University of Perpetual Help - Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University

What University of Perpetual Help - Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University does

University of Perpetual Help - Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University (UPH-DJGTMU) is a private medical and health sciences university headquartered in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines, founded in 1977 as Perpetual Help School of Laguna Foundation for Medicine and Health Sciences and operating as the medical-focused component of the University of Perpetual Help System JONELTA — the first university system created by CHED in the Philippines (April 20, 1997). The institution offers ten undergraduate and graduate health science programs across its colleges: Medicine, Dental Medicine, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Therapy (the last pioneered by UPH in 1987). Its core technology stack integrates Moodle-based Learning Portal, School Automate (Platonixz) student information system, Google Workspace for Education, and an online payment system, while clinical training is delivered through the integrated Perpetual Help Medical Center - Biñan teaching hospital.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees across domestic Filipino students (primary), international students, and graduate/professional students (secondary), supplemented by student services fees (housing, ID, uniforms, medical examinations), certification and document services, and ancillary clinical revenue from the affiliated medical center. The university employs approximately 187 people and operates with a multi-channel go-to-market including its website, Facebook presence, Google Workspace for Education integration, online pre-registration forms, and CHED-partnered international student recruitment. Discounts include family loyalty programs (5-10%), sibling programs (5%), and a 25% graduate tuition discount for UPH System alumni. Multiple programs hold PACUCOA Level III accreditation (Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Pharmacy, Dental Medicine), and the BS Occupational Therapy program holds WFOT and NBCOT (USA) recognitions, enabling international graduate practice mobility across 20+ countries.

Name

University of Perpetual Help - Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University

Legal name

University of Perpetual Help - Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University

Website

https://uphdjgtmedicaluniversity.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

UPH-DJGTMU is a private Philippine medical university in Biñan, Laguna, part of UPHS JONELTA, offering ten health science programs (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, PT, RT, OT, etc.) to domestic and international students through tuition-based enrollment with integrated clinical training at Perpetual Help Medical Center.

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Product category

Medical and Health Sciences Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH), Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC), Dental Schools (EDAHAGAF), Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA), Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Medical education programs
• Health sciences university
• Allied health degrees
• Medical degree programs
• Nursing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Biñan

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Educational services revenue from undergraduate and graduate programs in medicine and health sciences. Includes tuition fees, laboratory fees, and other academic charges for programs in Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other health-related programs.
2. Student Services and Miscellaneous Fees: Revenue from housing/dormitory services, student ID issuance, uniform fees, medical examination fees, and other student services
3. Certification and Document Services: Revenue from issuance of transcripts of records, certifications, diplomas, authentication services, and other registrar services

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

University of Perpetual Help - Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University is a private medical and health sciences higher education institution offering ten academic degree programs across its colleges: Medicine, Dental Medicine, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Therapy. The university provides undergraduate and graduate-level instruction with hands-on clinical training at the affiliated Perpetual Help Medical Center - Biñan and operates as part of a six-campus university system across the Philippines.

Product overview

University of Perpetual Help - Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University is a medical education institution offering ten health science academic programs through its colleges: Medicine, Dentistry, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Therapy. The university operates as part of the UPHS System with campus locations in Biñan Laguna, GMA Cavite, Sampaloc Manila, Malasiqui Pangasinan, Cauayan Isabela, and Panay Roxas. The institution also provides educational technology services including a Moodle-based Learning Portal, School Automate student information system, Google Workspace for Education, and an online payment system. Research services are delivered through the UPHS JONELTA Research Institute, with international linkages managed by the Office of International Linkages. Multiple programs hold PACUCOA accreditation at various levels (Level I through Level III), and several programs have international recognition including WFOT approval for Occupational Therapy allowing graduates to practice in over 20 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Medicine Four-year Doctor of Medicine program designed to train physicians with clinical competence, research skills, and values oriented to optimum patient care. Students train at Perpetual Help Medical Center - Biñan.
• Doctor of Dental Medicine Dental medicine program producing graduates who provide professional dental care. Recognized by PDA, PADC, PDSA, and Laguna Dental Chapter.
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology Medical Technology program training students in clinical laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, and biosafety practices for disease diagnosis and management.
• Bachelor of Science in Midwifery Midwifery program focused on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, newborn care, and sexual/reproductive health of women.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nursing program producing technically competent graduates with compassion, caring values, and commitment to quality healthcare services.
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy BS Occupational Therapy program recognized by WFOT (World Federation of Occupational Therapists) with Level I PACUCOA accreditation. Graduates can practice internationally in WFOT-member countries including the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, and Singapore.
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program producing globally competitive pharmacists with PACUCOA Level 3 accreditation and PACOP membership.
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Physical Therapy program with PACUCOA Level III accreditation, producing graduates skilled in rehabilitation and movement science.
• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology Four-year BS Radiologic Technology program training students in operating medical imaging equipment (X-rays, CT scanners, MRIs, sonogram machines).
• Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Pioneering BS Respiratory Therapy program in the Philippines established in 1987. Holds PACUCOA Level I accreditation and ISO certification. Program has consistently produced board topnotchers since 2013.

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Huachiew Chalermprakiet UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Memorandum of Understanding signed in October 2023 for academic collaboration between UPH-DJGTMU and Huachiew Chalermprakiet University. Includes benchmarking activities and collaborative international linkage programs. University is located in Thailand and is part of ongoing internationalization initiatives through the Office of International Linkages (MU-OIL).
• Cagayan State University (CSU)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Memorandum of Understanding on Academic Exchange and Collaborative Research signed for the period 2021-2026. Part of the UPHS JONELTA Research Institute's mission to develop partnerships with higher education organizations and medical centers to promote institutional excellence.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute: Private health sciences-focused institution offering MD, Nursing, PT, Medical Technology, and other allied health programs, with its own teaching hospital. Directly comparable as a multi-program private medical university with integrated clinical training.
• Lyceum of the Philippines University: Private Manila-based university offering MD, Nursing, PT, and other health sciences programs. Direct competitor in the private Philippine medical school market with comparable multi-program health sciences offerings.
• University of Santo Tomas - Faculty of Medicine and Surgery: The oldest existing university in Asia, offering MD, Nursing, PT, and other allied health sciences programs through UST. Directly competes with UPH-DJGTMU for Filipino medical students and has a long-standing reputation for board exam performance.
• AMA School of Medicine: Private Philippine medical school with multiple campuses offering MD programs targeted at both domestic and international students. Competes with UPH-DJGTMU for the international Filipino-friendly medical student segment.
• Fatima University: Private Philippine university with multiple campuses and health sciences programs including Medicine, Nursing, PT, and Medical Technology. Direct competitor in the Philippine private medical university segment with similar multi-campus distribution.
• Emilio Aguinaldo College: Private Manila-based university offering MD, Nursing, PT, Pharmacy, and other health sciences programs. Competes directly with UPH-DJGTMU for medical and allied health students in the Calabarzon and Metro Manila region.
• Cebu Doctors' University: Private university in the Visayas offering MD and allied health sciences programs through the Cebu Doctors' University Hospital. Direct regional competitor for medical school applicants outside Luzon.
• Far Eastern University (FEU) - Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation: Private Philippine university group with a medical foundation offering MD, Nursing, PT, and other health sciences programs. Direct competitor in the private medical school market in Metro Manila and surrounding regions.
• St. Luke's College of Medicine: Private medical school in Metro Manila affiliated with St. Luke's Medical Center, offering MD programs with hospital-integrated clinical training. Competes directly with UPH-DJGTMU's hospital-integrated teaching model.
• Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health: Private Philippine medical school under the Ateneo de Manila University system offering MD and graduate public health programs. Competes for high-achieving Filipino medical students and emphasizes integrated clinical-public health training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UPHDJGTMedicalUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/themedicaluniversity

Compliance12 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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