Study in the Philippines: Application Process

The Philippines doesn’t have a national application portal. Instead, you apply to individual schools. There’s no limit on how many schools you can apply to, but some schools do put a limit on how many programs you can apply to in one go. 

To apply, you'll generally need to have the following:

• If English isn’t your first language, you’ll need to present proof of your English-language abilities. An internationally-recognized test will meet this requirement.
• You’ll then need to send in your school certificates and any other transcripts that you might have.
• You’ll need to send a copy of your passport to prove your nationality. 
• You’ll need a letter of motivation saying why you want to study that program at that school.
• You’ll also need two letters of recommendation.

If your documents aren’t in Filipino, English or Spanish, then you’ll need a notarized translation into the language of tuition. If anything is wrong with your documents - no matter how slight - your application will be rejected in its entirety. 

Upon acceptance, you can apply for your tourist visa and prepare for your adventure in the Philippines.