Founded in 1910, Negros Oriental State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Dumaguete City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Central Visayas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bais City, Guihulngan, Mabinay, Pamplona, Siaton, City of Bayawan. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) is a large coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 112 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Philippine higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NORSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.