Federal Urdu University

The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (Urdu: وفاقی جامعہ اردو); alternatively known as FUUAST) is a public university primarily located at Islamabad, Pakistan.[3] The university has two satellite campuses; the central campus is located in Islamabad while the secondary campus is located in Karachi.[4] The administrative and degree awarding units of the university are currently based in Karachi, which also acts as the university's present headquarters. The university offers wide range of academic programs in undergraduate and post-graduate. The university is noted for its engaging research in fine arts, languages, engineering, social sciences and philosophy.[4] With an tentative approximated of ~13,500 enrolled students currently attending the university, it is one of the largest institution in the country and is one of the top 10 universities in the "general category" ranked by the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan).[5]

Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology, Islamabad
وفاقی جامعہ اردو
Other name
FUUAST
Former names
Federal Urdu Science College, Federal Urdu Arts College
TypePublic
Established2002 (2002) as university
Academic affiliations
PEC
HEC
Pakistan Bar Council
Pharmacy Council of Pakistan
National Council for Homeopathy
ChancellorPresident of Pakistan
Vice-ChancellorRubina Mushtaq[1]
Dean
  • Muhammad Zia ud-Din[2]
  • Mohammad Zahid[2]
  • Masood Mashkoor Siddiqui[2]
  • Meh Jabeen[2]
Academic staff
450
Students~13,500
Location
Islamabad
,
Islamabad Capital Territory
,
Pakistan

24.9120°N 67.0907°E / 24.9120; 67.0907
CampusPrimary Campus
Colours   Green, white
WebsiteIslambad campus
Gulshan campus

The Federal Urdu University holds a unique distinction of being as one of the few institutions of higher learning in languages and maintains a distinguish reputation for conducting scientific research towards the advancement of languages, engineering, philosophy, natural, medical and social sciences.[6] In addition, the university is also known for its financial affordability while engaged in offering an international standard scientific research and development in various academic mulch-disciplines.[6]

History

Urdu College was first established by Baba-e-Urdu Maulvi Abdul Haq in 1949.[4][7] Then this college was given the status of a University on 13 November 2002 by presidential order and is the first university in Pakistan to teach primarily in the Urdu language. It was established by merging the Federal Urdu Arts College and the Federal Urdu Science College, both in Karachi. Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui was appointed as the first Vice Chancellor of Federal Urdu University in 2002.[8] President Pervez Musharraf was the university's first chancellor. President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi is the chancellor of the university respectively.[4]

Campuses and departments

The Federal Urdu University comprises three campuses and a number of departments:

  • Abdul Haq Campus at Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi (previously known as Federal Urdu Arts College)[4]
  • Gulshan Campus at the University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi (previously known as Federal Urdu Science College)[4]
  • Islamabad Campus, Kuri Model Village, Mozah Mohrian, 5B, Near Bahria Enclave Road, Islamabad (established in 2003 near Zero Point, Islamabad. Later moved on to Kuri Model Village)
Federal Urdu University is located in Karachi
Location of Abdul Haq Campus and Gulshan Campus within Karachi.

See also

References
  1. "Dr Muhammad Ziauddin removed as acting FUUAST VC". Geo News. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  2. "University Organization – FUUAST". fuuast.edu.pk.
  3. "Address of Federal Urdu University". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  4. Amanullah Bashar (6 October 2006). "Urdu University: A Gift Of The Present Government". Pakistan Economist (magazine). Archived from the original on 12 May 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  5. "Category Wise Rankings". www.hec.gov.pk. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  6. FUU Press. "Introduction of FUU". FUU Press. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  7. "کراچی کی سرکاری جامعات". Daily Jang.
  8. "KARACHI: Pirzada Qasim appointed first VC of Urdu varsity". Dawn (newspaper). 27 December 2002. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
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