Introduction to John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology:

Basic Overview

Established in 2006.

Nature of the school: A non-profit public higher education institution.

Geographical location: Located in Bor, Jonglei State, South Sudan, in the heart of South Sudan, not far from the capital Juba in the north.

Historical evolution: In 2006, John Garang University of Science and Technology was originally established as John Garang Institute of Technology, which was mainly an institution for teaching and curriculum development. In 2013, the relevant bill was passed, and its goal was further clarified as spreading science and technology through teaching and fully participating in all aspects of national economic, social and cultural development.

School Strength

Faculty: The school has a group of experienced and qualified teachers who have in-depth research and teaching experience in various disciplines and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Teaching facilities: The school is equipped with a series of modern teaching facilities, such as laboratories, libraries, etc. Its library has a rich collection of books and academic journals, which provides good resource support for students and teachers' learning and research.

Educational philosophy: Committed to providing high-quality science and technology education, cultivating students' professional skills and comprehensive qualities so that they can contribute to the development of South Sudan after graduation. At the same time, the school focuses on cultivating students' innovation ability, critical thinking and teamwork spirit to adapt to the ever-changing social needs.

Disciplines and departments

Department of Arts and Humanities: Covers disciplines such as applied arts, classical literature, design, education, fine arts, history, literature, museum studies, performing arts, philosophy, religion and theology, and visual arts.

Department of Business and Social Sciences: Including accounting/finance, anthropology/archaeology, business/trade/management, communication and media studies, development studies, economics, geography, law, library and information science, sports science, politics and international studies, social policy/public administration, social work, sociology/psychology, tourism/hotels and other disciplines.

Department of Medicine and Health: Involves related professional fields such as medicine and health sciences.

Department of Science and Technology: Including natural sciences, computer science, information technology and other disciplines.

Engineering Department: It offers various engineering disciplines, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, etc.

School ranking: According to 4icu.org, it ranks 12,621st in the world university rankings and 2nd in South Sudan.

Cost: The school may charge students a certain amount of tuition and fees, but the specific fee standards may vary depending on factors such as disciplines, courses, and student status. In addition, the school also provides some scholarships and grants to help students in need complete their studies.

Campus environment: The campus covers a large area and has modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, student dormitories and other facilities. The campus is shaded by trees and has a beautiful environment, providing students with a good learning and living environment. At the same time, the school also has various sports facilities and entertainment venues, such as football fields, basketball courts, gyms, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life.