Bahria University Explained

Bahria University
Mottoeng:Discovering Knowledge
Type:public
Rector:Asif Khaliq
Students:10100+[1]
Undergrad:8050+
Postgrad:2000+
City:Islamabad
Country:Pakistan
Campus:Urban area
Colours:Navy, white
Other Name:'BU', 'BUIC', 'BUKC', 'BULC', 'BUMDC', 'IPP', 'NCMPR'
Mascot:Anchor
Accreditation:HEC, PEC, PMDC, ACU, PNC, NCEAC, NBEAC, PBC, Washington Accord

Bahria University (BU; Urdu: {{Nastaliq|جامعہ بحریہ) is a public-sector university established in 2000 by the Pakistan Navy at Shangrilla Road, Sector E-8/1 in Islamabad, Pakistan.[2] The university maintains campuses in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore.

Established by the Pakistan Navy in 2000, its status is semi-government. It offers programs in undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctoral studies.[3] Its research is directed towards the development of engineering, philosophy, natural, social, and medical sciences. Bahria University has multidisciplinary programs that include Health Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Computer Sciences, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Psychology and Maritime Studies. The university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom.[4]

The university research institutes offer scientific research in the development of medical, environmental, natural sciences as well as in engineering and philosophy.[5] Bahria University is a founder member of the Education Futures Collaboration charity, an international network of educators working on strategies to bridge the research/practise/policy-making divide.

History

Bahria University has its genesis in Bahria Colleges and Bahria Institutes of Management and Computer Sciences which were established by the Pakistan Navy in the 1980s and 1990s in Islamabad and Karachi. These institutes and colleges were affiliated with Peshawar University to conduct bachelor and master's degree programs in the disciplines of business management[6] and computer sciences[7] .

The growth and policies of the university are governed by its board of governors, comprising senior naval officers and representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Education and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. The chief of the naval staff is the chairman of the board of governors as well as pro-chancellor of the university.[8]

It's ranked by Times Higher Education Ranking's as among the leading top 250 universities under the age of 50, as among top 400 in Asia and among top 601-800 globally in the field of engineering & technology, business, computer sciences and social sciences. [9]

While QS World Ranking's ranks Bahria among the top 450 universities in Asia. It is also ranked by QS as among top 701-720 in the world in computer science and information systems. [10]

Campuses

The university has campuses in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. The headquarters of the university is in Islamabad, consisting of three blocks (OC, NC and XC) including a girls hostel. A new building has been constructed for business students. Furthermore, the headquarters consists of a business incubation center,[11] auditorium, gymnasium, and several cafeterias throughout the campus.[12]

Affiliated colleges

Bahria University is the awarding body for the following affiliated institutions:[13]

International linkages

Bahria University has signed Memorandum of understanding with the following 21 international universities:[14]

Degrees offered

Bahria University offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at its constituent units:[15] The standard of education is comparable to many European and American universities.

Management Sciences

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Software Engineering

Department of Law

Computer Sciences

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Professional Psychology

Humanities and Social Sciences

Medical and Dental Sciences

Sports

The university helps its students to participate in national and university level sports.[16] The Bahria University Islamabad Campus has a large gymnasium[17] to facilitate sporting events such as basketball matches. There is also a separate fitness gym for males and females to train at their own times. These gyms include treadmills, weight lifting machines, and many curricular activities to facilitate the students.

Societies

Bahria University has student-driven societies, clubs and associations that work under the tutelage of the student affairs office. Societies and clubs at BU include:

Notable alumni

Rectors

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bahria University Introduction . 2012-01-21.
  2. Web site: Bahria University. Google Maps. 18 September 2013.
  3. News: Bahria University Introduction. 18 September 2013. Bahria University Introduction.
  4. Web site: ACU Members. ACU. 2013-09-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061217/https://www.acu.ac.uk/membership/acu-members/asia-central-south?country_id=172&items_perpage=20&pageID=1. 2013-09-21. dead.
  5. Web site: Research and Development in Bahria University. Bahria University. 18 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130926145520/http://rnd.bahria.edu.pk/. 2013-09-26. dead.
  6. Web site: Welcome to Bahria Business School .
  7. Web site: Computer science Bahria University .
  8. Web site: Bahria University History . www.bahria.edu.pk . 2012-01-22 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120123221428/http://bahria.edu.pk/newSite/home.php?catId=673 . 2012-01-23 .
  9. Web site: Bahria University . timeshighereducation.com . 6 February 2024 . 2024-05-02.
  10. Web site: Bahria University, Islamabad. Pakistan . topuniversities.com . 2024-05-02.
  11. Web site: Business Incubation Centre – ORIC. en-US. 2019-07-09.
  12. Web site: Bahria University Constituent Units . www.bahria.edu.pk . 2012-02-18 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120305142457/http://www.bahria.edu.pk/newSite/home2.php?catId=397 . 2012-03-05 .
  13. Web site: Bahria University Affiliated Units . 2012-08-02 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120706040335/http://www.bahria.edu.pk/newSite/home2.php?catId=398 . 2012-07-06 .
  14. Web site: Bahria University Linkages . https://archive.today/20121221135027/http://international.bahria.edu.pk/ . dead . 2012-12-21 . 2012-08-02 .
  15. Web site: Bahria University Courses. 2012-01-21.
  16. http://bahria.edu.pk/newSite/home2.php?catId=522 Sports Office
  17. Web site: Gymnasium – Bahria University. en-US. 2019-07-09.

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