Pangasinan State University

Name

Pangasinan State University

Legal name

Pangasinan State University

Website

https://psu.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Pangasinan State University is a public state university operating 11 campuses across Pangasinan, Philippines, delivering undergraduate, graduate, and ETEEAP programs under CHED government appropriations and Free Higher Education Act subsidies.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Tertiary degree programs
• Teacher education training
• Distance learning systems
• Academic research facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Lingayen

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from tuition fees and other academic-related charges for students enrolled in degree programs across all campuses.
2. Government Subsidies and Grants: Free Higher Education funding, Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES), Tulong Dunong Program (TDP), and ACEF-GIAHEP funding from CHED for qualified students.
3. ETEEAP Fees: Fees from Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program for prior learning assessment and degree completion.
4. Research and Development Funding: Grants from DOST, DA, DAR, and other government agencies for research projects, technology transfer, and innovation programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pangasinan State University is a public state university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 11 campuses in Pangasinan, Philippines, with specializations in teacher education, fisheries, engineering, agriculture, and technology. It provides access to free higher education through government subsidies, alternative learning via ETEEAP and Open University Systems, and conducts applied research through DOST-funded centers such as the Food Innovation Center and SoFFreL 3D Printing Lab.

Product overview

Pangasinan State University is a multi-campus state university system offering comprehensive higher education through 11 campuses. The university provides traditional degree programs across multiple disciplines (teacher education, engineering, agriculture, fisheries, technology, tourism), distance education via Open University Systems, and alternative learning pathways through ETEEAP. Technology infrastructure includes student portals, digital learning labs, and research facilities such as SoFFreL (3D printing lab) and the Food Innovation Center. The university also operates auxiliary services including the Golden Lion Hotel and conducts specialized research initiatives in salt industry development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Golden Lion Hotel: University-operated hotel facility for hospitality management training and guest accommodations
• Open University Systems (OUS)
• School of Advanced Studies (SAS)
• ICT Management Office
• ETEEAP

Products and services

• Multi-campus University System (Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs) A multi-campus state university system with 11 campuses across Pangasinan including Lingayen-Main, Alaminos, Asingan, Bayambang, Binmaley, Infanta, San Carlos, Sta. Maria, Urdaneta, School of Advanced Studies, and Open University Systems offering undergraduate and graduate programs in teacher education, fisheries, engineering, agriculture, technology, and related fields.
• ETEEAP (Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program) A program for identifying, assessing, validating, and assigning equivalent undergraduate level of prior learning from formal, non-formal and informal training and relevant work experiences toward the granting of academic degrees. Offers BSEd, BIT, BEEd, BTLEd, BSF, and BSA programs for working professionals.
• Open University Systems (OUS) Distance education arm of the university enabling flexible learning options for students who cannot attend traditional on-campus classes.
• School of Advanced Studies (SAS) Graduate school division offering advanced degree programs for master's and doctoral studies.
• Student Portal (sPortal) Online student portal for enrollment, grade access, and academic management, accessible at sportal.psu.edu.ph.
• Golden Lion Hotel University-operated hotel and conference facility used for campus events, seminars, and accommodating visitors.
• SoFFreL (Solid Freeform Fabrication Research Laboratory) 3D Printing and rapid prototyping laboratory, the 3rd in the Philippines and 1st in Region 1 to employ 3D printing in Metalcraft fabrication, funded by DOST-PCIEERD.
• Food Innovation Center DOST-funded innovation center developing food concepts into commercial products, responsible for products like Binagoongang Bangus technology.
• Salt R&D Center Research and development center focused on reviving and modernizing the salt industry in the Philippines through technology and innovation.
• Industry-Driven ICT Innovation Laboratories and Training Hubs ICT laboratories and training hubs designed to develop industry-relevant technology skills among students.
• Parent Upp Mobile Application Mobile application designed to empower parents with real-time access to their child's schedule and grade standing.
• Data Analytics and Digital Learning Laboratory Laboratory with new computer units, licensed software, interactive TV, and Smart Teacher Console Desk for data analytics education and digital learning at PSU Urdaneta Campus.
• Industry 4.0 Readiness Program Industry 4.0 readiness initiative adopting digital technologies and experience-based education system using Education 4.0 framework for personalized learning.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Huachiew Chalermprakiet University (Thailand)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Landmark partnership formalized through MOU signing on June 24, 2026 at Audio-Visual Room, Lingayen Campus. Collaboration aims to open global opportunities for faculty and students through cross-border academic excellence initiatives.
• Universitas Terbuka (Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026SEAMEO SEA-Teacher Project Batch 11 - first-time participation by Universitas Terbuka. Hosting inbound Indonesian student-teachers for month-long deployment.
• Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2023Partnership with DAR and Infanta Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries and Farmers Association, Inc. for strengthening support for ARBOs through tissue culture and greenhouse projects.
• Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2023Rekindled partnership through benchmarking activity at PSU Main Campus. DMMMSU conducts best practices learning under slogan 'Embracing World Class Standards'.
• Marinduque State College (MSC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 202367 delegates conducted benchmarking activity on best practices in Academic and Administration offices.
• Cavite State University (CaVSU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2023Benchmarking activity on PSU's academic programs at Audio-Visual Room of PSU Main Campus.
• Guanzon Group of CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2023MOA signed for multiple areas of collaboration including support for AKKBAY Program (Abot Kamay ang Kolehiyo) providing access to quality education for out-of-school youth.
• Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 202311 delegates paid courtesy visit to PSU. Courtesy meeting with President Dr. Elbert M. Galas.
• Northern Iloilo State University (NISU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 202318 delegates from Visayas conducted two-day benchmarking activity showcasing best practices in research, extension and innovation.
• Tarlac Agricultural UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2022Benchmarking activity focused on School of Advanced Studies, Open University Systems, and ETEEAP programs on October 17, 2022.
• Colegio de DagupanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2021MOU signed for forging broader connections and advancement of higher education. First collaboration through webinar on research best practices sharing.
• National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NRCP for membership recruitment and capacity building activity to strengthen research community. Conducted joint activities on June 25, 2026.
• Department of Science and Technology (DOST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple collaborations including DOST-PCIEERD funding for SoFFreL project (₱6.5M), Sea Salt R&D Center establishment, Food Innovation Center operations, and technology commercialization programs.
• Thu Duc College of Technology (Vietnam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing IMAP (International Mobility and Academic Program) partnership for faculty exchange and academic missions. Multiple delegations exchanged since 2023.
• Agricultural Training Institute-R1minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCourtesy visit showing appreciation for PSU Research Team's initiatives in conducting comprehensive study on Agriculture.
• Pangasinan Provincial Tourism OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProposed collaboration on Tourism Development Program, Culture and Arts, Community Development, and Research initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polytechnic University of the Philippines: Multi-campus public state university with similar Free Higher Education exposure and large multi-campus footprint across Metro Manila. Comparable as a CHED-supervised state university offering broad undergraduate programs to a wide student base.
• Technological University of the Philippines: Public state university focused on technology, engineering, and industrial technology programs. Comparable to PSU's technology/engineering offerings and DOST-funded research infrastructure (SoFFreL, Food Innovation Center).
• Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU): Neighboring regional state university in La Union (Ilocos Region) that benchmarked with PSU on academic and administrative best practices. Directly comparable as a Region 1 multi-campus state university.
• Tarlac Agricultural University: Regional state agricultural university in Central Luzon that benchmarked PSU's School of Advanced Studies and ETEEAP programs. Comparable in agriculture/fisheries specialization and CHED supervision.
• Cavite State University: Regional state university that conducted benchmarking on PSU's academic programs. Comparable as a multi-campus CHED-supervised state university serving a regional student population.
• Laguna State Polytechnic University: Regional state polytechnic university in Southern Luzon that conducted a courtesy visit to PSU. Comparable as a multi-campus polytechnic state university with similar teacher education and technical programs.
• Central Luzon State University: Major regional state university in Central Luzon with strong agriculture, fisheries, and engineering programs. Comparable in scale, CHED COE designations, and DOST-funded research orientation.
• Philippine Normal University: National CHED-supervised state university specializing in teacher education and a designated Center of Excellence. Closely comparable to PSU's flagship Teacher Education COE and licensure exam performance (LEPT topnotchers).
• Benguet State University: Regional state university in the Cordillera Administrative Region with multi-campus operations and agricultural/research focus. Comparable as a Northern Luzon multi-campus state university under CHED.

Broad incumbents

• University of the Philippines: The Philippines' national flagship public research university system with multiple constituent universities. Broader incumbent offering overlapping research, teacher education, and agriculture programs but at significantly greater scale and prestige.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/PSUroars
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pangasinan-state-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/psumainofficial

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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