Established in 1961, Mindanao State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Marawi City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Naawan, Buug, General Santos City, Iligan City, Maigo, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Marawi City, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Naawan, Jolo, Bongao. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, Philippines, Mindanao State University (MSU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Mindanao State University (MSU) 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 58 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Philippine higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 