University of Baltistan
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Former names | Karakoram International University Skardu Campus |
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| Type | Educational Institution |
| Established | 2017 August 25 |
Academic affiliations | Higher Education Commission |
| Chancellor | President of Pakistan |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Naeem Tariq Narejo[1] |
| Registrar | Waseemullah Jan |
| Students | 2300[2] |
| Undergraduates | 1800 |
| Postgraduates | 200 |
| Location | , , Pakistan 35°17′57″N 75°42′16″E / 35.299167°N 75.704389°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Colours | Green, Golden |
| Nickname | UOBS |
| Website | uobs |
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University Of Baltistan or Baltistan University (UOBS) is an international level university in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It was established in 2017[3] with a charter by the Federal Government of Pakistan, with the goal of improving access to higher education for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.
There are seven departments - Computer Sciences, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Business Management , Educational Development and Language and Cultural Studies.
History
[edit]According to its charter, University of Baltistan is a multi-campus university. Additional campuses are seeking to be established in wherever feasible.[4]
Degrees and programs
[edit]- Master in Business Management-MBA
- Master in Educational Development-MA Education
- Master in Languages & Cultural Studies-MA English
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science BSCS
- Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA
- Bachelor of Arts in English (BA Hons)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BS)
- Bachelor of Science in Biology (Zoology) (BS)
- Bachelor of Science in Biology (Botany) (BS)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BS)
- Tourism and Hospitality Management (Certificate Programs)
It was also announced that Chinese lessons would be offered in order to increase trade ties with China.[5]
Campuses
[edit]Currently the main campus is situated on Kargil Road in Hussainabad, Skardu.[2] Later it will be shifted to the riverside.
- City Campus, Satellite Town, Skardu
- Sundus Campus, Sundus, Skardu
- Anchan Campus near Dr. Irshad Ali Chowk, Skardu.[2]
See also
[edit]- Karakoram International University
- University of Karachi
- University of the Punjab
- University of Peshawar
- University of Gujrat
References
[edit]- ^ "University of Baltistan, Skardu". University of Baltistan, Skardu. Retrieved 24 October 2024.[dead link]
- ^ a b c "University Of Baltistan Skardu". www.uobs.edu.pk. UOBS. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "Universities". www.hec.gov.pk. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ "Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan". www.kiu.edu.pk. Retrieved 16 December 2015.[dead link]
- ^ "University in Gilgit to start Chinese language classes". The Express Tribune. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2022.