Mindanao State University

Location: Mindanao, Philippines (Asia)

Resources: Mindanao State University – Meet our Members Networking Session Presentation

Overview of University

Mindanao State University (MSU), located in Marawi City, Mindanao in the Philippines, is committed to the development of its learners and academic excellence. MSU is formed from constituent universities and colleges within the Mindanao region.

MSU’s mission is to lead in social transformation, ensure excellence in research development and innovation, and to advance international linkages through collaboration.

University Structure

• College of Agriculture
• College of Business Administration and Accountancy
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• Division of Engineering Technology
• College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
• College of Forestry and Environmental Studies
  • Environmental Studies Department
  • Forestry Department
  • Graduate (CFES)
• College of Health Sciences
• College of Hospitality and Tourism Management
• College of Information and Computing Sciences
• Institute of Science Education (Graduate Studies)
• King Faisal Center for Islamic Studies
  • Graduate (KFCIAAS)
  • International Relations Department
  • Islamic Studies Department
  • Teaching Arabic Department
• Law College
• Medicine College
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• College of Public Affairs
  • Graduate Studies
  • Public Administration Department
  • Social Work Department
  • Sustainable Community Development
• College of Social Sciences and Humanities
• College of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation

Research Focuses

MSU is actively engaged in research endeavors aimed at addressing local and global challenges, such as climate change, food security, and health disparities.

MSU achieves this research through several research-dedicated department:

• Mamitua Saber Research Center (MSRC)
• Research Review Committee
• Technology and Innovation Center
• University Extension Services Center
• Vice Chancellor for Research, Extension & Development

The following form the research themes that MSU are prioritising over the next few years:

• Human and Community Development
• Culture, Tourism and Arts
• Language, Media and Communication Research
• Industry, Infrastructure, Innovation and Emerging Technology
• Sustainable Economic Production, Food Security and Poverty Alleviation
• The Biological-Physical-Chemical Environment
• Health Research and Development
• Law and Governance
• Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

International Relations

MSU has a number of formal cooperation agreements, including 121 within their region and 26 more worldwide. They have collaborate with Kastamonu University (Turkey), Seameo Biotrop, the Regional Centre for Tropical Biology (Indonesia) and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (Malaysia).