Meridian Global University (MGU), in Cameroon registered as MGU Higher Institute of Professional Studies (MGU-HIPS) is an initiative of Meridian Global Education and Research Foundation (MGERF) that was founded as a non-denominational institution with the goal of breaching the gap in the educational system in Cameroon by providing a demanding, yet supportive educational experience. MGU challenges
its students to exceed their highest ambitions, fosters the mature development of values and deepens a desire to help shape the world. We intend to nurture graduates who are highly motivated individuals, with the ambition and ability to create their own jobs or to achieve, succeed, and make a lasting impact in their careers and communities. MGU has ties to people from virtually all continents of the globe and seeks to nurture truly global citizens. Our students are provided with a rigorous, intense education that both disciplines and expands the mind. Students develop a lifelong desire to learn and grow while also acquiring skills and knowledge necessary for success in their professional lives. At the heart of this education is the General Requirement, which exposes all our students to primary fields of inquiry and the cultural values that shape our world. We expect our students to perform at the highest level and set demanding standards in the classroom and virtual environments. MISSION
1) To strengthen ties with industries, professional societies, accrediting bodies and statutory Authorities that share common goals and responsibilities.
2) To establish a campus for international students in academic collaboration with globally acclaimed premier institutions.
3) To provide state-of-the-art facilities for all facets of professional training.
4) To improve the work culture and develop a congenial organizational set-up. VISION
1) To be a provider of globally-competitive proficient professionals.
2) To nurture and sustain academic excellence programmed to promote entrepreneurial skills and innovation among graduates.
3) To foster academic-industry/professional synergies and to forge strategic alliances for greater & upward mobility.
4) To import need based education and create an ethos for research of relevance.
5) To contribute to social and industrial development of Africa and beyond. CORE VALUES
Student-Focused
We serve as catalysts to transform the academic experience to meet the needs of students. We are compelled to deliver an academic experience that is highly relevant and enriching to our students’ lives. Academic Excellence
The Institution pursues academic excellence in its teaching, learning and research to serve the local, national and international communities. The University possesses that institutional autonomy and integrity necessary to uphold the highest standards of intellectual inquiry and academic freedom. Innovation
Innovation is driven by an understanding that higher educational delivery must be managed in a fiscally sustainable model, enabling the enterprise to secure resources and infrastructure to achieve and strengthen its mission. Our innovative course design and flexible delivery models are defined by the evolving needs of MGU shares six core values that promote a positive and rewarding life for its students through fostering a genuine appreciation and respect for: the global student community and ensure that our programs meet the needs of adult learners and working professionals regardless of geographic location or industry. Knowledge
The University advances intellectual development; promotes democratic and global citizenship; cultivates an appreciation for beauty, goodness, and truth; and provides opportunities for the physical, spiritual, emotional, social and cultural development of students. The University provides professional education grounded in these foundations of liberal learning while preparing students to understand complex issues and express informed opinions with courage and conviction. Community Service
The University is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and collaborative community accentuated by a spirit of freedom and charity, and marked by protection of the rights and dignity of the individual. The University values students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds and faith traditions and is committed to creating an atmosphere of trust, safety and respect in a community characterized by a rich diversity of people and ideas. Ethical Conduct
The University provides a values-based education that informs the development of ethical judgment and behavior. The University seeks to develop ethical and responsible leaders committed to the common good that are empowered to engage a diverse and changing world.
