Quaid-e-Azam University

Quaid-i-Azam University, (QAU) was established as the University of Islamabad under an Act of National Assembly passed in July 1967. Initially, QAU offered degree programs in M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees. Later on, it was decided to start an M.Sc. degree program for graduates from all regions of the country, based on regional quota. Since 2010, University has introduced a BS (4 years) program in a few disciplines of Natural and Social Sciences. In the beginning, the University was housed in Satellite Town, Rawalpindi, and moved to its permanent Campus in October 1971. The University was renamed as “Quaid-i-Azam University” in 1976 at the time of the centenary celebrations of the Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. QAU is recognized in Pakistan and abroad as an institution of higher academic standards and its graduates receive acceptance in universities and research institutions the world over. QAU has also established research collaboration with selected universities/research organizations in the United States, Europe and South Asia. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has recently ranked QAU as the top public institution of higher education in Pakistan. QAU is heading towards the internationalization by increasing the level of faculty, curriculum, research and determined to find a respectable place in international university rankings. QAU has qualified team of teachers and researchers; more than 75% 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, holding national awards and international recognition.