Study in Philippines from Bangladesh

English-medium degrees, especially medicine (MD) and nursing, at moderate cost.

Quick answer: Students obtain admission and then a 9(f) student visa or special study permit.

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Visa

9(f) student visa for degree programmes

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Popular subjects

Medicine (MD), nursing, business

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Embassy for Bangladeshi applicants

Which embassy or visa centre handles Bangladeshi students: confirm with our counsellor

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Bangladesh-specific notes

For medicine, check BMDC recognition before applying.
Bangladeshi certificates usually need Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA attestation; follow the embassy's own document list.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Shortlist programmes on the universities' own websites and check entry requirements for Bangladeshi certificates.
Apply and receive the admission or acceptance letter.
Get SSC/HSC/degree certificates attested (Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA) and translated if required.
Prepare funds, sponsor documents and insurance, then apply for the 9(f) student visa.
Book travel only after the visa or entry permit is issued.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Philippines (estimate)

Per year	PHP	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	PHP 100,000 to PHP 350,000	BDT 2.1 lakh to BDT 7.3 lakh
Living (typical)	PHP 300,000	BDT 6.3 lakh

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Philippines from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is PHP 100,000 to PHP 350,000 a year (about BDT 2.1 lakh to BDT 7.3 lakh), plus living costs of roughly PHP 300,000 a year (about BDT 6.3 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Philippines?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.