Looking to Study Abroad for BSN Nursing
Hello! I’m a Texas high school senior graduating next month, and recently I’ve become interested in studying for my BSN in the Philippines. Right now, I’m still trying to figure out where to start besides emailing universities directly. I’m aware that I already missed the enrollment period for the 2026–2027 academic year, so I would most likely be applying for the 2027–28 school year instead.
I currently have family living in Manila, so schools in Manila would probably be the most realistic and cost-efficient option for me. So far, I’ve emailed schools like De La Salle University, University of Santo Tomas, Far Eastern University, and UP Diliman, but I’d like to know if there are other schools I should be looking into, especially ones that are more familiar with accepting international students from the U.S.
While waiting for the next enrollment period, I’m planning to take a few community college classes in Texas to save money and to stay on track academically in case studying in the Philippines does not work out for me. As far as I know, most Philippine universities usually do not accept transfer credits from U.S. colleges, so I understand that there’s a high chance those classes would mainly serve as a backup plan rather than transfer over.
I have a few questions and would appreciate any advice:
1: What schools should I realistically be considering for BSN programs as an international student?
2: What does the application process usually look like for U.S. students?
3: Will taking community college classes affect whether I apply as a freshman or transfer student?
4: Do most universities require an entrance exam, or can SAT scores sometimes replace them?
5: Is there anything important I should know about nursing school or student life in the Philippines before applying?
Any advice or personal experiences would really help, because I’m not sure where to start. Thank you so much