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Northwest Samar State University

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Calbayog City, Philippines
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About Northwest Samar State University

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Northwest Samar State University is a public higher education institution in the Philippines. Its history dates back to 1959, when it was established as the Tiburcio Tancinco Memorial Vocational School to provide technical and vocational education in the province of Samar. 

In 1982, the institution became the Tiburcio Tancinco Memorial Institute of Science and Technology, expanding its academic scope. In 2009, it was granted full university status.

The university is situated in Calbayog City, a coastal city on the western coast of Samar Island, Philippines. 

The university’s main campus serves as the academic and administrative hub, complemented by an extension campus in the municipality of San Jorge. 

Academically, the university is organised into several colleges offering a variety of programmes in fields such as engineering and technology, education, business and management, agriculture, information technology, and criminal justice. A Graduate School further supports advanced study and professional development across a wide range of disciplines.

Research at NwSSU aligns with national and regional priorities, with emphasis on science and technology, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and education. 

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