About the university

State agricultural and technological university with strong programs in Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, Biotechnology and Tropical Ecology. Active research in tropical crops and disaster resilience.

Key information

• Location: Baybay, Leyte, PH
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Agriculture
• Forestry
• Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Biology
• Tropical Ecology

Programs (7)

• Biology
• Environmental Science
• Food Technology
• Veterinary Science
• Engineering
• Education
• Biochemistry

Student body

• Total students: 14,000
• International students: 2%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $70 - $220 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 84%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• VSU Entrance
• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• $200 - $700 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 40.00%
• Scholarships available: Free tuition (UAQTEA), VSU President's scholarship, DOST-SEI grants, ASEAN Foundation scholarship, disaster resilience research fellowships.
• Additional costs: Baybay, Leyte: USD 140-280/month. Coastal mountain campus.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1924
• Teaching languages: English, Filipino, Cebuano
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.vsu.edu.ph