The University Emblem comprises of the Knup, the Cross and the Hearth. The Knup is a traditional woven bamboo cane cape used as a protection against rain when working in the fields or out in the open. The Knup symbolises protection and nurture in the journey through hardship to gain knowledge. In the centre of the Knup,is the Cross which is the symbol of Christianity and denotes sacrifice and endurance. At the base of the Knup is the Hearth with burning fire which occupies an important place in tribal houses. It is a place where parents and elders gather to instruct, narrate stories and sing songs while imparting the cultural and traditional knowledge of the forefathers to the younger generation.