Objects of University

The overarching objectives of the University, in general, shall be to advance the education in the field of public health at diploma and degree levels, and at post-graduate levels including doctoral and post-doctoral levels, and to carry on research and consultancy in the area of public health as well as to develop and disseminate knowledge and create awareness about health, and in particular, shall be- (i) to establish a Centre of Excellence in the field of public health and allied fields, and attract the best talents at national and international level; (ii) to undertake multi-disciplinary education, research and development and to become a resource centre in the service of the society and the profession by developing knowledge in biostatistics, epidemiology, health services administration, health policy, public health, health management, health education, medical social work, occupational health/occupational medicine, industrial health, behavioural science, environmental health, community health, health insurance, etc. and develop curricula, syllabi and all related facilities for the conduct of the same, and for its recognition and approval from national and international accreditation boards or agencies for the purposes of employment or further education; (iii) to establish close linkage with profession, Government and industry at the national and international level and to make teaching, training, and research at the University relevant to the needs of the society; (iv) to impart the students holistic value based education and concerns about societal issues surrounding public health and equip them to deal successfully with a variety of challenges and opportunities; (v) to give training to teachers as well as non-teachers and Government officials and to impart education in the area of public health; (vi) to advance and disseminate knowledge, learning, impart training and provide for research and consultancy, in all areas related to public health and related areas including promoting and ensuring capacity building in public health education, training and research; (vii) to strengthen the health systems and build capacity of health workforce in the State of Gujarat and other States; (viii) to develop physical facilities and services in terms of buildings, equipment, research laboratories, studios, other materials and support systems for effective teaching of courses and programs, and for conduct of research and all other related activities; (ix) to establish campuses to pursue the objects of the University within and outside India; (x) to build a strong infrastructure and a high quality faculty for training professionals in public health and related disciplines in order to equip the country and the State of Gujarat with a large and qualified workforce for health and related activities;