Among emerging economies, the Philippines is well-known for its all-English education and its service-oriented industry. Many students from the United States, Canada, and China choose to study fields such as nursing and dentistry in the Philippines. Most attractive to Chinese students is the fact that among the approved self-funded study abroad programs in China, the Philippines is arguably the most affordable.
A World-Renowned Nursing Program
International students in the Philippines typically choose one of four popular majors: tourism, business administration, nursing, or dentistry. The nursing program, in particular, is world-renowned, and every university in the Philippines offers it. Because its education system is aligned with that of the United States, students who study this major in the Philippines and pass the U.S. National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) can secure direct employment in medical institutions throughout Europe and the Americas. It serves as a rapid pathway to these regions. Students in Philippine universities must complete at least two years of specialized nursing training and achieve English language proficiency before they are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam.
Global Employment Opportunities with Certification
Students who complete a nursing degree in the Philippines can have their schools assist them in pursuing employment in the U.S. after passing the nursing licensure exam. They may also participate in recruitment fairs for outstanding students prior to graduation, where they can be selected by medical institutions from countries such as New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. In cases where the above options are not realized, students can also gain work experience while preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam. With a foundation in nursing English gained from studying in the Philippines, combined with an undergraduate or master's degree recognized domestically in China, graduates maintain a significant advantage in the job market.
Furthermore, the total cost of studying in the Philippines is equivalent to only about one year of study in a European country, and the salary earned within six months of graduation is often sufficient to recoup the total investment of 3–4 years of study.
Studying in the Philippines is highly cost-effective. Compared to other emerging nations like India, where the cost of living is high, the cost of living for students in the Philippines is very low; typically, the total annual expense for a student is around 40,000 RMB.
