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'{{Infobox University |name = Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad |image_name = Quaid-i-Azam University Entrance.JPG |caption = 'Baab-i-Quaid' - Quaid-e-Azam University Entrance |image_size = 200px |image_alt = Quaid-i-Azam University |established = July, 1967 |motto = |type = [[Public university|Public]], [[Research university|Research]] and [[Co-educational]] |former_names = University of Islamabad |chancellor = [[President of Pakistan]] |vice_chancellor = Dr. Masoom Yasinzai |city = [[Islamabad]] |country = {{PAK}} |students = more than 2,400 |colours = Green and White <br />{{color box|green}}{{color box|white}} |shortname = QAU |affiliations = [[Higher Education Commission]] |website = [http://www.qau.edu.pk/ www.qau.edu.pk] }} The '''Quaid-i-Azam University''' is a [[public university|public]], [[research university]] in [[Islamabad Capital Territory]] of [[Pakistan]]. It is named after the title of the founder of Pakistan and father of the nation [[Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah]]. It was founded as the [[University of Islamabad]] in July 1967. Quaid-i-Azam University has established research collaboration with universities in the United States, Europe and South Asia. <ref> [http://www.qau.edu.pk/betaqau/icoll.php - List of MOUs signed by Quaid-i-Azam University with the foreign universities] </ref> ==History== This University was established as University of [[Islamabad]] under an Act of National Assembly passed in July, 1967. It started teaching and research program for M.Phil & Ph.D. degrees. Later on, it was decided to start M.Sc. degree program for graduates from all regions of the country, based on regional quota. The University was housed initially in rented buildings in Satellite Town, [[Rawalpindi]] and moved to its permanent campus in October 1971. The University was renamed as "Quaid-i-Azam University" in 1976 at the time of centenary celebrations of the Founder of Pakistan. The University is rated as one of top public institution of higher education in Pakistan which has qualified team of teachers and researchers. ==Campus== ===Location=== Quaid-i-Azam University's campus is located in the Margalla Hills close to Murree Road, Islamabad. The first campus was housed initially in a rented house owned by Mr. Khalid Hussain, son of a renowned medical practitioner Dr. Zahid Hussain, known by its house address as E-77, near the Holy Family Hospital in Satellite Town, Rawalpindi. The university moved to its permanent campus in October, 1971 in the Margalla Hills of Islamabad. ===Libraries=== [[File:Quaid-i-Azam University Library.JPG|thumb|left|250px|Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqui Memorial Library, Quaid i Azam University]] Dr. [[Raziuddin Siddiqui]] Memorial Libabry is the Central Library named after the first Vice-Chancellor of the University. He also served as the Emeritus professor of Physics at the University until his death in 1998. The Central Library contains over 1,95,000 volumes and subscribes more than 276 current titles of international journals. It provides computerized retrieval of bibliographic library database i.e. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) for thousands of journals and online databases. The library also has a substantial collection of United Nations as a depository library. Quaid-i-Azam University campus is also linked with HEC digital library which provides access to many worldwide online databases. Some departments have their subject specific libraries located in the departmental buildings. These seminar libraries are located in the departments of Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Defense and Strategic Studies, Economics, History, and Physics. <ref> [http://www.qau.edu.pk/lib/abtDRSM.php - Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqui Memorial Library, Quaid i Azam University] </ref> ==Organization== ===Administration=== The University is headed by the vice-chancellor. The administration section is comprised of Registrar, Controller Examinations, and several other offices regarding managment and administration. Each faculty is lead by the dean and departments works under the chair and directors. ===Faculties and Departments=== [[File:Stupa in Quaid i Azam Umiversity.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Stupa in University campus]] Quaid-i-Azam University consists of four faculties and following departments are associated with these faculties; #'''Faculty of [[Natural Sciences]]''' ## Department of [[Chemistry]] ## Department of [[Computer Sciences]] ## Department of [[Earth Sciences]] ## Department of [[Electronics]] ## Institute of [[Information Technology]] ## Department of [[Mathematics]] ## Department of [[Physics]] ## Department of [[Statistics]] #'''Faculty of [[Social Sciences]]''' ## Quaid-i-Azam School of Management Sciences ## Department of [[Anthropology]] ## Department of Defence and Strategic Studies ## School of [[Economics]] ## Department of [[History]] ## Department of [[International Relations]] ## [[Taxila]] Institute of Asian Civilizations #'''Faculty of [[Biological Sciences]]''' ## Department of [[Animal Sciences]] ## Department of [[BioChemistry]] ## Department of [[Microbiology]] ## Department of [[Plant Sciences]] ## Department of [[biotechnology|Bio Technology]] ## National Center for [[Bioinformatics]] #'''Faculty of [[Medicine]]''' (Following Institutes in Islamabad are affiliated with this faculty) ## Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital Rawalpindi ## Armed Forces Medical College, Rawalpindi ## Health Services Academy, Islamabad ## Quaid-i-Azam Postgraduate Medical College (QPGMS), PIMS ## Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad ## FGSH Postgraduate Medical Istitute, Islamabad ===Institutes=== # National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research, Islamabad # Center of Excellence in Gender Studies # National Defence College, Islamabad # National Institute of Psychology, QAU, Islamabad # National Institute of Pakistan Studies, QAU, Islamabad # Computer Centre # Area Study Centre for Africa, North & South America ==Academic Profile== ===Admissions=== The university awards MSc, MBA, MPA, MIT, MPhil and PhD degrees. Soem short courses are also offered in computer sciences. Some departments offer Postgraduate Diploma while the Bachelors programmes have also been started. ===Rankings and Reputation=== For QS Top 100 Asian universities QAU was ranked 46th in natural science category for year 2010. <ref> [http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/natural-sciences - Asian Universities Ranking 2007] </ref> The university was overall ranked between 500-600 among the QS world top universities in 2007 and 2009. <ref> [http://www.topuniversities.com/institution/quaid-i-azam-university/wur - Ranking of World Top Universities]</ref> According to the 2006 ranking of the [[Higher Education Commission]] of Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam University is ranked first in the general category.<ref>[http://www.jocation.com/forum/Pakistani_Universities_ranking_by_HEC_42 - Ranking of Higher Education Commission (HEC) Recognized Universities in Pakistan]</ref> As per rankings of OIC universities, QAU stood first in ranking among Muslim countries universities. More than 80% of the teachers hold doctoral degrees and have overseas experience.<ref>{{cite web| title=Ranking of Universities| publisher=Organization of Islamic Conference| url=http://www.sesrtcic.org/files/article/232.pdf}}</ref> 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, holding national awards and international recognition. ==Research== Quaid-i-Azam University has its repuation as a research facility all over the country. == Student life== ===Student Organizations=== QAU has a quota merit system with specific seats for each province. It has more than 80% doctoral faculty with experience. The student politics in the university is on ethnic basis and students have different councils e.g Punjab Council,Seraiki council, Mehran Council, Baloch Council and Pakhtun council. ===Accommodation=== Hostel accommodation is provided to the students coming outside of Islamabad. There are separate hostels for boys and girls. Hostel accommodation is provides with shops, cafeteria, laundary, TV room and common rooms. ===Extracurricular Acitivities=== The University has a gym for sports facilities, and hosts and participates in national level inter-universities sports event. There is an office of students affair which manages students bodies for arts, literature, debates and poetry events. ===Alumini=== Quaid-i-Azam University has an alumini which is still in the process of formalization. <ref> [http://www.qau.edu.pk/AlumniAssociation/Alumni/index.php - QAU Alumini Association] </ref> ==See also== * [[List of Universities in Pakistan]] ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.qau.edu.pk/ Official Website of Quaid-i-Azam University] *[http://www.qau.edu.pk/AlumniAssociation/Alumni/index.php QAU Alumini Association] *[http://www.hec.gov.pk/new/QualityAssurance/Ranking_of_Universities.htm HEC Ranking] {{Colleges and universities in Islamabad}} {{coord missing|Pakistan}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Quaid-I-Azam University}} [[Category:Universities and colleges in Islamabad]] [[Category:Quaid-i-Azam University| ]] [[pnb:قائداعظم یونیورسٹی]] [[ru:Университет Каид-и-Азам]]'