Summary
The Ziauddin University (Urdu: جامعہ ضیاء الدین); abbreviated as ZU) is a private university located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[3][4] The university is named after the educationist, Ziauddin Ahmad.
جامعہ ضیاء الدین | |
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Other name | ZU |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1986 |
Parent institution | Dr. Ziauddin Hospitals |
| Accreditation | |
| Chancellor | Asim Hussain |
| Vice-Chancellor | Irfan Hyder[1] |
| Registrar | Engr. Capt.(R) Syed Waqar Hussain[2] |
| Location | , Pakistan |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Green and grey |
| Website | zu |
History edit
Established in 1986, Ziauddin University was founded in the memory of Sir Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad by his daughter and son-in-law. The School of Nursing was founded in 1986 and is accredited by the Pakistan Nursing Council. The institution became the College of Nursing in 2009, and since then, it has offered a variety of graduate and undergraduate programmes. The Sindh government approved the creation of the Dr. Ziauddin Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in August 1994.
The Ziauddin Medical University received its charter as Ziauddin University on 13 December 2005, under the name 'The Ziauddin University' (Amendment ACT 2003).
Recognized university edit
Ziauddin University is recognized and accredited by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.[5][6]
The Ziauddin University is a university chartered under The Ziauddin Medical University Act, 1995[7] that has been amended twice under The Ziauddin University (Amendment) Act, 2018[8] and The Ziauddin University (Amendment) Act, 2021.[9]
Faculty of Law, Politics & Governance ("ZFLPG") edit
Originally known as Faculty of Law ("ZFL") was established in September 2018 under Dean Shaaista Sarki and Director Syed Muaz Shah (joined April 2019). In April 2019 approval from the professional regulatory body Pakistan Bar Council was achieved to start the 5-year LLB law degree program.[10] An Associates Degree Program for 2-years was also approved by the Board of Governors at Ziauddin University that was launched in September 2021.[11] The name change from ZFL to ZFLPG was finalized and approved in early January 2022 by the Board of Governors.[citation needed]
ZFLPG also runs multiple centers focused in particular areas of law conducting research, projects, seminars & workshops, namely:
Ziauddin Medical College edit
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- MPhil
- MPhil Leading to Ph.D. in Health Sciences
- Doctor Of Medicine (MD)
- Master Of Surgery (MS)
- Clinical diplomas
College of Dentistry edit
- Bachelor Of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- MPhil Oral Biology
- MPhil Oral Pathology
College of Pharmacy edit
- PharmD
College of Nursing edit
- MS Nursing
- Post Registered Nurse BS Nursing
- BS Nursing
- Diploma in General Nursing
- Diploma in Nurse-Midwifery
College of Medical Technology edit
- BS and associate degree in Medical Technology
- Diploma Phlebotomy
- Diploma in Clinical Pathology (DCP)
- Diploma in Transfusion Medicine
- MS/MPhil/PGD Medical Technology
College of Rehabilitation sciences edit
- Doctor of Physical therapy
- Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Accelerated Doctor of Physical Therapy
- MS/MPhil Physical Therapy
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy
College of Speech-Language & Hearing Sciences edit
- BS in Audiology & Speech-Language Therapy
- Diploma in Childhood Development & Psychopathology
Faculty of Engineering Science & Technology edit
- BS Software Engineering
- BE Biomedical Engineering
- BE Electrical Engineering
- BE Civil Engineering
- BS Electrical Engineering Technology
- BS Civil Engineering Technology
College of Media Sciences edit
References edit
- ^ "Vice Chancellor Ziauddin University | Message of Leadership".
- ^ "Academic Council".
- ^ Alumni celebrates ZU silver jubilee Dawn (newspaper), Published 31 December 2021, Retrieved 1 March 2022
- ^ "Location and address of the Ziauddin University". Google Maps website. Google Maps. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ "Ranking by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) - Recognized Universities in Pakistan". Higher Education Commission of Pakistan website. 6 March 2011. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "HEC ranking". Govt. of Pakistan. Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) website. 18 July 2012. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Provincial Assembly Sindh, Sindh (1995). "SINDH ACT NO.VI OF 1995 THE ZIAUDDIN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY ACT, 1995" (PDF). Sindh Assembly.
- ^ "Welcome to the Website of Provincial Assembly of Sindh". www.pas.gov.pk. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ "Welcome to the Website of Provincial Assembly of Sindh". www.pas.gov.pk. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ Bedar, Bakht. "Recognized Universities". Pakistan Bar Council. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ "Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies". Ziauddin Faculty of Law, Politics And Governance. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ "Introduction". Ziauddin Faculty of Law, Politics And Governance. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ "Introduction to the Centre for Law & Technology". Ziauddin Faculty of Law, Politics And Governance. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ "Centre for International and Constitutional Law". Ziauddin Faculty of Law, Politics And Governance. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
External links edit
- Ziauddin University official website