The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

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Bahawalpur has always been a seat of higher learning. Uch Sharif (a nearby ancient town) had one of the largest universities in the world where scholars from all over the world used to come for studies. As a continuation of this tradition a religious University (Jamia Abbasia) was established in Bahawalpur in 1925, following the academic pursuits of Jamia Al-Azhar, Egypt. The renowned scholars spread the beacon of Islam by teaching Tafseer of Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, and History along with other contemporary subjects. In view of the changing scenario, Jamia Abbasia was declared as a general University in 1975, and was renamed as The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Initially, it started functioning at Abbasia and Khawaja Fareed Campuses with ten Departments. In order to construct a modern and self-contained campus, 1250 acres of land was allotted to the University on Hasilpur Road about eight kilometers away from the city centre.

The sand dunes have been converted into well-built faculties, green lawns, hostels, residential colony, farms and orchards. It is known as Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus. The University was started with ten departments and now this number has increased to 45 offering 74 disciplines. Apart from conventional disciplines of Religious Affairs, Languages, Social and Basic Sciences; education is being imparted in the areas of Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Computer, Law, Education, Fine Arts, Pharmacy, Life Sciences and Sports Sciences. The University values quality education rather than quantity. Towards achievement of this end a team of highly qualified and committed faculty members have been engaged. Moreover, research is being made corner stone of the educational philosophy.

In order to provide opportunities of higher education to the youth at their door step, two campuses were established at Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalnagar in 2005. Initially, Departments of Management Sciences and Computer Science & Information Technology were established for which response was very encouraging. The number of Departments at Bahawalnagar and Rahim Yar Khan Campuses have been increased to seven and six, respectively.

A university is ought to meet the changing needs of our country by building on innovation, problem solving and interdisciplinary. Its mission shall be to create and disseminate knowledge through research and creative inquiry, teaching and learning, and to transfer our intellectual product to enhance society in meaningful and sustainable ways. Its mission shall also be to serve students by teaching them problem solving, leadership and team work skills, and the value of commitment to quality, ethical behavior and respect for others.

By supporting partnerships and expanding fields of research through new collaborations, we will build our research capacity and continue to push the boundaries of innovation and discovery. We will deliver research and innovation clusters that strengthen multidisciplinary research and enhance knowledge transfer capability. These clusters will provide a forum for business, industry and government partners.

The commitment to excellence and high achievement cannot be compromised as the university moves forward. We will face both extra opportunity and real challenges in the next decade. The challenges include relentless competition for students and faculty, growing pressures and demands on resources, and the increasing complexity and uncertainty of our technological, economic and political environments.

Where they work

  • The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
  • Upwork
  • NRSP Microfinance Bank
  • MCB Bank Limited
  • United Bank Limited
  • PTCL
  • Allied Bank Limited
  • Jazz (previously known as Mobilink)
  • Coca-Cola Beverages Pakistan Limited
  • Fiverr

What they do

  • Engineering
  • Education
  • Sales
  • Information Technology
  • Operations
  • Business Development
  • Administrative
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Support

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Community Reviews (8)

It is difficult for me to express my feelings. I have learned a lot which is quite enough for me to live a better life and ready to accept the challenge. Love IuB
By Malik Imran Dhawa (Jan, 2018) |

Baghdad campus is very far from city but they make it like heaven in desert. All the building cover alot of area which makes university very attractive. Environment is little bit paindu but it is improving as quality of education improvise by time.
By Asad Mayo (Dec, 2017) |

M the student of islamia university This is the best university for Study and very qualified professor and i love to enjoy in my uni life it's very beautiful place
By Goraya Naveed (Nov, 2017) |

IUB is a well-managed and disciplined institution for Higher Education. I visited the University and found the Academic Block and Examination Department in Old Campus very co-operative and students-friendly. Especially faculty of the University including Help Desk in vacinity of Examination Department is so co-operative. May Allah prosper my Alma Mater by day and night.
By Abdul Manan Abbasi (Nov, 2017) |

Islamia university is the best university for higher education .here more educated and experienced staff are available to delivere his knowledge to the student . Here an auditorium
By Søhãïl Âhmād (May, 2017) |

This is the good thing I've ever seen, everything is going smoothly without any fracas and strike. During my session we never got a chance to attend any conference but now a days there are many opportunities for students. Vice Chancellor Qaiser Mushtaq organizes international conferences at uni, such an intellectual person. One of the leading mathematicians and educationists in Pakistan. A well organized VC in the chronicles of IUB. ��
By Khibrah Afzal (May, 2017) |

Because of that I'm the the student of b. Com the iub university get exam of b, com under the uni rules but university can not give us a specific slabous for b. Com who issued by universities lectureres so please care of Commerce students Plz think about itttttttttt
By Muhammad Khalil Doggar (Apr, 2017) |

Being a part of an organization on campus, I am so thankful to have such helpful student activities staff. It didn’t take long to get very comfortable with many of the head staff as most all of them see us as budding leaders within our peers and treat us with respect. A.T.I thats i like very much
By Maher Ajmal Saeedi (Jan, 2017) |