VSU International Affairs and Relations

Meet the IARO leaders guiding VSU’s global initiatives:

Dr. Hanzel N. Mejia – International Mobility
Dr. Cyrill John Godinez – International Partnerships
Dr. Lemuel Preciados – Global University Affairs

We’re excited for their leadership in strengthening international collaborations and opportunities!

Warmest congratulations and welcome to Dr. Jade Daphnee Z. Compendio as our new Director of the International Affairs and Relations Office. We look forward to her leadership in advancing the University’s internationalization agenda and strengthening global partnerships and collaborations.

Thank you, Dr. Hanzel N. Mejia, for your dedicated leadership and meaningful contributions during your term as Director of the International Affairs and Relations Office. Your guidance and commitment have greatly strengthened the Office’s work and impact. Congratulations on your new role as Dean of the VSU Faculty of Engineering. We wish you continued success and fulfillment in this next chapter of leadership.

Good day everyone! 🇪🇺

The EU Delegation to the Philippines invites you to the online sessions on 24 November! Feel free to join and explore opportunities with world-class EU universities.

Check out the full schedule, links, and speakers below!

Online Session | 24 November 2025
Erasmus Session
Time: 2:25 PM to 2:50 PM
Link: TBF

Session 1: IT, Technology, and Engineering
Coverage: IT, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Analytics, and more
Time: 3:00 PM to 3:25 PM
Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_YWJjMTM2M2MtZDRiOS00MDA1LTg0YWUtNGIzMDRkMmJmYjdk%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%25224da98571-dcea-4839-8fb1-0bdd5dc969f9%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25227674c7ea-da41-40be-8cae-89a558e29489%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=81df494e-ce2d-4c27-831d-1b0d71e60631&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true

Session 2: Natural and Applied Sciences
Coverage: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Earth Sciences, Renewable Energy, and more
Time: 3:35 PM to 4:00 PM
Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/5499347874?pwd=dT94kAA5FoQ2ebePnQvzriw9gtiSjA.1&omn=88677658331

Session 3: Business
Coverage: Accounting, Math, Finance, Statistics, Economics, and more
Time: 4:10 PM to 4:35 PM
Zoom Link: https://ust-edu-ph.zoom.us/w/85665521478?pwd=jJ9hF4nxL5DqA96FoNpbEAdIavWfX6.1

Session 5: Arts, Fashion, Tourism, and Hospitality
Coverage: Interior Design, Graphic Arts, Fashion, Hotel Management, Tourism, and more
Time: 5:20 PM to 5:45 PM
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84361600752?pwd=sV4k1f9aT2gs5D3bHsiuFNNPJPaxJp.1

Session 6: Politics, Law, and International Relations
Coverage: Political Science, International Relations, Diplomacy, International Law, Public Administration, and more
Time: 5:55 PM to 6:20 PM
Link: https://zoom.us/j/3558865607?pwd=69Etra1W6wlFolafl351emMqBt8yyR.1&omn=91270660931

Session 7: Humanities and Social Sciences
Coverage: Communications, Linguistics, Sociology, Education, Media Studies, Journalism, and related fields
Time: 6:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Link: https://uc-bcf-edu-ph.zoom.us/j/2132531850?pwd=N3VsaGlCSS9Kc25jbExSdU94SEhhUT09&omn=99563797505

Erasmus CBHE (Capacity Building for Higher Education Programme)
Time: 7:40 PM to 8:05 PM
Link: TBF

Additional Country Sessions (24 November 2025)
France – Sciences Po
Time: 4:00 PM
Link: https://sciencespo.zoom.us/j/6011527576?pwd=N09aSDRCRlJoUExPeGRTUmpxRUk2QT09

France – Institut Lyfe (Hospitality & Culinary Arts)
Time: 4:15 PM
Link: https://institutlyfe.zoom.us/meeting/register/WKjc6G_bQn6aT9eaNgQfuA

Finland – University of Jyväskylä
Time: 4:15 PM
Link: https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/65383604652

Spain – Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech
Time: 6:00 PM
Link: https://meet.google.com/qeh-qbgp-shr

Slovenia – University of Primorska
Time: 6:00 PM
Link: https://upr-si.zoom.us/j/66046474221

: VSU has strengthened its global research network with a new partnership with Universiti Putra Malaysia and Chungbuk National University, paving the way for faculty and student exchanges, joint research, and collaborative academic programs.

During their five-day visit, delegates from both universities explored VSU’s research facilities and discussed future projects on sustainable livestock production, feed innovation, and conservation genomics.

#GoingGlobal: VSU builds partnerships with universities in Malaysia and South Korea for animal science research Visayas State University (VSU) has forged new partnerships with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Chungbuk National University (CBNU) of South Korea to strengthen research and academic collaboration in animal science, feed technology, and tropical agriculture.

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EHEF 2025 online sessions are on 24 Nov – connect with top EU universities from home! ✨

Check the schedule, plan your virtual visit, and start your path to global academic excellence.

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