The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur IUB Pakistan

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), colloquially recognized as Islamia University, is situated in the historically significant city of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Following the footsteps of Al-Azhar University in Egypt a religious university called Jamia Abbasia was established in Bahawalpur (1925). In the 1975, the Jamia Abbasia University was renamed to Islamia University of Bahawalpur and declared as a general university.

The university has a remarkable and admirable infrastructure. Which was once a dessert of sand dunes is now a state of the art built campus with well-designed faculties, lush green lawns, comfortable hostels and residence, farms and orchids. The multi-university has not only established satellite campuses in Bahawalpur but also in other cities. The new purpose built campus in Bahawalpur is called the Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus. The university has shown commendable expansion and development. Not only new campuses and buildings have been constructed, but 47 new departments have been introduced which offer degree programs in more than 70 disciplines. Quality education is being imparted in latest and emerging disciplines such as Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Computer, Law, Education, Fine Arts, Pharmacy, Life Sciences and Sports Sciences. However further study and research is still being carried out in the pre-existing conventional fields of Religious Affairs, Languages, Social and Basic Sciences.

The Islamia University has established itself in other cities as well to cater to the educational needs of masses. Custom built campuses have been built in the cities of Bahawalnagar and Rahim Yar Kahn. Initially these campuses had only three departments: Departments of Management Sciences and Computer Science & Information Technology. After an overwhelming response to these departments, further six to seven departments were launched to offer degrees in a wide array of disciplines. The university offers a top-class higher education. The university observes a co-education system. In 2015, the Higher Education Commission awarded the university 8th rank in the general category of universities of Pakistan. The university envisions to produce graduates who are competent and who have the capabilities to bring prosperous developments in the country. The university has devised strategies and plans to produce career-oriented individuals who will be a significant contribution to the society and the nation. The university is proud of their 20,000+ alumni who are contributing for the betterment of mankind nationally and internationally.

The Islamia University is a vibrant hub which is providing quality higher education in various fields that are relevant to the needs of our developing country. IUB takes pride of its roster of faculty that is highly dedicated, professional and mission oriented. The university has a very competitive and conducive learning environment. Well-equipped and sophisticated laboratories are the distinguishing feature of the University. The affordable fee structure and top class education is a major attraction to the students. Incentives like scholarships and financial help are provided to motivate the needy and deserving candidates.

Programs Details

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur has a large number of programs for students for different fields of study. Some of the main disciplines are natural and applied sciences, humanities, business and management, law and engineering and social sciences. Founded as tenth university in the province, it is presently recognized for offering B.Sc., B.A., BBA, M.Sc., M.A., MBA. IUB also provides professional course in such areas as pharmacy, law and computer science etc. The university is believed to deliver quality education that enhances study in research and practically oriented features.

Campus Facilities and Infrastructure

Islamia University of Bahawalpur has a decent looking comparatively young campus equipped with various facilities that are required to facilitate the students’ educational and co-curriculum activities. Facilities and facilities available within the campus area are comfortable classrooms, laboratory, computer, library with an enriched collection of books, journals, periodicals, newspapers, magazines apart from playground for indoor and outdoor activities. The university also offer accommodation for students, places where student can get foods and even transport services. In the architectural design of the structures that are in place, thought is given to accommodate learning that takes into consideration the needs of the students. Through Wi-Fi and other modern related tools the campus has availed modern education requirements to enable the students to have access to them. IUB’s ability to achieve the aim of giving a balanced education is evident through its commitment to ensure that learners have all they need to feel supported all through the learning process.