NORTH EASTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY (NEMSU), SAN FRANCISCO–TANDAG, SURIGAO DEL SUR, PHILIPPINES
NEMSU is a public state university system in Surigao del Sur offering diverse undergraduate to graduate programs across multiple campuses with a strong focus on research, innovation, and community development.
North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU), formerly Surigao del Sur State University, is a public coeducational institution established in 2021 and based in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. Its origins trace back to 1982 with the Bukidnon State University external studies center in Tandag, which evolved through various academic stages—Surigao del Sur Polytechnic College, Surigao del Sur Polytechnic State College, and Surigao del Sur State University—before becoming NEMSU.
NEMSU operates a multi-campus system including its main campus in Tandag and additional campuses in Bislig, Tagbina, Lianga, Cagwait, San Miguel, and Cantilan. The university provides programs in fields such as industrial technology, teacher education, agriculture, agribusiness, business administration, forestry, aqua-marine technology, environmental science, engineering, and technology.
Recognized for its academic quality and community engagement, NEMSU is committed to driving sustainable development through instruction, research, extension services, and technological advancement—embodying its vision as a research university advancing innovation for regional progress