Mindanao State University

Mindanao State University (MSU) - Main Campus is a comprehensive public university located in Marawi City, Philippines. It was established on September 1, 1961, under Republic Act 1387, authored by Senator Domocao A. Alonto, and began formal classes on June 13, 1962, with 282 students and 19 faculty members. The university operates as part of the larger MSU System, which includes multiple campuses across the Mindanao region. The Main Campus offers a wide range of academic programs through numerous colleges, institutes, and departments spanning fields such as Agriculture, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Fisheries, Forestry, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Information and Computing Sciences, Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, and more. It also includes basic education units like high schools and an integrated laboratory school. The campus features extensive facilities including libraries, museums, convention centers, gymnasiums, hostels, research centers, and various administrative and support units. MSU engages in international academic partnerships, research projects, and quality assurance programs, as evidenced by recent activities like benchmarking visits to Indonesian universities and participation in the AUN-QA assessment. The university serves students, faculty, staff, and the broader community through academic, research, extension, and administrative services.