Goa University - [GU], Taleigao Plateau

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Goa
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University
LATEST UPDATES
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• About University
• Important Facts and Figures
• History
• Table of the National Rankings
• Table of the International Rankings
• Courses Offered
• Infrastructure
• FAQ

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ABOUT UNIVERSITY
Established on 1st June 1984, Goa University is
located in the capital city of the North district
Panaji. Moreover, it a public state university
which provides quality higher education. As a
matter of fact, NAAC accredited the institution
with an A grade. Likewise, it suggests that the
University of Goa is doing well in terms of
strengthening the academic culture in Goa. Above
all, Goa University hails recognition from
reputed national bodies namely, UGC, and ICAI. As
a matter of fact, the main goal of Goa University
is to achieve excellence in teaching and research
for creating better career opportunities for the
students of Goa and neighbouring states. Thus,
the college focuses on the national and regional
development of Goa. Moreover, Goa University
encourages community developmental programmes.
Further, it nurtures leadership in young
students.
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IMPORTANT FACTS AND FIGURE
Goa University
Year of Establishment 1985
University Address Taleigao Plateau, Goa, India
Vice-Chancellor Bhagat Singh Koshyari
University Type Public State University
Approved By UGC, ICAI
Admission Criteria Entrance-based/Merit-based
Degree Offered Bachelors, Masters, PG Diploma and Ph.D
Mode of Education Full time, Part time and Distance
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HISTORY
The history of Goa University, as a matter of
fact, dates to the 17th century. As a matter of
fact, the Portuguese Empire established the first
University in Goa. Although, before the formation
of the University of Goa, all the colleges were
affiliated with the Centre of Post Graduate
Instructions and Research (CPIR). Certainly, the
University of Mumbai established CPIR at Panaji
in 1962. Lastly, CPIR converted into the
University of Goa, after formation of a separate
state of Goa.
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Table of International Rankings
NAME OF THE ORGANISATION (YEAR) CATEGORY RANK/RANK BRACKET
QS (2020) Top Universities in the Asian Continent 401-350
QS (2019) Top Universities in the Asian Continent 301-400
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Table of National Rankings
NAME OF THE ORGANISATION (YEAR) CATEGORY RANK/RANK CATEGORY
Atal Rankings of Institutions On Innovation Achievements (2020) Top Public Funded Institution Rank B
Outlook (2020) Top 75 Universities in India 67
Outlook (2020) Top 70 Public State Universities 29
NIRF (2020) Top Universities in India 93
NIRF (2019) Top Universities in India 81
QS (2020) Top Indian Universities 61-65
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COURSES OFFERED

• Bachelors Course
• As a matter of fact, the University of Goa has 16
  undergraduate courses across 56 subjects of
  specialisation. Further, admission to UG courses
  is given on a merit basis.
• Masters Courses
• Nonetheless, Goa University offers 32 PG courses
  across many streams namely, International
  Studies, library science, management, philosophy,
  economics, and many more.
• PhD./M.Phil Courses
• As a matter of fact, Goa University conducts
  admission for PhD courses twice a year. Moreover,
  the interested candidates must appear for the
  entrance exams PhD Entrance Test (GU-PET).

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INFRASTRUCTURE
Library and Information Centre As a matter of
fact, the Library was established on 30th June
1985. Further , Goa University Library and
Information Centre has a good collection of books
(1,55,000) of multiple streams. Distance
Education, Information and Training
Infrastructure (DEITI) As a matter of fact, the
Distance Education Council (DCE), Ministry of
Education, GOI funds DEITI. Further, DEITI caters
to distance education to the people of Goa
through satellite technology. In other words,
certain districts have the Direct Reception
System (DRS).
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• UNIVERSITY SCIENCE INSTRUMENTATION CENTRE (USIC)
• USIC at Goa University, as a matter of fact, is a
  central instrumentation facility. Moreover, the
  centre conducts electrical, mechanical, and glass
  blowing workshop at regular intervals.
• Remote Sensing Laboratory
• As a matter of fact, the Remote Sensing
  Laboratory receives financial assistance from the
  Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
  Moreover, the lab has 5 computers and certain
  software to train the students in remote sensing
  and research.
• Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium
• Named before the former Union Cabinet Minister,
  Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, the stadium was
  established in 2014. As a matter of fact, the
  main idea behind its construction was to conduct
  the 3rd edition of the Lusophone Games in India.
  In other words, Lusophone Games are a multi-sport
  event that represents athletes from Portuguese
  speaking nations. As a matter of fact, the
  stadium has an overall capacity to seat 4000
  students.
• Health Centre
• Also, Goa University has a University Health
  Centre. Moreover, it is a primary medical care
  unit on the University campus for the students
  and staff, and their family members. Besides
  this, the health centre provides preventive, and
  curative services at the primary level. On the
  other hand, it examines and treats outpatient

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FAQ Q1 When was Goa University founded?
Although, Goa University was founded on 1984.
Nonetheless, the college became fully functional
from 1st June 1985. Q2 What is the number of
courses offered by Goa University? Goa
University, as a matter of fact, offers 130
courses across 30 faculties. On the other hand,
the university updates the lists of courses
regularly. In addition to this, the candidates
must visit the official website www.unigoa.ac.in
to follow Goa University latest news. Q3 Which
are the most popular courses offered at Goa
University? Although, the University of Goa
offers multiple courses spread across various
streams. Even so, the popular courses are
Masters in Portuguese, Masters in Konkani,
Masters of Science, and Masters of Arts
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