Goa University, Bambolim, Goa
Goa University was established in June 1985 by an Act of Goa Government, it is a public university approved by UGC and accredited to the NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). The vision of the university is to provide required knowledge to the aspirants to meet the employment needs of the State and to achieve the global levels of excellence in teaching and research. The mission is to effectively and efficiently instruct basic, appropriate and social economically relevant knowledge, understanding and employment-driven technical capabilities in their chosen areas of study.
Campus
The Goa University campus is spread over 427.49 acres area of Taleigao plateau within close surroundings of the capital city of Panaji, in North Goa.
Facilities
The university serves a lot of facilities to its students, the facilities at university campus includes remote sensing lab, computer network and internet facility with unlimited twenty-four hours internet connectivity is available through 1 Gbps NKN line, computer centre, hostel, accommodation, health care, alumni association, guest house, anti raging helpline, equal opportunity cell and SC/ST cell.
Programmes
The university offers various PG, UG, diploma and research courses, following are some technical UG and courses offered by the university:
B.Tech Courses:
- Civil Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Information Technology
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
Placement
The Goa University has a Career Counseling and Placement Cell which organize seminars and guidance workshops for informing students about the rising professional trends, entrepreneurship, job profiles, market needs, leadership roles, and implementation of national socio-economic policies and to avail training in soft skills. Goa University organizes placement fair every year, where a large no of students attends the campus interviews in reputed MNCs like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Induslnd Bank, Faria Holding, Phlox Educon, Caculo, Remote Software Solutions, Indoco Remedies, New Vision Printing Services, Comprise Software Solutions, Auto Industries, Chowgule Industries, Vipra Primeware Infotech, and Imperial Wealth Services.