Karachi University
 Karachi University  (University)    | |
|---|---|
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| Motto | رَبِّ زدْنيِ عِلْماً ((Arabic) O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge) |
| Formation | 1951 |
| Type | Public |
| One of the largest universities in Pakistan | |
The University of Karachi is a public research university located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Established through a national emergence and a followup of the University of Sindh in Jamshoro, the university was established with a status as "Federal University" in 1951 and designed by the Mohsin Baig as its chief architect.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
With a total student body of 41,000 full-time students and a campus size spanning over 1200 acres, Karachi University is one of the largest universities in Pakistan with a distinguished reputation for multi-disciplinary research in science and technology, medical, and social sciences.[7] The university has over 53 Departments and 19 research institutes operating under nine faculties.[8] There are over 893 academics and more than 2500 supporting staff working for the university.[9][10]
History
At the time of establishment of Pakistan as a sovereign state in 1947, the means for higher education and research were negligible and diminished in the country. Responding to the impending requirement of higher learning, Pakistan Government started establishing educational institutions of higher learning and research and thus underwent rapid modernization under a policy guided by Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan. Its first Vice-chancellor was Dr. ABA Haleem.[11] In 1953 it started its teaching and research activities at two faculties: the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science.
For the first two years, the University of Karachi remained as an examination university for the affiliated colleges. Over the years, the enrollment expanded rapidly. Karachi University first intake was 50 students, the university now has 53 academic departments and 20 Research Centers and Institutes, under faculties of Social Sciences, Science, Islamic Studies, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, Management and Administrative Sciences and Medicines. The enrollment of regular students at the campus is around 28,000. There are about 1,000 faculty members and more than 3,000 supporting staff.
An Alumnus on Wikispooks
| Person | Born | Nationality | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Qadeer Khan | 1 April 1936 | Pakistan | Scientist | Father of the Islamic Bomb |
References
- ↑ http://tribune.com.pk/story/564260/2013-rankings-three-pakistani-universities-among-worlds-top-200/
- ↑ http://www.geo.tv/article-108140-HEC-announced-ranking-of-Pakistani-universities-2013
- ↑ http://uok.edu.pk/our-history.php
- ↑ http://archives.dawn.com/2001/10/30/local4.htm%7C
- ↑ http://tribune.com.pk/story/400206/enhancing-relations-ku-plays-host-to-thai-students/}
- ↑ http://dawn.com/news/1028338/sri-lanka-seeks-ku-help-to-set-up-research-facility
- ↑ http://www.uok.edu.pk/welcome-address.php
- ↑ http://uok.edu.pk/welcome-address.php
- ↑ https://archive.today/20130416085822/http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013%5C01%5C08%5Cstory_8-1-2013_pg13_6
- ↑ http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-108140-HEC-announced-ranking-of-Pakistani-universities-2013
- ↑ http://beta.dawn.com/news/784779/karachi-university-its-history
