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Student guide to Philippines

University of Philippines (UP), Ateneo, La Salle. English-medium throughout (Philippines is 4th-largest English-speaking country). Affordable medical degree pathway popular for some Indian students.

Official education portal: https://ched.gov.ph

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Student visa & residence permit

Student visa (9F) at consulate or upon-arrival convertible.

Tax & part-time work

TIN. Progressive 0-35%. Students below thresholds.

Scholarships specific to this country

CHED scholarships. ASEAN scholarships. UP institutional aid limited for foreigners.

Student banking & money

BDO, BPI, Metrobank, plus digital GCash, Maya.

Student accommodation

University dormitories + condo rentals (Lamudi, Dot Property).

Healthcare & insurance

PhilHealth + private supplementary. Major private hospitals (Makati Medical, St Luke's) world-class.

Language requirements

English-medium throughout. IELTS 5.5-6.0+ typical. Tagalog/Filipino socially.

Food, groceries, dietary

Indian groceries in Manila (Quiapo, Makati). Vegetarian growing.

Safety & local context

Manila has specific neighbourhood considerations. University districts safer.

Indian diaspora & community

Indian community in Manila. Indian Embassy Manila.

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