University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
- Las Piñas, Philippines
- Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Philippines
- Private
- Estd:1975
The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD), established in 1975, is a prestigious private university in the Philippines with its main medical campus located in Las Piñas, Metro Manila. For the 2026 academic session, the university remains a top choice for international students, particularly from India, due to its English-medium instruction and global recognition by bodies such as the WHO and the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Beyond its renowned medical program, the university offers a wide array of courses across its 20 colleges, including Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Allied Health Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, and Aviation. The campus is equipped with the University of Perpetual Help DALTA Medical Center (UPHDMC), a 300-bed tertiary hospital that serves as a primary training ground, ensuring students receive high-volume clinical exposure and hands-on practice.
5.5 to 6-year MBBS course following the American education model. It typically begins with a 16 to 24-month Pre-Medicine (BS) foundation—often in Psychology or Biology—followed by the 4-year core MD program.
INR 20 Lakhs to 25 Lakhs for the entire 6-year MBBS duration
Admission to the MBBS (MD) program at the University of Perpetual Help (UPHSD) in the Philippines involves a 1-year 4-month pre-medical course (BS) for 12th-grade graduates, followed by a 4-year MD program. Applicants must pass the NEET exam (for Indians) and the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT). The process requires submitting online applications, providing authenticated documents, and securing a student visa.
- On-campus, air-conditioned housing for local and international students.
- Fully air-conditioned lecture halls equipped with LCD projectors and audio-visual tools.
- High-tech labs for Medicine, Nursing (simulation rooms), Dentistry, Radiology, Engineering, and Maritime (bridge simulator).
- Air-conditioned venues for seminars, graduation rites, and cultural events.
- A dedicated Guidance and Counseling Center and an Alumni Affairs Office.
