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| chancellor = Lt Gen Ikram - ul - Haq, HI(M) (Retd)
| chancellor = Lt Gen Ikram - ul - Haq, HI(M) (Retd)
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The '''Foundation University Islamabad''' ('''FUI'''), ({{nastaliq|'''دانش گاہِ اساسی اسلام آباد'''}}) is a [[private university|private]] [[Universities in Pakistan|university]] located in [[Islamabad]], [[Pakistan]]. It has three campuses; [[Islamabad]], [[Rawalpindi]] & [[Sialkot]].
he '''Foundation University Islamabad''' ('''FUI'''), ({{langx|ur|دانش گاہِ اساسی اسلام آباد}}) is a [[Universities in Pakistan|university]] located in [[Islamabad]], Pakistan. It is under the administration of [[Pakistan Armed Forces]] and has two campuses; Foundation University School of Health Sciences (FUSH) and Foundation University School of Science and Technology (FUSST).

==Recognition==
Foundation University Islamabad is a recognized university by the [[Higher Education Commission of Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf|archive-date=3 March 2016|title=5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions in 2015 (Foundation University Islamabad is ranked #45 in the General Category in Pakistan)|website=Higher Education Commission of Pakistan website|access-date=3 July 2022|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215952/http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf}}</ref><ref name=uniRank/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1312355 |author=Kashif Abbasi|title=Foundation University students orientation held|date=3 February 2017|newspaper=Dawn (newspaper)|access-date=3 July 2022}}</ref>


==Overview==
FUI is a private sector university, sponsored by the [[Fauji Foundation]] which is the largest welfare organization in the country. FUI was granted its charter by the Federal Government vide Ordinance No. LXXXVIII of 2002.
FUI is a government university, backed by the government's [[Fauji Foundation]] which is the largest welfare organization in Pakistan.<ref name=uniRank>[https://www.4icu.org/reviews/7572.htm University Overview of Foundation University Islamabad] uniRank University Ranking (Australia) website, Retrieved 3 July 2022</ref> FUI was granted its charter by the Federal Government vide Ordinance No. LXXXVIII of 2002.


==Faculties==
==Faculties==
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* Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
* Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology


==Programs==
==Programs Offered at Foundation University Rawalpindi Campus (FURC)==


The University offers following Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees.
The university offers following Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees:


'''Undergraduate programs'''
'''Undergraduate programs'''
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* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering<ref name=uniRank/>

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* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
* Bachelor of Computer Software Engineering - Program Accredited from NCEAC
* Bachelor of Computer Software Engineering - Program Accredited from NCEAC
* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Program Accreditation (NCEAC) Applied For
* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Program Accreditation (NCEAC) Applied For
* Bachelor of Business Administration (honors)
* Bachelor of Business Administration (honors)<ref name=uniRank/>
* Bachelor of Computer Arts
* Bachelor of Computer Arts
* Bachelor of Science in Media and Communication
* Bachelor of Science in Media and Communication<ref name=uniRank/>
* Bachelor of Science in Psychology
* Bachelor of Science in Psychology
* Bachelor of Science in English
* Bachelor of Science in English<ref name=uniRank/>
* Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality
* Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality

'''Masters programs'''
'''Masters programs'''
* MS Management Sciences
* MS Management Sciences
* MS Information Security
* MS Information Security
* MS Computer Sciences
* MS Computer Sciences<ref name=uniRank/>
* MS Engineering Management
* MS Engineering Management
* MS English (Linguistics & Literature)
* MS English (Linguistics & Literature)<ref name=uniRank/>
* MS Media Sciences
* MS Media Sciences
* Master of Business Administration (MBA 3.5 years)
* Master of Business Administration (MBA 3.5 years)<ref name=uniRank/>
* Master of Business Administration (MBA 1.5 years)
* Master of Business Administration (MBA 1.5 years)


'''M.Phil and Ph.D programs'''
'''M.Phil and Ph.D. programs'''
* PhD Computer Sciences
* PhD Computer Sciences
* PhD English
* PhD English
* PhD Management Sciences
* PhD Management Sciences<ref name=uniRank/>
* PhD Psychology
* PhD Psychology<ref name=uniRank/>


== Foundation University Islamabad Campus (FUIC) ==
=== Foundation University College of Dentistry (FUCD) ===
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The student are educated in basic medical and dental sciences in the initial two years and are trained in different clinical specialties in third and final years including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Operative/Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Orthodontics on simulated models (phantom heads) and as well as live clinical scenarios. FUCD offers clinical facilities with services ranging from fillings and root canal treatments Dentures to Orthodontics Implants and Major surgeries of the jaws, mouth and face. It houses its own Central Sterilization and Supply Department (CSSD). Dean of the institution is Professor Dr Muhammad Azhar Sheikh, BDS, M.Sc. (Lond), FDS RCS (Eng) FDS RCS (Ire) and FDS Oral Surgery (UK) Where as Dr. Sidra Aamer and Dr. Nadia Amman are serving as Associate Dean (Basic Sciences) and Associate Dean (Clinical Sciences) of FUCD respectively. FUCD has two major Departments which includes Department of BASIC SCIENCES & Department of CLINICAL SCIENCES with their respective sub-departments.{{cn|date=October 2023}}
[[File:FUI Building Latest Photo.jpg|alt=Foundation University Islamabad Campus|thumb|337x337px|Foundation University Islamabad Campus]]


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=== Foundation University College of Physiotherapy (FUCP) ===
The FUIC consists of Foundation University Medical College (FUMC), Foundation University College of Dentistry (FUCD), Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (FUIRS), Foundation University college of Nursing (FUCN), the University Secretariat and Fauji Foundation Hospital (FFH) (Teaching Hospital of FUMC).


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Foundation University College of Physiotherapy (FUCP) was established in 2014. It offers a 5-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and follows the semester system. The intake of the department is 50 students per semester, with two semesters in a year. FUCP has a purpose-built campus with lecture halls, amphitheaters, and multidisciplinary laboratories with facilities at par with international standards.{{cn|date=October 2023}} It is also the first rehabilitation institute in Pakistan which took an initiative to offer paid house jobs to all graduates at the completion of their 5-year degree program.{{cn|date=October 2023}}
=== Foundation University Medical College (FUMC) ===
{{main|Foundation University Medical College}}
The Foundation University Medical College (FUMC) was established in 2000. The intake of the College is 150 students per year. FUMC is also recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP) for FCPS Part II training. The College is housed in a complex of its own, with hostels for boys and girls located within the same premises. The College is listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED) and is a member of International Association of Medical Regulatory Authority (IAMRA). The College has also been included in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDMS) by WHO, making its students eligible to appear in the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and United Kingdom Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB).{{citation needed|date=August 2018}} Conventional modalities of teaching in the form of lectures, seminars, classroom laboratory teaching has been replaced at FUMC by integrated modular systems like PBL (Problem Based Learning) which is more patient oriented and evidence based. The College is also regularly publishing a multi-disciplinary Journal of Bio-medical Sciences.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

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=== Foundation University College of Dentistry (FUCD) ===
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The student are educated in basic medical and dental sciences in the initial two years and are trained in different clinical specialties in third and final years including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Operative/Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Orthodontics on simulated models (phantom heads) and as well as live clinical scenarios. FUCD offers the most modern and state of the art clinical facilities available in the country with services ranging from fillings and root canal treatments Dentures to Orthodontics Implants and Major surgeries of the jaws, mouth and face. It houses its own Central Sterilization and Supply Department (CSSD), specially designed for enabling the clinicians to provide quality care with absolutely no compromise on sterilization and cross-infection control. The clinical setting is fully equipped with digital radiography systems including periapical, OPGs and Cephalometric X-rays to CT scans and MRI. Dean of the institution is Professor Dr Muhammad Azhar Sheikh, BDS, M.Sc (Lond), FDS RCS (Eng) FDS RCS (Ire) and FDS Oral Surgery (UK) Where as Dr. Sidra Aamer and Dr. Nadia Amman are serving as Associate Dean (Basic Sciences) and Associate Dean (Clinical Sciences) of FUCD respectively. FUCD has two major Departments which includes Department of BASIC SCIENCES & Department of CLINICAL SCIENCES with their respective sub-departments.

=== Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (FUIRS) ===
Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (FUIRS) [edll source]
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Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences was established in 2014. It offers a 5-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and follows the semester system. The intake of the department is 50 students per semester, with two semesters in a year. FUIRS has a purpose-built campus with spacious lecture halls, amphitheaters, and multidisciplinary laboratories with facilities at par with international standards. It is also equipped with the latest gadgets like virtual reality (VR), anti-gravity treadmill, and dynamic posturography. Clinical training is provided in the affiliated hospital of FUIRS i.e., Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi which has an exceptional physical rehabilitation setup equipped with the latest equipment to train students to combat clinical challenges in daily life. It is also the first rehabilitation institute in Pakistan which took an initiative to offer paid house jobs to all graduates at the completion of their 5-year degree program.


=== Foundation University College of Nursing (FUCN) ===
=== Foundation University College of Nursing (FUCN) ===
Fauji Foundation School of Nursing was established in 1979. It was running regular diploma courses and has now being upgraded to Foundation University College of Nursing (FUCN). FUCN will be a constituent college of Foundation University. It is under process of recognition by Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) and will be affiliated with Nursing Examination Board Punjab.
Fauji Foundation School of Nursing was established in 1979. It was running regular diploma courses and has now being upgraded to Foundation University College of Nursing (FUCN). FUCN will be a constituent college of Foundation University. It is under process of recognition by Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) and will be affiliated with Nursing Examination Board Punjab.{{fact|date=September 2024}}


=== Foundation University Sialkot Campus (FUSC) ===
=== Foundation University Sialkot Campus (FUSC) ===
FUSC has been established in 2019, with an objective to provide quality and most relevant degree programs in the areas of Business, Information and Engineering Technologies, and also to launch technical courses to meet the industrial need for skilled manpower. The campus shall also provide opportunities to the skilled certificate and diploma holder workforce for their vertical mobility and career progression to acquire higher education. FUSC is providing Bachelors's level education in Engineering, IT and Management Sciences. The Campus is equipped with modern classrooms, IT lab, conference room, engineering laboratory, well resourced library, seminar hall, faculty work stations and management offices.
FUSC has been established in 2019, with an objective to provide degree programs in the areas of Business, Information and Engineering Technologies, and also to launch technical courses to meet the industrial need for skilled manpower. The campus shall also provide opportunities to the skilled certificate and diploma holder workforce for their vertical mobility and career progression to acquire higher education. FUSC is providing Bachelors's level education in Engineering, IT and Management Sciences.{{fact|date=September 2024}}


=== Fauji Foundation Hospital (FFH) ===
=== Fauji Foundation Hospital (FFH) ===
The Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi (A Teaching Hospital of FUMC) with the capacity of 750 beds is the flagship of Fauji Foundation Welfare Health Projects with an annual budget of about Rs. 2.4 billion.
The Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi (A Teaching Hospital of FUMC) with the capacity of 750 beds is the flagship of Fauji Foundation Welfare Health Projects with an annual budget of about Rs. 2.4 billion.


==Programs offered at Foundation University Islamabad Campus (FUIC)==
==Programs offered at Foundation University School of Health Sciences (FUSH)==


* Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
* Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
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*Bachelor of Science Nursing
*Bachelor of Science Nursing


{{anchor|FUIC}}<!--[[Foundation University Islamabad Campus]] redirects here-->
{{anchor|FUSH}}<!--[[Foundation University School of Health Sciences]] redirects here-->

==Introduction of Internationally Accepted Problem-based Learning Methodology==
FUMC has introduced an internationally accepted Integrated Curriculum from 2009.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

FUMC is the fourth institution after Agha Khan University, Shifa Medical College and Army Medical College to introduce this teaching methodology in Pakistan.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

==Collaborations and Memberships==
The University of Yamanashi Faculty of Medicine (Japan), signed an academic agreement with FUMC for research collaboration, faculty development and student exchange in 2005.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 13:26, 5 November 2024

Foundation University Islamabad
دانش گاہِ اساسی اسلام آباد
FUI
Other name
FUI
TypePublic
Established2002 (2002)
AccreditationHigher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC)
PMC, PNC, NBEAC, NCEAC, NTC
ChancellorLt Gen Ikram - ul - Haq, HI(M) (Retd)
PresidentLt Gen Syed Tariq Nadeem Gilani, HI(M) (Retd)
RectorMaj Gen Nasir Dilawar Shah, HI(M) (Retd)
Location
Islamabad, Punjab
,
Pakistan
CampusUrban
Colours   Iris & white
Websitefui.edu.pk

he Foundation University Islamabad (FUI), (Urdu: دانش گاہِ اساسی اسلام آباد) is a university located in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is under the administration of Pakistan Armed Forces and has two campuses; Foundation University School of Health Sciences (FUSH) and Foundation University School of Science and Technology (FUSST).

Recognition

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Foundation University Islamabad is a recognized university by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.[1][2][3]

Overview

[edit]

FUI is a government university, backed by the government's Fauji Foundation which is the largest welfare organization in Pakistan.[2] FUI was granted its charter by the Federal Government vide Ordinance No. LXXXVIII of 2002.

Faculties

[edit]
  • Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Business & Technology
  • Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Programs

[edit]

The university offers following Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees:

Undergraduate programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering[2]
  • Bachelor of Computer Software Engineering - Program Accredited from NCEAC
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Program Accreditation (NCEAC) Applied For
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (honors)[2]
  • Bachelor of Computer Arts
  • Bachelor of Science in Media and Communication[2]
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science in English[2]
  • Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality

Masters programs

  • MS Management Sciences
  • MS Information Security
  • MS Computer Sciences[2]
  • MS Engineering Management
  • MS English (Linguistics & Literature)[2]
  • MS Media Sciences
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA 3.5 years)[2]
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA 1.5 years)

M.Phil and Ph.D. programs

  • PhD Computer Sciences
  • PhD English
  • PhD Management Sciences[2]
  • PhD Psychology[2]

Foundation University College of Dentistry (FUCD)

[edit]

The student are educated in basic medical and dental sciences in the initial two years and are trained in different clinical specialties in third and final years including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Operative/Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Orthodontics on simulated models (phantom heads) and as well as live clinical scenarios. FUCD offers clinical facilities with services ranging from fillings and root canal treatments Dentures to Orthodontics Implants and Major surgeries of the jaws, mouth and face. It houses its own Central Sterilization and Supply Department (CSSD). Dean of the institution is Professor Dr Muhammad Azhar Sheikh, BDS, M.Sc. (Lond), FDS RCS (Eng) FDS RCS (Ire) and FDS Oral Surgery (UK) Where as Dr. Sidra Aamer and Dr. Nadia Amman are serving as Associate Dean (Basic Sciences) and Associate Dean (Clinical Sciences) of FUCD respectively. FUCD has two major Departments which includes Department of BASIC SCIENCES & Department of CLINICAL SCIENCES with their respective sub-departments.[citation needed]

Foundation University College of Physiotherapy (FUCP)

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Foundation University College of Physiotherapy (FUCP) was established in 2014. It offers a 5-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and follows the semester system. The intake of the department is 50 students per semester, with two semesters in a year. FUCP has a purpose-built campus with lecture halls, amphitheaters, and multidisciplinary laboratories with facilities at par with international standards.[citation needed] It is also the first rehabilitation institute in Pakistan which took an initiative to offer paid house jobs to all graduates at the completion of their 5-year degree program.[citation needed]

Foundation University College of Nursing (FUCN)

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Fauji Foundation School of Nursing was established in 1979. It was running regular diploma courses and has now being upgraded to Foundation University College of Nursing (FUCN). FUCN will be a constituent college of Foundation University. It is under process of recognition by Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) and will be affiliated with Nursing Examination Board Punjab.[citation needed]

Foundation University Sialkot Campus (FUSC)

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FUSC has been established in 2019, with an objective to provide degree programs in the areas of Business, Information and Engineering Technologies, and also to launch technical courses to meet the industrial need for skilled manpower. The campus shall also provide opportunities to the skilled certificate and diploma holder workforce for their vertical mobility and career progression to acquire higher education. FUSC is providing Bachelors's level education in Engineering, IT and Management Sciences.[citation needed]

Fauji Foundation Hospital (FFH)

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The Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi (A Teaching Hospital of FUMC) with the capacity of 750 beds is the flagship of Fauji Foundation Welfare Health Projects with an annual budget of about Rs. 2.4 billion.

Programs offered at Foundation University School of Health Sciences (FUSH)

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  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Bachelor of Science Nursing

References

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  1. ^ "5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions in 2015 (Foundation University Islamabad is ranked #45 in the General Category in Pakistan)" (PDF). Higher Education Commission of Pakistan website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k University Overview of Foundation University Islamabad uniRank University Ranking (Australia) website, Retrieved 3 July 2022
  3. ^ Kashif Abbasi (3 February 2017). "Foundation University students orientation held". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 3 July 2022.

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