Visayas State University
STRIDES for Excellence and Impact
Foreign students should choose Visayas State University (VSU) for its strong programs in agriculture, science, and technology, combined with hands-on research opportunities and a supportive learning environment. With its beautiful, resort-like campus and welcoming community, VSU offers international students a unique place to study, explore Filipino culture, and build global connections.
World Rankings
- QS Southeast Asia (173)
- QS Asia University Rankings (1101-1200)
- QS PHEI world ranking (rank 20)
- QS world ranking- reporter
- THE world University Rankings (1001-1500)
- UI Green Metric University Rankings (Philippines- # 36th, World- 898th)
- World University Rankings for Innovation (375)
- Webometrics (world- 4671, PH-10)
Academic Calendar
- Semester 1 – August to December
- Semester 2 – January to June
- Summer – June to August
CHED-recognized Centers of Excellence
- Center of Excellence for Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering
Specialized Institutional Spaces
- National Abaca Research Center
- National Coconut Research Center
- Philippine Rootcrops Center
Renowned Eco-Tourism Campus
100% Passing rate in nursing for five consecutive years
Fields of Study for International Students
Business
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
Humanities and Social Sciences
- English
- Philosophy
Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
Engineering and Computer Science
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Geodetic engineering
- Agriculture and Biosystem Geodetic engineering Industrial Engineering
Science and Mathematics
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Forest and Rangeland Management
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Plant Sciences
- Soil Science
Health Science
- Nursing
Special Options
- Internships
- Service Learning