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Karakoram International University
قراقرم انٹرنیشنل یونیورسٹی
Mottoانظروا ماذا فی السمٰوٰت والارض
TypeEducational Institution
Established2002 (2002)
ChancellorArif Alvi
Vice-ChancellorAttaullah Shah
Academic staff
192
Administrative staff
1000
Students7000+
Location
Gilgit
,
Pakistan
CampusUrban
ColoursBlue, Golden
  
AffiliationsHEC
Websitekiu.edu.pk

Karakoram International University (KIU) or Karakoram University ( Urdu: قراقرم انٹرنیشنل یونیورسٹی) is a public sector university located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. It was established in 2002 with a charter from the Federal Government of Pakistan, aiming to increase access to higher education in Gilgit-Baltistan.

The main campus is located near the meeting point of the Gilgit and Hunza rivers and surrounded by a stunning range of majestic mountains. Students in Gilgit-Baltistan had to endure great hardship before the university's establishment because they could not pursue their undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate degrees elsewhere. Fortunately, today's students can obtain higher education right in their community.

History

The Karakoram International University is the first university in Gilgit-Baltistan which provides quality education for all. It was established with a charter from the Federal Government of Pakistan and by the orders of the then president Pervez Musharraf.

Karakoram International University is situated before the backdrop of steep mountains at the junction point of Ghizer and the Hunza River. The main campus of the university is located in Konodass, Gilgit. There are two main campuses of The Karakoram International University. Its main campus is situated on the University Road, which is easily accessible from the airport and the bus station. A bridge has also been constructed between Gilgit airport and the university to fascilitate convenient transportation. The sub-campus of the Karakoram International University in the Skardu region was inaugurated by the former Chief Minister of Gilgit-Balitistan Syed Mehdi Shah in July 2011. This campus is located at the Hussainabad Road in Skardu.

According to its charter, Karakoram International University is a multi-campus university. Additional campuses are seeking to be established in feasible localities. Currently, the main campus of the Karakoram International University has nearly 8000 students, more than 150 faculty members, and over a hundred administrative staff in 21 different academic departments.

Faculties

There are three faculties: the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Natural Sciences & Engineering, and the Faculty of Life Sciences and 21 departments.

Academics

Bachelor's degree Programs

Master's degree Programs

Self support evening master's programs

The following programs are taken at evening time for self-support students.[1]

Campuses

Inauguration ceremony for Faculty of Education building

The main campus is situated on the University Road in Gilgit.[2] expanded In 2011, a satellite campus was established in Skardu.[3] that is now become an Independent University (University of Baltistan). In 2016, another satellite campus was established in Hunza.[4]

In August 2017, a new USAID-funded Faculty of Education building was inaugurated by Mission Director Jerry Bisson and the President of Pakistan, Mamnoon Hussain at the Gilgit-Baltistan campus (Main Campus).[5][6]

International campuses of the university include:

See also

References

  1. ^ "Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan". kiu.edu.pk. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan". www.kiu.edu.pk. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  3. ^ "Karakoram International University Skardu Campus". Karakoram International University. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Karakoram International University Hunza Campus". Karakoram International University. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  5. ^ "President of Pakistan Inaugurates USAID-funded Faculty of Education Building at Karakoram International University, Gilgit". USAID. 25 August 2017.
  6. ^ "USAID Funded Projects - Establishment of School of Education". kiu.edu.pk. Retrieved 5 September 2017.

External links


  1. ^ "Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan". www.kiu.edu.pk. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
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