University of Bahr El-Ghazal

University of Bahr El-Ghazal (UBG)
Motto
المعرفةإزدهار
Motto in English
Knowledge is Prosperity
TypePublic
Established1991
Vice-ChancellorProf. Dr. Victor Laku Kwajuk
Administrative staff
(2017)
Students2,000+ (2020)
Location,
CampusUrban

University of Bahr El-Ghazal (UBG) is a university in South Sudan located in Wau, the capital of Western Bahr El Ghazal State.

It was established in 1991.

Location

The 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 mi) northwest of Juba, the capital and largest city.[1]

History

University of Bahr El-Ghazal In 2009

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:

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

New building, University of Bahr el-Ghazal

As of December 2016, 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

References

  1. ^ "Driving Distance from Juba, South Sudan to WUU". www.travelmath.com.
  2. ^ "Renovation delays reopening of Bahr el Ghazal University". Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  3. ^ "mirayafm.org". www.mirayafm.org.
  4. ^ Mandi, Nichola (2020-11-23). "First woman appointed to head South Sudan university". World News - BBC News. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  5. ^ "The Academic Faculties of UBEG".
  6. ^ "University Of Bahr El Ghazal Announces New College Of Agriculture". Archived from the original on 2019-11-07.

External links

  • Location of Wau At Google Maps
  • Future Prospects of Public Universities In South Sudan

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