The Open University (OU) at VSU aims to provide quality distance-study programs in agriculture and allied fields through distance learning to government employees and other individuals engaged in agriculture and rural development activities.

Learning Resources

The OPEN UNIVERSITY (OU) offers Master of Agricultural Development (M.Ag.Dev), a non-thesis masters' degree program with the following fields of specialization:

Major

• Agricultural Education
• Agricultural Extension
• Agronomy
• Animal Production
• Language Teaching

Minor

• Agricultural Economics
• Development Communication
• Food Science and Technology
• Plant Protection

Interested parties may opt to take either of the following schemes: SCHEME A (Annual) and SCHEME B (Semestral)

Applicants seeking admission for graduate study at VSU must be a holder of a baccalaureate degree with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00 and 1.75 or equivalent for applicants in the master's and doctoral programs, respectively. However, applicants with a GPA lower than the prescribed rating may be admitted on a probationary status. Applicants are also required to submit the following requirements:

• Accomplished application forms (FM-OGS 01);
• Candid Appraisal from at least two (2) persons, former professors and a supervisor (FM-OGS 02);
• Transcript of Records from the last school attended (Further Studies Indicated Purpose)
• A non-refundable application fee of P100.00 or $10.00 may be deposited through bank transfer to the Visayas State University Land Bank of the Philippines Account (Acct. Name; VSU FUND 164 Acct. No. 3572 1000 13);
• Certificate of English Proficiency or an acceptable score in TOEFL for international graduate student applicants;
• Seven (7) copies of Personal History Statement (PHS) and notarized affidavit of support authenticated by the Philippine Mission Abroad (PMA) for international graduate student applicants. PHS forms can be secured by the University Registrar or the PMA.
• NSO Birth Certificate

For International Graduate Students, kindly have all of your original documents Apostille in the Philippine Embassy nearest to your home country.

Kindly send all of your complete and original requirements to our office with the address at the Office of the Dean of Graduate School, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte, 6521.

Application with incomplete documents shall not be entertained, so please comply with all the necessary documents before submission.

NOTE: All SIGNATURES in all forms should be accomplished using a BLUE ball pen. 

Tuition and other fees 

Applicants seeking admission for graduate study must be a holder of a baccalaureate degree with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00 or equivalent. However, applicants with a GPA lower than the prescribed rating may be admitted on a probationary status.

Applicants are also required to submit the following requirements:

• Accomplished application forms (GS Form No. 1);
• Candid Appraisal from at least two (2) persons, former professors and a supervisor (GS Form No. 2);
• A non-refundable application fee of P100.00 or $10.00 in postal money order remitted to Visayas State University;
• Certificate of English Proficiency or an acceptable score in TOEFL for for foreign applicants;
• Seven (7) copies of Personal History Statement (PHS) and notarized affidavit of support authenticated by the Philippine Mission Abroad (PMA) for foreign applicants.

PHS forms can be secured from the University Registrar or the PMA.

 School Fees

Non-registration-related fees

*For new students only

VSU offers a unique opportunity for advanced study through highly innovative and relevant graduate programs covering a wide range of disciplines relating to agricultural and rural development.

Students make use of extensive instructional and research facilities of the academic as well as of various VSU-based research centers. The University also provides general amenities including housing, social, recreational, spiritual and shopping facilities. The scenic campus is situated at the foot of Mt. Pangasugan and facing the beautiful Camotes Sea, making VSU a conducive place for study.

The University regularly updates its program to keep pace with the ever-changing needs of students and to ensure an atmosphere for optimum academic advancement.

The VSU Graduate School strives for excellence in graduate education for regional growth and rural development. It offers graduate courses to teachers, researchers, extensionists, administrators and other professionals to upgrade their educational competencies. It also offers weekend classes and distance education for those who do not have enough time to attend to the conventional schedule.

Philosophy. A teacher must foster intellectual curiosity among students and train them in the art and science of searching for truth to achieve excellence whether in the classroom or in the laboratory, in nature or in society

Vision. Center of excellence in advanced education and research in agriculture and allied fields in the Visayas.

Mission. Attainment of the highest quality of human capital and scientific research in advanced education for the sustained growth and development of agriculture, fisheries, and agro-industries in the Visayas.

Goal. Produce high-quality manpower in agriculture and its allied fields through graduate education to serve the development needs of the region.

General Objective. To strive for excellence in graduate education for regional growth and rural development.

Specific Objectives

• To offer graduate courses to teachers, researchers, extension workers, administrators, and other professionals.
• To train and guide graduate students in conducting productive and independent research studies relevant to agriculture and its allied fields.
• To design and implement innovative strategies for the enhancement of managerial and leadership skills of professional and development workers.
• To strengthen the personal discipline and moral character of graduate students to better serve their clientele.

* Lecture only: 1 unit laboratory must be taken on-campus

# Offered to bothAg.Ed and Ag. Ext. students

• Animal Science
• Agricultural Education
• Entomology
• Horticulture
• Plant Pathology

Master of Agricultural Development (MAgDev) in:

• Agricultural Education 
• Agricultural Extension 
• Agronomy 
• Animal Production 
• Language Teaching 

Master of Science (MS) in:

• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Education
• Agricultural Extension
• Agronomy
• Animal Science
• Botany
• Development Communication
• Development Sociology
• Entomology
• Food Science and Technology
• Forestry
• Horticulture
• Language Teaching
• Land Administration Management
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Protection
• Soil Science
• Tropical Ecology
• Weed Science

Master of Management (MM) in:

• Agribusiness Management
• Business Management

Master of Education (MEd) in:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physical Education
• English

Diploma/Master/Master of Science in Land Administration and Management