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Abroad Study Philippines vs Mates International Cebu

2026 comparison · Philippines

★ Higher rated
Abroad Study Philippines
📍 Cebu, Philippines
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
Est. 20135 destinationsFree for students
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Mates International Cebu
📍 Cebu, Philippines
No reviews yet
Est. 20091 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
Abroad Study Philippines scores higher

Abroad Study Philippines leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 5.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Decision helper

Which is better for your situation?

🌍
Multiple countries
Abroad Study Philippines
5 study destinations vs 1
Broader reach
🏛️
Most experienced
Mates International Cebu
17 years in the market (est. 2009)
Longer track record
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Abroad Study Philippines
Mates International Cebu
Overall Rating
5.0
Abroad
Communication
5.0
Abroad
Transparency
5.0
Abroad
Speed
5.0
Abroad
Professionalism
5.0
Abroad
Visa Guidance
5.0
Abroad
Value for Money
5.0
Abroad

At a glance

Abroad Study PhilippinesMates International Cebu
Overall rating5.0/5—
Reviews10
LocationCebu, PhilippinesCebu, Philippines
Founded20132009
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations5 countries1 countries

Pros & cons

Abroad Study Philippines
✓ What students love
  • ✓Multiple destination coverage
  • ✓Free initial consultation
  • ✓Guidance through the full application and visa process
  • ✓Philippines-based with understanding of local student needs
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Less specialised than destination-specific agencies
  • ✗Limited online presence — contact directly for full service details
Mates International Cebu
✓ What students love
  • ✓15+ years of operation — one of Cebu's most experienced study abroad agencies
  • ✓Covers Germany and South Korea alongside traditional AU/CA/NZ destinations
  • ✓In-house test prep: IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, SAT, GRE
  • ✓Mandaue City location — convenient for northern Cebu students
  • ✓Long track record means strong relationships with partner institutions
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller boutique agency compared to global networks like AECC or IDP
  • ✗Less visibility online compared to larger competitors
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“I wasn't sure which country to target and Abroad Study Philippines helped me weigh up New Zealand against a couple of other options based on my budget and career goals. The compari…”

— Verified student · Abroad Study Philippines

Study destinations

Abroad Study Philippines — 5 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSAJapan
Mates International Cebu — 1 destination
Australia
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose Abroad Study Philippines if…
Abroad Study Philippines

Filipino students seeking general study abroad guidance across multiple destination options

Choose Mates International Cebu if…
Mates International Cebu

Students targeting Australia, Canada, or Germany with a need for in-house test prep support

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