Goa University

About University

Goa University, established in June 1985 by an Act of Goa Government, is located on a picturesque campus spread over 427.49 acres area of Taleigao Plateau overlooking the Zuari Estuary, within close vicinity of the capital city of Panaji, in North Goa. Besides being the most important location for post-graduate studies, it also serves as the academic nerve-centre of the higher education system in Goa. Today Goa University, is a university of affiliated colleges, 55 of which are distributed across Goa, 30 in general education, 25 in professional education. Presently, Goa University has 12 faculties of which 6 faculties operate on the campus with 24 Departments and 3 Research Centers that offer post-graduate education in the State of Goa.(Ranked 14th among the Top Universities of India (India Today - AC Nielsen, 2014)

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.