Established in 1912, Samar State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Catbalogan City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Eastern Visayas. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Basey, Paranas, Samar. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, Philippines, Samar State University (SSU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Samar State University (SSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 108 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Philippine higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 