Karakoram International University

Karakoram International University
قراقرم انٹرنیشنل یونیورسٹی
Motto	انظروا ماذا فی السمٰوٰت والارض
Type	Educational Institution
Established	2002
Chancellor	Arif Alvi
Vice-Chancellor	Attaullah Shah
Academic staff	192
Administrative staff	1000
Students	7000+
Location	Gilgit, Pakistan
Campus	Urban
Colours	Blue, Golden;
Affiliations	HEC
Website	kiu.edu.pk

Karakoram International University (KIU) or Karakoram University ( Template:Lang-ur) is a public sector university located in Gilgit, the capital city of the Gilgit-Baltistan region in 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

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 Linguistics and Literature (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.^[1]

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

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:

KIU main campus, Gilgit
KIU sub campus, Hunza
KIU sub campus, Ghizar
KIU sub campus, Diamer, Chilas

References

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

External links

Official website^[1]

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

[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.

[7] "Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan". www.kiu.edu.pk. Retrieved 8 March 2024.

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