University Overview
Founded in 1952, University of Southern Mindanao is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Kabacan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Soccsksargen. This institution also has branch campuses in Kidapawan City, Buluan, Libungan and Alamada. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of Southern Mindanao (USM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution. University of Southern Mindanao (USM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 73-year-old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. USM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
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large-sized
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| Name | University of Southern Mindanao |
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| Acronym | USM |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Motto | Your Partner in Academic Excellence and Leadership Development |
| Colours | Green and gold |
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University Location
| Address | USM Avenue Kabacan 9407 Soccsksargen Philippines |
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(64) 572 2138 |
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(64) 572 2138 |
| Other locations | Kidapawan City, Buluan, Libungan and Alamada |
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