University of Bahr El-Ghazal (UBG) is a university in South Sudan located in Wau, the capital of Western Bahr El Ghazal State.
| Motto | المعرفةإزدهار |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Knowledge is Prosperity |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1991 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Victor Laku Kwajuk |
Administrative staff | (2017) |
| Students | 2,000+ (2020) |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
It was established in 1991.
Location
editThe University is located in the city of Wau, in Wau County, Wau State in the Bahr El Ghazal Region in the northwestern part of South Sudan. It is 650 kilometres (400 miles) northwest of Juba, the capital and largest city.[1]
History
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UBG is a public university. The university was established in 1991, in response to the educational needs of the citizens of South Sudan. It is one of the five public universities in the country; the other four being:
- Juba National University in Juba,
- Dr.John Garang University in Bor
- Alexandria University in Tonj
- Rumbek University in Rumbek,
- University of Northern Bahr El-Ghazal in Aweil,
- Upper Nile University in Malakal.
The incumbent Vice Chancellor of the University of Bahr El-Ghazal is Professor. Dr. Victor Laku Kwajok.[2][3] In 2020 Awut Deng Achuil was appointed the chair of the council of the university, the first woman to head a university in South Sudan.[4]
Colleges
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As of December 2016[update], the university maintains the following colleges:[5]
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS)
- Institute of Public Health and Environmental Sciences
- College of Economics and Social Studies
- College of Education
- College of Veterinary Sciences
- College of Agriculture - (2018[6])
- Intermediate Diploma Program (3 years diploma)
See also
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edit- ^ "Driving Distance from Juba, South Sudan to WUU". www.travelmath.com.
- ^ "Renovation delays reopening of Bahr el Ghazal University". Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
- ^ "mirayafm.org". www.mirayafm.org.
- ^ Mandi, Nichola (2020-11-23). "First woman appointed to head South Sudan university". World News - BBC News. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
- ^ "The Academic Faculties of UBEG".
- ^ "University Of Bahr El Ghazal Announces New College Of Agriculture". Archived from the original on 2019-11-07.
External links
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