Higher Education - Magburaka, Northern, Sierra Leone
Our StoryThe name of the University is the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST), and comprises the following colleges:⦁ Magburaka University College (incorporating the Government Technical Institute 'GTI'), Magburaka (this College currently houses the Secretariat of the University).⦁ Makeni University College (incorporating Teko Veterinary Institute);⦁ Port Loko University College MottoThe motto of EBKUST is "Knowledge for Innovation.VisionThe vision of EBKUST is to be a world class African university dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and innovation, and service that result in the production of a critical mass of graduates that possesses the right mix of knowledge, skills and competencies to be self-reliant and to transform their communities, the nation and the world.MissionEBKUST is committed to:⦁ quality education, grounded in Science and Technology, that empowers self, community, nation and the world;⦁ opening windows of opportunity for all to accessing functional knowledge, skills and competencies;⦁ research that transforms the lives of people;⦁ service to community, nation and the world at large;⦁ meaningful contribution to national development in all its ramifications. Core ValuesThe values that are at the core of all EBKUST activities include:⦁ distinction in teaching and research;⦁ creativity in thinking and action;⦁ academic freedom and respect for individual differences;⦁ sensitivity to the needs of the individual, the community and the nation;⦁ self-reliance and respect for the dignity of labour;⦁ integrity, transparency and accountability in all undertakings;⦁ character development and love of country.