Established in 1902, West Visayas State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Iloilo City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Western Visayas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Calinog, Lambunao, Pototan, Janiuay, Himamaylan. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, West Visayas State University (WVSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Philippine higher education institution. West Visayas State University (WVSU) 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 120 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. WVSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.