Misamis University is an educational institution that advocates a progressive and dynamic education that upholds the principle that God is the center of its existence and that education its service offering to God and country. It is the first and only ISO certified university by Det Norske Veritas, The Netherlands for Quality Education and Service in Mindanao. The university received ISO 9001:2000 certification in April 28, 2005 and five years later ISO 9001:2008 for its Quality Management System pertaining to educational, research and training services.