Central Luzon State University - MBBS Fees, Admission & Eligibility 2026

Central Luzon State University holds a world ranking of #1201 and ranks #9 nationally in Philippines. A position in the global top 2,000 places it among the more established medical institutions worldwide.

Central Luzon State University holds NMC approval, WHO listing, and ECFMG eligibility — the recognitions that directly determine whether your degree is valid for medical practice. For Indian medical students, NMC recognition is non-negotiable — without it, a degree cannot be used for FMGE registration regardless of how highly ranked the university is in Philippines.

Central Luzon State University's FMGE pass rate of 27.03% (2020) is a more direct measure of training quality than any global ranking. FMGE results reflect how well a university's curriculum and clinical training prepare students for the Indian licensing exam — something rankings based on research output or web visibility cannot capture.

Central Luzon State University operates as a teaching hospital, serving 9,999 students (200 MBBS seats per batch).

Founded in 1907, Central Luzon State University is a public institution with 119 years of operation in Philippines. As a public university, it typically benefits from state funding, which supports infrastructure maintenance and faculty retention.

Central Luzon State University delivers its MBBS program in English. English-medium instruction in Philippines eliminates the language barrier that affects clinical training and FMGE preparation at non-English universities.