Northwest Samar State University is a higher-education institution located in the small city of Calbayog City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Samar. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) is a coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. NwSSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.