Goa University
Goa University is a public state research university headquartered in the city of Panaji, in the Indian state of Goa. In addition to Panaji (Taleigão Plateau Campus), it has a campus in Margao, Mapusa, Ponda, Old Goa and Vasco da Gama.
Crest of Goa University | |
| Motto | "Knowledge is Divine" |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | December 1984, 1 |
| Chancellor | P. S. Sreedharan Pillai |
| Vice-Chancellor | Harilal B. Menon |
| Registrar | V. S. Nadkarni |
| Location | Taleigão, Goa, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | UGC, NAAC, AIU |
| Website | www |
The traditions of Goa University date back to the 17th century, with the creation of the first university courses by the Portuguese Empire. However, it was only after the annexation of Goa that the process was consolidated, with the University of Mumbai establishing a Centre for Post-Graduate Instruction and Research (CPIR) in Panaji. The CPIR offered affiliation to the first colleges that were instituted in Goa in June 1962. Was established under the Goa University Act of 1984 (Act No. 7 of 1984) and commenced operations on 1 June 1985, replacing CPIR. The university offers graduate and post-graduate studies and research programmes. It is currently (2014–19) accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in India with a rating of A Grade.
Is one of India's few universities offering western languages such as Portuguese and French. The university's Department of Portuguese and Lusophone Studies is the only such in the entire Indian subcontinent.