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Admission Requirements

PRESCHOOL

Local
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
FOREIGN
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Authenticated Birth Certificate
    (with English translation if written in Arabic)
AGE REQUIREMENT
  • Kinder 1 – 4 yrs. old by August 31
  • Kinder 2 – 5 yrs. old by August 31

Admission Requirements

ELEMENTARY

LOCAL APPLICANTS
NEW (Grade 1)
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Copy of Certificate of Completion (Kinder)
TRANSFEREES (Grade 2 to 6)
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Original Report Card (SF9 / Form 138)
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
NEW (Grade 1)
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Authenticated Birth Certificate (with English Translation if written in Arabic)
  • Copy of Certificate of Completion (Kinder)
TRANSFEREES (Grade 2 to 6)
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Authenticated Birth Certificate (with English Translation if written in Arabic)
  • Original Report Card (SF9 / Form 138)
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
AGE REQUIREMENT
  • 6 yrs. old by August 31

Admission Requirements

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LOCAL APPLICANTS
NEW (Grade 7)
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Original Grade 6 Report Card (SF9 / Form 138)
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
TRANSFEREES (Grade 8 to 10)
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Original Report Card (SF9 / Form 138)
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • ESC Certificate (if applicable)
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
NEW (Grade 7) and TRANSFEREES (Grade 8 to 10)
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Authenticated Birth Certificate
    (with English Translation if written in Arabic)
  • Original Report Card
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character

Admission Requirements

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LOCAL APPLICANTS
NEW (Grade 11)
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Original Grade 10 Report Card (SF9 / Form 138)
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • ESC/QVR (if applicable)
TRANSFEREES (Grade 12)
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Original Grade 11 Report Card (SF9 / Form 138)
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • ESC/QVR (if applicable)
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
NEW (Grade 11) and TRANSFEREES (Grade 12)
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Authenticated Birth Certificate
    (with English Translation if written in Arabic)
  • Original Report Card/Transcript
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character

Admission Requirements

COLLEGE (EXCEPT FOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY)

LOCAL APPLICANTS
NEW
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Original Grade 12 Report Card
    (SF9 / Form 138)
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
TRANSFEREES
  • Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Original Transcript of Records (TOR)
  • Course Description of all subjects taken from previous school
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • Original Transfer Credential/Honorable Dismissal
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
NEW
  • Original and Authenticated copy of Transcript of Records
  • Original and authenticated copy of Diploma
  • Notarized affidavit of support with a bank statement authenticated by the Philippine Consulate Office or Embassy
  • Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate (with English translation if written in Arabic)
  • 1 Recommendation Letter from previous/current employer
  • Police Clearance from the country of residence
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by former school (with a written undertaking that they are not and will not be members by any subversive or terrorist organization that spouses violence and uprising)
  • 1pc Passport size ID Picture
  • Copy of Passport (Biopage, Visa Implementation Stamp)
  • Developmental Fee Receipt
  • IELTS exam results of 6.5 or higher or TOEFL exam results of 75 or higher
TRANSFEREES
  • Original and Authenticated copy of Transcript of Records
  • Original Transfer Credentials/Honorable Dismissal
  • Letter of Intent to Transfer
  • Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate (with English translation if written in Arabic)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by former school (with a written undertaking that they are not and will not be members by any subversive or terrorist organization that spouses violence and uprising)
  • Copy of Passport (Biopage, Visa Implementation Stamp)
  • Certificate of No Objection
  • 1 Recommendation Letter from previous/current employer
  • 1pc Passport size ID Picture
  • Developmental Fee Receipt
  • IELTS exam results of 6.5 or higher or TOEFL exam results of 75 or higher

Admission Requirements

COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY - DOCTOR OF DENTAL MEDICINE

LOCAL APPLICANTS
NEW
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Original Grade 12 Report Card
    (SF9 / Form 138)
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • Health Certificate/Health Clearance from any preferred Health Facility is required. Including the following:
    - Result of Physical Examination
    - Result of HIV and Hepatitis B Screening
  • Result of IQ and Personality Test from MCU Guidance & Counseling Center
  • Result of Dexterity Test from the College of Dentistry
TRANSFEREES
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Original Transcript of Records (TOR)
  • Course Description of all subjects taken from previous school
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • Original Transfer Credential/Honorable Dismissal
  • Health Certificate/Health Clearance from any preferred Health Facility is required. Including the following:
    - Result of Physical Examination
    - Result of HIV and Hepatitis B Screening
  • Result of IQ and Personality Test from MCU Guidance & Counseling Center
  • Result of Dexterity Test from the College of Dentistry
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
NEW
  • Original and Authenticated copy of Transcript of Records (Authenticated by Philippine Consulate)
  • Original and authenticated copy of Diploma (Authenticated by Philippine Consulate)
  • Notarized affidavit of support with a bank statement authenticated by the Philippine Consulate Office or Embassy
  • Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate (with English translation if written in Arabic)
    (Authenticated by Philippine Consulate)
  • Police Clearance from the country of residence
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by former school (with a written undertaking that they are not and will not be members by any subversive or terrorist organization that spouses violence and uprising)
  • 1pc Passport size ID Picture
  • Copy of Passport (Biopage, Visa Implementation Stamp)
  • Developmental Fee Receipt
  • IELTS exam results of 6.5 or higher or TOEFL exam results of 75 or higher
  • Health Certificate/Health Clearance from any preferred Health Facility is required. Including the following:
    - Result of Physical Examination
    - Result of HIV and Hepatitis B Screening
  • Result of IQ and Personality Test from MCU Guidance & Counseling Center
  • Result of Dexterity Test from the College of Dentistry
TRANSFEREES
  • Original and Authenticated copy of Transcript of Records (Authenticated by Philippine Consulate)
  • Original Transfer Credentials/Honorable Dismissal
  • Letter of Intent to Transfer
  • Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate (with English translation if written in Arabic) (Authenticated by Philippine Consulate)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by former school (with a written undertaking that they are not and will not be members by any subversive or terrorist organization that spouses violence and uprising)
  • Copy of Passport (Biopage, Visa Implementation Stamp)
  • Certificate of No Objection
  • Certificate of Eligibility from CHED
  • 1 Recommendation Letter
  • 1pc Passport size ID Picture
  • Developmental Fee Receipt
  • IELTS exam results of 6.5 or higher or TOEFL exam results of 75 or higher
  • Health Certificate/Health Clearance from any preferred Health Facility is required. Including the following: - Result of Physical Examination - Result of HIV and Hepatitis B Screening
  • Result of IQ and Personality Test from MCU Guidance & Counseling Center
  • Result of Dexterity Test from the College of Dentistry

Admission Requirements

GRADUATE STUDIES (EXCEPT FOR MSD)

LOCAL APPLICANTS
NEW
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Copy of PSA Marriage Certificate (for married female applicants)
  • Original Transcript of Records
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • 3 Recommendation Letters
  • Transfer Credentials/Honorable Dismissal
TRANSFEREES
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Copy of PSA Marriage Certificate (for married female applicants)
  • Original Transcript of Records (TOR)
  • Course Description of all subjects taken from previous school
  • 3 Recommendation Letters
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • Original Transfer Credential/Honorable Dismissal
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
NEW
  • Original and Authenticated copy of Transcript of Records
  • Original and authenticated copy of Diploma
  • Notarized affidavit of support with a bank statement authenticated by the Philippine Consulate Office or Embassy
  • Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate (with English translation if written in Arabic)
  • 1 Recommendation Letter from previous/current employer
  • Police Clearance from the country of residence
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by former school (with a written undertaking that they are not and will not be members by any subversive or terrorist organization that spouses violence and uprising)
  • 1pc Passport size ID Picture
  • Copy of Passport (Biopage, Visa Implementation Stamp)
  • Developmental Fee Receipt
  • IELTS exam results of 6.5 or higher or TOEFL exam results of 75 or higher
TRANSFEREES
  • Original and Authenticated copy of Transcript of Records
  • Original Transfer Credentials/Honorable Dismissal
  • Letter of Intent to Transfer
  • Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate (with English translation if written in Arabic)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by former school (with a written undertaking that they are not and will not be members by any subversive or terrorist organization that spouses violence and uprising)
  • Copy of Passport (Biopage, Visa Implementation Stamp)
  • Certificate of No Objection
  • 1 Recommendation Letter from previous/current employer
  • 1pc Passport size ID Picture
  • Developmental Fee Receipt
  • IELTS exam results of 6.5 or higher or TOEFL exam results of 75 or higher

Admission Requirements

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DENTISTRY WITH SPECIALIZATION ON ORTHODONTICS

LOCAL APPLICANTS
NEW
  • Original and Authenticated copies of Transcript of Records with at least average rating in Orthodontics
  • Original and authenticated copy of diploma
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by former school (with a written undertaking that they are not and will not be members by any subversive or terrorist organization that spouses violence and uprising)
  • Certified True Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • PRC License
  • Certificate of Employment showing proof of Practice for at least 1 year or Letter of Recommendation from Current Employer (Recommendation Form)
  • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from former professors of (a) Academic Courses showing research capability; (b) Clinical Courses. (Recommendation Form)
  • Passport Size ID Picture
  • Health Certificate/Health Clearance from any preferred Health Facility is required. Including the following:
    - Result of Physical Examination
    - Result of HIV and Hepatitis B Screening
  • Result of IQ and Personality Test from MCU Guidance & Counseling Center
  • Result of Dexterity Test from the College of Dentistry
TRANSFEREES
  • Original and Authenticated copies of Transcript of Records with at least average rating in Orthodontics
  • Original and authenticated copy of diploma
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by former school (with a written undertaking that they are not and will not be members by any subversive or terrorist organization that spouses violence and uprising)
  • Certified True Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • PRC License
  • Certificate of Employment showing proof of Practice for at least 1 year or Letter of Recommendation from Current Employer (Recommendation Form)
  • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from former professors of (a) Academic Courses showing research capability; (b) Clinical Courses. (Recommendation Form)
  • Passport Size ID Picture
  • Transfer Credentials/Honorable Dismissal
  • Course Description of all subjects taken from previous school
  • Health Certificate/Health Clearance from any preferred Health Facility is required. Including the following:
    - Result of Physical Examination
    - Result of HIV and Hepatitis B Screening
  • Result of IQ and Personality Test from MCU Guidance & Counseling Center
  • Result of Dexterity
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
NEW
  • Original and Authenticated copies of Transcript of Records with at least average rating in Orthodontics Foreign applicants must request or order a "course-by-course evaluation report" through www.ece.org/ECE/Credential-Evaluations
    (click the U.S. Evaluation Report Application) and send a copy of the report to Manila Central University, EDSA, Epifanio de los Santos Avenue 1400 Caloocan, Philippines. Email address: admission@mcu.edu.ph and College of Dentistry at dentistry@mcu.edu.ph
  • Original and authenticated copy of diploma (Authenticated by Philippine Consulate)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by former school (with a written undertaking that they are not and will not be members by any subversive or terrorist organization that spouses violence and uprising)
  • Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate (Authenticated by Philippine Consulate)
  • Certificate of Registration as Dentist (Authenticated by Philippine Consulate
  • Certificate of Employment showing proof of Practice for at least 1 year or Letter of Recommendation from Current Employer (Recommendation Form) (Authenticated by Philippine Consulate)
  • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from former professors of (a) Academic Courses showing research capability; (b) Clinical Courses. (Recommendation Form)
  • Passport Size ID Picture
  • IELTS exam results of 6.5 or higher or TOEFL exam results of 75 or higher
  • Police Clearance or International Security from the place of residence
  • Notarized Affidavit of Support with a Bank Statement, authenticated by the Philippine Consulate Office or Embassy
  • Photocopy of Passport (Biopage, Visa Implementation Stamp)
  • Developmental Fee Receipt
  • Health Certificate/Health Clearance from any preferred Health Facility is required. Including the following:
    - Result of Physical Examination
    - Result of HIV and Hepatitis B Screening
  • Result of IQ and Personality Test from MCU Guidance & Counseling Center
  • Result of Dexterity Test from the College of Dentistry
TRANSFEREES
  • Original and Authenticated copies of Transcript of Records with at least average rating in Orthodontics Foreign applicants must request or order a "course-by-course evaluation report" through www.ece.org/ECE/Credential-Evaluations
    (click the U.S. Evaluation Report Application) and send a copy of the report to Manila Central University, EDSA, Epifanio de los Santos Avenue 1400 Caloocan, Philippines. Email address: admission@mcu.edu.ph and College of Dentistry at dentistry@mcu.edu.ph
  • Original and authenticated copy of diploma (Authenticated by Philippine Consulate)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by former school (with a written undertaking that they are not and will not be members by any subversive or terrorist organization that spouses violence and uprising)
  • Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate (Authenticated by Philippine Consulate)
  • Certificate of Employment showing proof of Practice for at least 1 year or Letter of Recommendation from Current Employer (Recommendation Form)
  • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from former professors of (a) Academic Courses showing research capability; (b) Clinical Courses. (Recommendation Form)
  • Passport Size ID Picture
  • IELTS exam results of 6.5 or higher or TOEFL exam results of 75 or higher
  • Police Clearance or International Security from the place of residence
  • Notarized Affidavit of Support with a Bank Statement, authenticated by the Philippine Consulate Office or Embassy
  • Notarized Affidavit of Support with a Bank Statement, authenticated by the Philippine Consulate Office or Embassy
  • Photocopy of Passport (Biopage, Visa Implementation Stamp)
  • Developmental Fee Receipt
  • Transfer Credentials/Honorable Dismissal
  • Health Certificate/Health Clearance from any preferred Health Facility is required. Including the following:
    - Result of Physical Examination
    - Result of HIV and Hepatitis B Screening
  • Result of IQ and Personality Test from MCU Guidance & Counseling Center
  • Result of Dexterity Test from the College of Dentistry

Admission Requirements

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

LOCAL APPLICANTS
NEW
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Copy of PSA Marriage Certificate (for married female applicants)
  • Original Transcript of Records
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character from OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS (OSA)
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character from ACADEMIC DEAN
  • NMAT Result (at least 40 percentile rank)
  • Transfer Credentials/Honorable Dismissal
  • Notarized affidavit of non-enrollment to other medical school after graduation (or certificate of candidacy for graduation if still waiting for graduation from pre-med course)
  • Receipt of Processing Fee
TRANSFEREES
  • 1pc Passport Size ID Picture
  • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
  • Copy of PSA Marriage Certificate (for married female applicants)
  • Original Transcript of Records
  • Course Description
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character from OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS (OSA)
  • Original Certificate of Good Moral Character from ACADEMIC DEAN
  • NMAT Result (40 percentile rank)
  • Transfer Credentials/Honorable Dismissal
  • Receipt of Processing Fee
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
NEW
  • Original and Authenticated copy of Transcript of Records (TOR)
  • Original Honorable Dismissal/Transfer Credentials
  • NMAT Result (at least 40 percentile rank)
  • Notarized affidavit of support with a bank statement authenticated by the Philippine Consulate Office or Embassy
  • Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate (with English translation if written in Arabic)
  • 3 Recommendation Letters (for non-resident alien)
  • Police Clearance from the country of residence (for non-resident alien)
  • Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (for Resident Alien)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character from OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS (OSA)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character from ACADEMIC DEAN
  • 1pc Passport size ID Picture
  • Copy of Passport (Biopage, Visa Implementation Stamp)
  • Developmental Fee Receipt
  • Processing Fee Receipt
  • IELTS exam results of 6.5 or higher or TOEFL exam results of 75 or higher
TRANSFEREES
  • Original and Authenticated copy of Transcript of Records
  • Original Transfer Credentials/Honorable Dismissal
  • Letter of Intent to Transfer
  • NMAT Result (at least 40 percentile rank)
  • Notarized affidavit of support with a bank statement authenticated by the Philippine Consulate Office or Embassy
  • Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate (with English translation if written in Arabic)
  • 3 Recommendation Letter
  • Police Clearance from the country of residence (for non-resident alien)
  • Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (for Resident Alien)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character from OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS (OSA)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character from ACADEMIC DEAN
  • Copy of Passport (Biopage, Visa Implementation Stamp)
  • 1 Recommendation Letter from previous/current employer
  • 1pc Passport size ID Picture
  • Developmental Fee Receipt
  • IELTS exam results of 6.5 or higher or TOEFL exam results of 75 or higher

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