| Cotabato State University | |
| Type: | State/public higher education institution |
| Academic Affiliations: | PASUC, MASTS AACCUP SCUAA (Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools) |
| President: | Dr. Sema G. Dilna |
| Vice-President: | Dr. Abonawas M. Pendaliday Dr. Teng A. Alim Dr. Zainodin M. Kusin |
| City: | Cotabato City |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Pushpin Map: | Mindanao#Philippines |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Mindanao##Location in the Philippines |
| Sports Nickname: | CSU LIGHTS |
Cotabato State University or CotSU,[1] [2] formerly Cotabato City State Polytechnic College, is a government-funded higher education institution located in Cotabato City, Philippines. It is mandated to provide professional and advanced vocational instruction and training in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, science and technology, engineering, and industrial technologies. It is also mandated to promote research, advanced studies, and progressive leadership in its field of specialization.[3] Its main campus is located in Cotabato City.[4]
In April 2021, the Republic Act 10585 an act converting Cotabato City State Polytechnic College into Cotabato State University was fully implemented.[5]