Palawan State University: Courses, Admission, Cost

The Palawan State University (PSU) is a well-recognised government-funded university in Palawan in the Philippines. It began as a teacher-training institution and was known as Palawan Teacher's College (PTC). The school was founded in the year 1965 and started operating since 1972. It was in the year 1984 that PTC was recognised as Palawan State College and was authorised to offer other bachelor-level degrees in the disciplines such as Arts, Sciences and Technology. After a decade, in the year 1994, the college was converted into a state university through Republic Act 7818. After 48 years, PSU emerged as the premier institute of higher learning in Palawan.

The Palawan State University has about 19 campuses that are located in the entire province of Palawan. The main campus is located in Tiniguiban in Puerto Princesa City. It is spread on an expanse of 68 hectares and serves as home to the undergraduate and graduate colleges, central administration and executive offices along with the Laboratory High School. Another major campus of the institution is the Manalo Campus which houses the Laboratory Elementary School, Graduate School and School of Law. Also, several extramural studies and programmes are being provided in the PSU' College of Community Resources and Development (CCRD) in rural campuses of Narra, Rizal, Araceli, Quezon, Brooke's Point, Cuyo, San Vicente, Coron, Roxas, Balabac, Taytay, Linapacan, El Nido, San Rafael, Dumaran, Sofronio Española and Bataraza.

The campuses of the institution are equipped with all facilities needed for a conducive learning environment. The Palawan State University witnesses 26,000 plus students and over 1000 faculty and staff members. It offers a range of programmes for the students to choose from. These include Bachelor of Laws, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Education.