Though Goa University was established in 1985, its genesis dates back to post-Liberation era when the Post Graduate Centre of Bombay University was established in Goa in 1966. Though the Post Graduate Centre of Bombay University met the immediate requirements of Goan students at a time when educational resources and avenues in Goa were limited, an acute need was felt for Goa’s own university that would promote interest in the life, literature, languages and cultures of the people of Goa. Envisaged as an instrument of socio-economic development and empowerment, Goa University was thus established in 1985 by incorporating the then existing Centre for Post Graduate Instruction and Research of the University of Bombay. Over the past 25 years, the University has steadily expanded its reach, both in terms of the number of colleges affiliated, as well as the diversity of courses offered. Presently the University has 24 Post Graduate departments and 3 Centres of Studies offering academic programmes leading to Masters and Ph.D. degrees in various disciplines. The University also offers M. Phil and Post Graduate Diploma programmes in select disciplines. 48 professional and non-professional colleges/institutions, for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching are affiliated to the University. In addition, 10 research institutions are recognised by the University for Research in various disciplines.