Nueva Vizcaya State University

What Nueva Vizcaya State University does

Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) is a public state university chartered under Republic Act 9272 in 2004 through the merger of Nueva Vizcaya State Institute of Technology (NVSIT, Bayombong) and Nueva Vizcaya State Polytechnic College (NVSPC, Bambang). The university operates two campuses — a 148.5-hectare main campus in Bayombong and a 14.21-hectare satellite in Bambang — serving 15,328 enrollees across Academic Year 2025-2026 through 12 colleges spanning agriculture, engineering, arts and sciences, business, teacher education, forestry, human ecology, veterinary medicine, and industrial technology. Programs include undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees, delivered via traditional campus instruction, a Center for Distance Education using LMS, and a suite of student services including the University Educational Testing Center, Scholarship Center, and Student Affairs and Services.

NVSU's core technology stack includes a Student Information and Accounting System (SIAS), the NCAT online admission portal, cloud services portal, library system, and an alumni portal — supported by an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system. Research and extension output is anchored by 12 research centers, 14 commercializable technologies, and 39 registered intellectual property assets covering agricultural biotechnology (bioinsecticides, tissue culture, biogas digester), food processing (citrus fruit leather), environmental diagnostics (mobile rice leaf disease analyzer using image processing), and agricultural engineering (groundwater recharge, seed sowing devices). The institution also developed KLABS 21 (web-based agricultural trading platform funded by DOST-RO2) and e-KIDLAT (NSTP management information system).

The business model is government-funded rather than commercial. Revenue streams comprise (1) General Appropriations Act funding under RA 9272, (2) tuition and miscellaneous fees (limited given RA 10931 free higher education for qualified students), and (3) externally funded research and extension grants from DOST-PCAARRD, DA-BAR, DA-ACEF, PhilRice, DOST-PCIEERD, and PLGU-Nueva Vizcaya. Enrollment is executed via the NCAT (NVSU College Admission Test), high school recruitment visits, education fairs, walk-in UETC registration, and government scholarship referrals. The university maintains 20+ international partnerships for academic mobility and is overseen by a Board of Regents with CHED supervision, under the leadership of the 4th President, Dr. Wilfredo A. Dumale Jr.

Name

Nueva Vizcaya State University

Legal name

Nueva Vizcaya State University

Website

https://nvsu.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nueva Vizcaya State University is a Philippine public state university operating two campuses (Bayombong and Bambang) with 12 colleges, serving 15,328 students across undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, engineering, education, and sciences, funded by government appropriations and external research grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Academic degree programs
• Agricultural research
• Technology commercialization
• Community extension services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bagabag

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriations: State University funding under Republic Act 9272, the charter establishing NVSU, receiving government allocations for operations, instruction, and development.
2. Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees: Tuition fees from students not covered by free higher education provisions, plus miscellaneous fees for various services.
3. Externally Funded Research Projects: Research grants from DOST-PCAARRD, DA-BAR, DA-ACEF, PhilRice, and other government agencies for specific research initiatives.
4. Extension Project Funding: Externally funded community extension projects from agencies like DOST-PCIEERD, DA-BAR, and DA-ACEF.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NVSU delivers higher education services through undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 12 colleges on two campuses (Bayombong and Bambang), covering agriculture, engineering, arts and sciences, business, teacher education, forestry, human ecology, veterinary medicine, and industrial technology. The university also conducts research and development, offers community extension and training programs, and commercializes 14 technologies from an intellectual property portfolio of 39 registered assets.

Product overview

Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) is a state university with two campuses (Bayombong and Bambang) offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across 12 colleges, spanning undergraduate and graduate degrees in agriculture, engineering, arts and sciences, business, teacher education, forestry, human ecology, veterinary medicine, and industrial technology. The university functions as a single unified institutional platform with multiple academic and administrative modules. Beyond traditional degree programs, NVSU operates a suite of institutional services including the Student Affairs and Services (SAS) office, University Educational Testing Center (UETC), Center for Distance Education, Scholarship Center, and Research and Development Program. The university also maintains significant intellectual property assets through its patent portfolio (Biogas Digester, Rice Leaf Analyzer, Groundwater Recharge Structure), utility model portfolio (bioinsecticides, food processing technologies), and trademark portfolio (Pinoy Organisectiside, eNVicare, Micropads). An Extension and Training Program spans all colleges for community technology transfer, while the Technopreneurs Hub commercializes research outputs through DOST partnerships. Key institutional technology platforms include KLABS 21 (web-based agricultural trading), e-KIDLAT (NSTP management system), and the NCAT online admission testing portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College of Agriculture Programs Undergraduate and graduate degree programs in agriculture, fisheries, and animal science offered at the Bayombong campus, including majors in Animal Science, Crop Science, Crop Protection, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, and Agricultural Extension.
• College of Arts and Sciences Programs (Bayombong) Undergraduate and graduate programs in mathematics, computer science, information technology, and information systems at the Bayombong campus, including specializations in Game Development, Robotics, Network Design, Business Analytics, and Service Management.
• College of Business Education Programs Undergraduate and graduate programs in agribusiness and business administration with majors in Financial Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, and Business Economics, plus graduate programs in Organizational Development and Agribusiness Management.
• College of Engineering Programs (Bayombong) Undergraduate and graduate engineering programs including Civil Engineering (with specializations in Construction, Structural, Transportation, and Water Resources Engineering), Geodetic Engineering, and Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
• College of Forestry, Environment and Resources Management Programs Undergraduate and graduate programs in agroforestry, forestry, environmental science, and ecotourism, with graduate specializations in Forest Resources Management, Silviculture, and Social Forestry.
• College of Human Ecology Programs Undergraduate and graduate programs in Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, and Home Technology (Food and Nutrition), preparing students for careers in the hospitality and service industries.
• College of Teacher Education Programs Comprehensive teacher education programs including Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical Education, Culture and Arts Education, Technical Vocational Teacher Education, and Technology and Livelihood Education, at both undergraduate and graduate levels (Doctor of Education, PhD, Master of Arts in Teaching/Education).
• College of Veterinary Medicine Bachelor in Animal Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programs offered as ladderized programs, training students in animal health, production, and veterinary medicine.
• Bambang Campus Academic Programs Academic programs at the Bambang Campus offering arts, sciences, engineering, teacher education, and industrial technology programs including Bachelor of Arts in English Language, BS Biology, BS Cooperative Development, BS Public Administration, Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, Teacher Education programs, and BS Industrial Technology with specializations in Computer Technology, Cosmetology, Food Technology, Garments Technology, and Refrigeration.
• Student Affairs and Services (SAS) Student services unit managing student welfare programs, guidance and counseling, student discipline, student organizations, student insurance and mutual aid, economic enterprise development, and the NVSU Omnibus Academic Code.
• Scholarship Center Centralized unit overseeing and managing scholarships and grants, coordinating with benefactors, assessing applicant documents, and establishing linkages with government and non-government agencies for student financial assistance.
• University Educational Testing Center (UETC) Unit administering entrance tests for undergraduate programs, conducting faculty evaluations, developing aptitude tests, interpreting test results, and performing outreach testing services.
• Center for Distance Education Distance education program delivering instruction through specially designed materials and appropriate technologies using a learning management system, supporting organizational and administrative structures for non-conventional degree courses.
• Research and Development Program University research program covering basic, applied, and developmental research across agriculture, education, and other sectors, with focus on fruit-based farming systems, commodity development, product development, and higher education R&D including socio-economic, information technology, and industrial technology research.
• Extension and Training Program University extension program spanning all 12 colleges focused on technology promotion, capability building, technology commercialization, enterprise development, and community engagement including technopreneurship, tissue culture, and agricultural livelihood programs.
• Technopreneurs Hub DOST-PCIEERD funded project establishing a technopreneurship hub at NVSU to promote commercialization of university technologies and research outputs into viable businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved THE Sustainability Impact Rankings from 1501+ (2025 debut) to 1001-1500 band in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional mobility network enabling student and faculty exchange across Asia-Pacific universities.
• Howest University of Applied Sciences (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner institution for academic exchange and international collaboration.
• Vives University of Applied Sciences (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner institution for applied sciences collaboration.
• University of Sao Paulo (Brazil)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American research university partnership for agricultural and scientific collaboration.
• Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FAS UGM) (Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Asian partner for animal science research and academic exchange.
• Hirosaki University (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese partner through Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science for academic mobility.
• Mie University (Japan)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese university partnership for research and student exchange programs.
• Organization for Industrial, Spiritual, and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) (Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization partnership for cultural and development initiatives.
• National Chung Hsing University (Taiwan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaiwanese partner through College of Agriculture and Natural Resources for agricultural research collaboration.
• Chaopraya University (Thailand)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThai university partnership under Dr. Taguiam's tenure for academic exchange.
• Hacettepe University (Turkey)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner institution for international academic collaboration.
• Kansas State University (USA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican land-grant university partnership for agricultural and extension collaboration.
• Philippine-American Educational Foundation (FULBRIGHT Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. government scholarship program for Filipino scholars and academics.
• University of Tennessee (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican university partnership for academic exchange.
• Ton Duc Thang University (Vietnam)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVietnamese partner through Faculty of Foreign Languages for language and cultural exchange.
• Commission on Higher Education (CHED)coreOthersNational governing body for higher education in the Philippines. Oversees quality assurance and policy direction.
• Provincial Local Government Unit of Nueva Vizcaya (PLGU-NV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government partnership for agricultural development and research collaboration. Co-funds value chain analysis and community projects.
• Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment rice research institute collaborating on National Cooperative Test for Cool Elevated Area in Bayombong.
• Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center (DA-ATI-RTC 02)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional training center for agriculture stakeholders in Cagayan Valley for capability development.
• Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency for coconut industry development. Collaborating on ₱5M Makapuno Embryo Culture proposal for Cagayan Valley planting materials support system.
• AACCUP (Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines)coreOthersPhilippine accreditation agency for higher education institutions, collaborating on AUN-QA IQA implementation workshops.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tarlac State University: Provincial state university with multi-college structure spanning agriculture, engineering, education, and IT; comparable mission, scale, and funding model.
• Batangas State University: Regional state university with multiple campuses and a strong technical/engineering portfolio; comparable in program breadth and SUC operating model.
• Cavite State University: Multi-campus Philippine state university offering agriculture, engineering, and teacher education programs; closely comparable institutional profile and funding structure to NVSU.
• Don Honorio Ventura State University: Regional state university in Central Luzon offering comparable undergraduate and graduate programs under the same SUC governance and funding framework as NVSU.
• Central Luzon State University: Regional state university with a strong agriculture and engineering focus. NVSU's first president was drawn from CLSU's College of Arts and Sciences, indicating close institutional lineage.
• Isabela State University: Neighboring state university in Cagayan Valley (Region II) with a parallel multi-campus, agriculture-and-engineering portfolio. Directly comparable in scope, mission, and student demographics; the two institutions have historical governance ties.
• Quirino State University: Regional state university serving the same Cagayan Valley catchment with agriculture and education programs; comparable in scale, mandate, and funding model as a Philippine SUC.
• Benguet State University: Regional state university in the Cordilleras with a comparable agriculture-research portfolio and multi-college structure; one of NVSU's closest institutional analogues in terms of mission and program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Polytechnic University of the Philippines: Larger, established state university system based in Metro Manila with broader geographic reach; an incumbent benchmark for NVSU's potential scale-up, though operating in a more urban market.
• Technological University of the Philippines: National state university specializing in engineering, technology, and industrial education; a relevant incumbent for evaluating NVSU's technical-program positioning and national standing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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