Established in 1916, Nueva Vizcaya State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bayombong (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Cagayan Valley. This institution also has a branch campus in Bambang. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Nueva Vizcaya State University (NSVU) is a medium-sized coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Nueva Vizcaya State University (NSVU) 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 106 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NSVU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.