Mariano Marcos State University
Mariano Marcos State University
Cultivating Minds, Transforming Futures
Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) is a Level IV State University located in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, a heritage province known for its rich culture, historic sites, and scenic coastlines. With over 17,000 students across 14 colleges, MMSU is recognized for excellence in agriculture, renewable energy, teacher education, engineering, and sustainability research. U.S. students can experience globally relevant education, affordable living, and meaningful cultural immersion while studying in one of the Philippines’ leading universities.
World Rankings
- 4-Star Rating – QS Stars (Quacquarelli Symonds)
- QS World University Rankings 2026 – Rank 1401 – 1500 in Asia
- Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 – Rank 601 -800 in the world
- World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2025 – Rank 89th in the world
- UI GreenMetric World University Ranking – Rank 200 in the world
Academic Calendar
- Semester 1 – July to December
- Semester 2 – January to May
- Summer – June to July
CHED-recognized Centers of Excellence
- Center of Excellence in Teacher Education (CHED)
- Center of Development in Agriculture, Biology, Forestry, and Information Technology (CHED)
- National University for Agriculture and Fisheries (Philippines)
- ICONS Awards (CHED)
Specialized Institutional Spaces
- National Bioenergy Research and Innovation Center (NBERIC)
- Garlic Research Center
- Coastal Engineering Research and Development Center
- Regional Research and Training Center for Innovative Materials
- Regional Research and Training Center for Climate Change Studies
- Food Products Innovation Center
- Science and Technology Park
- MMSU Language Center
- Tuklas Lunas Development Center
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Level IV State University
Leading Philippine University in Agriculture and Renewable Energy Research
100% Passing Rate in Different Programs
Gateway to UNESCO Heritage Sites and Ecotourism Destinations
Fields of Study for International Students
Business
- Entepreneurship
- Management
- Marketing
Humanities and Social Sciences
- English
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Women's Studies / Gender Studies
Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
Engineering and Computer Science
- Computer Science
Science and Mathematics
- Biology
- Mathematics
Fine Art and Design
- Art
- Dance
- Film
- Visual Art
Health Science
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Recreation / Physical Education
- Social Work
- Speech Pathology and Audiology
Special Options
- Graduate Course
- Internships
- Service Learning