Founded in 2004, Southern Leyte State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Sogod (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Eastern Visayas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bontoc, Hinunangan, San Juan, Tomas Oppus, Maasin City. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 18 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. SLSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.