Mindanao State University

Also known as MSU

Mindanao State University (MSU) is a prominent educational institution in the Philippines that has gained recognition for its academic excellence and research contributions. In recent rankings, MSU - Iligan Institute of Technology entered the 701-800 bracket in THE World University Rankings, marking significant progress alongside other top universities like De La Salle University and Mapua University. The university continues to support innovation through programs such as DOST's 'Propel' initiative, which aims to boost intellectual property registration and foster technological advancement among Filipino innovators.

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Last updated at May 6, 2025.

Recent stories about MSU

154 pass digital SSBE, top score 89.97%, exams held in 4 locations

A total of 154 examinees out of 629 passed the fully digitalized 2025 Shari'ah Special Bar Examinations (SSBE), announced by the Supreme Court on Friday.
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DSWD releases PHP12.9M for student tutors in Leyte, Samar, Lanao del Sur

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released PHP12.92 million for college students who participated in its reading tutorial program in Leyte, Samar, and Lanao del Sur provinces.
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55,029 teachers pass LEPT; 16,282 elementary, 38,747 secondary

The Philippines will have 55,029 educators after they passed the Licensure Exam for Professional Teachers (LEPT) given in March, with 16,282 elementary teachers and 38,747 secondary teachers successfully passing their respective exams.
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SC issues TRO halting LEB鈥檚 move to close MSU College of Law

The Supreme Court (SC) issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on Tuesday to prevent the Legal Education Board (LEB) from enforcing its decision to close the Mindanao State University (MSU) College of Law for Academic Year 2025-2026.
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Ateneo, UP tie for top spot in THE Asia University Rankings

Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines (UP) are now tied for the top position in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings.
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Ateneo de Manila retains top spot in THE rankings for third year

The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) has retained its position as the top Philippine university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for a third consecutive year.
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DBM approves PHP120.327 million for 175 new MSU faculty positions

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of 175 faculty positions for the Mindanao State University (MSU) System.
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DSWD signs pact with MSU for Marawi-affected orphans

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signed an agreement with Mindanao State University (MSU) on Tuesday to support orphans and children in torils affected by the 2017 Marawi Siege.
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UM-Davao student tops plumbers exam with 88.80%, 1,594 pass out of 3,594

On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Arllan Feoj Santillan from the University of Mindanao-Davao City topped the Master Plumbers Licensure Examination with a score of 88.80 percent.
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6 Scout Rangers, 3 Maute members killed in Lanao del Sur

Six Scout Rangers and three suspected Maute Group members were killed in a military operation in Barangay Ramain, Munai town, Lanao del Sur on Sunday.
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