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Established in 1951 under an act of parliament, the University of Karachi began as an examination university before starting teaching and research in 1953 with the Faculties of Arts and Science. In 1960 it moved to its present 1,279-acre campus on University Road.

Celebrating 75 Years (1951–2026)

Marking 75 Years of Academic Leadership, pioneering research, and transformative education across Pakistan and the global academic community.

Nine Faculties

Arts & Social Sciences, Science, Islamic Studies, Pharmacy, Management & Admin. Sciences, Law, Education, Medicine and Engineering.

53 Departments

The Faculty of Science alone comprises 23 departments and five research institutes.

Library & Research

The Dr. Mahmud Husain Library holds over 360,000 books, including the Quaid-e-Azam's personal collection.

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75+

Years of Academic Excellence

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A selection of facts that define the University of Karachi's academic standing.

Around 600 M.Phil, 300 Ph.D., 7 D.Sc. and 7 D.Litt. degrees in Science have been awarded by the University to date.

Faculty of Science

Research Output

The Dr. Mahmud Husain Library houses over 360,000 books and 110,000 journal volumes, including rare manuscripts and the Quaid-e-Azam's personal collection.

Central Library

Est. 1952

A four-year undergraduate degree program brings University of Karachi education in line with international standards.

Academic Reform

Four Year Degree Program

53

Academic Departments

700+

Faculty Members

20

Research Institutes

41k+

Enrolled Students

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail

Vice Chancellor

vc@uok.edu.pk Ext. 2210, 2454

Prof. Dr. Imran Ahmad Siddiqui

Registrar

registrar@uok.edu.pk Ext. 2233

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Harris Shoaib

Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy

Prof. Dr. Bilquees Gul

Dean, Faculty of Science & Engineering

Prof. Dr. Samina Saeed

Dean, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Prof. Dr. Zaeema Asrar Mohiuddin

Dean, Faculty of Islamic Studies

Barrister Muhammad Sarfaraz Ali Metlo

Dean, Faculty of Law

Prof. Dr. Zaeema Asrar Mohiuddin

Dean, Faculty of Management & Admin. Sciences

Prof. Dr. Fareeda Islam

Dean, Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Dr. Samina Saeed

Dean, Faculty of Education (Officiating)

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Main Gate

Dr. Mahmud Husain Library

Chemistry & Research Labs

Dept. of Computer Science (UBIT)

Food Science & Technology

Public Administration

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Since 1951, the University of Karachi has produced graduates who contribute across Pakistan's academic, public and private sectors, carrying forward a legacy of scholarship that began with the University's first Vice Chancellor, Prof. A.B.A. Haleem.

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