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Cost of Studying in Philippines: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in Philippines is 2,066 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 613 USD and 3,291 USD. These figures are computed from 585 programs at 16 universities in Philippines listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 11, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Philippines by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 613 USD | 2,066 USD | 3,291 USD | 321 |
| Master's | 613 USD | 613 USD | 2,066 USD | 137 |
| PhD | 613 USD | 613 USD | 2,021 USD | 67 |
Why the numbers look this way: Philippine universities charge some of the lowest fees in Asia, and English is the language of instruction almost everywhere.
Cheapest degree programs in Philippines
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Philippines right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Science in Hospitality Management | Visayas State University, Baybay City | Bachelor's | 125 USD |
| Bachelor in Science in Information Technology | Visayas State University, Baybay City | Bachelor's | 128 USD |
| Bachelor in Science in Mathematics | Visayas State University, Baybay City | Bachelor's | 145 USD |
| Bachelor in Science in Applied Physics | Visayas State University, Baybay City | Bachelor's | 147 USD |
| Bachelor in Science in Tourism Management | Visayas State University, Baybay City | Bachelor's | 148 USD |
| Bachelor in Science in Industrial Engineering | Visayas State University, Baybay City | Bachelor's | 150 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Philippines?
Yes — all 585 degree programs in Philippines on Global Admissions are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Philippines accept international students?
16 universities in Philippines list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 11, 2026.
Is Philippines affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in Philippines charge 613 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 125 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for Philippines: browse programs by field of study , upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-Philippines guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 585 degree programs that 16 universities in Philippines list on Global Admissions, as of August 11, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 11, 2026".