Manila Central University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Manila Central University or MCU is a nursing school located in Caloocan, Philippines. Founded in 1904, Manila Central University is the first pharmacy school run by a Filipino and the first in the Philippine nursing program to offer a four-year bachelor’s degree in science. At present, MCU is home to around 4,600 students.

Manila Central University Overview

Manila Central University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7320	86 %
Asia Rankings	# 2974	84 %
Philippines Rankings	# 101	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 8188	96 %
Asia Rankings	# 3415	96 %
Philippines Rankings	# 210	—

Tuition Fees at Manila Central University

Manila Central University tuition fees for bachelor's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in Pesos
Domestic Students	69,086 Pesos - 105,404 Pesos
International Students	69,086 Pesos - 105,404 Pesos

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Manila Central University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Manila Central University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Manila Central University

If you wish to study at Manila Central University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Manila Central University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Manila Central University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Manila Central University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	International Admissions Page
Master's	International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Manila Central University

There are several Manila Central University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Manila Central University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.