Southern Luzon State University 5.9

Southern Luzon State University, formerly known as Southern Luzon Polytechnic College, is the premier higher education institution in Quezon Province in the Philippines. With nine campuses in the province of Quezon, its main campus is located at the Municipality of Lucban. Operating by virtue of Republic Act 9395, SLSU is mandated to provide advanced education, professional, technological instruction in the fields of allied medicine, education, engineering, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, environment, arts and sciences, accountancy, cooperative, business and entrepreneurship, technology and other relevant fields of study in the Provice of Quezon and in Region IV-A CALABARZON. It is also mandated to undertake research and extension services and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.The university is the only State University in Southern Tagalog that is ISO 9001:2008 certified for Quality Management System. It is the Commission on Higher Education Center of Development in Teacher Education and Forestry.In 2015, FindUniversity.PH ranks SLSU as the 17th best performing University in the Philippines, and the 2nd best performing State University in Region IV-A CALABARZON among Philippine Universities with at least 15 Professional Regulation Commission Board Examinations.The university submits to periodic accreditation through the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines to ensure that its academic programs maintain quality standards. As of December 31, 2013, SLSU has 31 accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in the main and satellite campuses.SLSU also has partnership with international educational institutions such as Thai Nguyen University of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, EDS Business Academy of Malaysia, and American Heritage University of the United States. The partnerships allow educational exchange opportunities among the students and faculty of both parties. As part of the partnership, SLSU sends faculty members to teach English, Business Administration, Science, and Agriculture courses in Vietnam.