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Goa University was established under the Goa University Act of 1984 (Act No. 7 of 1984) and commenced operations on 1 June 1985. Headed by Chancellor, Hon’ble Governor, Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai and Vice Chancellor, Professor Harilal Menon.
Vision: To meet the relevant and required tertiary level knowledge aspirations and associated employment needs of the State and to strive to attain global levels of excellence in teaching and research
Mission: To effectively and efficiently impart fundamental, appropriate and socio-economically relevant knowledge at the tertiary level of education to those seeking depth of understanding and employment - driven technical competence in their chosen areas of study.
The university provides higher education in the state of Goa and is situated on the Taleigão plateau and is one of India's few universities offering western languages such as Portuguese and French languages. The university has on its campus, 1 Centre, 20 Departments and 3 schools that target the fields of Arts, Science and Commerce.
Over the past 35 years, the University has steadily expanded its reach, both in terms of the number of affiliated colleges - professional and general education numbering to 56, as well as the diversity of courses offered. These colleges offer various courses leading to a degree at graduate, post-graduate level. 12 of them are also recognized as research centres to offer Ph.D. programmes.
In addition, 8 recognized institutions in various disciplines situated in the state of Goa are also recognized for research programmes leading to Ph.D. degree by the University.
Professor Harilal Menon
Vice Chancellor,
Goa University
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