Eastern Visayas State University

What Eastern Visayas State University does

Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) is a public state university chartered in 1907 and headquartered in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines, operating under the supervision of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). It serves approximately 23,972 students across a six-campus network spanning Region VIII — Main Campus (Tacloban), Burauen, Carigara, Dulag, Ormoc, and Tanauan — delivering diploma, undergraduate, and graduate programs through six academic units (Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Accountancy/Management/Entrepreneurship, Education, Engineering, and Technology). Its core academic infrastructure includes an Online Admission Portal (apps.evsu.edu.ph), a Moodle Learning Management System, an eMAP academic monitoring portal, an OPAC digital library catalog, and an E-Resources platform integrating Gale's Expanded Academic ASAP, AccessEngineering, and Philippine E-Journals; the institution also publishes five peer-reviewed research journals (ITMJ, TARAN-AWAN, AJGE, SABTON, ARADMAN) and tracks a 2025-launched SDG Sustainability Portal.

EVSU's revenue model is fundamentally that of a Philippine state university: funding flows primarily from national government appropriations (government subsidy), supplemented by tuition and miscellaneous fees from enrolled students and by research and extension grants from agencies such as DOST, CHED, and DICT (professional services). Tuition is publicly subsidized and not commercially disclosed. The go-to-market approach is community-led, relying on entrance examinations, an online admission portal, outreach to local government units and secondary schools, and CHED pipeline programs such as PAGLAUM KAG PAGDAUG. Customer segments are predominantly Undergraduate Students, with secondary segments of Graduate Students, Diploma Program Students, and Community Members reached through extension programs and Tech4ED centers.

Operationally, EVSU is led by University President Dr. Dennis C. De Paz (reappointed 2025), with a Board of Regents governance structure and a documented headcount band of 1,001–5,000 employees. Strategic activity in 2023–2026 has emphasized partnership buildout (LGU Dulag infrastructure, DICT cybersecurity and digital advancement, DOST-8 scholarships and Grants-in-Aid, FundLife International digital mentorship, NASAKASECO DIGITS Project) alongside portfolio rationalization (phase-out of BSE and BSOA at Dulag Campus). Recent compliance and recognition milestones include the 2025 Transparency Seal, NPC Seal of Registration, and EVSU Safety Seal nationally, plus UniRank 72nd in the Philippines / 2nd in Region VIII and WURI Top-100 in five categories globally in 2026.

Name

Eastern Visayas State University

Legal name

Eastern Visayas State University

Website

https://evsu.edu.ph

Company type

Public

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Eastern Visayas State University is a Philippine public state university founded in 1907, headquartered in Tacloban City, serving approximately 23,972 students across six campuses in Region VIII with diploma, undergraduate, and graduate programs in six academic units. It is funded primarily by government appropriations and tuition, and extends services through research, extension, and digital partnerships.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Branch/Partner Community Colleges (EDAHADAO)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate academic programs
• Research and extension
• Academic technology platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacloban City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public state university, EVSU is primarily funded through the Philippine government's national budget allocation, with support from various government agencies for specific programs and projects.
2. Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees: Students pay tuition and miscellaneous fees for enrollment in undergraduate, graduate, and diploma programs.
3. Research and Extension Services: University generates revenue through research projects, extension services, and training programs funded by government agencies such as DOST, CHED, and DICT.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eastern Visayas State University is a public state university offering undergraduate, graduate, and diploma programs through six schools/colleges (Architecture and Allied Disciplines, Arts and Sciences, Accountancy-Management-Entrepreneurship, Education, Engineering, and Technology) delivered across six campuses in the Eastern Visayas region. The university supplements teaching with research and extension services, online learning via the Moodle LMS, academic monitoring through the eMAP portal, library access via OPAC, and digital research databases. Support services include scholarship administration, a centralized Online Admission Portal, and community outreach programs aligned with national sustainability goals.

Product overview

Eastern Visayas State University operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem consisting of a central institutional website and multiple satellite campus websites (Tanauan, Dulag, Burauen, Carigara, Ormoc). The core digital products include an Online Admission Portal for student enrollment, a Moodle Learning Management System for online course delivery, eMAP for academic monitoring, OPAC for library services, and an E-Resources Platform providing access to academic databases. The university also maintains a SDG Sustainability Portal for tracking sustainable development goals and a Research Journals Platform hosting multiple institutional journals. The architecture follows a platform-plus-modules model with each campus maintaining independent web presence while sharing centralized systems for admissions and learning management.

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Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs delivered across six academic units: School of Architecture and Allied Disciplines, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Accountancy-Management-Entrepreneurship, School of Education, School of Engineering, and School of Technology. Offered to Filipino high school graduates seeking accessible higher education in Eastern Visayas.
• Graduate Programs Master's and doctoral degree programs spanning multiple disciplines, offered through the EVSU Graduate School to working professionals and academics seeking advanced qualifications. 16 graduate courses are available across disciplines.
• Diploma in Teaching Secondary (DTS) Vocational teaching credential program offered through the School of Education for students pursuing teacher certification and professional teaching careers.
• Online Admission Portal Web-based portal at apps.evsu.edu.ph enabling prospective students to apply and register for admission to EVSU programs across all six campuses.
• Moodle Learning Management System Online learning platform at moodle.evsu.edu.ph supporting course delivery, assignments, and student engagement during synchronous, hybrid, and fully online modalities.
• Electronic Monitoring and Academic Portal (eMAP) Academic monitoring and student portal system used for tracking student progress and institutional data across the university.
• Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) Digital library catalog system providing bibliographic search and access to the university library's collection and e-resource subscriptions.
• E-Resources Database Platform Subscription-based database platform aggregating Gale Expanded Academic ASAP, AccessEngineering, and Philippine E-Journals for research, teaching, and academic reference across all campuses.
• Sustainability Portal Web portal at evsu.edu.ph/sustainability-portal for tracking and reporting the university's alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals).
• Research Journals Platform Scholarly publishing platform hosting institutional journals: Innovative Technology & Management Journal (ITMJ), TARAN-AWAN Journal of Educational Research and Technology Management, Asian Journal of Governance and Education (AJGE), SABTON Multidisciplinary Research Journal, and ARADMAN Multidisciplinary Research Journal.
• Research and Extension Services Research projects, training programs, and extension services funded by government agencies including DOST, CHED, and DICT, contributing to 182 SCOPUS-indexed publications. Includes iSTEAM Plus International Research Congress.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23,972 enrolled students SY 2025-2026 (First Semester) across 6 campuses
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DOST-8 (Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VIII)coreTechnology or Integration · 7 April 2026DOST-8 conducted comprehensive Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) Caravan for second-year BSIT students at Dulag Campus. Also conducting equipment inspection and tagging for DOST Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Project.
• LGU Dulag (Local Government Unit of Dulag)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Landmark agreement solidified between the Local Government Unit of Dulag and EVSU through a Deed of Agreement, focusing on academic advancement and developmental projects including infrastructure development such as the four-storey academic building construction.
• NASAKASECOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2025Collaboration with NASAKASECO for Canva Workshop under the DIGITS Project (Diverse Integration Guide for Immediate Technology Services) extension activity at Dulag Campus.
• JCI Tacloban Love, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025JCI Tacloban Love, Inc. co-sponsored forum on Republic Act No. 9262 at Dulag Campus, demonstrating community partnership for educational events.
• FundLife InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025Strategic partnership through Memorandum of Agreement launching digital mentorship collaboration for students at Dulag Campus.
• CHED (Commission on Higher Education)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025CHED's PAGLAUM KAG PAGDAUG project focuses on Empowering Equity Target Students to enhance access and success in state universities and colleges in Region VIII.
• Philippine ArmyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 January 2024Philippine Army officiated career orientation for fourth-year students at Dulag Campus, helping students make informed decisions about military career opportunities upon graduation.
• DICT (Department of Information and Communications Technology)coreTechnology or Integration · 13 September 2023DICT conducted cybersecurity orientation at Dulag Campus to strengthen awareness among teaching and non-teaching personnel. Led by Mr. Chaddie Y. Estudillo and Mr. Matthew Anthony Ayes, focusing on technological advancement and enhanced collaboration in cybersecurity. Continued partnership for digital advancement initiatives in 2026.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Eastern Philippines: Public state university in Catarman, Northern Samar, also within Region VIII. Comparable as a regional SUC providing multi-disciplinary undergraduate and graduate education to an underserved Visayan area.
• Leyte Normal University: Public SUC located in Tacloban City itself, focused on teacher education. The most direct local competitor in the same city and region, competing for the same pool of teacher-track students and CHED resources.
• Cebu Technological University: Public SUC with multiple satellite campuses across Cebu province. Closely comparable multi-campus, multi-program public higher-education model in a neighboring Visayan region.
• Western Visayas State University: Public SUC based in Iloilo City with a multi-campus network and programs in education, engineering, and health sciences. Comparable in scale, mission, and CHED-supervised governance to EVSU.
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines: Large public university system with multiple branches and a strong focus on affordable higher education for working-class students. Closely comparable operating model to EVSU as a CHED-supervised SUC delivering high-volume, low-cost instruction.
• Visayas State University: Public state university headquartered in Baybay, Leyte, within the same Region VIII. Directly comparable as a multi-campus Visayan SUC with agriculture, engineering, and education programs serving a similar regional student base.

Broad incumbents

• University of the Philippines Visayas: UP's Visayas constituent university based in Iloilo. Comparable as a research-active, CHED-supervised public university serving the Visayas; represents a higher-prestige incumbent for top students in the same geographic cluster.
• Mindanao State University: One of the largest SUC systems in the Philippines, operating across Mindanao. A broader incumbent in the state-university space with similar research and extension mandates, though in a different island group.
• University of the Philippines: The Philippine national university system and premier state university. Relevant as the apex SUC peer; EVSU competes for the same pool of CHED-recognized top students and faculty, but UP is a much larger multi-campus system (UP Diliman, Manila, Los Baños, Visayas, etc.).

Regional players

• Silliman University: Private university in Dumaguete City (Negros Oriental, Visayas) with a long-standing reputation in teacher training, engineering, and the arts. A regional private-sector comparable that EVSU competes with for high-performing students in the Visayas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/myEVSU

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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