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FEUCAT vs USTET

Two major Manila private university entrance exams. FEU known for IT + business; UST exceptional in health sciences + architecture.

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FEUCAT

Far Eastern University Admission Test

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USTET

UST Entrance Test

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FactorFEUCATUSTET
UniversityFar Eastern University (Manila)University of Santo Tomas (Manila)
Fee₱500-₱700₱600-₱800
Tuition if admitted₱80,000-₱150,000/year₱100,000-₱200,000/year
Programme strengthsIT, Business, Engineering, CommunicationHealth Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy
Education traditionSecular privateDominican Catholic (oldest in Asia, 400+ years)
Test formatMC + essayMC + essay

When FEUCAT fits

  • Targeting IT, Business, Communication programmes
  • More affordable Manila private option
  • Secular educational environment
  • Modern campus + facilities

When USTET fits

  • Targeting Medicine pathway (UST PMS strong)
  • Architecture, Pharmacy, Engineering aspirations
  • Catholic + Dominican tradition important
  • Historical + cultural value

Many students take both — and UPCAT, ACET, DLSUCET. The 4-5 entrance exam cycle is normal for ambitious PHL students.

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