West Visayas State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6750 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2590 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #37 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #2 of 9 | In Iloilo |
| #2269 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- wvsu.edu.ph
- Languages
- Filipino;English
- Acceptance rate
- 88%*
* West Visayas State University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination; Nursing, Aptitude Test; Medicine, National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | June to May (June - October; November-March; April-May) |
Research profile
West Visayas State University has published 541 scientific papers with 3,733 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Computer Science, Political Science, Mathematics, Biology, Sociology, Law, and Environmental Science.
West Visayas State University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 |
| 2006 | 3 | 7 |
| 2007 | 4 | 16 |
| 2008 | 2 | 26 |
| 2009 | 2 | 25 |
| 2010 | 1 | 22 |
| 2011 | 9 | 47 |
| 2012 | 9 | 48 |
| 2013 | 6 | 50 |
| 2014 | 8 | 43 |
| 2015 | 13 | 52 |
| 2016 | 33 | 66 |
| 2017 | 12 | 72 |
| 2018 | 20 | 70 |
| 2019 | 71 | 106 |
| 2020 | 45 | 178 |
| 2021 | 60 | 439 |
| 2022 | 61 | 650 |
| 2023 | 83 | 719 |
| 2024 | 47 | 671 |
| 2025 | 53 | 466 |
Tuition
The tuition table for West Visayas State University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Fee (per semester) | Other Fees (per semester) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | Php 5,000 | Php 2,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness | Php 5,000 | Php 2,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering | Php 5,000 | Php 2,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Fisheries | Php 5,000 | Php 2,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Forestry | Php 5,000 | Php 2,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | Php 6,000 | Php 2,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | Php 6,000 | Php 2,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Systems | Php 6,000 | Php 2,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics | Php 5,000 | Php 2,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Biology | Php 5,000 | Php 2,000 |
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 West 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 | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Postgraduate Certificate/ Diploma | Medicine |
|---|
Notable alumni
-
Ferjenel Biron
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ferjenel Gonzales Biron is a Filipino politician and physician. Since 2004, he has served multiple terms in the Congress of the Philippines as a representative from Iloilo. He is the founder of the Pharmawealth Group of Companies and was the Chief Executive Officer until his election to Congress in 2004.
West Visayas State University faculties and divisions
| Campus : Calinog | Agriculture, Crop Production, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, English, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Industrial Engineering, Management, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Public Administration, Science Education, Secondary Education, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Campus : Himalayan | Teacher Training |
| Campus : Janiuay | Automotive Engineering, Computer Education, Curriculum, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Home Economics Education, Hotel and Restaurant, Industrial Arts Education, Information Technology, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, Technology Education, Textile Technology |
| Campus : Lambunao East Branch | Applied Chemistry, Automotive Engineering, Criminology, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Industrial Arts Education, Industrial Engineering, Literacy Education, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Technology Education |
| Campus : Pototan | Automotive Engineering, Computer Education, Curriculum, Education, Electrical Engineering, English, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Home Economics Education, Hotel and Restaurant, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, Mathematics Education, Secondary Education, Technology Education |
| Centre : Regional | Science Education |
| College : Agriculture and Forestry | Agriculture, Forestry |
| College : Arts and Science | Anatomy, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Parasitology, Physiology, Social Sciences, Virology |
| College : Business and Management | Business and Commerce, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Management, Small Business, Tourism |
| College : Education | Biology, Chemistry, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, English, Filipino, Foreign Languages Education, Health Education, Library Science, Literacy Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Physics, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Special Education |
| College : Mass Communication | Development Studies, Journalism, Mass Communication, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| College : Medicine | Medicine |
| College : Nursing | Nursing |
| College : Physical and Music Education | Music, Music Education, Physical Education |
| Institute : Information and Communications Technology | Information Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | WVSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1902 |
| Accreditation | Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP) |
| Motto | Service, Harmony, Excellence |
| Colors | blue, gold, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Luna Street La Paz Iloilo City, Iloilo, 5000 Philippines |
|---|---|
| City population | 474,000 |