The Bohol Island State University (BISU) was born on October 14,2009 after Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed into law Republic Act 9722, a.k.a. “An Act Converting the Central Visayas State College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Technology, its Units and Satellite Campuses in the City of Tagbilaran and in the Municipalities of Bilar, Candijay, Clarin, Calape, and Balilihan, All Located in the Province of Bohol to be known as the Bohol Island State University (BISU) and Appropriating Funds Therefore." The Bohol Island State University is mandated to primarily provide advanced education, engineering, agriculture, fisheries, environment, arts and sciences, accountancy, cooperative, business and entrepreneurship , technology and other relevant fields of study in the undergraduate and graduate levels; and to undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization to meet the needs of the Province of Bohol and Region VII.

The best choice in quality education. Formerly Divine World College. We envision ourselves as servant leaders call by the Father, inspired by the Holy Spirit and empowered by the Divine Word with dignity, education and training geared towards the building of Christian communities in Bohol and beyond - Tagbilaran City.

The University of Bohol, the first university of the province of Bohol, was founded in 1946 through hope, faith and prayer by more than 224 stockholders dedicated to the education of the masses. As one of the leading institutions in Central Visayas, it serves not only Boholanos but also those from neighboring provinces. It has continually produced prominent people who are leaders in the community. It takes pride of graduates who have topped in board examinations and who successfully worked their way to prove true to the mission of the institution. It has now established its roots - firm and strong - through faith, hope, and prayer - Ma. Clara St., Tagbilaran City.