In 1967 one of the best centers for Medical Education in the Philippines, Our Lady of Fatima University was established. Since then, over 30,000 medical practitioners from various disciplines have graduated from Our Lady of Fatima University.
OLFU has a computer laboratory that is equipped with internet access to facilitate networking of all medical students and research work in medicine. The university has five buildings with sophisticated and latest medical laboratory equipment that meets the standards of the Board of Medical Education.

Our Lady Of Fatima University - Quick Highlights 2021
Given below is the table for quick facts about Our Lady of Fatima University:

Intake for MBBS course	July
Processing Time for MBBS Admission	45-60 days
Location	Valenzuela, Philippines
Eligibility Criteria	50% in PCB
NEET Exam	Yes, it is compulsory
Annual Tuition Fees (Approx.)	Rs.5.18 Lakhs/Year
Course Duration	6 years (with internship)
Medium of Education	English
University Ranking	Country - 34 World - 8086
University Recognition	NMC, WHO

Why Study MBBS at Our Lady Of Fatima University?
Below are some of the benefits of studying at Our Lady of Fatima University:

• The university provides the students MBBS education which is equally focused on practicals and theory.
• The campus of OLFU provides a great environment for the students.
• There are cultural activities at the university to enhance the relationship between the students.
• There is no entrance exam to join the MBBS course at this university.
• Any kind of Capitation or Donation fee is not required to join this University.
• The MBBS course here has a very low college fee.
• The university is beautiful and it provides a safe environment to the students.
• The Hostel rooms of the university are large and spacious.
• Canteens are available at the university campus and they provide all types of Indian food.
• At the library, a 24 hours facility for reading is available.
• The college campus provides a 24 hours Wi-Fi facility.

Our Lady Of Fatima University - MBBS Fee Structure 2021
The fee structure for Our Lady of Fatima University for MBBS program is given in the table below:

Year	16-months	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5
	BS	MD Program				Internship
Tuition Fees in USD (approx.)	12,000	6400	6400	6400	6400	-
Hostel Fees in USD(approx.)	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	-
Total Fees in INR (approx.)	Rs.9.10 lakhs	Rs.5.18 lakhs	Rs.5.18 lakhs	Rs.5.18 lakhs	Rs.5.18 lakhs	-

Note:

• 1$ = Rs.70
• One time expenses (Registration charges), food charges, etc. can be extra up to Rs.70,000/- (or more approximately).
• The above mentioned fees are approximate, and may vary as per the change in currency.

Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to study MBBS at Our Lady of Fatima University is as follows:

• An MBBS aspirant must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• The student must have passed all subjects in his/her 12th standard and English is a compulsory subject.
• Students are not required to give any kind of entrance exams such as IELTS/TOEFL/GMAT,etc. for admission.

Admission Process
Following is the admission procedure for applying to MBBS course at Our Lady of Fatima University:
Step 1: Fill in the application form accurately.
Step 2: Attach the documents given below:

• - Scanned copy of marksheet of completion of higher secondary education / tertiary education
• - Results of NEET (Score card)
• - Scanned copy of your Passport

Step 3: After fulfilling all the conditions and upon acceptance students will be provided with a provisional admission letter (in electronic format) upon request.
Step 4: As soon as your visa invitation is ready, the university will mail you your visa invitation.
Step 5: Stamp your visa in the Embassy, once you receive the visa invitation.
Required Documents
Following documents are required at the time of admission to Our Lady of Fatima University:

• 10 passport size Photographs.
• 10th Mark sheet & Certificate.
• 12th Mark sheet & Certificate.
• Official Invitation letter from the University.
• Passport (Having minimum 18 months validity).
• Birth Certificate.
• All documents Authorized from the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
• Embassy’s Legalization for all the documents.
• Visa fees.
• University’s 1st year Tuition fee’s Bank receipt (required for some Universities).
• NEET Certificate.
• HIV test documents (with negative test results).

Courses Offered at Our Lady Of Fatima University
Our Lady of Fatima University in Philippines has following faculties:

Nursing
Dentistry
Internal Medicine
General Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics
Radiology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anesthesia
Dermatology
Clinical Pathology
Orthopedics
ENT
Urology

Our Lady Of Fatima University - MBBS Duration
Mentioned below is the duration of MBBS course:
The duration of MBBS course at Our Lady Fatima University is 6 years which includes 1 year of internship.
The MBBS course in the Philippines is divided into BS, MD and internship. BS can take 1.5 to 2 years. MD is nothing but MBBS. After BS, students can start with MD which takes 4 years.
Our Lady Of Fatima University - MBBS Syllabus
The complete syllabus for studying MBBS at Our Lady of Fatima University is as follows:

Syllabus For Pre-medical
First Term	Second Term	Third Term	Fourth Term
-Calculus & Analytical -Geometry -Biochemistry -Plant Morpho-anatomy -Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy -General Psychology -Parasitology -Plant Morpho-anatomy	-Plant Physiology -Fundamentals of Genetics -Animal Physiology -Entomology -Freshwater Biology -General Microbiology -Philosophy of Man -Developmental Biology	-Ecology -Education for sustainable -Development -Research Methodology -Systematic Biology -Cell and Molecular Biology -Comparative Religion -Politics and Governance	-Rizal's Life, Works, and Writings -Econ. / Taxation & Agrarian Reform -Human Genetic -Radiation Biology -Histology & Micro-technique -Research in Bio. Sc. (Thesis Writing) Immunology
MBBS (MD) Syllabus
First Year	Second Year	Third Year	Fourth Year
-Anatomy -Histology -Biochemistry -Psychiatry -Physiology -Neuroscience -History of Medicine -Preventive and Communicative -Medicine -Bioethics	-Pharmacology -General and Clinical Pathology -Parasitology -Medicine-1 -Epidemiology -Microbiology -Pharmacology -Pediatrics-1 -Surgery -Neuroscience 2 -Psychiatry	-Pediatrics-2 -Surgery-2 -Medicine-2 -Internal Medicine -Legal Medicine -Dermatology -Radiology -Neuroscience-3 -Cardiology -Advanced Pathology -Ophthalmology -Obstetrics and Gynecology	-Surgery -Medicine -Psychiatry -Ophthalmology -Neurology -Pediatrics -Obstetrics and Gynecology

Medium of Teaching
At Our Lady of Fatima University, the medium of teaching is English, and thus language is not a barrier for non-chinese students while studying at this university.

Our Lady Of Fatima University - Ranking 2021
According to survey, following is the country and world ranking for Our Lady of Fatima University:

Country	World
34	8086

Important Dates - Intake 2021
Check out the Important dates regarding admission at Our Lady of Fatima University:

Events	Dates
Application Start Date	February
Invitation Letter	Within 2 weeks from application
Last Date of Admission Form	July

Scholarships
Our Lady of Fatima University offers some scholarships to students:
The students who fulfill the required score in academics are given these types of scholarships. One simple rule to get this scholarship is that the students must not score less than 2.00 in any subjects. To avail this scholarship the student must have an average score (all subject scores together) as given below:

• A score of 1.25 or higher = 100% discount on the total fee
• Scores between 1.26 – 1.30 = 100% off on tuition fee
• Scores between 1.31 – 1.40 = 75% off on tuition fee
• Scores between 1.41 – 1.50 = 50% off on tuition fee
• Scores between 1.51 – 1.60 = 25% off on tuition fee
• Scores between 1.61 – 1.70 = 10% off on tuition fee

1. 
Scholarship for Service
Following scholarships can be given to deserving students for their service.

• For Libraries
• For labs
• For counseling and Guidance

2. 
Financial Scholarships
A) Leonora Jusgaya Scholarship
These are provided to students (even deemed students) who do not qualify for academic grants. The Finance office selects students by screening them. If selected the candidates are given a 50% to even 100% Scholarship.
B) Sibling or Family Privilege Discounts
The siblings who join the college together get this type of scholarship. At this university, a 10% waiver of the tuition fee is provided to both the siblings.
Our Lady of Fatima University - FMGE Performance 2020
The details about FMGE performance for Our Lady of Fatima University of year 2020 with passing percent is as follows:

Name of University	Appeared	Total Pass	Pass %
Our Lady of Fatima University	219	82	37.44%

Accreditation and Recognition
Our Lady of Fatima University is recognized and accredited by many important medical bodies in the field of medical education such as:

• Five year accreditation from Medical Council of Thailand
• World Health Organization
• National Medical Commission
• Philippines Education Ministry
• International Medical Education Directory
• Educational Commission for Foregin Medical Graduates, USA

Hostel & Accommodation
Following are the hostel facilities at Our Lady of Fatima University:

• OLFU hostel is just opposite to the university.
• The hostel has 24 hours security guards for students’ safety and also there are CCTV cameras.
• Fees for the hostel is also minimum.

Hostel of the university is fully furnished with:
Fan
Bed
Sofa
Dining Table
Oven
Fridge
Study Table
Cupboard
Washing Machine

Life of Students
The management at LOFU makes sure that the life of students at Lady of Fatima University is beneficial for organization and academic excellence of its students.

• The students are provided with best facilities in the campus such as conference and seminar rooms, classrooms, lecture halls, amphi-theatre, library facilities with audio visual monitors, administrative offices, research and teaching laboratories, seminar departments and a huge parking space.
• Students of OLFU are provided with a huge library. The OLFU university library has more than 2,00,000 books. The most important thing is that students can access the library anytime and it is free to access.
• The university provides accommodation facilities to its students.
• Indians love to celebrate the festivals. At this university, the students celebrate all the festivals with great enthusiasm.
• Along with the hostel facility, students also get their favourite food at the hostel canteen.
• The university has well equipped theatre style air-conditioned classrooms with all the modern amenities for students.
• The university is listed in the California board in medicine and this makes students eligible for a job in California, and this offers a great opportunity to the students to work in the USA.

Cost of Living at Valenzuela City
The cost of living at Valenzuela city is as follows:

Activity	Cost
Things of daily need (Milk, Groceries, Bread, etc.)	Ranges in between Rs. 100 - Rs. 425
Eating at a low ranged - high ranged restaurant (for 2 people)	Rs. 160 - Rs. 700
One way ticket of any local transport	Rs.13
A monthly pass for local transport	Rs. 533
Monthly rent for a 1 bedroom apartment	costs between Rs.3,700 - Rs.7,500

Note: 1$ = 70 Rs.

About Valenzuela City

Some of the interesting facts about the Valenzuela city are as follows:

• Valenzuela City has a total land area of 44.59 square kilometer with a population of 600,000 according to the August 2010 census.
• This makes it the 10th most populous city in the Philippines.
• Valenzuela city is located about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) north of Manila.
• The city is bordered by Meycauayan (Bulacan) in the north, Obando (Bulacan) in the west, Malabon, Quezon City and northern Caloocan in the east.
• The city is very safe as it has a very low rate of crime.
• The summers in Valenzuela city are much rainier than the winters.
• The temperature here averages 27.3 °C.