Founded in 2016, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Cagayan de Oro City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Northern Mindanao. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Panaon, Jasaan, Oroquieta. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) is a large coeducational Philippine higher education institution. University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. USTP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.