Goa University, established in June 1985, is located on the outskirts of Panaji, on the Taleigao plateau overlooking the Zuari River joining the Arabian Sea.
It offers courses in Latin American Studies, French, Portuguese, computer science and technology, business administration, marine biotechnology. PG Diploma and certificate courses are also offered. The university has a DOD sponsored research cell in ocean science and technology. A remote sensing laboratory has also been established.