03-04-2010, 05:01 AM
Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad
Since Its founding in 1965 as a national institute for higher learning and research, 'Quaid-i-Azam University' has grown into a institution of highest academic standards.
The University was initially named as University of Islamabad and was housed in rented buildings in Satellite Town, Rawalpindi. It started with teaching and research programs for M.Phil and Ph.D degrees. In 1970 it was decided to start M.SC degree programs of acceptable standards for graduates from all regions of the country. In 1972 it moved to its present premises and was renamed Quaid-i-Azam University in 1976 at the time of centenary celebrations of the founder of Pakistan.
The University is rated as one of the top public institutions of higher education in Pakistan with its qualified teams of teachers and researchers. More than 80% 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, some holding national awards and international recognition. The senior staff in each department holds a position of prominence and high standing in their area of expertise and university staff assists the public and private sectors in a consultative and advisory capacity.
The graduates of Quaid-i-Azam University receive acceptance in universities and research institutes the world over. The University has established research collaboration with selected Universities in the United States, Europe and South Asia.
University presently admits about 550 students in its Masters programs. Total enrolment figure stood at 2650+ in 1998 with about 680 students enrolled for M.Phil and Ph.D degrees and remaining for the Masters. The University has awarded 9999 M.SC degrees 1908 M.Phil and 178 Ph.D degrees (till 1997) in Natural and Social Sciences since its establishment.
Academics
Faculty Of Natural Sciences:
Department of Biology
Department of Chemistry
Department of Computer Sciences
Department of Earth Sciences
Department of Electronics
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Computer Centre
Faculty Of Social Sciences:
Department of Administrative Sciences
Department of Anthropology
Department of Defence & Strategic Studies
Department of Economics
Department of History
Department of International Relations
National Institute of Pakistan Studies
National Institute of Psychology
Area Study Centre
Research Institutes:
Centre for the Study of the Civilization of central Asian
National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research, Islamabad
Women Studies Centre
Institute of Environment Science
Research
The following is the list of subjects in which research is being performed in different faculties / departments of the University. Each category below contains the title of the Project/ Thesis with the name of the student who performed the research towards the fulfillment of the degree (M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D).
This list of Thesis/ Projects is extracted from the last couple of years and from ongoing research. The details about these Thesis/ Projects and the written thesis can be obtained (for reference only) from the Ground Floor of the Central Library of the University or from the concerned department.
Areas Of Research:
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Sciences
Earth Sciences
Electronics
Mathematics
Physics
Anthropology
Defence & Strategic Studies
Economics
History
International Relations
Pakistan Studies
Psychology
Since Its founding in 1965 as a national institute for higher learning and research, 'Quaid-i-Azam University' has grown into a institution of highest academic standards.
The University was initially named as University of Islamabad and was housed in rented buildings in Satellite Town, Rawalpindi. It started with teaching and research programs for M.Phil and Ph.D degrees. In 1970 it was decided to start M.SC degree programs of acceptable standards for graduates from all regions of the country. In 1972 it moved to its present premises and was renamed Quaid-i-Azam University in 1976 at the time of centenary celebrations of the founder of Pakistan.
The University is rated as one of the top public institutions of higher education in Pakistan with its qualified teams of teachers and researchers. More than 80% 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, some holding national awards and international recognition. The senior staff in each department holds a position of prominence and high standing in their area of expertise and university staff assists the public and private sectors in a consultative and advisory capacity.
The graduates of Quaid-i-Azam University receive acceptance in universities and research institutes the world over. The University has established research collaboration with selected Universities in the United States, Europe and South Asia.
University presently admits about 550 students in its Masters programs. Total enrolment figure stood at 2650+ in 1998 with about 680 students enrolled for M.Phil and Ph.D degrees and remaining for the Masters. The University has awarded 9999 M.SC degrees 1908 M.Phil and 178 Ph.D degrees (till 1997) in Natural and Social Sciences since its establishment.
Academics
Faculty Of Natural Sciences:
Department of Biology
Department of Chemistry
Department of Computer Sciences
Department of Earth Sciences
Department of Electronics
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Computer Centre
Faculty Of Social Sciences:
Department of Administrative Sciences
Department of Anthropology
Department of Defence & Strategic Studies
Department of Economics
Department of History
Department of International Relations
National Institute of Pakistan Studies
National Institute of Psychology
Area Study Centre
Research Institutes:
Centre for the Study of the Civilization of central Asian
National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research, Islamabad
Women Studies Centre
Institute of Environment Science
Research
The following is the list of subjects in which research is being performed in different faculties / departments of the University. Each category below contains the title of the Project/ Thesis with the name of the student who performed the research towards the fulfillment of the degree (M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D).
This list of Thesis/ Projects is extracted from the last couple of years and from ongoing research. The details about these Thesis/ Projects and the written thesis can be obtained (for reference only) from the Ground Floor of the Central Library of the University or from the concerned department.
Areas Of Research:
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Sciences
Earth Sciences
Electronics
Mathematics
Physics
Anthropology
Defence & Strategic Studies
Economics
History
International Relations
Pakistan Studies
Psychology