Visayas State University: Statistics

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#5404 of 14,131 In the World
#1973 of 5,830 In Asia
#12 of 229 In the Philippines
#1407 of 2,377 For Forestry
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
82%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Website
vsu.edu.ph

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate82%
Admissions RequirementsApplication form for admission; original copy of form 138; 6 photos; copy of birth certificate authentified by NSO
Academic CalendarSemesters

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 1,064 scientific papers with 7,492 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, Agricultural Science, and Geology.

Publications
1,064
Citations
7,492

Visayas State University majors

by publication & citation count

Environmental Science
784 / 6,262
Biology
777 / 5,265
Ecology
591 / 4,765
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
588 / 4,543
Chemistry
458 / 2,712
Medicine
450 / 4,268
Geography and Cartography
414 / 3,628
Engineering
414 / 2,747
Agricultural Science
398 / 3,014
Geology
395 / 2,791
Botany
368 / 2,589
Physics
315 / 2,305
Sociology
293 / 1,462
Mathematics
276 / 1,051
Political Science
270 / 2,229
History
269 / 2,297
Organic Chemistry
262 / 1,581
Archaeology
262 / 2,261
Computer Science
259 / 1,242
Horticulture
256 / 1,904
Law
254 / 2,063
Biochemistry
237 / 1,667
Philosophy
237 / 785
Paleontology
233 / 1,405
Economics
231 / 2,241
Psychology
213 / 2,336
Statistics
209 / 953
Business
206 / 2,571
Genetics
194 / 1,420
Pathology
178 / 1,670
Materials Science
173 / 879
Forestry
164 / 1,269
Development Studies
151 / 1,821
Nutrition and Food Science
133 / 673
Quantum and Particle physics
133 / 1,110
Linguistics
127 / 340
Public Health
115 / 1,035
Demography
107 / 915
Oceanography
102 / 577
Metallurgical Engineering
100 / 439

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 3 5
1992 1 2
1993 3 10
1994 5 11
1995 4 16
1996 3 24
1997 1 27
1998 4 34
1999 6 33
2000 8 40
2001 4 37
2002 4 51
2003 6 45
2004 4 70
2005 16 73
2006 12 68
2007 27 72
2008 27 104
2009 14 130
2010 13 141
2011 13 155
2012 17 189
2013 23 199
2014 46 236
2015 36 274
2016 47 258
2017 79 292
2018 89 333
2019 105 391
2020 134 571
2021 119 995
2022 112 1250
2023 52 1199
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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

  1. Jonas Cortes

    Jonas Cortes
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1966-.. (age 58)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Jonas Cabungcal Cortes is a Filipino politician serving as the Mayor of Mandaue City since 2019, 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 112,000

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