ALPHA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY To guide and nurture our students from the beginning until the end to become successful medical doctors. 1ST FLOOR, NO-W 101, SECOND AVENUE, ANNA NAGAR, Chennai, Tamil N

ALPHA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 

To guide and nurture our students from the beginning until the end to become successful medical doctors.

1ST FLOOR, NO-W 101, SECOND AVENUE, ANNA NAGAR, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600040

PHONE NO :  8124 0000 28 /38 /48

Email : info@alphainternational.in

ABOUT US

Alpha International

 ‘Alpha’ is the first letter of the Greek alphabet and It also mean “The Beginning”. Here at Alpha International Academy (AIA), we pave the way for aspiring students to soar high in their chosen profession. The Beginning of their Medical Career starts from the moment they step into AIA. 

With over ten years of experience in International Education, we are the ideal partner to every student and parent aspiring for their child to become a successful doctor. AIA will guide you through your every doubt and question regarding your medical Education Abroad.

Our Vision

To be the leading institution in producing world-class health care professionals, empathetic and highly trained to serve humanity.

Our Mission

To guide and nurture our students from the beginning until the end to become successful medical doctors.

Keys to Success

Dedication to Medical Education, Hard work, Consistency, and Love towards what we do (i.e., Educating future doctors) are our keys to success.

Building on a Dream

Becoming a doctor is a dream of almost every Indian child. AIA has been an expert in the field of education for over 35 years and for the last 12 years, we have strived to bring accessible medical education into the hands of every deserving child. We have worked closely with our partner institutions to ensure that quality medical education is still affordable by an average middle class family.

Guidance & Counselling

Our experienced and talented counselors will guide you (the parents and the students) through every step. We offer our candidates with the complete education guidance that targets their skills and individual aspirations. They will guide you through every step,  so that you have a fluid experience.

Personal Touch

This is our passion. To see our students build their careers and mold their future. We are interactive with the students and their parents and do our best to ensure that every student gets the best education and has access to the best amenities in a completely new cultural environment. AIA’s experienced and kind stay with them throughout their course to ensure they feel right at home.

THE INSTITUITIONS

PLTCI College of Medicine

PLTCI Asia Pacific College of Medicine is one of the best institution for Medical Education in the Philippines.

The college was established more than 30 years ago. PLT Colleges offers courses in all major education sectors including medicine. Advanced lab amenities, State of the art facilities, friendly faculty, highly equipped government hospitals and skilled staffs are some of the reasons to choose PLTCI to do MBBS abroad.

History of PLT

PLT Colleges Inc. was established in 1989 in the beautiful province of Nueva Vizcaya. Initially the College’s primary focus was Technology and Computer Sciences.

Over the years PLTCI has expanded its course offerings under various programs such as Arts and Sciences, Business, Criminology, Education, Health Sciences, Hospitality Professional Courses, Information Technology, International Relations, Paramedical Courses, and Medicine. PLT Colleges maintains an  exemplary academic record and its graduates have become successful, working around the world. The College also hosts the first and the only Medical College in Nueva Vizcaya Philippines that is accredited by both CHED and Bureau of Immigration.

The Location

The College is located in the beautiful province of Nueva Vizcaya. PLTCI has campuses in Bayombong, the provincial capital and one in Solano, which hosts the College of Medicine which are surrounded by mountains. Solano, Nueva Vizcaya (where PLT College is located) is a peaceful place, where one could witness and enjoy the local culture. The local people are friendly, and the city is a very safe place. Unlike other metro cities, Solano is proudly, pollution free! The town provides the suitable environment and ambience for good health and relaxed mind, which would help the students to focus more on their studies.

Travel

Reaching Solano, Nueva Vizcaya should not be a problem for international students. Manila is about 5-6 hours drive from the province which hosts the largest international airport in the country. Clark international airport, Cagayan North International Airport are the other two options

Curriculum

The Curriculum at PLTCI College of Medicine is designed with care, considering the aspects of rapid modernization in the field of Medicine, technological inclusions and international competitiveness.

The Campus Experience

PLTCI Asia Pacific College of Medicine & research is the first Resort based medical School, where the college and hospital are located in a mountain wellness resort.

The atmosphere is pleasant for our students and the educational experience is exceptional!

Classroom

PLTCI’s Spacious Classrooms and lecture halls equipped with multimedia and teaching aids, complement the learning Experience of our students

Library

The College is equipped with the most modern library in the country. It also provides self study areas that are open beyond college hours

Anatomy Lab

PLTCI APCMR has one of the modern  anatomy dissection halls. it is also spacious and well ventilated and can accommodate dissection of up to 20 cadavers at a time. The Lab is also equipped with Virtual dissection System.

Clinical Training

Students get hands on training from Consultant Doctors at Region II Medical center and PLTCI Louis A. Tiam Medical center. By the end of the course students are equipped to handle patients on their own.

Small Group Sessions

Small Group Discussions (SGD) is where students get direct attention from the lecturers and they acquire leadership, team work and other required skills to be a doctor.

Extra Curricular Activities

The College regularly hosts sports and cultural events to complement the learning experience of Medical Students. Students also can play at the Bowling Center and relax at the swimming pools in campus.

Our goal is to produce world class doctors who are not only experts in their field but are also compassionate towards fellow human beings

Purismo L. TiamCEO/ Founder

University of Northern Philippines

Highlights

UNP College of Medicine

University of Northern Philippines (UNP)’s College of Medicine is one of the best medical schools in the Philippines and the first government medical university in the state of Northern Luzon.

Student Performance

The University of Northern Philippines boasts a very high 90% success rate in MCI test and USMLE. Further tie-ups with US colleges can be helpful for students aspiring to practice in western countries.

Curriculum

The education system followed across the Philippines is very much similar to the US-based PBL curriculum. UNP has designed the course in the same principles providing as much practical knowledge as possible.

Features

• Globally Recognized Degree
• Government University
• Safe Environment
• MCI/ WHO Listed
• Indian Food Available

History of UNP

The University of Northern Philippines was started as Ilocos Sur School of Arts and Trades by the late Congressman FLORO S. CRISOLOGO in 1906. It is even older than the University of Philippines in this regard.The university status was established in 1965, making it the first government university in the northern Luzon. Since then the university has actively expanded the list of courses. The medical department under the University of Northern Philippines was founded in 1996.The golden jubilee university with all its glory continues to expand and improvise existing features to enhance the education quality through improved skill and advanced equipment.

Affiliated Hospitals

• Ilocos Sur Regional Hospital and Training Center
• Gabriella Medical center
• Candon General Hospital
• Salcedo District Hospital
• St. Lucia District Hospital
• Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital

Location

The public University of Northern Philippines is located in Barangay Tamag in the City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur Province. Vigan is a well-established city in the western coast of Luzon, which is the largest  island of the Philippines.

Vigan, the capital of Ilocos Sur Province is well connected for transport. Laoag, 87 km from the city is the closest international Airport to Vigan. The City of Vigan is designated as one of the Heritage Sites of the World by UNESCO.

The University of Northern Philippines – UNP

University of Northern Philippines (UNP) is one of the best medical schools in the Philippines and the first government medical university in the state of Northern Luzon.

The college with more than 100 years of running, got its university accreditation in 1965. Operating over 50 years, the university offers courses in all major education sectors including medicine.

The University of Northern Philippines is one of the greatest colleges to pursue a Doctor of Medicine. Modern lab amenities, highly equipped hospitals, and skilled staffs are some of the reasons to choose UNP to do MBBS abroad.

History of UNP

The University of Northern Philippines was started as Ilocos Sur School of Arts and Trades by the late Congressman FLORO S. CRISOLOGO in 1906. It is even older than the University of the Philippines in this regard.

The university status was established in 1965, making it the first government university in northern Luzon. Since then the university has actively expanded the list of courses. The medical department under the University of Northern Philippines was founded in 1996.

The golden jubilee university with all its glory continues to expand and improvise existing features to enhance the education quality through improved skill and advanced equipment.

Accreditation, Approval, and Awards of UNP

• Top evaluated general education institution in the Philippines.
• Distinction of LEVEL IV University in the country.
• ISO certified.
• WDOMS/FAIMER Listed.
• Accredited and certified by the Commission of Higher Education (CHED).
• Awarded country’s premier state university for two consecutive years.
• Recognized medical university by World Health Organization (WHO).
• Recognized by the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
• Recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI), Indonesian Medical Council (IMC), Nepal Medical Council (NMC), Maldives Medical Council (MMC), Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) and respective boards of most nations including the US.

University of Northern Philippines – The Location

The public University of Northern Philippines is located in Barangay Tamag in the City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur Province. Vigan is a well-established city on the western coast of Luzon, which is the biggest island of the Philippines.

The Philippines is a country with a tropical climate. It has warm summers and cool winters between 21- 35-degree centigrade. It is easily adaptable for people from any part of the world. The advantage of a coastal town like Vigan makes it even better with temperatures in the range of 24 to 32.

Vigan, the capital of Ilocos Sur Province is well connected for transport. Laoag, 87 km from the city is the closest international Airport to Vigan.

Reaching Vigan should not be a problem for international students. Landing in one of the three international airports and flying to Vigan airport or taking the railways and roadways that are well connected to major cities on the Island should get you there.

The country ruled by Spain and colonized by the US for centuries is now the center of tourist attraction in south-east Asia. The long-standing city of Vigan is a UNESCO World Heritage City which will make for great sightseeing.  English is a national language of the Philippines added with Filipino.

The Philippines is the largest English-speaking nation in Asia and the third-largest in the world. So, students coming in from various countries and cultures will find it easy to adopt. More than 95% of the locals speak in English which makes them feel at home. The local crime rate of zero ensures the safety of your time there. You can find most of the products and amenities like western countries.

UNP has its branches in 4 main campuses:

• Vigan Campus: The main campus that houses 14 of its core colleges including the medical college.
• Sinait Campus – The Upland Research and Development Center.
• Quimmarayan Campus – The Environmental Research and Training and Agricultural, Fishery, Research.
• Santa Maria Campus – The Marine Research and Development Centre

Facilities available at UNP

The management believes in offering the best of facilities and comfort to the students while they are at UNP. Here is the list of remarkable facilities in UNP,

• Highly equipped separate labs for every need.
• Fully air-conditioned classrooms.
• UNP hospital with modern equipment and advanced treatment facilities.
• In-campus hostel facilities with separate rooms, food, laundry, high-speed internet.
• Indian food Cafeteria.

Library.

A large network of tied-up hospitals for clinical clerkship to be done by students in the final year.

• Candon General Hospital,
• Salcedo District Hospital,
• St. Lucia District Hospital,
• Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital,
• Sto. Nino,
• Cagayan Valley Medical centre,
• Candon City Hospital,
• Central ilocos Sur District Hospital and
• Ilocos Region Training Medical centre.

The University of Northern Philippines faculty and teaching

The UNP acknowledges faculty as one of the biggest contributing factors for quality education. And standing by that, the University has some of the best teaching faculty in various sub-domains of medicine.

UNP has a specialist from all the domains which enables students to choose any domain and get their speciality training during the course itself.

The education system followed across the Philippines is very much similar to the US-based PBL curriculum. UNP has designed the course in the same principles providing as much practical knowledge as possible. With regular visits to UNP hospitals, Live demo, and Lab sessions, the learning experience at the University of Northern Philippines is a complete package for anyone seeking to pursue a Doctor of Medicine (MD).

The medium of teaching is completely through English. So, there is no barrier in it for any foreign students including Indians.  

Admissions: How to get into UNP?

The University of Northern Philippines values all people equally in the pursuit of spreading knowledge. Every year people from more than 55 countries come to the Philippines to pursue courses in Medicine. It is the mix of diverse people, their culture, and the exposure they get that enriches the experience of doing MBBS in the Philippines, particularly in UNP.

The University of Northern Philippines has had the highest number of foreign students compared to other universities in the Philippines, for years now. They achieve it by the quality of education and like-home experience they offer in the campus hostels.

The requirements to get into the University of Northern Philippines for MD are set very low making it possible for everyone. The university requires a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in school to join Bachelorette of Science (BS). Upon BS completion the person must score a minimum percentile to apply for Doctor of Medicine at UNP. There is no capitation fee or any other pre-joining requests.

UNP offers pre-medicine bachelorette and Doctor of Medicine course both on campus. Applying for BS will be done from the Alpha International Academy, India. The process through NMAT and MD will also be assisted when required.

University of Northern Philippines fee structure

The Philippines is known to be one of the cheapest English-speaking countries in the world. Having many valuable educational instructions also makes the country one of the sought-out places to study courses like MBBS in abroad. Especially people from south Asian countries like India, Malaysia, Thailand prefer coming here every year for MD alone.

The University of Northern Philippines is a public university that offers MD courses at the lowest fees. Here is the fee structure for the upcoming year.

Hostel fees per month ~ 220 USD (16,000 INR) for accommodation in AC room with Indian food, internet, laundry, housekeeping, etc.

All this together you might be looking around 15Lakhs INR for education fees alone and 9lakhs INR for accommodation for all the 64 months required to complete Pre-medicine and MBBS in the Philippines.

Training and placement of studying in the Philippines

The high standards of education facilitate students graduating from UNP to practice in most foreign countries. UNP Alumni have moved to most major countries like the US successfully clearing the USMLE.

The University of Northern Philippines boasts a very high 90% success rate in the MCI tests and USMLE.

The university’s tie-up of hospitals helps proper exposure during their one year of clinical clerkship in the final year. Further tie-ups with US colleges can be helpful for students aspiring to practice in western countries.

As the college is recognized by WHO, MCI, and most country’s medical boards, moving into any country for practice is easier than graduating from India. Students from UNP have scored the first rank in 2013, 2017, and top 3 ranks in most other years.

Why the Philippines is best for Indian students pursuing MBBS in abroad?

• The Philippines is the 3rd largest English-speaking country in the world
• 90% of people know English. So, no language barrier
• Tropical climate similar to India
• Low crime rate. A safe place to live.
• Easily accessible via air transport
• International Exposure
• Low cost of living and overall expenses
• The medium of instruction in English

Why UNP is the best college in the Philippines?

• Government University
• ISO certified
• WHO recognized
• WDOMS/FAIMER Listed
• Recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) and medical councils of most countries.
• A lot of affiliated hospitals
• Advanced education system similar to that of US.
• Zero capitation fee
• Low and affordable fee (Education fee and hostel) cheaper than most Indian institutions
• International exposure to students coming from over 55 countries.
• High-class accommodation facilities with Air-conditioned rooms, internet, laundry and all other amenities.
• Indian food available
• Graduated students ranking no:1 in MCI screening test (FMGE) in 2013 and 2017
• 85.1% passing rate in FMGE 2019.
• UNP students won “Most Outstanding International Student in the Philippines” in 2013, 2016 and 2019.
• UNP graduates practising in the US and many major countries successfully.

Academics

What is the course duration for MD?

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program usually takes a minimum of four years to complete.

The Philippines follows US pattern of Education & Curriculum – Hence students receive a Dual Degree (B.S., M.D.,) The total duration of the BS., MD course is five and a half years.

Our Partner Institutions also Provide

• Advanced curriculum with ideal faculty-to-student ratio
• Clinically oriented problem-based learning method and traditional learning method are combined to create a blended mode of teaching.
• 3D Anatomy Lab, Cadavers.
• Separate laboratories for Biochemistry, Microbiology and Clinical Skills Lab.

Our Partner Institutions are listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). The World Directory of Medical Colleges has been developed through a partnership between the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER).