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Cost of Studying in Philippines: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in Philippines is 2,154 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 639 USD and 3,431 USD. These figures are computed from 585 programs at 16 universities in Philippines listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog 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 | 639 USD | 2,154 USD | 3,431 USD | 321 |
| Master's | 639 USD | 639 USD | 2,154 USD | 137 |
| PhD | 639 USD | 639 USD | 2,107 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 in our Philippines catalog 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 | 131 USD |
| Bachelor in Science in Information Technology | Visayas State University, Baybay City | Bachelor's | 134 USD |
| Bachelor in Science in Mathematics | Visayas State University, Baybay City | Bachelor's | 151 USD |
| Bachelor in Science in Applied Physics | Visayas State University, Baybay City | Bachelor's | 153 USD |
| Bachelor in Science in Tourism Management | Visayas State University, Baybay City | Bachelor's | 154 USD |
| Bachelor in Science in Industrial Engineering | Visayas State University, Baybay City | Bachelor's | 156 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Philippines?
Yes — 585 of the 585 degree programs in our Philippines catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Philippines accept international students?
16 universities in Philippines list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Philippines affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in Philippines charge 639 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 131 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 in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 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 catalog data, July 17, 2026".