Aklan State University

Aklan State University
Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Aklan (Filipino)
Former names
  • Banga Intermediate School (1917‑1918)
  • Capiz Farm School (1918‑1928)
  • Banga Rural High School (1928‑1963)
  • Aklan Agricultural College (1963‑1992)
  • Aklan State College of Agriculture (1992-2001)
MottoA leading university in the Asia-Pacific Region for global competitiveness and sustainable development
TypePublic State Co-educational Non-profit Research higher education institution
Established1917 (1917)
ChairmanJ. Prospero de Vera III
PresidentJeffrey A. Clarin, DIT
Vice-president
  • Dr. Anna Mae C. Relingo PhD
    (Administration)
  • Dr. Eleanor F. Rosales, EdD
    (Academic Affairs)
  • Prof. Julie Ann Salido
    (Research and Extension)
Location
Banga
,
Aklan
,
Philippines

11°37′58″N 122°19′42″E / 11.6327°N 122.3284°E / 11.6327; 122.3284
Campus
List
Colors  ASU Green
  ASU Gold
  ASU Orange
  ASU Pale Yellow
Websiteasu.edu.ph
Location in the Visayas
Location in the Philippines

Aklan State University (ASU; Filipino: Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Aklan) is a provincial state university in Aklan province, Philippines. Its seat of governance is in ASU - Banga, with four other campuses across the province. ASU focuses on agriculture, fishery, arts and sciences, engineering and technology, and education.

Formerly known as the Aklan State College of Agriculture and the Aklan Agricultural College, the institution gained university status on April 4, 2001, with the signing of Republic Act 9055 by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

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