FOR its dedication to international standards, Cagayan State University (CSU) is the only university in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) and one of three state universities and colleges (SUCs) to receive an Asean University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Certification Award from the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) during the Internationalization Champions of National Building and Sustainability Awards 2023.

The award was presented by the CHEd International Affairs Service and was received on behalf of the CSU community by CSU-Carig Campus Executive Officer Arthur Ibañez during ceremonies on Oct. 6, 2023, at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City.