University of Baltistan
 | |
Former name | Karakoram International University Skardu Campus |
|---|---|
| Type | Educational Institution |
| Established | 25 August 2017 |
Academic affiliations | Higher Education Commission |
| Chancellor | President of Pakistan |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Masood Akhtar [1] |
| Registrar | Dr. Mir Alam [2] |
| Students | 2,300[3] |
| Undergraduates | 1,800 |
| Postgraduates | 200 |
| Location | , , Pakistan 35°17′57″N 75°42′16″E / 35.299167°N 75.704389°E |
| Campus | |
| Language | English |
| Colours | Green, Golden |
| Nickname | UOBS |
| Website | uobs |
The University of Baltistan or Baltistan University (UOBS) is an international level university in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It was established in 2017[4] 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
According to its charter, University of Baltistan is a multi-campus university. Additional campuses are seeking to be established in wherever feasible.[5]
Administration
Degrees and programs
- 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)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS)
- Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BS)
- Bachelor of Science in Artificial intelligence (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.[8]
Campuses
The university operates across multiple facilities in the region, including its main campus in Skardu and the Hussainabad Campus located on the Kargil-Skardu Road.
See also
References
- ↑ https://uobs.edu.pk/uobs/offices/vice-chancellor
- ↑ https://uobs.edu.pk/uobs/offices/registrar
- ↑ "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. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ↑ "Vice Chancellor Office". University of Baltistan.
- ↑ "Registrar Office". University of Baltistan.
- ↑ "University in Gilgit to start Chinese language classes". The Express Tribune. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2022.