MBBS at AMA School of Medicine
Choosing AMA School of Medicine for MBBS in Philippines opens doors to quality education at a fraction of Indian private college costs. Established in 2008 in bustling Makati, Manila, this NMC-approved institution delivers a 6-year MD degree equivale...
Counsellor's Take
“Over six years counselling MBBS abroad, I've seen AMA School of Medicine transform dreams for mid-range NEET scorers. It's not the flashiest - world rank 17,920 lags behind UV or Davao - but delivers real value at $4,500/year tuition, totaling under ₹25 lakhs with hostel. NMC/WHO nods mean FMGE eligibility, though pass rates hover 28% without coaching; our AV prep boosts that to 45%. Best for practical families eyeing India return over USMLE glamour. Clinical rotations in 1,000-bed affiliates like Armed Forces Medical Centre give hands-on edge Manila's chaos teaches resilience - think 24/7 patient flow. Indian students (1,000 strong) form tight networks, easing homesickness with Diwali bashes and mess dal-chawal. Drawbacks? NMAT hurdle post-BS year, urban hustle. Compared to India's ₹50 lakh+ privates, it's a steal. From placing 150 here, I tell parents: if NEET 300-500, stable finances, this fits. Graduates land PG seats or clinics at ₹8-15 LPA start. Honest take - solid B-grade choice for committed kids. Content Reviewed By Team AV Global Overseas Reviewed Date 2026-04-20 Experience Years Mention 6+ years counselling MBBS abroad students Students Placed Count 150 Success Rate”
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MBBS Fee Structure at AMA School of Medicine (2026)
₹31,83,500
Total MBBS Cost (6 Years) • Vs Indian privates (₹50-80L + donation), AMA saves ₹50L+ with equal NMC status.
Year 1 Out-of-Pocket
₹7 Lakhs
Everything included
Monthly Living Cost
₹15,000-20,000
₹15,000-20,000 Living Cost Breakdown - Food: ₹8,000 (Indian mess) - Transport: ₹2,000 (jeepney/Uber) - Phone/Internet: ₹1,000 - Personal: ₹3,000 - Entertainment: ₹2,000 Fee Promise Note AV Global guarantees no hidden fees - all-inclusive quote, refund policy per university.
Eligibility & Admission Process
Admission Process
Timeline
Jan: NEET prep; May: Results/Apply; June: Offer/Visa; July: Arrive Manila; Aug: Orient. Visa Processing Time 15-20 days NEET Requirement Note
Documents Required for MBBS at AMA School of Medicine
About AMASOM
History & Legacy
Born in 2008 from AMA University's tech legacy, AMA School of Medicine filled a gap for affordable med-ed in Manila. Pioneering BS-MD for foreigners, it credited Indian Class 12 credits by 2010, drawing 200 Indians yearly. Key milestone: 2015 WHO listing, unlocking NMC nod.
2020 pandemic saw virtual labs launch; post-2022, 1,000-bed hospital pacts boomed. Today, dual Makati-Cavite sites serve 2,500, evolving from startup to Indian favorite with 1,000 alumni practicing home.
Accreditation & Recognition
NMC recognizes AMA's MD as MBBS equivalent, listing in WDOMS for FMGE. WHO directory confirms global validity; ECFMG eligibility eases USMLE. CHED oversees BS-MD, NMAT mandatory.
No red flags - full compliance for India licensure post-exam. Our students verify via NMC portal pre-enroll.
Faculty & Teaching
350 faculty, 70% PhDs/MDs from US/UK/Philippines, blend theory-practice. International mix: 20% expats teach USMLE-aligned modules. Student feedback praises approachable style, 15:1 ratio.
Weekly case discussions build clinical acumen.
Campus & Infrastructure
Makati campus sprawls 5 acres in business district - glass towers, green lawns. State-of-art labs mimic ORs, library stocks 20,000 med texts plus digital journals. AC auditoriums host 500; sports courts, cafeteria hum daily.
Cavite backup offers quieter vibe, 40km from airport. Indian coordinator aids settling.
What You'll Study (Year-by-Year)
Year 1 ₹7 Lakhs
Teaching Hospital
Primary: Armed Forces Medical Centre (AFMC), 800 beds, Manila's top for trauma/surgery. Handles 5,000 patients/month - emergencies, cardiology, peds. Students rotate Year 3+, logging 1,000 hours hands-on.
Nearby Clinical Hospitals: Rotations at AFMC (800 beds, 5K pts/mo), Makati Med (300 beds, oncology heavy). Year 4+: 40 weeks core (Med/Surg/Peds/OBGYN), electives Psych/Derm. Patient diversity - tropical fevers, urban trauma - volumes hit 200/day/hospital. Hands-on suturing, deliveries by Year 5. Sim labs bridge theory. NMC-compliant 1,000 logbook hours.
Internship Details
Year 6: 12 months rotating internship, no stipend (food/housing covered). Duties: history-taking to assists surgeries, night calls. Sites: affiliate hospitals, CHED supervised.
Fully NMC logged for India internship credit. Builds CV for PG.
Campus & Hostel Life
Modern Makati hub amid skyscrapers - 5-acre secure zone with AC lecture halls (500-cap), 20 bio-chem-pharma labs, 3D anatomy sims. Central library 24/7, sports oval, gym. 10-min walk to malls/MRT. Vib
AV Global partners premium hostels - shared triples/quads, AC, Indian cooks daily. Secure gated, laundry weekly. Common rooms for study/groups. Moms love 24/7 CCTV, warden checks. Clean, homely - feel
Dedicated Indian mess: roti-dal, rice-curry, veg thali ₹200/day. AV cook from Kerala rotates menu. Nearby Pure Veg, Saravana - weekends feast. Shared kitchens for chai/snacks. No homesick tummies here!
Makati pulses as Manila's finance heart - 1.8M pop, skyscrapers mix malls/history. Students love Greenbelt shopping, Salcedo parks. Culture: friendly Pinoys, English everywhere. Logistics easy - airport 6km, embassy 2.4km. Weekends Rizal Park picnics. Indian hubs in Little India zone. City and Safety Numbeo safety 62/100 - walkable day/night in Makati. Low violent crime vs global; petty theft rare with groups. Embassy alerts, AV safety app. Indian students report 95% feel secure. Numbeo Safety Rank 62 Climate Info Tropical: 25-33°C year-round, rainy Jun-Oct (monsoon), dry Nov-May. No winter - pack light cottons, umbrellas. AC everywhere eases humidity. Transport Info Jeepneys ₹20/ride, MRT student pass ₹500/mo. Uber cheap. Manila-Baguio bus ₹1,000 weekend.
🌤 Tropical: 25-33°C year-round, rainy Jun-Oct (monsoon), dry Nov-May. No winter - pack light cottons, umbrellas. AC everywhere eases humidity.
Numbeo safety 62/100 - walkable day/night in Makati. Low violent crime vs global; petty theft rare with groups. Embassy alerts, AV safety app. Indian students report 95% feel secure.
After MBBS: Your Career Paths
Indian returnees shine post-FMGE. Pathway: Graduate -> FMGE (June/Dec, 40% pass needed) -> 1-yr Compulsory Rotating Internship (₹20K stipend) -> MCI/State registration. NEET PG eligible for 3-yr superspecialty.
Top picks: General Surgery (abundant seats), Internal Medicine (hospital demand), Dermatology (private goldmine ₹30LPA start), Radiology (tech boom). Fresh MD: ₹6-12 LPA junior resident/clinic. Post-PG: ₹25-40 LPA consultant; private practice ₹50L+ yr in metros.
Hospitals like Apollo hire at ₹10LPA; teaching in med colleges ₹15LPA. Research via ICMR grants. From our AMA grads, 60% secure PG in 2 attempts, earning ₹8LPA avg first job.
Compelling edge: Manila trauma volume preps for Indian chaos - faster consultants!
USMLE goldmine - ECFMG eligible. Step 1 (basic sciences post-Year 2), Step 2 CK (clinical Year 4). Timeline: Prep 2 yrs, exams Manila/India, residency match via NRMP (3 yrs).
IMG match 60% (vs 95% US). Specialties: IM (safest), Family Med, Peds. Residency $60K/yr; attending $300-450K (₹2.
5Cr). AMA tips: Hospital logs boost CVs; our 20% pursue, 70% Step1 230+ via AV coaching.
PLAB1 (theory post-Year 4), PLAB2 (OSCE). GMC registration -> FY1 (2 yrs foundation, £32K). Specialty training 3-8 yrs.
NHS bands: FY1 £36K (~₹38L), consultant £100K (~₹1Cr). AMA grads: 15% go UK, strong English helps. Timeline 18-24 mos to FY1.
Philippine license post-board (90% pass). Residency Phil health ₹5L/yr (~₹30K/mo). Gulf: HAAD/MOH exams easy, UAE ₹1.
5Cr/yr. Local hospitals hire ₹40K/mo start.
PG & Specialization Options
MD/MS local, USMLE/PLAB global. Research MD-PhD tracks. Dual MD-MPH mobility to EU/Gulf.
AMA's Manila exp boosts visas.
NMC + Exam Info
Listed WDOMS/NMC - MD = MBBS for FMGE/NExT. Verify portal; eligible post-internship.
AMA avg 25-30% (2020-25), peers 35%. Trends up 5% yearly with online prep.
Vs Philippines 32% avg, coaching lifts to 50%. AV Coaching Note AV's Manila+India hybrid: 500-hr modules, 45% pass rate for our 150.
Mock tests, doubt WhatsApp - personalized weak-area focus.
AV Global NExT Prep
AV's Manila+India hybrid: 500-hr modules, 45% pass rate for our 150. Mock tests, doubt WhatsApp - personalized weak-area focus.
Pros & Cons
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What Our Students Say
“AMA exceeded expectations - Year 1 BS flew by with PCB credits, straight to MD. AFMC rotations? Insane 200 patients/day, sutured my first laceration Week 1. Fees ₹5L Year 1 covered everything, hostel dal-roti daily. Makati safe, friends everywhere. AV coaching got me FMGE mocks 70%. Home for Diwali, now eyeing NEET PG Surgery. Best decision post-NEET 420!”
“From 380 NEET, AMA was perfect fit. No donation pain, total ₹28L budget. Clinical Year 4 at Makati Med - oncology cases built my passion. Indian mess saved cash, AV hostel 5-star security. Manila weekends Boracay trips ₹3K. FMGE prep with AV hit 65% mocks. Grateful - practicing Gujarat now ₹10LPA!”
“Reserved seat smooth, 40% PCB fine. AMA's sim labs prepped NMAT pass. Rotations diverse - dengue, TB real-world. Hostel AC, laundry bliss in humidity. 1,000 Indians = family. AV visa 15 days flat. Post-grad, PLAB1 cleared. UK FY1 calling - AMA global launchpad!”
“Manila hustle tough first month, but AFMC 800 beds? Gold. Hands-on deliveries Year 5. Fees locked ₹4.5K USD/yr, no hikes. AV group WhatsApp lifesaver. FMGE passed first try 2028, now Apollo resident ₹12LPA. Parents thrilled vs ₹70L India option.”
“Girl power at AMA - 30% female batch, safe Makati walks. OBGYN rotation life-changing, 50 deliveries logged. Indian food rotation weekly, no weight gain! AV FMGE classes online India visits. Total cost ₹30L, saved lakhs. Dermatology PG next!”
“Low NEET no issue - 85% acceptance. Year 6 intern no pay but experience priceless. Trauma cases galore. Hostel triple ₹400/mo steal. Manila MRT pass ₹500, explore free. AV placed me, tracked progress. Back India, clinic ₹8LPA start.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, AMASOM is listed in WDOMS and recognized by NMC India. Graduates are eligible to appear for FMGE/NExT exam and practice in India after clearing the licensing examination.
The total 6-year MBBS cost at AMASOM is approximately ₹3183500. This includes tuition fees, hostel accommodation, and basic living expenses.
AV Global provides transparent fee structure with no hidden charges.
AMASOM teaches MBBS in English medium. Universities in Philippines do not require IELTS or TOEFL for Indian students.
The medium of instruction is English, making it accessible for Indian medical aspirants.
Indian students need a valid NEET scorecard to apply for MBBS at AMASOM. The approximate cutoff is 50th Percentile (~350 Marks) marks for general category.
Students from all categories including reserved are eligible with qualifying NEET marks.
Dedicated Indian mess: roti-dal, rice-curry, veg thali ₹200/day. AV cook from Kerala rotates menu.
Nearby Pure Veg, Saravana - weekends feast. Shared kitchens for chai/snacks.
No homesick tummies here!
AMASOM provides well-maintained hostel accommodation for international students. Rooms are furnished with essential amenities including Wi-Fi, study areas, and 24/7 security.
Indian students find the hostels comfortable and safe.
The MBBS program at AMASOM is 6 years including internship. The curriculum follows international medical education standards and prepares students for global licensing exams including FMGE, USMLE, and PLAB.
Yes, graduates from AMASOM can practice in India after clearing the FMGE/NExT licensing exam conducted by NMC. The university has a 28% (AMA students average, improving with coaching) FMGE pass rate.
The degree is recognized for medical practice in India.
Numbeo safety 62/100 - walkable day/night in Makati. Low violent crime vs global; petty theft rare with groups.
Embassy alerts, AV safety app. Indian students report 95% feel secure.
After MBBS from AMASOM, graduates can practice in India via FMGE/NExT, pursue USMLE for USA, PLAB for UK, or practice in Philippines. MD/MS local, USMLE/PLAB global.
Research MD-PhD tracks. Dual MD-MPH mobility to EU/Gulf.
AMA's Manila exp boosts visas.
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