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Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
About Us
Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) formerly called as Islamabad University was established in July 1967. It is located in Islamabad and spread over 1,700 acres of land. It has 4 faculties, 9 institutes, and numerous research centers. With a vision of providing affordable educational opportunity and creating harmony across Pakistan. The mission of this academic institution is to lead in research productivity, development, and academic excellence through equality. Originality, honesty, truthfulness, and collaboration have enlisted as its core values. It has produced highly competent professionals of various filed to find solutions for industrial problems. Well, reputed industrial linkages have been proved as its tradition.
Quaid-i-Azam University – Admissions, Departments, and Scholarships
Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) regularly opens admissions for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs on regional quota and self-finance basis. An applicant has to apply manually through visiting the admission office of the university. After a thorough assessment of all applications, test results, and interview performance (if taken), the merit list of successful candidates is announced and admission offer letters are issued to them. After that, candidate deposits his/her dues before the commencement of classes.
Selection Criteria for Undergraduates
→ 12 years of relevant education or equivalent with at least second division in intermediate
→ A valid score in QAU admission test (if necessary)
→ Performance in the interview (if called)
Selection Criteria for Masters
→ 14 years of relevant education or equivalent
→ A valid score in QAU admission test (if necessary)
→ Performance in the interview (if called)
Selection Criteria for Graduates
→ 16 years of relevant education or equivalent with 60% marks
→ NTS GAT (General) with at least a score of 50
→ Performance in the interview (if called)
Selection Criteria for Postgraduates
→ 18 years of relevant education or equivalent with at least 3.0/4.0 CGPA (semester system) or first division (annual system)
→ NTS GAT (Subject) with at least a score of 60
→ Performance in the interview (if called)
Following departments are functional at the Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. Each department also offers programs (undergraduate, master, graduate, and postgraduate) for national and international students. Programs are also mentioned under their respective department.
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Department of Chemistry
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Chemistry to promote the academic options in various fields of chemistry. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Chemistry | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Computer Sciences
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Computer Science to promote the academic options in various fields of computer science. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Computer Science | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Information Science and Technology | ✔ |
Department of Earth Sciences
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Earth Sciences to promote the academic options in various fields of earth sciences. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Earth Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Geophysics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Electronics
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Electronics to promote the academic options in various fields of electronics. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Electronics Engineering | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Institute of Information Technology
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Institute of Information Technology to promote the academic options in various fields of information technology. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this institute are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Information Technology | ✔ |
Department of Mathematics
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Mathematics to promote the academic options in various fields of mathematics. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Mathematics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Physics
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Physics to promote the academic options in various fields of physics. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Physics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Statistics
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Statistics to promote the academic options in various fields of statistics. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Statistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Faculty of Social Sciences
School of Management Sciences
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Quaid–Azam School of Management Sciences to promote the academic options in various fields of management sciences. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this school are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Business Administration | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Public Administration | ✔ |
Department of Anthropology
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Anthropology to promote the academic options in various fields of anthropology. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Anthropology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Defence & Strategic Studies
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Defense & Strategic Studies to promote the academic options in various fields of defense and strategic studies. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Defense & Strategic Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
School of Economics
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established School of Economics to promote the academic options in various fields of economics. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this school are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Economics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of History
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of History to promote the academic options in various fields of history. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/MPhil | PhD |
| History | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
School of Politics and International Relations
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established School of Politics & International Relations to promote the academic options in various fields of politics and international relations. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this school are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| International Relations | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Political Sciences | ✔ |
Area Study Center
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established the Area Study Center to promote the academic options in various fields of area study. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this center are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Area Study | ✔ | ✔ |
Center of Excellence for Gender Studies
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established a Center of Excellence for Gender Studies to promote the academic options in various fields of gender studies. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this center are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Gender Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
National Institute of Pakistan Studies
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established National Institute of Pakistan Studies to promote the academic options in various fields of Pakistan studies. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this institute are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Pakistan Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
National Institute of Psychology
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established National Institute of Psychology to promote the academic options in various fields of psychology. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this institute are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Psychology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Taxila Institute of Asian Civilization
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established the Taxila Institute of Asian Civilization to promote the academic options in various fields of Asian civilization. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this institute are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Asian Civilization | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Linguistics
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Linguistics to promote the academic options in various fields of linguistics. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
School of Law
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established School of Law to promote the academic options in various fields of law. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this school are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Law (LLB) | ✔ |
Department of Sociology
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Sociology to promote the academic options in various fields of sociology. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Sociology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Faculty of Biological Sciences
Department of Zoology
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Zoology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Biochemistry
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Biochemistry to promote the academic options in various fields of biochemistry. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Biochemistry | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Environmental Sciences
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Environmental Sciences to promote the academic options in various fields of environmental sciences. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Environmental Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Microbiology
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Microbiology to promote the academic options in various fields of microbiology. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Microbiology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Plant Sciences
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Plant Sciences to promote the academic options in various fields of plant sciences. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Plant Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
National Center of Bioinformatics
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established the National Center of Bioinformatics to promote the academic options in various fields of Bioinformatics. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this center are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/MPhil | PhD |
| Bioinformatics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Pharmacy
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) established Department of Pharmacy to promote the academic options in various fields of pharmacy. It offers professional degree programs to facilitate applicants. The adequate combination of theoretical and practical knowledge provides the standard base of education to the students and young professionals. Alumni of this department are serving in the fields.
| Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | PhD |
| Pharmacy | ✔(5 Years) | ✔ | ✔ |
Every educational institution aims to invest in the professional and academic growth of students. There are always some bright students, who want to excel but the limited financial resource is the only stone in their path. In this regard, Quaid–Azam University, Islamabad, is assisted by numerous scholarships, internal and external funding, financial aids and awards. Office of Students’ Financial Assistance (OSFA) is responsible for the award and handling of these scholarships. It also appreciates and entertains the queries of talented but financially incapable students to promote learning and educational options.
1. USAID Merit-Based Scholarship
2. QAU Financial Assistance
3. USAID Need-Based Scholarship
4. British Council Scholarship
5. Prime Minister’s National ICT Scholarship
6. Prime Minister Fee Reimbursement Scheme
7. Punjab Education Endowment Fund (PEEF)
8. Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF)
9. Higher Education Department Endowment Scholarship
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