• VSU enters 2026 QS World University Rankings

    Visayas State University (VSU) has reached a new milestone after being included in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, marking its first appearance in one of the world’s leading evaluations of higher education institutions. 

  • Sustainability Portal

    Discover more about Visayas State University's efforts to achieve the #GlobalGoals2023.

  • UPM 4-Star Rating

    #GoingGlobal: VSU gets 4 stars in regional ratings for ASEAN universities under the research-oriented university category

  • Discoveries for Development

    With our local and international partners, we create
    innovations that are relevant to the quality of life.

  • The next step
    The next step

    Relevant and highly affordable graduate education is yours at VSU. Learn more...

Research

Research and development is part of the primary mission of the Visayas State University (VSU). The University’s mission of generating knowledge and technologies is aimed to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding, and to the national goals of innovation, economic development, social development, and environmental sustainability.

High quality research enables VSU academic staff to expand knowledge base, incorporate new ideas and apply innovation and into what is being taught. For years now, it has generated diverse breakthroughs in crop and livestock production, crop protection, plant breeding, postharvest technologies, food processing and biotechnology.