Introduction & Heritage Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU), one of South Asia’s most historically significant educational institutions, began as a school on 1 September 1885, founded by Hassan Ali Effendi. Inspired by British public school models, it aimed to uplift the Muslim community of Sindh through modern education. It became a college in 1943 and was granted university status in February 2012 by the Government of Sindh. The university’s motto, “Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve,” reflects its enduring commitment to service-oriented education. Academic Structure & Departments Recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, SMIU consists of ten academic departments offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs: Programs Offered Undergraduate Degrees Graduate & Postgraduate Degrees PhD Programs Campus & Architectural Heritage SMIU is located on an 8-acre estate in Karachi’s Serai Quarter, a historically rich area near Habib Bank Plaza. Campus highlights include: Research & Innovation SMIU has grown rapidly from 5 programs and 129 students to 16 programs and over 6,000 students. With nearly 100 faculty members (42% PhDs), the university is research-focused through: Notable Alumni SMIU boasts a proud history of producing leaders and change-makers: Student Life & Extracurriculars SMIU supports a dynamic and vibrant student culture: Admissions & Contact Address: Aiwan-e-Tijarat Road, Serai Quarter, Karachi, PakistanPhone: +92-21-9921-1111