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{{Infobox University
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|name = Ziauddin Medical College
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|chancellor = Dr. Asim Hussian
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|vice_chancellor = [[Pirzada Qasim|Prof. Dr. Pirzada Qasim]]
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| vice_chancellor =Dr. [[Pirzada Qasim]]
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The '''Ziauddin University''' (abbreviated as '''ZU'''), is a [[Private university|private]] [[Research university|research]] [[Universities in Pakistan|university]] located in the [[Suburbs|suburb]] area of [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]], [[Pakistan]].<ref name="Google maps inc">{{cite web|last=Google maps inc|title=Location and address of the Ziauddin Unviersity|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&authuser=0&q=ziauddin+university&ie=UTF-8&ei=AZ7CUrTkDZDfoASB8IGAAg&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAg|publisher=Google maps inc|accessdate=31 December 2013}}</ref> The university is honored and named after the renowned educationist, [[Sir Ziauddin Ahmed |Ziauddin Ahmad]].<ref name="Biography of its benefactor: Ziauddin Ahmad">{{cite web|title=Biography of its benefactor: Ziauddin Ahmad|url=http://www.zu.edu.pk/about_about.php|publisher=Biography of its benefactor: Ziauddin Ahmad|accessdate=31 December 2013}}</ref>
'''Ziauddin University''' is a degree awarding private University in [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]]. After the necessary approval from the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), the University established Ziauddin Medical College in 1995, which commenced its first academic session in April 1996. The first group of 55 students began their studies in April 1996 and graduated in March 2001. Dr. Asim Hussian is the [[Chancellor]] of the University and former Federal Secretary to the Government of Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Pirzada Qasim is the Vice Chancellor. Under their stewardship, Ziauddin University is counted as one of the premier medical institutions in Pakistan.<ref>[http://www.jocation.com/forum/Pakistani_Universities_ranking_by_HEC_42 - Ranking of Higher Education Commission (HEC) Recognized Universities in Pakistan]</ref>

Founded in 1995 by the [[Dr. Ziauddin Group of Hospitals|Ziauddin Group]] who also managed its research and financial funding, it is one of the premium institutions of higher learning in medical and biological sciences.<ref name="Ziauddin University Press">{{cite web|last=Ziauddin University Press|title=History|url=http://www.zu.edu.pk/about_history.php|publisher=Ziauddin University Press|accessdate=31 December 2013}}</ref> With a strong emphasis on medical, health, and [[biomedical engineering]], the university offers [[undergraduate|undergraduate]], [[Post graduate|post-graduate]], and [[doctoral studies|doctoral]] programmes. Due to its health research, it consistently maintained its high ranking position and currently placed as one of the top institution in "medical category" by the [[Higher Education Commission|HEC]].<ref name="Higher Education Commission">{{cite web|last=HEC|title=HEC Institutions rankings|url=http://www.hec.gov.pk/INSIDEHEC/DIVISIONS/QALI/OTHERS/RANKINGOFUNIVERSITIES/Pages/CategoryWise.aspx#|work=Govt. Pakistan|publisher=Higher Education Commission|accessdate=31 December 2013}}</ref> In addition, its faculty and the university itself has taken initiatives to improve the [[Health care in Pakistan|health care]] system of Pakistan.<ref name="Ziauddin University Press"/>

The university's official mission seek to commit to have a futuristic approach in imparting knowledge, skills and service rendered with the highest sense of moral uprightness and social responsibility to the nation, region and the world at large.<ref name="Mission of ZU">{{cite web|title=Mission of ZU|url=http://www.zu.edu.pk/about_vision.php|publisher=Mission of ZU|accessdate=31 December 2013}}</ref>



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Revision as of 10:55, 31 December 2013

Ziauddin University
File:Ziauddin Medical University (College) Seal.gif
TypePrivate
Established1995 (1995)
ChancellorDr. Asim Hussain
Vice-ChancellorDr. Pirzada Qasim
RegistrarMuhammad Yousaf
Location
Karachi
,
Sindh
,
Pakistan
CampusUrban
ColoursRed and White  
NicknameZU
AffiliationsHEC, PMDC
Websitewww.zu.edu.pk

The Ziauddin University (abbreviated as ZU), is a private research university located in the suburb area of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[1] The university is honored and named after the renowned educationist, Ziauddin Ahmad.[2]

Founded in 1995 by the Ziauddin Group who also managed its research and financial funding, it is one of the premium institutions of higher learning in medical and biological sciences.[3] With a strong emphasis on medical, health, and biomedical engineering, the university offers undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctoral programmes. Due to its health research, it consistently maintained its high ranking position and currently placed as one of the top institution in "medical category" by the HEC.[4] In addition, its faculty and the university itself has taken initiatives to improve the health care system of Pakistan.[3]

The university's official mission seek to commit to have a futuristic approach in imparting knowledge, skills and service rendered with the highest sense of moral uprightness and social responsibility to the nation, region and the world at large.[5]


History

The establishment of the medical college fulfilled a dream of Sir Ziauddin Ahmed (1877–1947) who had hoped to start a medical college at Aligarh Muslim University.[6] Ziauddin Medical University got the Charter of General University in 2005 and now apart from medical and allied faculties such as the Ziauddin Medical College, Ziauddin College of Pharmacy, Ziauddin College of SpeechLanguage Therapy, Ziauddin College of Physiotherpy, Ziauddin College of Medical Technology, Ziauddin College of Nursing, The University is moving forwards towards establishment of College of Media Sciences, Ziaddin College of Biomedical engineering as well as Future prospects include expansion of Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Information Technology. Programes offered: Undergraduate: MBBS,BDS,Pharm-D, BScN, BS Media Sciences, BS Physiotheraphy BSc Speech language therapy Post graduate: MD, MS, MPil, PhD (different medical and pharmaceutical subjects)

See also

References

  1. ^ Google maps inc. "Location and address of the Ziauddin Unviersity". Google maps inc. Retrieved 31 December 2013. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ "Biography of its benefactor: Ziauddin Ahmad". Biography of its benefactor: Ziauddin Ahmad. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  3. ^ a b Ziauddin University Press. "History". Ziauddin University Press. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  4. ^ HEC. "HEC Institutions rankings". Govt. Pakistan. Higher Education Commission. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  5. ^ "Mission of ZU". Mission of ZU. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  6. ^ About Sir Ziauddin Ahmed


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