The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) is a state university established on August 16, 2016, by virtue of Republic Act 10919 through the amalgamation of the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental and the Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) in Claveria, Misamis Oriental. It is located in Northern Mindanao, the Gateway to Mindanao, which offers a strategic locational advantage for the institution to train and develop students from all the other regions.

Adhering to its general mandate to primarily provide advanced education; higher technological, professional, and advanced instruction; and advanced research and extension work required for global competitiveness, the University envisions becoming a nationally recognized S&T University providing the vital link between education and the economy. As the university fulfills this mandate, it moves from within its immediate context and toward its larger international environment as the first and only national university of science and technology in the country. It will operate as such that it will have seamless knowledge and collaboration with its stakeholders in the private and public sectors, the labor market, business, and industry.

Setting the right behavior and perspectives is fundamental in the fulfillment of one’s goals. Thus, the university agreed upon the following core values that would guide its members and stakeholders in all their undertakings and move them on the right path:

Unselfish Dedication

Selfless commitment and complete fidelity towards a course of action or goal.

Social Responsiveness

Ethical/moral responsibility leads to corrective action on social issues and contributions to the betterment of the environment and the community’s quality of life.

Transformational Leadership

Leading through inspiration and by example fosters positive change with the end goal of developing followers into leaders.

Prudence

Self-governance leads to circumspection and good judgment in the management of affairs and use of resources.

The USTP Graduate is an innovative and entrepreneurial thought leader and game-changer in the academe and the world of work. S/he possesses the following Institutional Graduate Attributes:

Innovative Thinking

A USTP graduate generates innovative ideas or new ways of approaching things to create possibilities and opportunities.

Critical Thinking

A USTP graduate objectively examines a situation by gathering information from all sources and evaluates both the tangible and intangible aspects, as well as the implications of any course of action.

Resilience

A USTP graduate thrives, grows, and develops competence in the face of adverse circumstances.

Empathy

A USTP graduate identifies and understands another’s situation and feelings allowing for caring relationships as well as understanding and connecting with those who may be different.

Teamwork and Collaboration

A USTP graduate works effectively and respectfully with diverse teams. This includes assuming shared responsibility for collaborative work and valuing the individual contributions made by each team member.

Communication Skills

A USTP graduate presents and articulates views, thoughts, and ideas by effectively using oral, written, multimedia, and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts.