Terms and Conditions

Website Operator

The website lyceumnorthwesternuniversity.com is operated and managed in India by:

In these Terms and Conditions, “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Visayas Education Private Limited. “Applicant,” “student,” “parent,” “guardian,” “user,” “you” and “your” refer to any person who accesses this website, submits an enquiry, provides documents, applies for admission or uses our services.

Institutional Disclosure

Visayas Education Private Limited provides overseas education counselling and admission-support services for students interested in studying at the Lyceum-Northwestern University College of Medicine, Dagupan City, Philippines.

This website primarily provides information relating to:

• BS or Pre-Medicine studies
• Doctor of Medicine programme
• Admission requirements
• NMAT requirements
• Tuition and other estimated expenses
• Documentation procedures
• Visa guidance
• Hostel and food arrangements
• Support services for international students

This website is operated by Visayas Education Private Limited for educational information and admission-support purposes.

Lyceum-Northwestern University remains independently responsible for:

• Establishing admission eligibility
• Reviewing and approving applications
• Issuing admission and acceptance documents
• Determining the curriculum and programme duration
• Fixing tuition and institutional fees
• Conducting classes, examinations and assessments
• Promoting, retaining, suspending or dismissing students
• Arranging or approving clinical training
• Awarding academic credits
• Issuing transcripts, certificates and degrees

Scope of Services

Depending on the service selected by the applicant, Visayas Education Private Limited may provide:

• Preliminary academic counselling
• Programme and eligibility information
• Initial document verification
• Application-form assistance
• Coordination with the university
• Assistance in obtaining admission documents
• NMAT registration guidance
• Visa documentation guidance
• Assistance with authentication and attestation
• Pre-departure orientation
• Group travel coordination
• Airport-reception coordination
• Hostel and food coordination
• SIM card and local-settlement support
• Communication assistance with the institution
• General support during the student’s period of study

The exact services, responsibilities, charges and limitations applicable to a particular student may also be stated in a separate service agreement, application form, admission letter, fee schedule, invoice or written communication.

No Guarantee of Admission

Submitting an enquiry, application or document through this website does not guarantee admission. Admission is subject to:

• Meeting the university’s academic eligibility requirements
• Submission of complete and genuine documents
• Verification of academic and personal records
• Availability of seats
• Successful completion of interviews or assessments
• NEET qualification, where applicable
• NMAT registration and qualification requirements
• Payment of prescribed fees
• University approval
• Compliance with Philippine immigration and regulatory requirements

Applicant Responsibilities

The student and parent or guardian are responsible for:

• Providing complete and accurate information
• Submitting genuine academic and identification documents
• Reviewing all application details before submission
• Maintaining a valid passport
• Meeting application and payment deadlines
• Appearing for required interviews and examinations
• Completing NMAT and other applicable requirements
• Complying with university regulations
• Complying with Philippine immigration laws
• Independently confirming eligibility under Indian and Philippine regulations

The applicant must disclose any information that may materially affect admission or visa processing, including:

• Previous visa refusal
• Criminal proceedings
• Academic dismissal
• Disciplinary action
• Document discrepancies
• Significant medical conditions, where disclosure is legally required

Submission of false, altered, incomplete or misleading documents may result in application rejection, admission cancellation, visa refusal, disciplinary proceedings or legal action.

We reserve the right to suspend or discontinue services if fraudulent or materially inaccurate information is identified.

Medical Programme and Duration

The educational pathway for eligible Indian students may include a BS or Pre-Medicine component followed by the Doctor of Medicine programme and the applicable internship or clinical-training requirement.

The final programme structure and duration will be determined by:

• The applicant’s previous academic qualifications
• The curriculum prescribed by the university
• Academic performance and progression
• NMAT requirements
• Internship and clinical-training requirements
• Philippine education and licensing regulations
• National Medical Commission regulations applicable to Indian students

Any programme duration mentioned on the website, in brochures or during counselling is indicative and subject to the latest official university curriculum and regulatory requirements.

Academic delays, failed subjects, leave of absence, changes in curriculum or incomplete clinical requirements may extend the programme duration.

NEET, NMAT and Regulatory Requirements

Indian applicants are responsible for confirming their eligibility under the regulations issued by the National Medical Commission and other relevant authorities.

Applicants should verify requirements relating to:

• NEET qualification
• Foreign medical education eligibility
• Course duration
• Medium of instruction
• Clinical training
• Internship
• Licensure in the country of study
• FMGE, NExT or any replacement examination
• Internship requirements in India
• Registration to practise medicine in India

NMAT is a Philippine admission requirement for entry into the Doctor of Medicine programme. Registration, examination schedules, qualifying requirements and attempt rules are determined by the authorised Philippine examination body and the university.

Where applicable, the institution may be described as being listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Such listing should not be represented as a guarantee of recognition, licensing eligibility or registration in every country.

Accuracy of Website Information

We make reasonable efforts to publish accurate and updated information. However, the following may change without prior notice:

• Admission requirements
• Programme structure
• Course duration
• Tuition fees
• Hostel and food charges
• Examination fees
• Visa procedures
• Immigration requirements
• Currency exchange rates
• Government regulations
• Internship arrangements
• Professional licensing requirements

Information on this website is provided for general guidance and does not constitute a binding offer, legal opinion, regulatory approval or guarantee.

Where website information differs from the latest official communication issued by the university, examination authority, embassy, immigration department or regulator, the latest official communication will prevail.

We reserve the right to correct errors, revise content or remove outdated information without prior notice.

Fees and Payments

Before making any payment, applicants must verify:

• The purpose of the payment
• The amount and applicable currency
• The name of the receiving party
• The verified bank account
• The payment deadline
• Bank and remittance charges
• Whether the payment is refundable

University tuition and institutional fees should preferably be paid directly to the officially verified university bank account unless another authorised arrangement has been confirmed in writing.

Professional, documentation or service charges payable to Visayas Education Private Limited will be communicated separately.

Payments are considered received only after the amount has cleared and written acknowledgement has been issued by the relevant receiving party.

Fee Revisions and Currency Fluctuations

Tuition fees, hostel charges, food expenses, examination fees, internship expenses, visa charges, airfare, insurance and other expenses may change.

Amounts converted into Indian rupees are approximate unless expressly confirmed as fixed in writing.

The final amount payable may vary due to:

• Philippine peso exchange-rate changes
• Bank conversion rates
• Remittance charges
• Taxes
• University fee revisions
• Government charges
• Third-party service costs

Visayas Education Private Limited will not be responsible for additional costs caused by exchange-rate fluctuations or fee changes imposed by the university, government or independent service providers.

Cancellation and Refunds

Refund eligibility depends on the type of payment and the terms of the party receiving the payment.

University fees are governed by the university’s applicable refund policy.

Payments made to embassies, immigration authorities, examination bodies, airlines, insurance companies, banks, document-authentication agencies and other third parties are governed by their respective cancellation and refund policies.

Professional or service charges paid to Visayas Education Private Limited may become non-refundable once counselling, application processing, documentation, university coordination or visa-support work has commenced.

Refund requests must:

• Be submitted in writing
• State the applicant’s full name and application details
• Identify the relevant payment
• Explain the reason for cancellation
• Include proof of payment

Approved refunds may be subject to deductions for:

• Services already completed
• Administrative expenses
• Taxes
• Bank charges
• Currency-conversion losses
• Non-refundable third-party expenses

The separate Refund and Cancellation Policy published on this website must be read together with these Terms and Conditions.

Visa and Immigration

Visa approval is determined exclusively by the relevant embassy, consulate, immigration department or government authority.

Our visa-related services are limited to guidance, document review and coordination.

We do not guarantee:

• Visa approval
• A particular processing period
• Immigration clearance
• Entry into the Philippines
• Visa conversion
• Extension of immigration status
• Approval of an Alien Certificate of Registration

We are not responsible for delays or refusal caused by incomplete documents, medical findings, background verification, government policy changes, immigration decisions or circumstances beyond our control.

Hostel, Food and Student Accommodation

Hostel and food arrangements may be provided by the university, an associated provider or an independent third party.

Room types, occupancy, air-conditioning, menus, charges, security deposits and other facilities may change based on availability and provider policies.

Photographs displayed on the website are representative and may not show the exact room allocated to a particular student.

Students must comply with hostel rules, including rules concerning:

• Entry and exit timings
• Visitors
• Cleanliness
• Property damage
• Food services
• Safety
• Prohibited substances
• Conduct towards other residents

Third-Party Services

We may coordinate with independent service providers for:

• Travel
• Accommodation
• Food
• Insurance
• Medical examinations
• Banking
• Remittance
• Document authentication
• Transportation
• Telecommunications

These providers operate under their own terms and policies.

We may assist with communication and coordination but are not responsible for their independent acts, omissions, delays or service quality, except where liability cannot legally be excluded.

Communication Consent

By submitting your contact details, you consent to receiving communications through:

• Telephone calls
• SMS
• WhatsApp
• RCS messaging
• Email
• Other communication channels supplied by you

Communications may include counselling, application updates, document reminders, admission information, travel information and relevant service announcements.

You may request that promotional communications be stopped. Necessary application-related and transactional communications may continue while your application remains active.

Privacy and Personal Data

We may collect and process information required for counselling and admission support, including:

• Name and contact details
• Academic records
• NEET and NMAT information
• Passport details
• Aadhaar or other identification details
• Photographs
• Financial and payment records
• Medical information, where required
• Visa-related documents

Where necessary, information may be shared with:

• Lyceum-Northwestern University
• Examination authorities
• Embassies and immigration authorities
• Government departments
• Document-processing agencies
• Banks and payment providers
• Other service providers involved in the application

Personal information will be handled according to our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the website design, original written content and materials created by Visayas Education Private Limited are owned by or licensed to the Company.

The names, logos, photographs and trademarks of Lyceum-Northwestern University belong to their respective owners and may be displayed only where permission or lawful use applies.

You must not, without prior written permission:

• Republish substantial website content
• Copy content for commercial purposes
• Sell or sublicense website material
• Misrepresent our content as your own
• Alter institutional documents
• Use the university’s or Company’s name and logo without authorisation

External Links

This website may contain links to university, government, regulatory and third-party websites.

External links are provided for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, security, accuracy or privacy practices of external websites.

Users should review the terms and privacy policies of third-party websites before using them.

Prohibited Use

You must not use this website:

• For an unlawful or fraudulent purpose
• To submit forged or misleading documents
• To impersonate another individual
• To interfere with website security
• To distribute malicious software
• To collect another person’s information without permission
• To infringe intellectual-property rights
• To publish defamatory, abusive or unlawful material

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Visayas Education Private Limited will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential losses arising from:

• Admission rejection
• Visa refusal or delay
• Changes in university or government policies
• Examination failure
• Academic dismissal
• Extended course duration
• Ineligibility for professional registration
• Currency fluctuations
• Travel disruption
• Third-party services
• Institutional closure
• Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.

Force Majeure

We will not be responsible for delay or failure caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

• Natural disasters
• Epidemics or public-health emergencies
• War or civil disturbance
• Government restrictions
• Strikes
• Immigration-policy changes
• Institutional closures
• Internet or communication failures
• Transportation disruption

Complaints and Grievance Redressal

Questions or complaints concerning our website or admission-support services may be submitted to:

We will make reasonable efforts to acknowledge and address genuine complaints within a reasonable period.

Complaints relating to academic decisions, university fees, examinations, disciplinary action or university services may need to be submitted directly to Lyceum-Northwestern University.

Changes to These Terms

We may amend these Terms and Conditions to reflect changes in law, technology, institutional requirements or our services.

The revised version will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the website after publication of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of those Terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India.

Subject to applicable consumer-protection laws and other mandatory legal provisions, disputes concerning services provided by Visayas Education Private Limited shall fall under the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, contact: