About Northwest Samar State University
Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) is a public higher education institution located in Calbayog City, Philippines, with an additional campus in San Jorge. The university's name represents its core values: Resilience, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. NwSSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges, including Engineering and Architecture, Education, Management, Computing and Information Sciences, Criminal Justice and Sciences, Agriculture and Technology, and Nursing. The university's vision is to be the premier technological university in the region, providing transformative education that produces globally competitive, innovative graduates. Its mission focuses on delivering technical and professional education, generating cutting-edge technology, and undertaking sustainable community development. NwSSU maintains ISO 9001:2015 standards and has recently achieved recognition in research rankings, including 7th place in Eastern Visayas for Scopus-indexed research and improved global rankings in the 2026 Webometrics report. The university actively participates in regional partnerships, such as eco-tourism development with local government, and engages in budget planning forums. It provides various e-services including online admission portals, student portals, and a learning management system.