Sultan Kudarat State University

What Sultan Kudarat State University does

Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) is a public higher education institution established on December 5, 1990 by virtue of Republic Act 6973, operating across seven campuses in Sultan Kudarat Province (Region XII/SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines) plus a College of Law and a College of Medicine. It serves undergraduate, graduate, and professional students through degree programs in science and technology, agriculture, fisheries, education, medicine, law, and criminology, supported by specialized facilities such as a Coffee Cupping Laboratory and Barista Training Center and a DOST-supported Technology Business Incubator (STEP APP TBI). Core technology infrastructure consists of internally developed e-service platforms including MySchool (student portal), MyWork (faculty/staff portal), the Tertiary Placement Test (TPT) entrance examination system, the University Library (uLRC), the uPRIO public relations and information management system, and the SKSU SDG Hub for monitoring UN Sustainable Development Goals contributions.

SKSU operates as a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) under the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) governance, with a Board of Regents that includes private sector representatives. Its revenue model is structured around three streams: (1) recurring government appropriations from the national government and CHED allocations under Republic Act 6973; (2) tuition and fees from students across its multi-campus footprint, supplemented by merit scholarships and government grants; and (3) research grants from agencies such as DOST, DA-ACEF, and other external funders supporting R&D and extension programs. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer across its physical campuses, with student acquisition managed through the TPT entrance examination and scholarship partnerships with CHED, TESDA, DepEd, and DOST.

The institution is led by University President Dr. Samson L. Molao (reinstated November 23, 2024) and recently achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification (June 18, 2026), launched Region XII's first Cash-Lite Campus partnership with Landbank of the Philippines (May 8, 2026), and recorded a 100% passing rate for 21 first-time takers in the March 2025 Medical Technologist Licensure Examination while being ranked #2 in Region XII in Scopus-indexed research performance. It conferred 2,352 degrees with 83 Latin Honors at its 35th Commencement Exercises (June 2026).

Name

Sultan Kudarat State University

Legal name

Sultan Kudarat State University

Website

https://sksu.edu.ph

Company type

Public

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sultan Kudarat State University is a public Philippine state university operating seven campuses in Region XII, offering undergraduate, graduate, law, and medical degree programs funded through government appropriations, tuition, and research grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic degree programs
• Professional licensure preparation
• Technology business incubation
• Research and extension services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacurong

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriations: Public university funded primarily through national government appropriations, CHED allocations, and legislative charters
2. Tuition and Fees: Tuition fees collected from students under various programs, with government subsidies for qualified students
3. Research Grants: External funding from government agencies including DOST, DA, ACEF for research projects and development programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sultan Kudarat State University is a Philippine public state university chartered under Republic Act 6973 that delivers undergraduate, graduate, law, and medical degree programs across seven campuses in Sultan Kudarat Province. Its core offering includes academic instruction, professional licensure examination preparation, research and extension services, a DOST-supported technology business incubator (STEP APP TBI), and a Landbank-powered Cash-Lite Campus digital payment system, supported by internal e-service platforms including MySchool, MyWork, TPT, and the University Library.

Product overview

Sultan Kudarat State University operates as a multi-campus state university with seven campuses offering academic programs and institutional services. The university's product portfolio consists of internal e-service platforms (MySchool student portal, MyWork faculty/staff portal, Tertiary Placement Test system, University Library), administrative units (uPRIO communications platform), academic programs (College of Medicine MD program), specialized training facilities (Coffee Cupping Laboratory and Barista Training Center), a technology business incubator (DOST-SKSU STEP APP TBI), and digital infrastructure (Cash-Lite Campus payment system, Resto Bus mobile unit). The university also hosts an annual coffee quality competition (Kape Dose) supporting regional coffee farmers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College of Medicine (Doctor of Medicine Program) Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree program offered by SKSU's College of Medicine for aspiring physicians. The program supports healthcare professional development in Region XII and is supported by tax provisions approved by the 19th Congress Committee on Ways and Means to improve healthcare accessibility in rural areas.
• Coffee Cupping Laboratory and Barista Training Center Specialized facility for coffee quality evaluation, cupping training, and barista skills development supporting the regional coffee industry. Operated by SKSU with stakeholder engagement around the annual Kape Dose coffee quality competition supporting regional coffee farmers.
• DOST-SKSU STEP APP TBI (Technology Business Incubator) Technology business incubator under the DOST-SKSU STEP APP program supporting startups and aspiring entrepreneurs through mentorship, incubation programs, and international benchmarking partnerships. Participants progress from idea through commercialization and sustainability stages, with partnerships including Reactors School (Singapore), SEEd.Lab Malaysia, MTDC, and BAV (Bio-Angle Vacs SDN.BHD.).
• Cash-Lite Campus Digital Payment Service Digital payment and cashless transaction system partnership with Landbank of the Philippines enabling campus-wide digital transactions. The initiative supports students, faculty, and staff with cashless financial services and represents SKSU's digital transformation milestone.
• SKSU Tertiary Placement Test (TPT) Standardized online entrance examination system managed by the Guidance and Testing Center. Handles online application, pre-registration, and examination scheduling for prospective students applying across SKSU's seven campuses and academic programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% passing rate (21/21 first-time takers) in Medical Technology Licensure Examination March 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Landbank of the Philippines (LBP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Landbank launched Cash-Lite Campus initiative at SKSU making it Region XII's first Cash-Lite Campus. Partnership enables digital transformation and institutional innovation through cashless financial services.
• SEEd.Lab MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2024Malaysian incubator powered by Petronas and Tata Consultancy Services dedicated to fostering social enterprises. SKSU STEP APP team immersed in incubation program lifecycle from idea through commercialization and sustainability. MOA discussion for future partnership.
• Reactors SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2024MOA signed for mentoring and collaboration in co-incubation projects. Partnership enhances the DOST-SKSU STEP APP TBI incubation program with expert mentors, supporting both communities through sustainability planning.
• International Organization of Educators and Researchers Inc. (IOER)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2023MOA to co-organize International Conference in Business and STEM Education (ICBSE) in Sydney, Australia July 2023. SKSU researchers invited to present and disseminate studies. IOER provides global academic collaboration network.
• Palawan State University (PSU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2023MOA for consortium offering BS in Petroleum Engineering program. PSU serves as degree-granting institution with SKSU hosting the program. Curriculum sharing and fee collection arrangements established for 1st Semester AY 2023-2024 opening.
• MTDC (Malaysian Technology Development Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTDC provides technology investment guidance helping startups navigate early-stage hurdles to expansive growth. Partnership supports long-term value creation for STEP APP incubator participants.
• BAV (Bio-Angle Vacs SDN.BHD.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMalaysian biotech company founded in 2013 specializing in global development, manufacturing, and distribution of biotech products, veterinary pharmaceuticals, and health supplements. SKSU team visited for production dynamics benchmarking.
• DOST-SEI (Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate School designated as DOST-SEI delivering institution for Master of Arts in Teaching Science and Mathematics, and Master of Information Technology programs. Evaluation conducted April 2023 with TWG recommendation for Strand 2.
• DOST-PCAARRDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on research development activities, with Dr. Edwin Villar from DOST-PCAARRD participating in DOST-SEI evaluation activities.
• CHED, TESDA, DepEdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency partnerships for student scholarship programs, regulatory compliance, and educational coordination across all levels.
• Provincial Government of Sultan KudaratcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong provincial government support for university initiatives including infrastructure projects, College of Medicine establishment, and community programs. Governor Datu Pax Ali S. Mangudadatu actively supports university development.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• University of the Philippines Mindanao: The Mindanao constituent university of the UP system, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with strong research output. Comparable to SKSU's research ambitions (Scopus ranking) and public mandate, though operates as a more elite research institution.
• Technological University of the Philippines: A state university system specializing in technology and engineering education across multiple campuses. Comparable to SKSU as a multi-campus Philippine state university with engineering and technology programs, though operates at larger scale and primarily in Metro Manila.
• Batangas State University: A larger Philippine state university recognized for engineering and technology programs with multiple campuses. Comparable to SKSU as a multi-campus state university with engineering and technology focus, but operates in Luzon at a larger scale.
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines: A large state university system with multiple campuses nationwide, offering technical and professional programs. Comparable to SKSU as a multi-campus Philippine state university, though operates at significantly larger scale primarily in Luzon.
• Mindanao State University (MSU) System: The flagship multi-campus state university system in Mindanao with far broader scope and resources. Comparable to SKSU as a public Mindanao state university with multiple campuses, but operates at significantly larger scale as the regional incumbent.

Direct peers

• Notre Dame University (Cotabato): A private Catholic university in Region XII offering undergraduate and graduate programs including law, education, engineering, and business. Comparable to SKSU as a higher education competitor serving the same SOCCSKSARGEN student market.
• Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology: A smaller state college in Region XII focused on science and technology education. Comparable to SKSU as a public higher education institution in the same SOCCSKSARGEN region with technology-focused programs.
• Palawan State University: A provincial state university in Palawan with which SKSU signed an MOA in 2023 for a consortium offering of BS Petroleum Engineering. Directly comparable as a multi-campus Philippine state university with consortium-based academic program delivery.
• University of Southern Mindanao: A regional state university in Region XII serving the SOCCSKSARGEN area with multiple campuses, offering agriculture, engineering, education, and graduate programs. Directly comparable in geographic scope, public mandate, and multi-campus structure to SKSU.
• Central Mindanao University: A major state university in Bukidnon, Region X, offering agriculture, engineering, medicine, and graduate programs. Comparable to SKSU as a Mindanao-based public state university serving regional student populations with multi-disciplinary offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SKSUOfficial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC--9weEttrzi_aus3na8MqA
• Facebookfacebook.com/SKSUfbofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sultan-kudarat-state-university

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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