University of Bahr El-Ghazal
University of Bahr El-Ghazal (UBG) is a university in South Sudan.
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| Motto | المعرفةإزدهار |
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Motto in English | Knowledge is Prosperity |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1991 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Samson Samuel Wasara |
Administrative staff | (2017) |
| Students | 1,000+ (2017) |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
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:
- 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 Vice Chancellor of Bahr El-Ghazal University is Professor.Dr. Samson Samuel Wassara.[2]
Colleges
New building, University of Bahr el-Ghazal
As of December 2016, the university maintains the following colleges:[3]
- 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[4])
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