MSU-IIT is strategically located at the center of the commercial and residential hub of Barangay Tibanga. Majority of the students are living in dormitories and boarding houses nearby the campus, while affordable establishments are within walking distance. The institution is far from large industrial factories which may pose danger to the constituents of MSU-IIT.
Students living within the city may take public transportations using the jeepney routes or private transportation using detour routes which proves to be convenient as it avoids the traffic. School buildings were constructed in the inner part of the campus with the auxiliary building and tall trees located at the front area that serves as sound buffer for the noise from the highway. Whereas, high concrete perimeter security fence around the campus diminishes sounds comes fom adjacent residential and commercial establishments.