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Starting in 1964 as Mindanao State University Preparatory High School in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, a mere adjunct to MSU Marawi Preparatory High School, MSU Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography has grown into an institution of academic excellence. More secondary schools were established from 1967 to 1977 in the outlying island municipalities of Tawi-Tawi. By 1990, 20 high schools were put up throughout the province. In 1984, MSU-TCTO Science High School and MSU-TCTO Child Development Center โ Laboratory Elementary School were established. Republic Act 6060 gave birth to MSU-Sulu College of Technology and Oceanography on August 4, 1969, initially offering degree programs and diploma in Fisheries Technology.
In 1973, Tawi-Tawi became a separate province from Sulu, and MSU-SCTO became MSU-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography per BP Blg. 197. In 1990 it became an autonomous university campus. In its more than four decades of existence, it has steadfastly pursued its vision to be the center of excellence in Fisheries, Marine and Maritime Sciences and Engineering, and Oceanography, in its mission to give Muslims and other cultural minorities access to quality education and develop such other programs as will promote Muslim welfare and hasten socio-economic development of the southernmost region of the country. MSU-TCTO is comprised of the following academic units: the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS), College of Islamic Arts and Sciences (CIAS), College of Education (COED), College of Business, Accountancy, and Management (CBAM), College of Mathematical Sciences (CMS), College of Oceanography, Fisheries, Environmental Science, and Technology (COFEST), College of Computer Studies (CCS), and College of Law (COL).
The extension services of the college include providing capability building trainings and functional literacy programs to the Tawi-Tawians. The local folks are empowered through education and entrepreneurial development. The college has continued to undertake researches in fisheries aquaculture, and marine related sciences, as well as in the social sciences. These initiatives are designed to promote sustainable utilization and rational management of the marine and fisheries resources of the area, with the aim of improving the standard of living of the people of Southern Philippines.
We envision MSU-TCTO as a beacon of excellence in marine sciences, environmental studies, and related disciplines, serving as a catalyst for sustainable development in the Sulu Archipelago region.
Provide relevant quality education especially to Muslims and other indigenous groups
Promote environmental conservation and sustainable utilization of fisheries and marine resources
Develop and transfer new knowledge and innovative technology to the community
Engage stakeholders in peace and socio-economic development endeavors
Offering diverse programs that foster innovation, research, and community development
Comprehensive liberal arts and social sciences education with diverse disciplines.
Preserving and advancing Islamic knowledge and Arabic language studies.
Developing exceptional educators and education professionals.
Preparing future leaders in business, accountancy, and management.
Excellence in mathematics and applied mathematical sciences.
Premier institution for fisheries, marine sciences, oceanography, and environmental technology in Southern Philippines.
Cutting-edge technology education for the digital age.
Developing ethical legal professionals with a commitment to justice.
Located in the southernmost part of the country, our campus thrives in this unique marine biodiversity hotspot.
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Advancing inter-agency collaboration for more responsive community extension programs, the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) hosted a Joint Inter-Agency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing with government agencies in Tawi-Tawi on August 27, 2026, at the Sabdani Bulante Conference Room, MSU TCTO, Sanga-Sanga, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi.
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BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi | July 6, 2026 โ The Ministry of Public Works (MPW)โBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), through the Tawi-Tawi District Engineering Office, formally turned over two newly constructed student residence halls to the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) during a ceremony held on July 6, 2026, at the University grounds.
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Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) and the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 25, 2026, at the Sabdani Bulante Hall, MSU TCTO, to support the implementation of the Diploma in Women, Peace, and Security.
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