Hamdard University is a prominent private research institution in Pakistan, established in 1991 by the esteemed philanthropist and scholar Hakim Muhammad Saeed. With its main campus in Karachi and additional campuses in Islamabad, the university has been instrumental in advancing higher education in the country.
Overview
- Type: Private, non-profit research university
- Founded: October 9, 1991
- Founder: Hakim Muhammad Saeed
- Chancellor: Sadia Rashid
- Vice Chancellor: Shabib ul Hassan
- Student Population: Approximately 5,200 students
- Campuses: Main campus in Karachi; additional campuses in Islamabad and various locations within Karachi
- Motto: “In Pursuit of Excellence”
Campuses & Facilities
Main Campus – Madinat al-Hikmah, Karachi
Spanning over 350 acres, this campus is a hub for education, science, and culture. It houses several faculties, research institutes, and the renowned Bait al-Hikmah Library, which boasts a collection of over 500,000 books, including rare manuscripts dating back to the 17th century.
City Campuses – Karachi
- City Campus (PECHS): Located in Block-3, P.E.C.H.S, Kashmir Road.
- Bahadurabad Campus: Situated on Alamgir Road, Bahadurabad.
- North Nazimabad Campus: Located in North Nazimabad Town
Islamabad Campus
Situated on Park Link Road, Chak Shahzad, this campus offers programs in management sciences, information technology, and pharmaceutical sciences.
Academic Faculties
Hamdard University comprises several faculties and institutes:
- Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences: Offers MBBS and BDS programs through the Hamdard College of Medicine & Dentistry.
- Faculty of Pharmacy: Provides Pharm.D., M.Phil., and Ph.D. programs.
- Faculty of Eastern Medicine: Focuses on Unani medicine, offering BEMS, M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees.
- Faculty of Engineering Sciences & Technology: Offers degrees in electrical, computer, and telecommunication engineering.
- Faculty of Management Sciences: Provides BBA, MBA, and MS programs.
- Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences: Offers degrees in education, psychology, and social sciences.
- Faculty of Legal Studies: Offers LLB and other law-related programs.
Teaching Hospitals
The university is affiliated with several teaching hospitals, including:
- Hamdard University Hospital
- Taj Medical Complex
- K.V. Social Security Hospital
These hospitals provide practical training opportunities for students in medical and health sciences.
Contact Information
Main Campus – Karachi
- Address: Madinat al-Hikmah, Hakim Mohammed Said Road, Karachi – 74600, Pakistan
- UAN: (021) 111-102-030
- Landline: 021-36440042
- WhatsApp: +92 311 4994995
- Email: info@hamdard.edu.
City Campus – PECHS, Karachi
- Address: 159-P, Block-3, P.E.C.H.S, Kashmir Road, Karachi
- Landline: 021-34381415, 021-34559779
- WhatsApp: +92 316 3639188
Bahadurabad Campus – Karachi
- Address: Alamgir Road, Bahadurabad, Karachi
- Landline: 021-34141417
Islamabad Campus
- Address: 04 Park Link Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Landline: 051-8840000, 051-8747131