Northern Iloilo State University

Northern Iloilo State University
Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Kahilagaang Iloilo (Filipino)
Other name
NISU
Former names
  • Philippine Institute of Fisheries Technology - Western Visayas Branch (1952–1965)
  • Western Visayas College of Fisheries (1965–1983)
  • Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College (1983–2022)
MottoAn icon of hope for development
TypeState University
EstablishedJuly 2, 1956
Academic affiliations
PASUC, AACCUP
PresidentBobby Gerardo
Vice-presidentGilda Deguma
(Academic Affairs)
Maria Theresa Palmares
(Administration & Finance)
Larry Deysolong
(Research & Extension)
Academic staff
Faculty: 408, Staff: 163
Students14,358
Location
Estancia, Iloilo
,
Philippines

11°27′30″N 123°09′22″E / 11.45830°N 123.15606°E / 11.45830; 123.15606
CampusSuburban
ColoursBlue and gold
Sporting affiliations
SCUAA, ISSAA
Websitewww.nisu.edu.ph
Location in the Visayas
Location in the Philippines

Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) is a state university in the Philippines located in Western Visayas at the province of Iloilo. It is mandated to provide higher and advanced education and training in the fields of education, industrial technology, criminology, agriculture, fishery, hospitality management, engineering, sciences and information technology. It is also mandated to promote research, advanced studies, and progressive leadership in various fields. Its main campus is located in Estancia, Iloilo, Philippines. Prior to its present conversion as a university, it was called Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College. It was elevated to a university in 2022, through Republic Act No. 10597 as amended by Republic Act 11005, and upon confirmation by the Commission on Higher Education En Banc Resolution no. 222-2022 dated April 26, 2022.

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