Karakoram International University

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

Karakoram International University or Karakoram University (KIU; Urdu: قراقرم انٹرنیشنل یونیورسٹی) is a public sector university located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of 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 KIU is one of the two public universities in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan.

There are currently two faculties in the university - Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences. A third faculty of Mountain Area Development Studies is planned to be established soon.

The KIU has been chartered as a multi-campus institution. The campus, situated on the University Road in Gilgit, is well-constructed; however, Skardu campus was established in 2011 with programs from four departments. The Skardu Campus is under construction. The core facilities have been ensured. As per 2007, there were around 2000 students enrolled. A third of them were women.[1]

It was also announced that Chinese lessons would be offered in future in order to increase trade ties with China.[2]

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 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 2300 students, more than 100 faculty members and over a hundred administrative staff in sixteen different academic departments. The Skardu Campus has been started with four main departments which are English, Computer Sciences, Business Management and Education.[1]

Academics

Bachelor's degree Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences BS (CS)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration-BB (IT)
  • Bachelor of Science in International Relations (BS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Food Technology (BS)
  • Bachelor of Arts in English (BA Hons)
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BS)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.Ed) Elementary 4 years (pre step)
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology (Animal Sciences) (BS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology (Plant sciences) (BS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Media and Communication (BS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics (BS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Economics (BS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences. (BS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences (Geology) (BS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Earthquake Engineering (BS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (BS)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - Management (BBA)
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Statistics (BS)
  • Bachelor of Computer Arts (BCA)
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
  • Bachelor's degree in Design (Communication Design) BCD

Master's degree Programs

  • Master of Science in Mathematics (M.Sc)
  • Master of Science in Statistics (M.Sc)
  • Master of Science in International Relations (M.Sc)
  • Master of Science in Chemistry (M.Sc)
  • Master of Arts in English Literature (MA)
  • Master of Arts in English Linguistics (MA)
  • Master of Science in Agriculture in Food Technology
  • Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences (M.Sc)
  • Master of Arts in Education (MA)
  • Master of Science in Economics (M.Sc)
  • Master of Science in Biology (Animal Sciences)
  • Master of Science in Biology (Plant sciences)
  • Master of Science in Physics (M.Sc)
  • Master of Business Administration in Management (Regular) MBA

Self support evening master's programs

The following programs are taken at evening time for self-support students.[3]

  • Master of Information Technology (MIT PGD in Computer Sciences)
  • Master of Science in Media & Communication Studies (M.Sc)
  • Master of Business Administration (Executive) MBA
  • Master of Education M.Ed (One Year Diploma)
  • Diploma in Agriculture
  • Master of Science in Economics & Finance M.Sc

Campuses

Inauguration ceremony for Faculty of Education building

The main campus is situated on the University Road in Gilgit.[4] In 2011, a satellite campus was established in Skardu.[5] In 2016, another satellite campus was established in Hunza.[6]

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.[7][8]

International campuses of the university include:

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan". www.kiu.edu.pk. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  2. ^ "University in Gilgit to start Chinese language classes". The Express Tribune. 11 October 2010.
  3. ^ "Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan". www.kiu.edu.pk. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan". www.kiu.edu.pk. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  5. ^ "Karakoram International University Skardu Campus". Karakoram International University. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  6. ^ "Karakoram International University Hunza Campus". Karakoram International University. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  7. ^ "President of Pakistan Inaugurates USAID-funded Faculty of Education Building at Karakoram International University, Gilgit". USAID. 25 August 2017.
  8. ^ "USAID Funded Projects - Establishment of School of Education". kiu.edu.pk. Retrieved 5 September 2017.

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