Searching for a way to escape student loans or a way to get quality education without breaking the bank ? Search no more, this blog post is for you!. This post contains detailed reasons why you should study in one of the most affordable countries in the world, which is the Philippines.
Few of the reasons include;
1. Affordable tuition:
The Philppines has been ranked among the top countries with affordable university tuition fees which varies significantly depending on the type of institution, course of study, and level of education. Tuitions can range from as low as $1,500 to $4,000 per year for private universities, for most colleges in the Philippines are as low as $200 to $1000 per year. The philippines offers quality education at a fraction of the cost compared to western countries.
2. Affordable cost of living:
It is no doubt that the cost of living In the Philippines is pocket-friendly to the rich, middle and poor class compared to western countries. From the accomodation ranging from $200 to $300 per month for a 2 bed condo unit, a three square meal at the fast food for as low as $12 to $20 , local transportation cost as low as $0.2 , and utility bills ( electricity & water ) for as low as $51 per month.
3. Little to no crime rate:
No country is without any form of crime which includes illegal drug trade, human trafficking, arms trafficking, murder, corruption and domestic violence.
The philppines has seen a significant decline in crime ratee in recent years. The index crime rate across the country dropped by 61.87% from July 2022 to July 2024, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Cities like Taguig, Manila, Quezon, Las piñas, Makati, Pasig, and Parañaque are considered the foreigners hub in the Philippines, being occupied by people of different race, ethnicity and countries.
4. English prificiency:
English is one of the two official languages in the philippines, making communication easy for international students as it is the primary language of instruction in schools, official language for businesses, amongst company staff, government functions, and legal communication. The locals understand and are quite fluent in English making it a lot easier for basic conversations.
5. Warm & Friendly locals:
The Filipinos are known for their hospitality, warmth, freindliness and welcoming spirit. The filipinos take pride in their hospitality, making guests feel at home, they are naturally cheerful even to strangers. They are polite and respectful when speaking to elders, they are open minded and inclusive, wholeheartedly welcoming people from different backgrounds, races and culture.
6. State-of-the-art learning facilities:
Over the years, the Philippine government have invested a substantial amount of money into the educational sector of the country providing modern educational infrastructure for the students. They include ; smart classrooms, high-tech libraries, medical training equipments, advanced research laboratories, simulation rooms, makerspace and fabrication labs and so the list goes on.
7. Globally recognized Institutions:
Institutions in the philippines are globally recognized by foreign educational bodies. Some of this institutions include; University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, University of Santo Tomas, De La Salle University, Far Eastern University, University of the East and so on.
8. Diverse study programs:
Institutions in the Philippines offers a wide range of programs for international students both Undergraduate and Post Graduate degree without having to break the bank. These programs include; Engineering, Medicine & Surgery, Pharmacy, Nursing, Accountancy, Architecture, Social science, Psychology, Business studies, Laboratory technology, Marketing and many others.
9. Travel destinations:
\With over 7,000 islands, international students and tourist can explore pristine beaches, go for group hikes, snorkelling, visit historical sites during academic breaks. Places like Boracay, Tagaytay, Palawan, Cebu are travel destinations for tourist and international students who wish to escape from reality and take a break from the major cities .
10. It’s more fun in the Philippines:
It is indeed more fun in the philippines, this is me speakingfrom experience. The philippines have over 7,000 islands to visit, surfing in Siargao, diving in Tubbataha reef, hiking Mount Pulang or canoneering in Cebu’s Kawasan Falls. Experience coloful festivals, mouth watering local dishes and street food, vibrant nightlife scenes, cultural and historical sites, shopping and souvernirs.
In all said, The Philppines is a country you would never regret spending your academic years as an international student.
I wish you all the best in your new adventure!!