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About Us

The University

The Bohol Island State University (BISU), the first and only state university in the Province of Bohol, is a conversion by operation of law, RA 8659 to RA 9722, with the title: “An Act Converting the Central Visayas State College of Agriculture, Forestry and Technology (CVSCAFT), Its Units and Satellite Campuses in the City of Tagbilaran and in the Municipalities of Bilar, Candijay, Clarin, Calape, and Balilihan, all located in the Province of Bohol to be known as the Bohol Island State University (BISU) and Appropriating Funds Therefor’, on October 14, 2009, by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. 

Bohol Island State University is a multi-campus higher education institution originally composed of five (5) independent vocational and technical public schools in the Province of Bohol integrated by virtue of Republic Act 8659 (CVSCAFT Charter) signed on June 22, 1998. The composite schools were: The Bohol Agricultural College (BAC)in Barangay Zamora, Municipality of Bilar, established in 1968; The Bohol School of Fisheries (BSF) in Barangay Cogtong, Municipality of Candijay converted in 1959; The Clarin School of Fisheries (CSF) in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Clarin, 1962; The Calape National School of Fisheries (CNSF) in Barangay Calunasan, 1982 and the Calape Polytechnic College(CPC) Barangay San Isidro, established in 1992, both in the Municipality of Calape, merged to be one Calape campus; The Bohol School of Arts and Trades (BSAT) in Tagbilaran City established in 1959. 

Mandate and Charter

University Charter

Republic Act No. 9722, October 14, 2009

University Mandate

Section 2. General Mandate. - The University shall primarily provide advanced education, professional and technological instruction in the fields of allied medicine, education, engineering, agriculture, fisheries, environment, arts and science, accountancy, cooperative, business and entrepreneurship, technology and other relevant fields of study. It shall undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.

Our Mission

BISU is committed to provide quality higher education in the arts and sciences, as well as in the professional and technological fields; undertake research and development and extension services for the sustainable development of Bohol and the Country.

Our Vision

A premier Science and Technology university for the formation of a world-class and virtuous human resource for sustainable development in Bohol and the Country.

Our Goals

To deliver its mandate, BISU is directing all its efforts towards excellence guided by its foresight. To address the needs of the strategic sectors, BISU shall:

  1. Pursue faculty and education excellence and strengthen the current viable curricular programs and develop curricular programs that are responsive to the demands of the times both in the industry and the environment;
  2. Promote quality research outputs that respond to the needs of the local and national communities;
  3. Develop Communities through Responsive Extension Programs;
  4. Adopt Efficient and Profitable Income Generating Projects/Enterprise for Self-Sustainability;
  5. Provide adequate, state-of-the-art and accessible infrastructure support facilities for quality education; and
  6. Promote efficient and effective good governance supportive of high quality education.

Core Values

BALANCE. Balance refers to the importance of maintaining equilibrium and harmony in all aspects of life. It emphasizes the need to strike a balance between academic pursuits and personal well-being, between work and leisure, between physical and mental health, and between individual and community interest. The value of balance encourages individuals to lead holistic lives, where they prioritize both intellectual growth and personal development.

INTEGRITY. Integrity is the foundation of ethical behavior and moral character. It encompasses honesty, transparency, and a strong adherence to principles and values. Upholding integrity means acting with sincerity, fairness, and accountability in all endeavors. It fosters an environment of trust, respect, and professionalism within the university, promoting a strong sense of ethics and responsibility among faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

STEWARDSHIP. Stewardship reflects the university's commitment to responsible management and wise utilization of resources. It emphasizes the need to protect and preserve the environment, promote sustainable practices, and ensure the efficient use of financial, human, and physical resources. Stewardship encourages a culture of responsible decision-making, long-term planning, and environmental consciousness, with the aim of leaving a positive impact on future generations.

UPRIGHTNESS. Uprightness embodies the value of moral uprightness, righteousness, and ethical conduct. It emphasizes the importance of upholding high moral standards, practicing fairness, and demonstrating respect for others. Uprightness encourages individuals to act with integrity, to be just and equitable in their interactions, and to uphold the principles of social justice and equality within the university community and beyond.

Quality Policy

BISU, a premier science and technology university, commits to provide quality instruction, responsive research, sustainable extension programs, and viable production projects in adherence to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

To achieve these, we commit to:

  1. Deliver quality higher and advanced education, professional and technological instruction, by developing and strengthening curricular programs that are responsive to the demands of the times;
  2. Conduct value-adding researches and implement adaptive extension programs that respond to the needs of the communities;
  3. Engage in profitable enterprises for self-sustainability;
  4. Provide state-of-the-art and accessible infrastructure support facilities;
  5. Offer engaging and meaningful student support services; and
  6. Implement efficient and effective administration while continually improving its Quality Management System.

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University Hymn

A Dream, a Thought, a Reality

Bohol Island State University.


Sail B.I.S.U sail

From the North to the South

East to West

Fly B.I.S.U fly

From the Island of Bohol

to the world.


Happy are we as we go through

Nurtured with Thoughts of Wisdom

Leading towards certainty

As we cross the land.


You are everbody's Dream

Whose vision and mission bring

The values and expertise

of Scientist and Technologist.


A Dream, a Thought, a Reality

Bohol Island State University!