John Garang Memorial University
| Motto | Knowledge is Strength |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2006 |
| Chancellor | Salva Kiir Mayardit |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Julia Aker Duany PhD |
| Students | 1,000 |
| Location | , 06°13′12″N 31°33′00″E / 6.22000°N 31.55000°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Homepage |
John Garang University (JGU) is a public university in the Republic of South Sudan.
Location
The university's main campus is located in the town of Bor, Jonglei State, on the banks of the White Nile River. This location lies approximately 185 kilometres (115 mi), by road, north of Juba, the capital and largest city in that country.[1] The approximate coordinates of the main university campus are: 6° 13' 12.00"N, 31° 33' 0.00"E (Latitude: 6.220000; Longitude: 31.550000). The coordinates are approximate because the university campus does not yet show on most publicly available maps.
Overview
John Garang University is one of the seven (7) public universities in South Sudan. The list includes the following institutions:[2]
- Juba National University, in Juba
- Rumbek University in Rumbek
- University of Bahr El-Ghazal in Wau
- Upper Nile University in Malakal and
- University of Northern Bahr El-Ghazal in Aweil.
History
The university was founded in February 2007, as the John Garang Institute of Science and Technology. The institute was elevated to university status in 2010.[3][4]
Academics
As of January 2014[update], the university maintained five Colleges and one Institute, with plans for new ones to open in the future. The following Colleges are currently in operation:[5]
- College of Agriculture
- College of Environmental Sciences
- College of Sciences and Technology
- College of Management Sciences
- College of Education
- Padak Institute of Fisheries
See also
- Bor, South Sudan
- Jonglei State
- Greater Upper Nile
- Education in South Sudan
- List of universities in South Sudan