Philippines.
 Economical accommodation and living expenses, Inexpensive travel cost.
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Warmth, graciousness and hospitality of the Filipinos.
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Solidarity between students and professors.
 Dedicated and friendly school staff and faculty members.
 Close proximity to other Asian countries.
 Better opportunities to secure employment and permanent residency in other developed countries.
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1 out of 10 physicians practicing in the USA are graduates of
Philippines Medical Universities.
 Possibility of transfer to the last two years in the USA.

MBBS/BSMD in Philippines
MBBS in Philippines is one of the finest options available for Indian students. Philippines provide top class medical education in a safe environment and at affordable cost. Medical Colleges with long history and expertise in academic research, well supported by excellent infrastructure makes it the best option to study medicine in Philippines. A large number of students from America are coming to study medicine in
Philippines. Students with 10+2 or Intermediate education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as specialization with at least 50% are eligible to study medicine in Philippines. MBBS in Philippines is 5.5 years of duration. Indian students with Intermediate education with subjects of Physics, Chemistry and
Biology will have to join the B.S + M.D program. Before commencing the medicine in Philippines students will first have to undergo a Pre-medicine course which will be of 16 to 18 months of duration. Once the student completes of the B.S. course, then he/she will be admitted into the Clinical course to study Medicine in Philippines which will be of 4 years of duration including one year clinical internship.
Internship and Screening Test by MCI
Indian students who study MBBS in Philippines are required to clear the Screening test conducted by MCI.
Up on successful clearance of the screening test and one year Internship / House surgeon in any of the recognized hospitals in India can start practicing as a Doctor in India. A lot of parents from India believe that
Philippines is one of the right study destination for their children to study MBBS in Philippines as it offers quality medical education and comes with lot of benefits.
International Recognition of MD / MBBS Degree
The MD / MBBS / Medical Degree from SWU Philippines is recognized in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia,
New Zealand, Singapore, India and Gulf countries and over 180 countries in the world. Each country has its own licensing requirements. Medical Graduates need to comply with the requirements of the country of their choice in order to get a valid license to practice in that country.

CHED Philippines
SWU is listed with CHED or Commission for Higher Education which is the Body Regulating
Higher Education in the Philippines.
World Health Organization (WHO)
SWU is listed WHO Directory or the World Directory of Medical Schools now known as the
AVICENNA Directory for Medicine http://www.who.int/hrh/wdms/en/ http://avicenna.ku.dk/database/medicine
Medical Council of India
Students from India who enroll in SWU are eligible to practice in India and get a license from the
Medical Council of India after complying with the applicable norms. The BSMD degree from
SWU is treated as equal to MBBS in India
www.mciindia.org
Medical Board of California
SWU is listed in with the California Board of Medicine. Graduates of SWU are eligible for licensing in several States in the USA including the State of California after clearing the USMLE and complying with other regulations for licensing and working in the USA. http://www.mbc.ca.gov/Applicants/Medical_Schools/Schools_Recognized.aspx
General Medical Council – UK
Medical Students graduating from SWU are eligible to register with the General Medical Council of the UK for licensing and practice after following the due process. The Degree is treated as equal to MBBS in UK.
http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/before_you_apply.asp
USMLE
SWU students are eligible to give the United States Medical Licensing Examination. This is needed to get a licence to practise in the USA. Recent Graduates of SWU have been scoring a
100% success rate in the USMLE. Some graduates of SWU have migrated to the USA after successfully clearing the USMLE and complying with other norms for licensing in the USA.
www.usmle.org
FAIMER – IMED Directory:
SWU is listed in the International Medical Education Directory maintained by FAIMER or
Foundation for Advancement of Medical Education and Research – needed in the certification process for licensing in USA.
https://imed.faimer.org/