An academic gem in the heart of the Philippines, West Visayas State University traces its roots to 1902, formerly Iloilo Normal School, a teacher training institution. It has expanded, offering programmes in the medical field, liberal arts, technology, communication, agriculture, business, and management.
Home to the Centre of Excellence in Teacher Education, Centres of Development in Nursing, Agriculture, and Forestry, WVSU is top-performing in national licensures for medicine, nursing, teacher education, agriculture, and forestry. WVSU is committed to developing lifelong learners empowered to generate knowledge and technology and transform communities, advancing quality education toward societal transformation and global recognition.