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The University of Venda or Univen, in full the University of Venda for Science and Technology, is a South Africa
South Africa

The Republic of South Africa, also known by Official names of South Africa, is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa....
n university
University

A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education....
, located in Thohoyandou
Thohoyandou

Thohoyandou is the administrative and legislative centre for this Venda region in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Previously, it was the capital of the Bantustan of Venda....
 in Limpopo
Limpopo

Limpopo is the northernmost Provinces of South Africa of South Africa. The capital is Polokwane, formerly called Pietersburg. The province was formed from the northern region of the Transvaal province in 1994, and initially named Northern Transvaal....
 province.






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Vision and Mission


Vision

To be at the centre of tertiary education for rural and regional development in Southern Africa .

Mission

As a comprehensive institution, The University of Venda offers a range of undergraduate and post graduate qualifications in fields of study that are responsive to the development needs of the Southern African region, using appropriate learning methodologies and research.

History


The University of Venda or Univen, in full the University of Venda for Science and Technology, is a South Africa
South Africa

The Republic of South Africa, also known by Official names of South Africa, is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa....
n university
University

A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education....
, located in Thohoyandou
Thohoyandou

Thohoyandou is the administrative and legislative centre for this Venda region in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Previously, it was the capital of the Bantustan of Venda....
 in Limpopo
Limpopo

Limpopo is the northernmost Provinces of South Africa of South Africa. The capital is Polokwane, formerly called Pietersburg. The province was formed from the northern region of the Transvaal province in 1994, and initially named Northern Transvaal....
 province. It was established in 1982 to serve the inhabitants of the Venda
Venda

Venda was a bantustan in northern South Africa, now part of Limpopo Province province. It was founded as a homeland for the Venda people, speakers of the Venda language....
 bantustan
Bantustan

A bantustan or euphemistically black african homeland or simply homeland, was territory set aside for black inhabitants of South Africa and South-West Africa , as part of the policy of South Africa under apartheid....
. After the end of apartheid and the re-integration of the bantustans into South Africa, Univen changed its focus to emphasize science
Science

In its broadest sense, science refers to any systematic knowledge or practice. In its more usual restricted sense, science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on scientific method, as well as to the organized body of knowledge gained through such research....
 and technology
Technology

Technology is a broad concept that deals with an animal species' usage and knowledge of tools and crafts, and how it affects an animal species' ability to control and adapt to its Natural environment....
 education. With the South African government's programme of tertiary education reform in the new millennium, Univen became a "comprehensive university", offering both theoretically-oriented and practically-oriented courses.

The University of Venda for Science and Technology, situated in Thohoyandou in the scenic Vhembe district of the Limpopo Province of South Africa was established in 1982. The university has ever experienced tremendous growth and change. From its early years, staff members were drawn from various backgrounds in South Africa but by 1994 staff members were increasingly recruited from other African countries and over seas.

The presence on campus of staff from diverse backgrounds created a unique atmosphere and a fertile environment for new ideas and a capacity for change.

During this time the institution remained a traditional university that offered a full-range of courses straddling the humanities, social sciences, natural and applied sciences.

With the advent of democracy in 1994 and a new leadership at the helm, Univen embarked on a process of accelerated transformation. From 1995 the university shifted its focus to science and technology, resulting in the introduction of new programmes with an increase in student enrolment in the natural and applied sciences.

In 2002, the Department of Education mandated the institution to transform into a comprehensive university that offers career-focused programmes. Prior to its new mandate, Univen had already taken a step to establish some career-focused programmes with emphasis on science and technology.

During each stage of transformation the university aligned its vision and mission to the needs of the community at local, regional, national, continental and international levels. This process of transformation created significant changes in administrative governance and in the size and shape of the curriculum. It also attracted better qualified staff and resulted in improved student profile.

To date the university has established itself as a national asset through its niche on problem oriented, project based curriculum with a strength in nurturing under prepared students into nationally competitive graduates. The university has therefore become and important player in the South African higher education landscape, contributing significantly to the human resources and development needs of the country and region.

Faculties and Schools


Faculty of Health, Agriculture and Rural Development



Humanities, Management Sciences and Law

  • [ School of Management Sciences]


Natural and Applied Sciences



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