MBA Abroad for Filipinos
Over 50,000 Filipino students study abroad each year, with Australia (30%), Canada (21%), and the USA (21%) as top destinations. An MBA abroad can open doors to global careers, international networks, and higher earning potential. Here's everything you need to know.
Country Guides
Scholarships for Filipino MBA Students
| Scholarship | Coverage | Country |
|---|---|---|
| DOST Foreign Graduate Scholarship | Full tuition + β±25,000β33,000/month stipend | Various |
| Fulbright-CHED Scholarship | Full tuition + living expenses | USA |
| Chevening Scholarship | Full tuition + living expenses | UK |
| ADB-Japan Scholarship (via AIM) | Full tuition + monthly allowance | Japan |
| MEXT Scholarship | Full tuition + Β₯143,000/month | Japan |
| Australia Awards (Endeavour) | Full tuition + living + travel | Australia |
GMAT & GRE Preparation
Most top MBA programs abroad require GMAT or GRE scores. The GMAT Focus Edition (launched 2023) is a shorter, adaptive test with Quantitative, Verbal, and Data Insights sections. Test centers in the Philippines are located in Manila (Makati, Ortigas) and Cebu.
GMAT Focus Edition
- Score range: 205β805
- Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Fee: $275 USD
- Top schools expect: 650+ (old scale equivalent)
GRE General Test
- Score range: 260β340
- Duration: ~2 hours
- Fee: $220 USD
- Accepted by most MBA programs as GMAT alternative