✅ Established 1977
UV Gullas College of Medicine was established in 1977 as part of the University of the Visayas system — one of the oldest private universities in the Philippines, founded in 1919.
History of UV Gullas College of Medicine
UV Gullas College of Medicine (UVGCM) is the medical college of the University of the Visayas (UV), a pioneering educational institution in Cebu City, Philippines. The university traces its roots to 1919, when it was established to provide quality education to students in the Visayas region.
The College of Medicine was formally established in 1977, marking a significant expansion of the university's academic offerings. The college was named after the Gullas family — the founding family of the University of the Visayas who have been instrumental in building quality education in Cebu for over a century.
Key Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1919 | University of the Visayas founded in Cebu City |
| 1977 | UV Gullas College of Medicine established |
| 1990s | CHED accreditation and expansion of facilities |
| 2000s | International student programme growth — Indian students begin enrolling |
| 2010s | WHO listing, NMC recognition for Indian students |
| 2020s | 500+ Indian students enrolled; integrated NExT coaching launched |