Since Its founding in 1965 as a
national institute for higher learning and research, 'Quaid-i-Azam University' has grown
into a institution of highest academic standards. |
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The University was
initially named as ‘University of Islamabad’ and was housed in rented
buildings in Satellite Town, Rawalpindi. It started with teaching and research
programs for M.Phil and Ph.D degrees. In 1970 it was decided to start M.SC degree programs
of acceptable standards for graduates from all regions of the country. In 1972 it
moved to its present premises and was renamed Quaid-i-Azam University in 1976 at the time
of centenary celebrations of the founder of Pakistan. |
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The University is rated as one of the top public institutions of higher education in
Pakistan with its qualified teams of teachers and researchers. More than 80%
of the teachers hold doctoral degrees with experience of working in renowned universities
of the world. The University has the distinction of having a large number of distinguished
scientists and educationists as its faculty members, some holding national awards and
international recognition. The senior staff in each department holds a position of
prominence and high standing in their area of expertise and university staff assists the
public and private sectors in a consultative and advisory capacity. |
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The
graduates of Quaid-i-Azam University receive acceptance in universities and research
institutes the world over. The University has established research collaboration with
selected Universities in the United States, Europe and South Asia. |
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University
presently admits about 550 students in it’s Master’s programs. Total enrolment
figure stood at 2650+ in 1998 with about 680 students enrolled for M.Phil and Ph.D degrees
and remaining for the Masters. The University has awarded 9999 M.SC degrees 1908 M.Phil and
178 Ph.D degrees (till 1997) in Natural and Social Sciences since it’s establishment. |
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