Best FMGE Pass Rate Universities in Philippines 2026
Universities in Philippines with the highest FMGE pass rates. Data from official NBE/NMC reports. Choose a university that maximizes your chances of clearing FMGE.
Reviewed by the iAMBBS medical admissions team•Last updated August 2026
The FMGE pass rate is the single most important metric when choosing an MBBS university abroad. This list ranks universities in Philippines by their official FMGE pass rate from NBE/NMC data. A higher FMGE pass rate directly correlates with better clinical training and exam preparation support.
Among the 80 universities listed, 36 are NMC approved and 9 are government institutions. The highest FMGE pass rate is 63% at Saint Louis University. Average annual fees are approximately $4,541 (₹3.9 lakhs).
How to Read FMGE Pass-Rate Data in Philippines
FMGE (the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) is the screening test Indian students must clear to practise in India after MBBS in Philippines. The universities above are ranked by FMGE pass rate — a strong indicator of how well an institution prepares students. But pass rate reflects the cohort as much as the university: a high rate signals good curriculum alignment, English-medium clinical teaching, and study culture.
Compare Top 50 of 80 Universities
| # | University | Fees / yr | 6-yr Total | FMGE % | NMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Louis UniversityBaguio, Philippines | — | — | 63% (n=32) | Yes |
| 2 | Lyceum Northwestern UniversityDagupan, Philippines | $3,813 (₹3.2L) | ₹19L | 48% (n=92) | Yes |
| 3 | Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, Philippines | $5,000 (₹4.3L) | ₹26L | 46% (n=310) | Yes |
| 4 | Virgen Milagrosa University FoundationSan Carlos City, Pangasinan, Philippines | $4,243 (₹3.6L) | ₹22L | 41% (n=32) | Yes |
| 5 | Davao Medical School FoundationDavao City, Philippines | $3,517 (₹3.0L) | ₹18L | 38% (n=4940) | Yes |
| 6 | Cagayan State UniversityTuguegarao City, Philippines | $2,500 (₹2.1L) | ₹13L | 28% (n=230) | Yes |
| 7 | AMA School of MedicineMakati City, Philippines | $5,500 (₹4.7L) | ₹28L | 28% (n=122) | Yes |
| 8 | Emilio Aguinaldo CollegeManila, Philippines | $8,398 (₹7.1L) | ₹43L | 23% (n=193) | Yes |
| 9 | Bicol Christian College of Medicinescenic city of Legazpi, Philippines | $3,117 (₹2.6L) | ₹16L | 18% (n=654) | Yes |
| 10 | Our Lady of Fatima UniversityValenzuela, Philippines | $5,500 (₹4.7L) | ₹28L | 16% (n=358) | Yes |
| 11 | Angeles University FoundationAngeles, Philippines | $5,108 (₹4.3L) | ₹17L | 6% (n=221) | Yes |
| 12 | Adamson UniversityManila, Philippines | $2,251 (₹1.9L) | ₹11L | — | — |
| 13 | UV Gullas College of MedicineCebu City, Philippines | $5,033 (₹4.3L) | ₹26L | — | Yes |
| 14 | Ateneo de Iloilo UniversityIloilo City, Philippines | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | Bangsamoro Medical UniversityCotabato, Philippines | — | — | — | — |
Showing top 15 by FMGE pass rate — NMC-approved universities with a real candidate cohort (n≥30, all-year NBE data) ranked first. Full details for all 80 universities below.
Saint Louis University
Lyceum Northwestern University
Southwestern University
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation
Davao Medical School Foundation
Cagayan State University
AMA School of Medicine
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Bicol Christian College of Medicine
Our Lady of Fatima University
Angeles University Foundation
Adamson University
UV Gullas College of Medicine
Ateneo de Iloilo University
Bangsamoro Medical University
Assumption University
Baguio Central University
Ateneo de Zamboanga University
Bicol University
Cebu Institute Of Medicine Verified
Central Philippine University
Cagayan Valley Medical College
Cebu Institute of Medicine
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Cebu Doctors University
Central Luzon State University
CALABARZON Medical Institute
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
Bicol University College of Medicine
Central Visayas Medical Academy
Capitol Medical Center Colleges
Fatima Medical Science Foundation
Divine Word University
Far Eastern University
Eastern Visayas Medical Institute
FEBIAS College of Medicine
Foundation University
Ilocos Region Medical Institute
Iloilo Doctors College of Medicine
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
St. Luke'S Medical Center College Of Medicine
Mapua University
Medical College of Northern Philippines
Manila Central University
Mimaropa Medical School
Liceo de Cagayan University
Manila Doctors College of Medicine
Medical College of Northern Philippines
Mindanao State University
New Era University College of Medicine
Northern Mindanao College of Medicine
Why FMGE Pass Rates Vary So Much
Two universities in Philippines can differ by 40+ percentage points in FMGE pass rate. The drivers are curriculum alignment with the Indian MBBS syllabus, whether clinical rotations happen in English, real hands-on hospital exposure, and how seriously each cohort prepares. Use the pass-rate ranking to shortlist, then confirm the specific university's most recent NBE data.
How to Apply for MBBS in Philippines
Once you have shortlisted a university from the list above, the process is straightforward: confirm you have qualified NEET, prepare your documents (10th/12th mark sheets, NEET scorecard, passport), apply to the university, receive the admission/invitation letter, and process your student visa. iAMBBS provides free, honest guidance at every step — from matching your NEET score and budget to a university in Philippines, through admission and visa, to arrival support.