Research Institutes

Support for Researchers

Guidance and facilities for faculty and postgraduate researchers across all institutes.

Support for M.Phil. & Ph.D. Scholars

Research degree programs are offered under all nine faculties of the University.

External Partnerships

Institutes engage with national and international partners on collaborative research.

Research

27 Research Institutes & Centers

The University of Karachi is home to a wide network of research institutes and centers spanning the sciences, social sciences and humanities.

HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry

World-renowned centre for natural product chemistry, recognized by the World Academy of Sciences.

Dr. A.Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (KIBGE)

Research in agriculture, environmental, industrial and medical biotechnology. Email: kibge@uok.edu.pk

Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine & Drug Research

Part of the International Center for Chemical & Biological Sciences (ICCBS).

Centre of Excellence for Marine Biology

Federally founded centre for the study of marine fauna of the Arabian Sea. Email: cemb@uok.edu.pk

Institute of Environmental Studies

Interdisciplinary research on environmental challenges. Email: ies@uok.edu.pk

Umaer Basha Institute of Technology (UBIT)

Houses the Department of Computer Science. Email: dcs@uok.edu.pk

Institute of Marine Science

Research on marine ecosystems and resources. Email: ims@uok.edu.pk

Institute of Space Science & Technology

Research and education in space and satellite sciences. Email: isst@uok.edu.pk

Institute of Clinical Psychology

Research and clinical training in psychology. Email: icp@uok.edu.pk

National Nematological Research Centre

Research in plant pest control for Pakistan's agricultural sector. Email: nnrc@uok.edu.pk

Marine Reference Collection & Resource Centre

Repository and reference collection of marine life. Email: mrcc@uok.edu.pk

Dr. Zafar H. Zaidi Centre for Proteomics

Research centre for proteomics. Email: ncp@uok.edu.pk

Dr. M. Ajmal Khan Institute of Sustainable Halophyte Utilization

Research on halophyte plants and sustainable land use. Email: halophyte@uok.edu.pk

Center for Digital Forensic Science & Technology

Research and training in digital forensics. Email: cdfst@uok.edu.pk

Applied Economics Research Center

Applied research on economic policy and development. Email: aerc@uok.edu.pk

Area Study Center for Europe

Research on European affairs and Pakistan-Europe relations. Email: asce@uok.edu.pk

Centre for Molecular Genetics

Research in molecular genetics. Email: cmg@uok.edu.pk

Centre of Excellence for Women's Studies

Research and advocacy on gender and women's studies. Email: cews@uok.edu.pk

Center for Plant Conservation

Research on plant conservation and biodiversity. Email: cpc@uok.edu.pk

Center for Health & Wellbeing

Research and outreach on public health and wellbeing. Email: chwb@uok.edu.pk

Pakistan Study Center

Research on Pakistan's history, society and politics. Email: psc@uok.edu.pk

Confucius Institute

Chinese language and cultural studies centre. Email: ci@uok.edu.pk

Sardar Yasin Malik Professional Development Centre

Professional development and training centre. Email: sympdc@uok.edu.pk

Sheikh Zayed Islamic Center

Research and teaching in Islamic studies. Email: info@szic.edu.pk

Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Chair

A research and advisory chair established at the University of Karachi.

M.A.H.Q Biological Research Centre

Research centre focused on biological sciences at the University of Karachi.

Centralized Science Laboratory

Shared laboratory facility supporting research across University of Karachi departments.