The Board of the National University of Mongolia held a meeting to make structural changes to the university last Friday on November 8th.The board discussed issues on structural changes of 14 faculties in the School of Law, School of Environment and Humanity, School of Social Sciences and School of Business.
However the decisions were made without any consideration or consultation of academic staff of the University.
The Director of the National University of Mongolia, A.Galtbayar, commented on it to reporters; “We conducted surveys in the faculties in previous years. Since the decision has been made we will collaborate with academic staff and students of the University. In making this decision we aim to bring better and a more credible structure for the University. Looking over the past two decades in the education system in Mongolia, numerous new schools and colleges were created based on the most in demand qualifications.
I think the National University of Mongolia must expand its structure in order to provide our students with a wide range of education. It is like a huge supermarket where a student can make their own choices.”
The decision on structural changes faced academic staff and student resistance.
According to the decision by the Board of the National University of Mongolia the following Schools will be closed down:
- School of Mathematics and Computer Science
- School of Physics and Electronics
- School of Information Technology
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- School of Biology and Biotechnology
- School of Geography and Geology
- School of Mongolian Language and Culture
- School of Foreign Services
- School of Foreign Languages and Culture
