Founded in 1907, Eastern Visayas State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tacloban City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Eastern Visayas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) is a coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. EVSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.