Visayas State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5696 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2089 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #19 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #1529 of 2,695 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- vsu.edu.ph
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 82% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Application form for admission; original copy of form 138; 6 photos; copy of birth certificate authentified by NSO |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
We've calculated the 82% acceptance rate for Visayas State University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Visayas State University has published 1,303 scientific papers with 13,021 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Geology, and Agricultural Science.
Visayas State University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 11 |
| 1994 | 6 | 13 |
| 1995 | 6 | 18 |
| 1996 | 5 | 27 |
| 1997 | 1 | 30 |
| 1998 | 4 | 36 |
| 1999 | 7 | 35 |
| 2000 | 9 | 44 |
| 2001 | 4 | 47 |
| 2002 | 4 | 64 |
| 2003 | 6 | 60 |
| 2004 | 4 | 84 |
| 2005 | 16 | 76 |
| 2006 | 13 | 72 |
| 2007 | 26 | 83 |
| 2008 | 28 | 114 |
| 2009 | 14 | 133 |
| 2010 | 13 | 158 |
| 2011 | 12 | 180 |
| 2012 | 19 | 204 |
| 2013 | 23 | 219 |
| 2014 | 48 | 278 |
| 2015 | 39 | 289 |
| 2016 | 52 | 303 |
| 2017 | 84 | 367 |
| 2018 | 95 | 434 |
| 2019 | 95 | 501 |
| 2020 | 166 | 870 |
| 2021 | 142 | 1447 |
| 2022 | 132 | 1891 |
| 2023 | 84 | 1921 |
| 2024 | 73 | 1777 |
| 2025 | 50 | 1409 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Visayas State University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| PhD | Agricultural Education, Entomology, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Veterinary Science |
|---|
Notable alumni
-
Jonas Cortes
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jonas Cabungcal Cortes is a Filipino politician who served as the Mayor of Mandaue (2019-2025), a position he previously held from 2007 to 2016. He previously served as representative of the sixth district of Cebu from 2016 to 2019.
Visayas State University faculties and divisions
| Campus : Alang-Alang | Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Education, Environmental Management, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education |
|---|---|
| Campus : Isabel | Agricultural Business, Art Education, Computer Engineering, Education, Home Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Music Education, Physical Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Technology Education |
| Campus : Open University | Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Economics, Home Economics, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Nursing, Tourism |
| Campus : Tolosa | Education, Fishery, Primary Education, Secondary Education |
| Campus : Villaba | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Crop Production, Education, English, Foreign Languages Education, Home Economics Education, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Technology Education, Zoology |
| College : Agriculture | Agriculture, Agronomy, Communication Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Horticulture, Pest Management, Soil Science, Zoology |
| College : Arts and Science | Applied Chemistry, Arts and Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
| College : Education | Agricultural Management, Art Education, Biology, Chemistry, Education, Health Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Physical Education, Primary Education, Rural Planning, Science Education, Secondary Education |
| College : Engineering and Agri-Industries | Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| College : Forestry and Natural Resources | Environmental Management, Forest Products, Forestry, Natural Resources, Wildlife |
| College : Management and Economics | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Business Administration, Farm Management, Food Science, Home Economics, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Management, Tourism, Zoology |
| College : Nursing | Nursing |
| College : Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science |
| Institute : Human Kinetics | Dance, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Sports |
| School : Graduate | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Management, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Education, English, Entomology, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Home Economics, Horticulture, Management, Mathematics Education, Modern Languages, Physical Education, Physics, Plant and Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, Rural Planning, Rural Studies, Social Sciences, Soil Science, Tropical Agriculture, Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | VSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1924 |
| Motto | Search for Truth |
| Colors | gold, green, brown, blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Brgy. Visca Baybay, Leyte, 6521 Philippines |
|---|---|
| City population | 115,000 |