Computer Science and Information Technology

University of Juba established the Computer Studies Centre (CSC) in July 1996. In accordance with the resolution of the Senate and the authorization of University of Juba Council (statute number 15). The Centre was opened with the latest technical specifications and its main aim was to meet the practical requirement for short and intermediate Computer Skills training courses for government and private institutions as well as individual applicants. Following the increase in the demand for computer graduates, the Centre was upgraded in April 2009 to a full School of Computer Science and Information Technology (SCSIT) offering two Bachelor of Science degree programs (5 years) in either Computer Science or Information Technology.

Vision

To prepare highly qualified professionals and academicians for efficient contribution to edification of knowledge society and to achieve the country development goals through fostering and academic environment ideal for development of knowledge, research, innovation, and life-long, facilitate in transforming South Sudan into knowledge base economy, and prepare to tackle complex problems facing the nation, region and the world.

Objectives


- To meet the demand of the labor market for Computer and IT trained professionals.
- To provide students with the knowledge and skills in computing and communication technologies to enable them to succeed in their future life no matter which field of work they choose.
- To eradicate ICT illiteracy to keep the digital divided to a minimum to that South Sudan is not deprived from becoming a full and dynamic member of the global community.