University of Malakand
Motto | Bridging the gap between aspirations and achievements. |
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Motto in English | University at Glance...' |
Type | Public |
Established | 2001 |
Chancellor | Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Gul Zaman |
Provost | Dr. Muhammad Shoaib |
Director Administration | Prof. Dr. Ezzat Khan |
Administrative staff | Mr. Muhammad Nasim |
Students | 7500 |
Undergraduates | 4300 |
Postgraduates | ~700 |
150 | |
Location | , , |
Campus | Ramorra, Chakdara |
Colours | Green, Gold, Cyan |
Athletics | Yes |
Nickname | UoM |
Affiliations | Higher Education Commission of Pakistan |
Sports | all games |
Website | uom |
The University of Malakand (Urdu: یونیورسٹی آف ملاکنڈ; Pashto: ملاکنډ پوهنتون); abbreviated as UOM) is a public university located at the bank of the Swat River in Chakdara, Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.[1] Founded in 2001, the university offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in various academic disciplines.[2] As of 2010, the university secured its place at the general category and ranked "seventh" by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.[3]
Background[]
The need for a University in Malakand Division had been felt since 1972, but the idea could not materialize until 2001. The university was established at village Ramora in a vast and beautiful land rested with Forest Department. The university has acquired more land reaching nearly 300 acres surrounded by fenced boundary walls (about 7 km). The university is located in the centre hub of Malakand Division, linked with District Swat, Lower and Upper Dir, Chitral, and Malakand.
Distinctions[]
In 2020, QS world ranking, the University of Malakand secured a place in 351-400 among the Asian Universities ranking, first in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 9th among general and overall 17th in Pakistan.
Vice Chancellors[]
- Prof. Dr. Jehandar Shah - December 2001 – 2007)
- Prof. Dr. Mohammad Iqbal (September 2007 − April 2008)
- Prof. Dr. Rasul Jan (April 2008 − 2013)
- Prof. Dr. Johar Ali (2013-2017)
- Prof. Dr. Rahmat Ali (November 2017)
- Prof. Dr. Gul Zaman (October 2017 – present)
Convocations[]
The Convocations for the Bachelor of Science (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) are held on the following dates.
- 1. Session (2001–2005), Date 10th Feb, 2007[4]
- 2. Session (2002–2006),
- 3. Session (2003–2007),
- 4. Session (2004–2008), Date 28 June 2012
- 5. Session (2005–2009),
- 6. Session (2006–2010),
- 7. Session (2007-2011), Date 15 Oct, 2012
Currently, Master of Science and Master of Arts programmes are also ongoing but no convocation has been held for them.
Departments[]
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Botany
- Department of Computer Science & IT
- Department of Economics
- Department of Education
- Department of English
- Department of Geology
- Department of Islamic Studies
- Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Department of Law
- Department of Management Studies
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Pashto and Oriental Languages
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of Physics
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Sociology/Social Work
- Department of Software Engineering
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Tourism and Hotel Management
- Department of Zoology
References[]
- ^ Google maps. "Address and location of Malakand University". Google map services. Google Maps. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ UoM. "Academic degree programmes offers". Malakand University Press. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ HEC. "Quality and Research based Ranking of Pakistan's HEIs". Higher Education Commission. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ http://www.dawn.com/2007/02/11/nat33.htm
External links[]
- Public universities and colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Educational institutions established in 2001
- 2001 establishments in Pakistan
- Malakand District