About Southwestern University School of Medicine
Southwestern University School of Medicine is a Private university located in Cebu, Cebu (Central Visayas) (Philippines). It was established in 1946. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years (MD Program). Its campus format is listed as Dedicated High-Tech Urban Medical Campus. The reported intake months are August.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Non-compliant for direct K-12 applicants if a distinct pre-med BS phase is required (NMC mandates a 54-month continuous standalone medical curriculum)
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedYes
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusNon-compliant for direct K-12 applicants if a distinct pre-med BS phase is required (NMC mandates a 54-month continuous standalone medical curriculum)
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$4,200–$5,000 Approx
Total Course Fees$16,800–$20,000
Hostel Fees / Year$1,000–$1,500
Living Cost / Month$200–$300
Other Charges$1,200 (Includes laboratory updates, foreign registration fees, ACR I-Card, and initial visa conversions)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (For Indian National Applicants)
Entrance Exam RequiredNational Medical Admission Test (NMAT) + SWU Placement Examination
Minimum Marks RequiredBachelor's Degree Graduate + Valid NMAT scorecard & structural panel screening clearance
Minimum Age Requirement19-21 Years (Due to graduate-entry screening design rules)
Application DeadlineJuly
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (For Indian National Applicants)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) + SWU Placement Examination
- Minimum Marks Required: Bachelor's Degree Graduate + Valid NMAT scorecard & structural panel screening clearance
- Minimum Age Requirement: 19-21 Years (Due to graduate-entry screening design rules)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Intake Month: August
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats-
Student–Faculty Ratio~8:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYes
Hospital Bed Capacity~400+ Beds
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: 3rd Year (Junior Clerkship clinical implementation blocks)
- Teaching Hospital Available: Yes
- Affiliated Hospitals: 5
- Hospital Bed Capacity: ~400+ Beds
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Clerkship integrated in 4th year)
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes (Physician Licensure Examination - PLE required for local registration)
- Internship Valid in India: No (Due to non-compliance with the minimum 54-month duration rule under NMC FMGL 2021)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo
International Student OfficeYes
FMGE Pass Rate20.69%
Internship Valid in IndiaNo (Due to non-compliance with the minimum 54-month duration rule under NMC FMGL 2021)
Graduate Success Rate90%
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Yes
- Indian Hostel: No
- International Student Office: Yes
- Language Training Provided: Yes (Optional conversational Cebuano/Bisaya training for clinical patient history taking)