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CHANGING DYNAMICS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Atta-ur-Rahman, FRS Javaid R. Laghari, Chairperson, HEC Pirzada Qasim, VC, Ziauddin University Seema Mughal, VC, Greenwhich University The rapid transformation of China, Korea Universities are the most important produc- Emergence of ‘Knowledge Society’ is per- Failure is not the falling down, but staying and Brazil into robust economies through ers of knowledge, which is the driving force of haps the most significant development of the down. Time and again, nations have turned investments in science, technology and innova- prosperity and contributes to upward econom- twenty first century. All levels of education, their fortunes around by investing in their tion illustrate the new role that universities are ic mobility and increasing the standard of liv- whether global or local are bound to respond to future, by providing higher education to their playing today as engines for socio-economic ing. The modern university, with its mix of this change, with Higher Education sector youth. And now, more than ever, we find our- development. Pakistan has undergone a dra- teaching, innovation and research, is different being no exception. It rather has additional selves at a unique juncture. matic positive change in the higher education sector in the last from the universities of the yesteryears, which only served as responsibility of a catalyst for such changing dynamics that decade. This is illustrated by an increase in university enrol- teaching grounds. result in social transformation through knowledge. Since uni- The Information Age is giving way to the Knowledge Era. ment from 276,000 in the year 2002 to 803,000 in 2011, By introducing innovation, creativity and interdiscipli- versities are entrusted with management of social transfor- With the world shrinking to a global village, and with the increase in universities/degree awarding institution from 71 in nary research as a vital component of learning, and with mation, they must respond through all three of their core cloud democratizing computing resources, success is no 2003 to 137 in 2011, increase in local and foreign scholarships knowledge exchange programs, the university contributes functions; teaching, research and community engagement. longer determined by access to specialized equipment but from only 342 during previous 40 years by UGC to about more directly to the economy and society than any other The challenge for higher education in Pakistan is critical by the strength and utility of ideas. 13,000 scholarships by HEC during 2003-2011, increase in institution. engagement of policy, infrastructure, human capacity devel- international research publications from about 600 annually With half of our population below the age of 18, and two opment and investment. Perpetuating this cycle of challenges Young countries have gotten on the road to progress by in year 2,000 to 6,200 in year 2011. This has been termed as a thirds below the age of 30, it is important to capitalize on our is the concurrent emergence of ‘Knowledge Economy’. establishing themselves as knowledge economies. silent revolution by neutral international authorities. The demographic dividend and build up a knowledge economy Universities will have to appreciate and responded timely, Chairman of Pakistan’s Senate Committee on Higher through education, research, technology and entrepreneur- which is now, to this challenge by expanding knowledge base We in Pakistan were late to exploit the Information Age. Education, Science & Technology declared it as “Pakistan’s ship. All developed countries and emerging economies have in varying disciplines. A challenge still greater would be tri- But now, let us also not let the Knowledge Era go by. Let us golden period in higher education” Pakistan must continue on done so. Pakistan must learn its lessons and invest in its youth angulating teaching, research and community involvement. prepare our citizens of tomorrow to be active contributors this path of change to develop a strong knowledge economy through facilitating education otherwise risk being left The aim of this triangulation must remain to produce human in the coming marketplace of ideas that the global society and rid itself from poverty, hunger and deprivation. ■ behind. ■ capital for greater and integrated national development. ■ is poised to become. ■

Dr Naseem Khan, VC, Hamdard University Dr Akif Hasan, VP, Iqra University Rita Akhtar, Executive Director, USEFP Chris Price, CMO, PFL Group International On the august event of publication of Dawn “Technology has revolutionized today’s high- We want to help Pakistani students, scholars, There has been an incredible pace of change Higher Education Gazette, it gives me pleasure er education. Soon we will be finding each uni- teachers, and professionals avail a variety of in the provision and delivery of higher educa- to recall Founder Chancellor Hamdard versity having global presence without brick higher education opportunities in the U.S. We tion both within countries and in the field of University, Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said’s and mortar. are currently administering 13 academic international education. following golden words: “It has been my exchange programs, including the world's The key changes have been the increase in endeavor to prepare Pakistani youth for the Marketing focus will shift to Faculty Brands largest Fulbright program. The Fulbright provision at a national and provincial level to Challenges of tomorrow. I would like to see the youth study- rather than Institutions. Scholarship Program, named for its founder the late Senator meet the HRD demands of society, business, national infra- ing at our campuses to develop the qualities of devotion, love, J. William Fulbright, is the flagship academic exchange pro- structure and development. Pakistan is a clear case of this determination and service to mankind.” Higher education in There will be visiting students shopping for Faculty Brands gram of the U.S. Department of State. With generous funding with new Universities and colleges coming on stream and the Pakistan, should, therefore, be able to address the burning to come on their CV’s and transcripts. from USAID, we are sending nearly 200 students on Masters increased understanding and will to have collaboration with socio-economic problems being faced by the country today by and PhD programs to many of the best universities in the U.S. international organization and institutions. creating much needed trends in education. Hence, there is a Fee will be for the faculty brands rather than Institutions. this academic year. In addition, we are sending about 200 Increased emphasis on high quality teaching and learning dire need to carve suitable research areas which can assist Industry will look for specialist graduates trained by special- undergraduate students for a semester of study in the U.S. on as the crucial area of importance for the core task of many the country coming out of quagmire. ist Faculty Brands. the Global UGRAD Program. We are proud that all of our universities - undergraduate teaching. In combination with Our Ph.D. and M.Phil students should undertake topics programs are merit-based and our selection processes fair this there has been a noticeable increase in the output of which may assist in resolution of Pakistan’s issues particular- Faculty Brands ownership will not be confined to individ- and transparent. research both within Pakistan and internationally as univer- ly in socio-economic sector. The Higher Education, in ual institutions but to a pool of Institutions. For students seeking advice and assistance in applying to sities strive to push the boundaries of knowledge forward. To Pakistan, should also diversify its role by creation of research, colleges and universities in the U.S., USEFP offers free edu- meet the latent demand for accessible and affordable HE innovation and commercialization centers to undertake Survival in that era will be for those who are embracing the cational advising services in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. another changing dynamic has been the increased involve- research, innovation and commercialization activities befit- technology by foreseeing the changing dynamics of higher You will find all sorts of useful information on the USEFP ment of the private sector in HE provision and a noticeable ting national needs as well as international demands. ■ education.” ■ and EducationUSA websites. ■ increase in on line or distance learning provision. ■ 02 DAWN WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 2012 ADVERTISEMENT SUPPLEMENT

We are proud of our students’ achievements, and for example, in 2010 one of our students SZABIST is a fully chartered institute

earned a world distinction in Economics he Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and CNN. of Development. We are very pleased to Institute of Science and Technology SZABIST today is identified as a major Dynamics of Higher Education T (SZABIST) is a fully Chartered university comprising of five campuses announce the opening of our dedicated Institute established through a Legislative (including one foreign campus) three diplo- Better educated and skilled human capital is an essential Act of the Sindh Assembly (Sindh Act No. ma centers, three intermediate colleges and UoL campus in the heart of old Clifton XI of 1995) and is approved and recognized one research center. Over 3000 degrees precursor for the country's economic growth and poverty effective August 2012. by the Higher Education Commission have been awarded by SZABIST to date. reduction. Access to education offers the single most (HEC), Pakistan, as a degree granting insti- SZABIST has a diverse range of academ- important opportunity of upward mobility to the country's tution. ic programs to offer to its students at all youth. It is thus the most reliable means to achieving social SZABIST has campuses in Karachi, campuses that includes degrees in Faculty integration, ethnic harmony, and political stability as fac- Islamabad, Larkana, Dubai and now of Management Sciences, Computing, Social tors that enable evolution of a prosperous, peaceful, and Hyderabad to meet the growing educa- and Media Sciences, Mechatronics progressive society. It needs no emphasis that with educa- Bay View tional needs. SZABIST is a registered Engineering, Biosciences and International tion the locus of power shifts from the entrenched vested Dr. Saqib Rizavi, member of the International Association Programs ‘LLB’ with University of London, interests to the enlightened individuals which allows the President, SZABIST of Universities (IAU), Paris; Association UK and ‘BA(Hons) in Business Studies - of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), BABS’ in collaboration with University of economy, society, and the polity to modernize. London; Federation of the Universities of Wales, Newport, UK. College Islamic World (FUIW) Rabat; Asia SZABIST also provides Merit & Need Middle-and low-income countries urgently need to build their own knowl- University Federation (AUF), Seoul; and Based Scholarships to students. Other schol- edge bases. The challenge is greatest for the poorest states, which are striv- the Association of SAARC Universities arships available are HEC USAID Need ing to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In the context of (ASU). SZABIST has the unparalleled Based; HEC Japanese Need Based; Govt. of Pakistan, it further means that the dynamics of higher education should be International degree programmes honor of being the only Pakistani Sindh Endowment and Community/ such that they should lead to a peaceful, prosperous, and progressive coun- Institute to be recognized internationally Sponsored Scholarships. try while providing context-relevant education with marketable skills. ay View College University of London degree programme by Business Week, Asia week, Asia Inc. SZABIST comprises a host of research was launched in 2007 and we have now completed 5 years. We are a Registered Centre and our constant focus To achieve these objectives, universities should pursue an anticipatory B approach towards trends in global academic and research developments with is to provide high standards of teaching and learning. We have had organic growth and continue to attract high a focus on the creation of knowledge leaders enabling them to fit seamlessly quality students, not only from Bay View High but also from into the business and industry once they graduate. other institutions in Karachi offering A-levels. We stand by our commitment to provide the best quality teachers who are Education is a strategic priority to power economic progress and engineer experienced and qualified to teach the demanding UoL cur- a forward-looking tolerant and inclusive society. Education is an "expecta- riculum. Student encouragement, support and guidance are tion builder" and a "force multiplier." Promoting the youth in higher educa- paramount through maximum interaction with teachers espe- tion means their capacity building to meet the present and future exigencies cially outside the classroom and on-going feedback on student progress. of the society more skillfully having multiple choices to solve emergent as Frequent academic counseling sessions provide students con- well as unforeseen challenges being faced by the society. ■ tinuous guidance throughout. This ensures that students are well prepared before the UoL exams without any external help. the programming of cells towards specific societies and clubs. Not only this, but also Our results have been outstanding and our students continue to organs that can breathe new life into dam- students come together in times of nation- achieve distinctions and merits. We are proud of our students’ aged tissues of the body. Thus, SCRC al crises and disasters and are actively achievements, and for example, in 2010 one of our students hopes to establish laboratories that focus involved with raising funds for various earned a world distinction in Economics of Development. on the tissue culture of human causes (for example, flood relief drives). We are very pleased to announce the opening of our dedicat- tissues/cells, with particular focus on can- Furthermore, the Institute also publishes ed UoL campus in the heart of old Clifton effective August 2012. cer. Another Research Centre of SZABIST newsletters that detail activities and We offer the following courses: is Centre for Renewable Energy Research events taking place from its various cam- (CRER). In a country like puses. ☛ LLB Pakistan, where the energy Furthermore, Executive Development ☛ BSc Economics and Management crisis remains unabated, a Center (EDC) at SZABIST, facilitates stu- ☛ BSc Development and Economics renewable energy source dents in the completion of their degree ☛ BSc Business would prove to be highly requirements, personal grooming, job ☛ BSc Management beneficial. Therefore, the placements and keeping in touch with the ☛ BSc Accounting and Finance CRER is geared towards Alumni for relation building, corporate net- ☛ BSc Economics and Finance creating energy from nat- working & profile update. In collaboration ural sources such as sun, with the industry, EDC arranges on-campus These courses receive academic direction from London school wind, water, geothermal, recruitment drives and management of economics (LSE). The University of London International and biomass resources. trainee programs at reputable local and Programme is becoming very popular globally. A Bachelor’s Most importantly multinational companies. Annual job fair is degree from University of London is extremely competitive and Sustainable also held at campus where leading compa- it guarantees direct entry into post graduate programmes any- Development Research nies are invited to discuss their recruitment where in the world. Furthermore, students also benefit from Centre (SDRC) has policies and criteria, current and future earning a foreign qualification, which increases their employ- been developed for research vacancies, exploiting the opportunities to ment, both locally and internationally. on a variety of policy initiatives for the interact directly with the students. To The programme is extremely cost-effective and it is a great promotion of renewable energy in the bridge the gap between classroom and work opportunity for capable students with limited financial country along with generating awareness situation, SZABIST has instituted a manda- resources. Students can rely on the Bay View College - UoL pro- about the same. tory internship program. gramme to provide them with a superior qualification prized and centers that provide practical and Balancing academic pressures with SZABIST’s vision is to be a competitive preferred by employers, coupled with the opportunity to pro- sustainable solutions to the issues of a healthy colors of life, students at SZABIST institution meeting the intellectual and pro- ceed abroad upon graduation to pursue post-graduate studies. developing country such as Pakistan. are continuously encouraged and are very fessional demands of the future. The plan is Bay View College Degree programme also offers partial merit SZABIST has established Stem Cell proactive in a number of extra-curricular to consolidate our success and build on it by scholarships to capable students. Our effort and commitment Research Centre (SCRC). Stem Cells and activities. Seminars, workshops, projects, diversifying curriculum, strengthening fac- have been well received and we not only wish to sustain our cur- related fields are said to become a force to off and on-campus luncheons and dinners ulty, indigenizing the generation of knowl- rent success but it is our goal to continuously develop and reckon in the future especially as far as are a regular part of life at SZABIST. In edge, intensifying our research agenda and strengthen the breadth and quality of the services we provide. ■ bio-medicine and technology are con- fact, it is the SZABIST Student Council distinguishing SZABIST as a symbol of cerned. This kind of research will enable (SSC) that oversees the functioning of all excellence and professionalism. ■ ADVERTISEMENT SUPPLEMENT DAWN WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 2012 03 What made Iqra University ranked no. 1 The best private sector university in Sindh as per CIEC ranking

Iqra University New An exclusive interview with Dr. Akif Hasan,Vice President of Iqra University Educational Tower

papers at Harvard and Cambridge uni- versities. This reflects the high educa- PROFILE tional standards being followed at Iqra 1. Attained Doctor in Business University. Administration (DBA) Degree at the age of 24 years c) Teaching and Learning Resources

2. Over 50 International Publications in ISI Teaching and Learning resources at listed journals of Impact factor Iqra University are at its best. The com- puterized library called as IRC not only 3. Received Best Case Study Writer Award offers more than 50,000 latest books but in India also offers wide range of international journals and periodicals. The University 4. Received Best paper Awards in through its own resources provides Conferences in USA access to several thousand online jour- DR. AKIF HASAN nals to its students for research purpose. 5. Served over 40 national and multinational organizations for their research needs The University has subscribed to the databases like Emerald, JSTORE, etc. 6. Worked as Marketing and Management consultant for various organizations There are more than 2000 latest com- puters just in the Karachi campus alone 7. Author of book in Marketing besides having a WIFI based campus. d) Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular activities Q: First tell us what is CIEC and tor or Public sector in Sindh. Faculty how does it work? development is also an integral part of Iqra University strongly believes that Iqra University Philosophy and almost a healthy mind comes from a healthy CIEC is the charter Inspection and all non-PhD faculty members are regis- body and hence it strongly supports Co Evaluation Committee of the tered in the PhD programme. Hopefully and Extra Curricular activities among its Government of Sindh and works under in next few years Iqra University is the Governor of Sindh. It is responsible going to have only PhD Degree holders for evaluation of the performance of pri- in its faculty. Iqra University takes pride • There are More than 20 HEC vate sector universities. It comprises of in its faculty Retention. The faculty is approved PhD supervisors teaching at students. There are more than 20 stu- media with the top University hierarchy cessful in placing it graduates on job members from Education Dept, HEC, offered not only salaries better than cor- Iqra University dent societies which are actively and can directly share with them any much prior to their graduation. The Vice Chancellors of many public sector porate sector but are also offered bene- involved in organizing co and extra-cur- issue of concern. They have counselors University keeps all the courses of universities and subject experts from fits like: Comprehensive Medical • Iqra University produced highest ricular activities on the campus. These on campus to address their psychologi- their final year in the evening so that the public sector universities. This Insurance for self and family, OPD number of research papers among all activities ranging from International cal needs and medical doctor to address they can start working and hence by Committee, comprising of 12 - 17 mem- allowance, Life Insurance, Contributory public and private sector universities conferences, Seminars to Talent fiesta, their health needs. They attend their the time they graduate they already bers, visits the private sector universi- Provident Fund, 48 days Earned Leaves, in Pakistan in the field of social sci- Fashion show, Picnics, Dramas and classes in air-condition classrooms and have a years working experience. Top ties and evaluates them on various Leaves Encashment, Flexible Working ences including Business Debates. Iqra University has specially are provided with mineral water to leading organizations of Pakistan and dimensions such as Faculty, Curriculum, Hours, Support in Research Administration. focused on the outdoor sports and has drink. They have door to door transport organizations from abroad also comes Infrastructure, Research and Publications, etc. made teams for Cricket, Swimming, facility at a very affordable rate which to the campus for recruitment. These Development, Teaching and Learning • The University has not increased its Volley ball, Basket Ball, table Tennis, shuttles four times a day. The campus recruitment sessions are daily phe- Resources, Extra and Co-curricular b) Research and Development fee from the last seven years. Squash, Badminton, Athletics etc. The environment is completely politics free nomena. We are proud to have 100 per- activities, Student quality and satisfac- University has acquired services of pro- and there are no fights on campus. cent placement of our graduates in tion, Job placement of graduates, One of the prime roles of any educa- • The entire student body has a direct fessional coaches to train its students. leading organizations prior to their Employers feedback, etc. and then it tional institution is to create new knowl- access to the top management includ- Iqra University has achieved the highest f) Technology at Iqra University graduation. prepares its ranking. edge and Iqra University has shown out- ing registrar, vice chancellor etc. number of sports titles at national level standing performance in this area. As through an open door policy. among all private sector Universities in Technology at Iqra University is com- h) Financial Support to Students Q: How does Iqra University per the HEC ranking of Research output Pakistan. Some of its students are even parable to any leading international uni- performed in these areas? in the field of social sciences published • We are proud to have 100 percent national Champions. The University stu- versity. Parents or sponsors can track Iqra University despite of not having in 2011, The Iqra University was ranked placement of our graduates in leading dents have won International awards in the student’s performance from any- any financial support from the govern- To shed light on these areas we need No. 1 i.e. Iqra University produced high- organizations prior to their gradua- Film Making. The University has Fitness where in the world. Student’s class ment takes good care of its student to take them one at a time so let’s first est number of research papers among all tion. center (Gym), Snooker, Table Tennis, attendance, time table, applications, reg- financial needs. The University has start with faculty: public and private sector universities in Volley Ball, Badminton, Swimming, and istration, transcripts, faculty lectures, merit based scholarship policy with Pakistan in the field of social sciences • The computerized library called as many other facilities for its students. Digital library access, etc. is all available unlimited seats. The University also a) Faculty of Iqra University including Business Administration. Iqra IRC not only offers more than 50,000 online. Course standardization is done offers qarz-e-hasna to needy students. University has an outstanding research latest books. The University has sub- e) Students’ Satisfaction through software. Plagiarism check is an The University has not increased its fee Iqra University today has the finest center called the IURC. This center scribed to the databases like Emerald, integral part of assignment submission. from the last seven years. faculty. At its Karachi campus alone it helps students and faculty in their publi- JSTORE, etc. The University strongly believes in The entire management operations are These findings of CIEC have been val- has 45 permanent PhD faculty members cations. In the year 2011 Iqra University open and direct communication also online. The entire system is devel- idated by the HEC in their latest ranking who are mostly foreign qualified and are has doubled its research output using its • There are more than 2000 latest between the students, faculty and man- oped by the University itself to cater its in which Iqra University was ranked relevant to its teaching domains. There students. Its students are not only pub- computers just in the Karachi campus agement. The entire student body has a specific needs. among the top three Business Schools in are More than 20 HEC approved PhD lishing papers in internationally indexed alone besides having a WIFI based direct access to the top management Pakistan and the Best Private Sector supervisors teaching at Iqra University journals but are also presenting their campus. including registrar, vice chancellor etc. g) Market Placement of Graduates University (Business School) in Sindh. which might be the highest number papers in international conferences of through an open door policy. They are These rankings can be viewed from HEC among all universities in the private sec- repute. They have presented their also connected directly through social Iqra University has been very suc- website and CIEC website. ■ 04 DAWN WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 2012 ADVERTISEMENT SUPPLEMENT

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NSW has launched a new diplo- undergraduate students from semester institutions. Nationally, UNSW was ma that equips students with two and to international students from rated as “at, above or well above” world U the practical knowledge and semester one in 2013. standard in all broad fields of research. skills to pursue professional careers. The University of New South Wales is • The Australian Graduate Survey “UNSW is the first Australian univer- one of Australia’s leading research and 2010 shows that UNSW graduates have sity to offer a Diploma of Professional teaching universities, ranked in the top the highest median starting salaries and Practice that is open to all students and 50 universities worldwide (2011 QS employment rate in the Group of Eight, The organization has branched out to other cities. Islamabad and Lahore offices were established in 2003. can be studied concurrently with an World University Rankings) and for both undergraduate and postgradu- undergraduate degree,” said Vice- renowned for the quality of its gradu- ate students. Realizing the need to deliver the service in interior Sindh, the Hyderabad office was set up in 2008 Chancellor Professor Fred Hilmer. ates. • The AGSM MBA Program, deliv- “We’re proud of UNSW’s record in As a founding member of the presti- ered by the Australian School of graduate employment and starting gious Group of Eight - a coalition of Business, was ranked as the leading full- salaries but in an increasingly competi- Australia’s leading research intensive time MBA in Australia and 31st in the Aspire educational consulting tive job market it’s dangerous to be com- universities, UNSW is recognised as one world in the Financial Times (UK) 2012 placent. This diploma will boost the job- of the heavyweights of Australian high- ranking of the top 100 global MBA pro- spire Educational Consulting is Campus followed in 2005. offices were established in 2003. ready skills of our graduates and give er education, and consistently scores grams. This is the 13th consecutive year completing 11 years of dedi- Realizing the need to deliver the serv- them the competitive edge they need.” highly in a range of national and inter- the AGSM MBA Program has ranked in A cated professional service to Today Aspire Educational Consulting ice in interior Sindh, the Hyderabad The diploma (DPP) is open to stu- national rankings. the top 100 MBA programs worldwide. the students desirous of seeking Educ- represents the following universities of office was set up in 2008. dents from all disciplines who have com- UNSW: At a glance • UNSW is recognised as the ational qualifications abroad. Initially, UK: Over the years, AEC has counseled pleted at least one semester of study. • The University is ranked 49th Australian university with the strongest Aspire Educational Consulting repre- thousands of students for higher educa- The part-time program will be offered worldwide on the 2011 QS World links to industry, reflecting its focus on sented the Manchester Consortium of The University of Manchester, Univ- tion. The number of applications outside normal teaching times. University Rankings, one of five real-world research and innovative Universities comprising of: Victoria ersity of Nottingham, UK & Malaysia, processes has been over a few hundred The DPP was developed in response Australian institutions to make the top research partnerships. In 2010 UNSW University of Manchester, University King’s College London, School of and increasing annually. to feedback from students requesting 50. The annual rankings are based on six again received the highest level of fund- of Manchester Institute of Science & Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), The key service AEC provides is the inclusion of work placements as part factors: academic and employer sur- ing of any Australian university in Technology (UMIST), Manchester City University, Manchester Metro- guidance to the students in course of their studies and from employer con- veys, staff-student ratios, research cita- Linkage grants from the Australian Metropolitan University, Salford politan University, Brunel University, selection, university selection, and cerns that university graduates need tions and the proportion of internation- Research Council. University, City College, Manchester. University of Bolton, Queen Mary, Univ- assistance in application procedures, more opportunities to integrate their al staff and students. • UNSW has scored the maximum five- In 2004, an agreement was signed ersity of London, Middlesex University, updates and feed back from universi- academic knowledge and skills with real • In 2011, UNSW was the first star rating for eight key performance with the University of Nottingham, University of West Scotland, Glasgow ties, conversion of conditional offers to workplace experience. Australian university to be awarded five indicators in the 2012 Good Universities adding it to the panel of universities. Caledonian University, University of unconditional offers, visa application Students can choose from a wide- stars in the new QS Stars rating system, Guide. For graduate employment - get- With increasing number of Enquiries East London, Study Group, INTO Unive- filing assistance and pre-departure range of DPP courses covering topics which measures performance against ting a job, starting salaries and positive being received from students for rsity Partnerships, Navitas, UK, USA, briefing on behalf of the university. such as global citizenship, as well as international benchmarks. graduate outcomes - UNSW rated in the London based Universities, Queen Canada and Australian Universities, The senior counselors of the compa- leadership and professional practice. • UNSW is the state’s top ranked uni- top group for all three measures. UNSW Mary, and University of London Middle East Technical University, ny are fully trained in counseling by The diploma also offers opportunities to versity based on the 2010 Excellence in also achieved five-star results in student became a partner in 2004 as well. Multimedia University, Malaysia the British Council and through the gain real-world experience through two Research for Australia report, which demand, research grants, research inten- The overseas campus of The The organization has branched out to Familiarization visits to the UK partner structured work placements. evaluated research activity and quality sivity, staff qualifications and cultural University of Nottingham in Malaysia other cities. Islamabad and Lahore universities. ■ The DPP will be available to local in the country’s 41 higher education diversity. ■ ADVERTISEMENT SUPPLEMENT DAWN WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 2012 05

The existing infrastructure of colleges is also wide and huge. In fact many government colleges in various cities reflect aesthetic architecture but poorly maintained. None in private sector matches its architectural magnificence that accommodates spacious libraries, labs, auditoriums, classes etc. What they need is maintenance and due importance it deserves to provide cost-effective education to the youth of Pakistan

here is hardly any phenome- centers and encouraging women to With the grace of Allah our children non in Pakistan that needs start small scale business at home. The have potential to achieve greater land- T more emphasis than educa- activation of existing resources in rural marks. They need to be given right tion today without which all efforts to areas not only is cost-effective, but also direction to move and spend their ener- build the nation will collapse. can pave the way for bigger projects. gy, only then we can remedy the chron- Fortunately, Pakistan is rich in young Women who make more than 50% of ic problem of neglect and gradually human resource that has the potential our population must be facilitated to adopt and develop a healthy system of to lead Pakistan out of the shadows of get education for today and tomorrow’s education. pessimism and status quo to the light generation. To improve the situation we can of optimism, change and progress. To Primary education has been badly make use of wide network of schools enable them to do so we need a coher- neglected that leads to unfruitful sprawling across the country by provid- ent education system from primary, results at secondary and higher second- ing them with basic facilities and infra- secondary, higher secondary to high- ary levels. Unless a concrete founda- structure. By the grace of Allah our est level developed on the basis of tion at primary level is laid, no desired children are so motivated to learn that rational analysis of our needs of today results can be produced since there is a if a closed school reopens they throng Knitting the fabric of education

By Seema Mughal, Vice Chancellor, Greenwich University and tomorrow. disconnect at a higher level. the school. at colleges is not conducive to learning research and development in the areas practicable and within our reach. The Education at home in the form of It is high time we stopped working at Take the example of Swat, a strife- and that classes are not held regularly where we as a nation need to build our- concept of education for the sake of a environment, behavior and practices different levels in isolation. Instead a ridden area, where law and order was due to which they have to send their selves. degree should be discouraged as I leaves an everlasting impression on coherent and cogent strategy is to be at its worst, attracted many children children to tuition centers. Parents’ The HEC has also played a pivotal believe that in the final analysis the child’s mind. In fact a child’s character adopted that fills the void in between specially girls who came pouring out of concerns are justified as the interfer- role in that by chalking out a check and essence of education is to become a to a great extent forms even before he them that connects primary education their homes once law and order was ence of political organizations has dis- balance system for the private sector, man of value rather than a valuable starts going to school. to secondary, to higher secondary and restored. Malala Yousafzai a student of turbed the academic atmosphere at col- introducing evaluation methods that machine. Home is child’s first nursery and finally to higher education like links in grade 8 is known for her motivation for leges that should be free from any polit- they carry out on regular basis. The We must encourage an education mother is the first teacher who has a a chain. I believe primary education is education that led her to write for the ical activity. funds for scholarship programs allocat- system that stimulates independent lion’s share in molding a child as he a broken link which is repaired every children’s right to education. National As a result the classes are either ed by the HEC for the needy and thought, critical thinking and instills in spends his formative years in her lap. now and then separately resulting in Peace Award, which she won, is an hampered or parents become reluctant deserving students have enabled thou- young minds empathy for mankind. As An educated mother at home makes a failures and loss of funds. award for all young girls in Pakistan to send their children to colleges. This sands of Pakistani graduates to pursue Aristotle says, ‘the ultimate value of difference as she caters to her child’s Furthermore, there should be one and Malala stands for their nobility, has the domino effect and encourages M.Phil and Ph.D in various fields. life depends upon awareness and the mental growth and realizes her respon- syllabi for all schools and colleges courage and determination. the mushroom growth of tuition centres The centralized body of High power of contemplation rather than sibility towards her child beyond his whether government or private. The We hope that her message spreads to where teachers from various colleges Education Commission has helped the mere survival’. physical needs. To educate a girl is to disparity between government and pri- each home across Pakistan and encour- come and teach. private sector to provide support to the Universities are the highest seat of educate a mother of future. vate institutes has done more harm ages parents to send their children spe- Although experienced teachers are government universities by providing learning in the education system where Thankfully, the social stigma of girls’ than good. We must have uniformity in cially girls to schools. able to cover syllabi at these tuition space to more and younger people in students obtain their last degree before education is fading at least in urban syllabi and testing that will create The existing infrastructure of col- centres, it further deserts the colleges. diverse fields. they step into practical life. Not all areas where girls are encouraged to go equal opportunities for all the young leges is also wide and huge. In fact Education at college level too lacks Today our young generations have Pakistanis reach this top level of aca- to schools, colleges and universities. people of Pakistan to compete in an many government colleges in various effective management that otherwise more options, diversity and opportuni- demic journey and most of them start However, girls’ education in rural areas open environment locally and globally. cities reflect aesthetic architecture but could be productive in linking the high- ties than yesterday without compromis- their professional life without a univer- is still labeled as taboo. Sincere efforts Despite difficulties our students poorly maintained. er secondary education to University ing on quality. sity degree. need to be made to fill the void of rural- from both government and private None in private sector matches its education. Pakistan is endowed with innumer- Nevertheless, a large number of stu- urban divide in every sphere of life spe- schools have done exceptionally well architectural magnificence that accom- Private sector has played a positive able resources including human capital dents in Pakistan are attending univer- cially in education. and achieved laudable landmarks. It is modates spacious libraries, labs, audi- role in providing higher education to which is stronger today than anytime in sity despite shortage of resources and Let’s not make it an undoable task by their combined strength I would like to toriums, classes etc. What they need is maximum number of people in the the history. Education for them is too facilities. This is a source of relief and asking for billions of rupees for such suggest which can be attained with one maintenance and due importance it country. Under the aegis of Higher important as they will become tomor- encouragement that in spite of difficul- educational projects. We can talk of its system of education that will be useful deserves to provide cost-effective edu- Education Commission, private univer- row what they learn today. ties a lot of young people realize the practical aspect by activating existing for their individual growth and nation’s cation to the youth of Pakistan. sities have developed themselves into a We must trust our capabilities and importance of university education and schools, opening vocational training collective progress. Parents complain that environment lifestyle that encourages and facilitates take measures immediately which are invest time and money in it. Q 06 DAWN WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 2012 ADVERTISEMENT SUPPLEMENT About Isra University

AL-TIBRI MEDICAL COLLEGE Al-Tibri Medical College (TMC) is owned by Isra Islamic Foundation and is affili- ated with Isra University. It is strategically located at 5 kms from Malir No. 15, Main Shahrah-e-Faisal. The beautiful and lush green campus houses, Al-Tibri Medical College & its Hospital, Isra Postgraduate institute of ophthalmology, Ibrahim Eye specialist hospital and Isra school of optometry. The project of (TMC) was launched in the year 2009. The College was inspected & approved by PMDC. The college commenced its academic activities in Nov 2010 after the approval by PM&DC. The first batch was admitted in Jan 2011, and second batch was admitted in Jan 2012. The purpose-built college building has been designed in accordance with the specifications of Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC). It comprises lecture halls, demonstration rooms, tutorial rooms, laborato- ries, museums, library, auditorium and staff offices. It is equipped with modern and state of the art teaching aids and laboratory equipment to impart quality education in a clean and serene environment. Al-Tibri Medical College has its own teaching hospital, which has all the essential

Al-Tibri Medical College & Hospital is owned by ISRA UNIVERSITY Isra Islamic Foundation & affiliated with Isra University

Isra Medical College and Isra Dental College are constitute college of Isra University, located in Isra University Campus, at clinical departments including Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Hala Road, Hyderabad. The first batch was admitted in MBBS program in 1997. The college was fully recognized by PM&DC Gynecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Radiology, Clinical Laboratory and Operation Theatres. All clinical depart- in 2001, ninth MBBS batch has passed out this year. The buildings belonging to Isra Medical College on the Campus are: the ments are furnished with modern equipment to provide high quality medical care. The faculty members in both basic med- Academic Block of Isra Medical College, Isra Dental College, the 300-bed Isra University Hospital and 300-bed Isra University ical sciences and clinical sciences are highly qualified and experienced professionals, as per guidelines of PM&DC. Welfare Hospital. The beautiful building of the Jamia Masjid, is on the fore front of the campus. It also has Nursing College Al-Ibrahim Eye specialist hospital is also seated in the campus. It is one of the best equipped and staffed eye hospital in approved by Pakistan Nursing Council, offering BS in Nursing. Four batches of BS Nursing have passed out. It also caters for Pakistan; recognized by CPSP for Training of MCPS, FCPS and FCPS in subspecialties of vitreo Ratina and pediatric oph- Doctor of physical therapy (DPT) Five years program. thalmology. 40 Students who were trained here, have passed FCPS/MCPS examination in last 7 years. Isra College of optometry offering BS (4 years) program is also located in its purpose built building. Two batches have FACULTY OF MEDICINE & ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES already graduated. The purpose-built college building fulfills all the specifications of Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC). It com- prises of lecture halls, demonstration rooms, tutorial rooms, laboratories, museums, library, auditorium and staff offices. It is equipped with modern and state of the art teaching aids and laboratory equipment to impart quality education in a clean and TMC is member of Association for Excellence in Medical Education (AEME) serene environment. The Isra Medical College is committed to academic excellence in medical education. It caters for the urgent need for community oriented, competent, dedicated and above all caring medical doctors, paramedics and nurses who through their comprehensive understanding and acquisition of relevant Skills can deal with the health problems of the peo- AL-NAFEES MEDICAL COLLEGE ple. For ongoing research projects and practicals, the college has a animal house. The Al Nafees Medical College (ANMC) and Hospital is owned by Isra FACULTY OF DENTISTRY & ALLIED SCIENCES Islamic Foundation. It is affiliated to Isra University. It is strategically Established and recognized by PM&DC in 2009. First batch will pass out this year in 2012. Isra Dental College (IDC) pro- located in zone IV of the capital city of Islamabad just behind Farash vides education in Dental Surgery at under- and post-graduate levels. The College is housed in purpose-built building and Town on Lethrar Road. The city campus is located in I-10 Markaz and supported by high- tech laboratories and clinical equipment. The IDC Hospital is manned and equipped to provide tertiary houses School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Isra level dental care. School of Rehabilitation Sciences (ISRS).

ISRA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (IUH) Al Nafees Medical College and Hospital, is newly built state of the art This 300-bed unit integrates the most modern facilities at general and sub-specialty levels under one roof. It has well- medical institute. Not only is the college esteemed by the presence of equipped clinics in medicine, surgery, ENT, Eye, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cardiology, and Dentistry. These clin- renowned subject specialists and faculty members but also its purpose ics are well supported by diagnostic equipment, pathology laboratory, pharmacy, private, semi-private and general wards, and built building gives it a clear edge over other medical college in the provides for day-care surgery. The Hospital has four operation theaters equipped with state-of-the-art surgical and monitor- area. The laboratories and museums are well equipped. Whereas the ing facilities. tutorial rooms, lecture halls and auditorium not only meet the educa- tional needs but also have the capacity of hosting seminars and confer- ISRA UNIVERSITY WELFARE HOSPITAL (IUWH) ences. An operative skill lab, one of the unique teaching modality nowa- The Isra University Welfare Hospital (IUWH) provides quality healthcare to the needy people on non-profit basis in all days, is also present in this college. fields of medicine and surgery. A patient pays a very nominal fee in the outpatient department (OPD) for the registration, screening and examination, and 3 days off- the-counter free medication. Deserving poor patients are provided partial finan- Al-Nafees Medical College & Hospital is owned by cial relief through Zakat fund while very poor ones are provided absolutely free treatment from admission to discharge. Isra Islamic Foundation & affiliated with Isra University

Isra University, Its Constitute College & Hospital is owned by Isra Islamic Foundation The college has well-established library consisting of three portions, Isra Medical & Dental College are members of Association for Excellence in Medical Eduation. (AEME) i.e., a lending part for students, a reference part for teachers and a part containing periodicals. The Digital library is also well furnished, and offers large collection of e-books and e-journals to meet the teachers and students requirements. An operative FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY animal house within the premises and other available research facilities reflects the academic environment and the research The Faculty of Engineering, Science & Technology aims to foster an academic environment of learning and research that goals of the college. can inspire the next generation of creators and innovators in the fields of electrical engineering & computer science. Its pro- grams are designed to enrich students with basic knowledge of their respective fields and accommodate the rapid changes of The college enjoys the facility of Al Nafees Medical College Hospital, an allied teaching hospital having all the clinical the modern world. Of greater importance is the reality that these changes have created enormous opportunities for engi- departments including Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, neering and computer related expertise in the world. The students are equipped with the necessary background and skills to Otolaryngology, Urology, Neurosurgery, Radiology, Clinical Laboratory, and Operation theatres. This Hospital unit supervised excel in the job market in spite of the growing competition. by highly qualified and experienced professionals helps in integring the most modern facilities at general and sub-specialty levels under one roof. All the clinical departments are furnished with modern equipment and are capable of providing high FACULTY OF COMMERCE, ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES quality medical care. The Faculty of Commerce, Economics & Management Sciences aims to inspire its students with an aptitude for busi- ness entrepreneurship and leadership to help drive the economic development of the society. Its programs are designed Community Oriented Medical Education is also one of the hallmarks of ANMC to uplift the health status of community to enrich students with basic knowledge of their respective fields, the current business trends and managerial practices through educating nearby community about health issues and arranging free medical campus for common health problems. in the industry. The faculty maintains active liaison with business enterprises to offer greater career opportunities for its graduates. Students are groomed to acquire the interpersonal skills and work with ethics required to meet the dynamic ANMC is member of Association for Excellence in Medical Educatiobn (AEME) needs of the job market. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPLEMENT DAWN WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 2012 07 Hong Kong-the exciting study destination

ong Kong is one of the world’s safest, fee, double-occupancy residential accommoda- friendliest and most vibrant big cities. tion on campus, and daily living expenses. H It is a global financial capital and, International students are eligible to apply for The cost of studying in thanks to its political and geographical position, many generous scholarships. it also plays a unique and important role as a Although it has not been the most popular Hong Kong is modest gateway to China. choice in many parts of the world as universities You can imagine in a metropolitan city where in Hong Kong focus only on recruiting the elites, compared with many human is the most precious resources, education this lovely city stands to be one of the most high- must be highly valued. Eight public institutions ly rated study destinations by most education places that offer quality of higher learning, including City University of pundits around the world. Hong Kong (CityU), are generously funded education. It is generally through its University Grants Committee. PAKISTAN In QS rankings in May 2012, three Hong Kong BANGASH ASHTAR ALI estimated to be half to universities were among the world’s 10 best uni- Bachelor of Business Administration versities founded in the past 50 years, and four (Accountancy) Hong Kong universities were among the top 20 one third of the price in Asia. Housing a wrath of multi-national com- Hong Kong is a fast-moving city but people panies who chooses Hong Kong as their Asian are very welcoming and warm, and I haven’t compared to studying in headquarter, graduating in Hong Kong opens up seen any racism in my two years in Hong Kong. plenty of working opportunities among the elite When I got to City the United Kingdom or companies in the world. The HKSAR govern- University of Hong ment also supports the retaining of talents by Kong (CityU), they United States of granting graduates to stay in Hong Kong for one arranged halal food year, visa free. boxes for me, and you America, while the The cost of studying in Hong Kong is modest can find halal food all compared with many places that offer quality over Hong Kong. About City University of Hong Kong quality of education is education. It is generally estimated to be half to Adjusting to Hong one third of the price compared to studying in Kong took maybe a Ranked 110th in the world (QS 2011), 12th in Asia (QS 2012), and recently 9th world’s no doubt comparable to the United Kingdom or United States of week. The city is very young university (QS 2012), City University of Hong Kong (CityU) offers professional educa- America, while the quality of education is no systematic and it’s easy tion that prepares its students for the challenges and exciting opportunities opening up in the best in the world doubt comparable to the best in the world. to get around. CityU Hong Kong, the Asia-Pacific region and throughout the world in business, science and engi- Fees are generally estimated (at CityU) to be gives you a buddy neering, energy and environment, law, creative media and social sciences. at around US$19,000 a year, including tuition before you come and Actively promoting internationalisation in campus, CityU not only offers generous scholar- ships to qualified candidates, but also offer rich international exposures including overseas student exchange and internship programmes.

CityU also attracts leading academics from around the world, with over half of academic staff members from abroad.

arranges a lot of activities for international stu- dents. So you can meet other international stu- dents and you also get to meet local friends, who are very helpful. I like CityU’s curriculum - it’s very well struc- tured. There are a lot of opportunities to devel- op yourself professionally. In my department, they mentor you and arrange activities where I get to meet partners of big accounting firms. People in the banks say all the action is in Hong Kong because it’s a gateway to China. There are lots of opportunities in the finance sector. A Hong Kong accountancy qualification is recognised everywhere. But after I qualify, I would like to stay longer because Hong Kong is you don’t speak Cantonese at all but if you’re the best city I’ve seen till now. friendly you can make local friends. You can ask them to help you with Cantonese and you can INDONESIA help them with English. JESSICA KURNIA As for the weather, you melt when it’s hot Bachelor of Business Administration because it’s so humid and it’s hard when the (Accountancy) temperature drops below 10C because in Indonesia we don’t have winter. Hong Kong is a very good city. It’s lively and I In my classes, they use real life examples and like the atmosphere. It offers more opportuni- they teach us how to apply what we learn. I ties for Indonesians than, say, Singapore or think classes in Indonesia are more theoretical. Australia, because those places are already We can take courses outside our major. I took a packed with other Indonesians. visual literacy course offered by the School of I think we have a chance in Hong Kong for a Creative Media. It was lot of work but it was future career and personal growth. really fun. The main challenges for me were the lan- Come to Hong Kong,where you can really guage barrier and the weather. It’s hard when grow and to experience many different things. ■ 08 DAWN WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 2012 ADVERTISEMENT SUPPLEMENT

he Goethe-Institut Pakistan is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. The main task of the Goethe-Institut is to promote Sukkur IBA is Tknowledge of the German language and foster international cultural cooperation as well as to convey a comprehensive pic- ture of Germany by providing information on Germany’s cul- tural, social and political life. The Goethe-Institut Pakistan no more an monitors trends in Germany and encourages cultural collabo- ration in Pakistan by organising programmes of events and making contributions to various festivals and exhibition in the institute, but a fields of film, theatre, music, literature and translation. In this context, the Goethe-Institut in Karachi organizes and supports a broad spectrum of cultural events for the presentation of German art and culture with its partnership-based projects phenomenon centers on intercultural exchange. Here the Goethe-Institut in Karachi closely cooperates with its Pakistani partners as it does with the Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus, the Goethe- Zentrum, in Lahore, and in a European framework with the Alliance Française and the British Council. The Language ducation over the centuries has been a great potential for development. Sadly, and local resources utilization which will An Initiative of Emerging Fields of Studies Department offers classes for German as a foreign language lever of human progress and key to it is an area which is very much neglect- add value in local trade and industry. To cater to the market needs and remain for beginners and advanced learners as well as courses for E national development. Education is an ed. To address this challenge Sukkur abreast of fast changing environment, the companies in modern amenities, including an internet class empowerment which means an ability of IBA has established a Center for •Sukkur IBA is a centre of excellence for foundation stone of three new programs has room, and takes central examinations which are recognized making right decisions of own; which may be Entrepreneurial leadership and less privileged and financially poor com- been led. It includes Department of worldwide. In addition to language skills social and cultural economic, social or entrepreneurial. Incubation center to educate, train and munities. Students with financial hard- Education Management, Department of aspects are being taught as well. Education equipped with modern knowledge assists the people of this community to ships are supported through award of dif- Agri-Business and Department of leads towards the social wellbeing and eco- start thinking of innovative ideas and ferent scholarships. Majority of the stu- Entrepreneurship. The department of educa- The Partner Schools nomic development of societies. tion offers degree program to produce pro- The Goethe-Institut supports the Partner schools, at pres- fessionally skilled and competent teachers ent seven in Pakistan, and looks after in introducing or Sukkur IBA Contributing in Economic which is a need of time. Degree program developing German as a school subject. It offers teaching Development of Pakistan offered in department of Agriculture staff, advanced methodological and didactic training and Business is MBA - (Agri- Business); it is an The role of a university as a leader for industry requirement and is initiated after social change is being increasingly focused demand from different organizations. all over the world. In our country, the access Entrepreneurship itself is a very growing of students, belonging to poor families, to field of study and Sukkur IBA has initiated a quality education is quite small and scanty. degree program in it. Being surrounded by Goethe Sukkur IBA is successfully addressing this educationally poor areas, this program will problem and reducing the discrimination support students and help local community between rich and poor. Different measures in establishment of their own businesses. have been taken to ensure that no one is Creation of new business supports the eco- Institut denied access to the quality education nomic engine of the country by creating because of his/her financial position. The more employment, training and increasing poor have two barriers to cross for access to production. quality education, the first is academic and language courses, and equips school with modern teaching, other is financial poverty. Sukkur IBA by Network of Community Colleges learning and cultural materials that are multimedia- com- introducing foundation program has success- As it is identified that students suffer patible . Furthermore the Goethe-Institut sends teaching fully addressed this dilemma. from the academic poverty as well, there- experts to supervise partner schools throughout the world in fore to address the challenge Sukkur IBA the capacity of the initiative. Youth courses in Germany for •To render its true services to the stu- decided to start working through the net- students at participating schools will improve language dents of local and poor communities the work of community colleges which strength- skills, strengthen cultural competence and bring the local foundation semester system was started ens foundation of students on competitive culture to life. in 2007. Sukkur IBA is the only pioneer basis at very affordable cost. Community and initiator of this program among all colleges in Khairpur Mirs, Naushehro Feroz Advantages for School students the public sector institutes. This program and Dadu are operating and rendering their The “Schools: Partners for the Future “Initiative is an aims at supporting and preparing the stu- services, whereas IBA Community College attractive opportunity for students at partner schools to dents with poor academic background, Jacobabad is in pipeline. These colleges are learn the German language at an early age and become providing them a chance of getting admis- affiliated with Agha Khan Education Board familiar with the culture of German-speaking countries. The sion at Sukkur IBA and to compete with and have linkages with international aca- fact is, learning German means learning a foreign language other students with sound schooling. demic bodies. with a clear perspective: any one who can speak German Through this semester, students from far cannot only communicate with 119 million people world- flung areas are selected and passed Development Works at Sukkur IBA wide in their native language, but is also laying the founda- through a comprehensive teaching Since past decade, Sukkur IBA kept tions for university studies in Germany and a subsequent process for more than 4 months in basic growing continuously without any pause. It international career. Particularly committed students are subjects which cover the entry level cur- started journey from two classrooms of helped even more - by being invited to regional workshops riculum. This program builds the capacity Public School Sukkur to the state of the art or three- week youth courses in Germany. of those students which may not be building of international stature. Currently accepted in any university due to their a number of development projects are also Library and Information Centre academic deficiencies. After passing this in pipeline. Construction of a modern The Information Centre of the Goethe-Institut Pakistan semester they are in better position to Academic Block II has been completed in provides information about current aspects of cultural, compete on merit and secure admissions 2011, construction work of two floor admin- social and political life in Germany. The Library offers a for higher education which ultimately istration block, two floor boys hostel, two broad spectrum of German literature and philosophy. Most contributes towards the economic well floor executive girls hostel and two floor of the books are in English language. Up-to-date newspapers being of the country. introduce new businesses. This will truly dents are pursuing their degree programs central library are in progress and will be and magazines, German television and a selection of help the local communities, students and on financial assistance/scholarships from complete very soon. The PC-I of a new aca- German films (with English subtitles) cater for the informa- •Lack of jobs in the market and econom- other male and female members of soci- different funding bodies. This gives a fair demic block is also approved and the work tion needs of the visitors. The Information Centre assists ic hardships in the society made entre- ety which are eager to initiate the busi- chance to the people of all income groups will start soon. In simple words, ‘Sukkur with questions concerning studying in Germany. For a small preneurship the need of the time. This is ness but have no skills or experience to to achieve quality education on afford- IBA is for the students of small purse but fee only one can also use the Internet Café. Q one avenue of growth where there is do so. It will increase the employment able cost. big purpose’. Q ADVERTISEMENT SUPPLEMENT DAWN WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 2012 09

ith over 40,000 students often targeted by Britain’s leading Hamdard University: in pursuit of excellence from more than 150 graduate employers (The Graduate W countries, award-win- Market in 2010, High Fliers). Over ning campuses in the United 2,000 employers approach the ounded by Shaheed Hakim sionally sound and enlightened individu- Center published 299 papers in journals of inter- Kingdom, China and Malaysia and University every year with a view to Mohammed Said in 1992, Hamdard als able to contribute their share to the • Faculty of Humanities and Social national repute since its inception. strong links with universities recruiting our students. The popu- F University has completed twenty national and global development and wel- Sciences comprising of: Hamdard University has also chosen to around the world, The University of lar Nottingham Advantage Award years of its inception. As the Founder fare. It seeks to make them live up to the o Hamdard Institute of Education and focus on one of key areas of economic Nottingham has a diverse communi- offers a range of extracurricular Chancellor, he dedicated this seat of vision of a well-integrated material and Social Sciences (HIESS) development of the country i.e. Energy. ty creating an inspiring place to modules to boost employability, as learning to the nation for the cause of spiritual world to have the courage to • Faculty of Legal Studies comprising of: The University has thus established a study and work. well as providing scores of intern- education that would inculcate qualities combat the divisive and mutually exclu- o Hamdard School of Law (HSL) Department of Energy Engineering with The University of Nottingham is a ships for graduates, who enjoy life- of devotion, love, determination and serv- sive tendencies rampant in the present • Faculty of Management Sciences com- state-of-the-art Engineering Laboratories founder member of the Russell time access to the Careers and ice to mankind amongst the youth study- day society. prising of: and projects. This Department is develop- Group, the UK equivalent to the US Employability Service. ing at its campuses. Governed by the principles of total o Hamdard Institute of Management ing a very unique Open Pit Thar Coal Ivy League, which represents 20 The Careers and Employability The Main Campus of Hamdard quality management, the University is Sciences (HIMS) Mining Model for indigenous mining and leading UK universities committed Service can help students enhance University at Madinat al-Hikmah, spread maintaining an internal mechanism of o HIMS City Campus exploration of coal that would assist train- to maintaining world class research, their career development and over 350 acres of plain land with pictur- quality evaluation and is continuously o HIMS Islamabad Campus ing of local artisans in open pit mining an outstanding teaching and learn- employability by providing the fol- esque greener landscape is located in the striving to enhance the standard of edu- • Faculty of Pharmacy comprising of: technology indirectly assisting the ing experience and unrivalled links lowing practical support: vicinity of Sindh Baluchistan boarder 28 cation imparted at various levels. The o Hafiz Mohammed Ilyas Institute of Government of Sindh in developing coal. with business and the public sector. • Finding and applying for work km from the commercial centre of most significant evidence of Hamdard Pharmacology and Herbal Medicines An equally unique “Sooraj Ki Dunya” Overall, Nottingham is ranked in in the UK whilst studying (inter- Karachi on the main highway leading to University’s success as an authentic, high- (HMIIPHM) has been created at the University where the UK’s Top 10 and the World’s national students can work for Murad Khan Dam. quality educational institution is its alum- o Hamdard Institute of Pharmaceutical all products operating on solar energy Top 75 universities by the Shanghai up to 20 hours per week on a In 1996, the first City Campus of the have been fabricated that can be scaled up Jiao Tong (SJTU) and the QS World student visa) University was established at Adamjee for large scale manufacture by entrepre- Nagar. Later another Campus was opened The Main Campus of Hamdard University at Madinat neurs that includes Solar Industrial Water at P.E.C.H.S., Karachi. Heating Systems, Solar Steam Generation, Hamdard University - Islamabad al-Hikmah, spread over 350 acres of plain land with picturesque Solar Cookers, Solar Thermal Nottingham: Campus is dedicated to provide excellent greener landscape is located in the vicinity of Sindh Baluchistan Desalination, Solar Sterling Engines. A education opportunities to the students complete street in the University is lit with from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtoon Khawah, boarder 28 km from the commercial centre of Karachi on the Solar Energy named as “Shamsi Sarak”. a world-class Azad Kashmir and the Northern Areas of An Alternative Energy Residence Pakistan. main highway leading to Murad Khan Dam Complex has been established and is powered with solar and wind energy and university Mission and Goals ni, holding responsible positions in nation- Sciences (HIPS) - Islamabad Campus 16 students are residing in this experi- In line with its Mission, the University al and international organizations. Faculty development environments are mental facility. strives hard to achieve a level of excel- Hamdard University comprises of very conducive in Hamdard University as The University has a Center of lence comparable with international stan- seven faculties with distinct fields of stud- currently 16% i.e. 59 faculty members are Excellence to eradicate hepatitis in the University Rankings. In 27 sub- dards in all spheres of its operations viz. ies providing cutting edge knowledge to undergoing various stages of training or country under the able leadership of ject areas, the University fea- education, learning, research and develop- the students in an environment that pro- education either M.Phil. or Ph.D. Dean Faculty of Easter Medicine Dr. tures in the UK Top Ten, with ment of professional skill through train- motes a blend of traditional and newly All programs of Hamdard University Hakim Abdul Hannan. A Ph.D. is being 14 in the Top Five. We have five ing. As the touchstone of its success, the emerging global virtues. Faculty are formally recognized by relevant regu- awarded on this subject this year. The faculties and a wide range of University endeavors to emphasize over Members are the heart and soul of the lating bodies that include Pakistan center has already undertaken survey of departments offering over 350 character building and integrity aware- University and Hamdard University Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC), Gadap Town and identified patients undergraduate courses and 300 ness in students, so that they learn to live proudly claims to have 354 faculty mem- Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), affected by hepatitis. postgraduate taught courses by their own efforts in a spirit of self- bers with 35 highly experienced PhDs, 36 National Council for Tibb (NCT), Pakistan with MRes and PhD opportuni- reliance and enterprise. Hamdard Masters of Philosophy, 65 Engineers, 103 Bar Council (PBC), Pharmacy Council of Honors and awards won by Hamdard ties across a constantly evolving University is honor-bound to provide highly skilled MBBS/FRCS Doctors, 73 Pakistan (PCP) and above all Higher University students and faculty, in the range of disciplines. Our inno- value-based education to students of every Scientists and Pharmacists, 30 MBAs and Education Commission (HEC). year 2011: vative and top quality teaching caste, colour, creed and religion within its more than 22 leading Lawyers as Faculty • Mursaleen Ali of MBBS won silver medal is informed by the latest research • Planning your career post-stud- bounds to fulfill the vision of its Founder Members teaching in seven faculties and Recent Achievements in calligraphy in whole Sindh under and delivered by hundreds of spe- ies through training workshops, Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said. institutions that include: The first and most significant develop- Ministry of Youth Affairs cialist, cross-faculty research skills building and information ment is that with persistent and coherent • 63 students are studying under fully fund- groups. We have been awarded two provision on employers and The following main goals serve as its • Faculty of Engineering Sciences and work of the present team, the University ed merit scholarship with an agreement Nobel Prizes in Medicine and career paths guiding principles Technology comprising of: has surpassed all previous records of new with National ICT R&D funded scholarship Economics. On a measurement of For further details please visit our • To provide state-of-the-art education- o Hamdard Institute of Information admissions in a year in the University program “research power”, which takes into website. al and laboratory facilities, and a con- Technology (HIIT) since its inception. • Usman Institute of Technology secured account both quality of research and Nottingham University Business ducive environment to students and staff o Usman Institute of Technology (UIT) Teams of Higher Education first while Hamdard University second posi- the number of research-active staff, School also has a specialist in-house for their professional and personality that was established by Usman Memorial Commission, Chartered Inspection and tion in Electro Fair 2011 competition of Nottingham is 7th in the UK accord- Postgraduate Careers Service to development. Foundation operates as constituent insti- Evaluation Committee, Pakistan universities organized by IEEE Pakistan. ing to independent analysis by support Masters level students with- • To employ and retain capable, com- tute of the University Engineering Council, Pakistan Bar • Ahmad Hasan participated and presented Research Fortnight. in the school to develop their career petent and renowned teaching and o Plastic Technology Institute (PTI) Council, Pakistan Medical & Dental technical paper in Malaysia CAREER DEVELOPMENT management skills and explore research staff. o Synthetic Fiber Design and Application Council and Pharmacy Council of • Vice Chancellor Hamdard University As one of the first universities to career options. The service has • To help building good moral charac- Center (SFDAC) Pakistan visited the University and received Life Time Achievement Award by establish branch campuses in China been ranked “Number 2” in the UK ter and self-reliance in our students o Hamdard Institute of Information accredited relevant programs. Institution of Engineers. and Malaysia, Nottingham’s student for careers placement success by the through the process of formal and infor- Technology (HIIT) - Islamabad Campus A delegation of experts nominated by • Mr. John Furze Director Renewable experience is a truly international Financial Times. mal interactions and counseling. • Faculty of Eastern Medicine compris- the Ministry of Higher Education, Energy Hamdard University was awarded one - offering life-changing opportu- SCHOLARSHIPS • To promote Islamic concept of an ing of: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Saudi Gold Medal in Energy. nities to study abroad, links to The University of Nottingham has enlightenment through firm efforts to o Hamdard Al-Majeed College of Eastern Cultural Mission Islamabad visited differ- • Hamdard University won first prize in employers across the world and a an extensive scholarship pro- make our students and faculties compati- Medicine (HACEM) ent universities of Pakistan and by the ASHRAE “Energetica” Conference - 2011 globally-recognised qualification. gramme offering full and part schol- ble with the material and spiritual o Hamdard Research Institute of Unani grace of Allah, Hamdard University was • ASHRAE established its Hamdard With its international campuses and arships. Students should also con- progress of mankind. Medicine (HRIUM) selected as one of very few universities of University Student Chapter at Hamdard links to more than 320 partner uni- tact the individual academic schools • To foster the promotion of freedom of o Shifa-ul-Mulk Memorial Hospital Pakistan, to train Saudi students. The University versities in over 40 countries, where they wish to undertake study, thought with accent on the holistic atti- • Faculty of Health and Medical University already has 55 Saudi students • Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Nottingham offers hundreds of as there may be further sources of tude towards plurality of views. The only Sciences comprising of: that is the largest number of Saudi stu- won First prize in Research Paper on Oral exciting opportunities. funding available. In addition to the provision to keep a watch on this unhin- o Hamdard College of Medicine and dents in any university of the country. Cancer organized by Bahrain University According to independent subject specific and country scholar- dered march towards self development is Dentistry (HCM&D) In the field of research Hamdard • The Vice Chancellor Hamdard University research, the University is a World ships, the University also has auto- that it carries with the right to free devel- o Hamdard University Dental Hospital University has made decent contribution. received Best Book Publication Award by Top 15 choice for employers (QS matic alumni, spouses and siblings opment of personality within the thresh- o Hamdard University Hospital - Taj The university has produced 87 PhDs HEC in 2011 on Book “Energy Resources World University Rankings) and is scholarships. Further information is old of tolerance. 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coming to such an ambitious conclu- books published in reputed national sion. and international journals speaks of Indus University: fastest growing research With the establishment of the intellectual prowess and industry Engr. Ahmed BUITEMS, modern educational facili- of our faculty. More than a dozen of Farooq Bazai, ties were made available to the youth our young faculty members won and learning University in Pakistan Vice Chancellor, of Balochistan, at their own door-steps. Fulbright scholarships by dint of their BUITEMS They were provided opportunities to remarkable performance in the tests equip themselves with knowledge and held for selection of budding and tal- Indus University celebrating 10 years of on-going achievements, collaborations and up gradation! with confidence of facing and handling ented scholars. the challenges of practical / profession- Our students, too, frequently proved exposes the student to the real world Library- Indus University has sub- ducation is imperative for the al life. their mettle in academic, co-curricular scenario. Be it management, textile sci- scribed to national and international social, cultural and economic Since BUITEMS establishment in and extra- curricular contests. Almost ence, education, engineering, technolo- journals for academic outreach and E growth of a country and pro- 2002, the University has maintained all of them are now engaged in nation Indus University, Karachi, gy, textile and fashion designing- stu- research requirements of students. It vides brighter prospects of realization steady growth in all components i.e. building activities. Winning trophies Pakistan, is Chartered dents get the best tools to enhance their contains over 10,000 reading material of cherished dreams on the part of the growth in physical facilities, growth in and notching up top prizes in debates learning. from Govt publications to archives of youth. True education means complete capable human resources, growth in and declamation contests, project com- by the Government Indus University guarantees 100% newspapers. The libraries are comput- development of each individual’s phys- nature and number of laboratories and petitions and sports events is acknowl- of Sindh and duly recognized job placement to graduates in Textile & erized and can create access to world- ical, intellectual and moral capacities. equipment installed therein, growth in edged to be a common trait of our stu- by Higher Education Fashion sector and floats resumes to all wide libraries. It is the responsibility of the educa- the number of programs of study and, dents. public and private companies of tional institutions to ensure intellectu- consequently, growth in the number of This institution has played a vital Commission of Pakistan. Business, Engineering and Education Computer Labs- At Indus University al ascendance and molding of the stu- students enrolled. role in grooming the overall personali- students. For this purpose, Indus special emphasis is laid on practical dents’ personalities into visionary From a modest start in a single- ties of the students in order to make University has a separate department- aspects of education and hand on train- leaders, competent professionals, inno- building, the university has now them productive and useful members Career Placement Department where ing. There are ten computer labs, vative entrepreneurs and compassion- ndus University was established students avail the support and help of including a general computer lab and ate citizens. with an aim of providing instruc- Indus University’s official Career hardware lab, which are fully equipped With such ideas in view, when the I tions and training in such branches Counselor, who is readily available for and functional with the latest and most past performance of BUITEMS is real- of learning as it may deem fit and to current students as well as prospective modern system, equipment and facili- istically examined, it transpires that make provisions for research, demon- students and admissions. ties available. the university has made appreciable Saga of glorious stration and for advancement of knowl- headway towards the achievement of edge as it may determine. The details of Extracurricular Activities and Student Laboratories- Indus University has her cherished objectives. Our quest for the University can be seen on the web Society at Indus University Five Textile Labs having modern quality and excellence in all fields has site of Higher Education Commission of machines and tools of Spinning, remained ever unquenched and has Pakistan- www.hec.gov.pk. The Apart from excellent academic Weaving and Wet Processing. stimulated the administrative machin- achievements University can also be visited at its own facilities, Indus University students Additionally, nine labs are for ery to persist on continuous refine- web site address of www.indus.edu.pk. get plenty of opportunities to partici- Electronics and Telecommunication ment, consolidation and expansion of Along with recognition by the Higher pate in a variety of co curricular activ- equipped with most modern and sophis- our goals. The year 2012 brought with it recog- nition of the quality of education facil- ities and services provided at BUITEMS, in the form of ISO Certification for the institution. This certification upholds BUITEMS claim to renown as a torch-bearer in the socio-economic uplift of the country through provision of world class edu- cation and meticulous appraisal of stu- dents for the award of the degrees. According to the latest ranking of Education Commission of Pakistan, ities. These activities are aimed at pol- ticated equipment. universities by the HEC, BUITEMS Indus University has been approved by ishing the leadership and managerial has been ranked 4th among the top Pakistan Engineering Council for vari- talent of the students. Indus Apart from these essentials, Indus universities in Pakistan in the category ous Engineering Degree Programs. University has a society named University gives special consideration of Computer Science and Information Government of Sindh has also upgrad- SOC360, which is managed by the stu- to student comfort and feasibility while Technology. ed Indus Institute to Indus University dent body. SOC360 is responsible for at campus. Indus University has spa- Being among the top 5 universities recently keeping in view the extensive all event management and in house cious and hygienic canteens, secured of Pakistan is the result of BUITEMS’ research work and academic growth seminars necessary for students’ car parking for students and faculty and sustained efforts encompassing all that Indus University has gone through knowledge and experience enhance- power plant sufficient to create back up aspects of educational excellence, in a short span of 10 years. ment. IUBS- Indus University Business for electricity constraints. including leadership, strategic plan- Based on the academic activities, role Society is also an emerging student ning, operational and administrative and achievements of Indus University, body with event management and Fee Packages and Scholarships at efficiency and maintenance of peace assumed the features of a sprawling of the community. BUITEMS’ many organizations, institutions and entertainment activities lined up. Our Indus University with contemporary requirements. Our conglomeration of three campuses , Quarterly Newsletter and Annual academic bodies of national and inter- student societies are well managed insistence on the harmonic develop- accommodating five faculties, adminis- Reports signify the outstanding accom- national repute have entered into col- and groom students to build contacts, Indus University’s slogan is Learn ment of the intellectual and moral fac- trative machinery, hostels, play- plishments of the faculty and the stu- laboration with Indus University for manage events and handle finances. Well to Live Well; this is the most basic ulties of the youth has borne fruit in grounds, expo-center, model research dents in every sphere of the campus their academic partnership and joint Indus University also has a Sports yet important element in life that turns the form of recognition of the merits of farms, conference halls, electronic sys- life. The sprawling campuses of the offer of providing education and train- Department with trained staff. Inter the table for many. To promote literacy BUITEMS from various quarters of tems, lavish lawns and facilities. The university are alive with impressive ing in various fields of Art and Design, University Sports participation is high- and keep education a commodity that repute. Such recognition would defi- faculty strength has crossed the 350 display of youthful vigor and promis- Business, Engineering, Education, ly encouraged and followed by the stu- even financially constrained students nitely go a long way in spurring us mark, while the students’ strength has ing talents through-out the day and Science and Technology. dents of Indus. can avail; Indus University offers spe- towards conquest of greater heights in gone beyond 5500. The university has long after sunset. cial fee packages on need cum merit future. produced in the past more than 2500 BUITEMS has been contributing to Corporate Linkage for Student Campus Facilities at Indus University basis. BUITEMS marched into the 10th graduates and post graduates, who are the nation through grooming the youth Placement in Jobs and Internships: Management Committee of Indus year of her history with the assurance contributing to the national uplift of into culturally enlightened, academi- Indus University has two campuses University decides to the best of their that the well-oiled wheels of this the nation. cally sound, technologically advanced, Indus University has excellent con- in Karachi. Main Campus is located effort to keep students motivated to machinery will keep on rolling on to The university has been continuous- professionally competent manpower nections in the corporate sector which adjacent to National Stadium and the continue their education, this involves distinctive achievements and enviable ly focusing on quality research; both which is moderate in her outlook but is maintained with the sole objective of second campus is at SITE area. Indus scholarships and installment fee plans accomplishments in future, too. on the part of our faculty and on the intensely research oriented, ever pre- providing jobs and internships to Indus University has purpose built campuses; in return of excellent academic record Viewed in the light of our accomplish- part of our students; and the results pared to lead and inspire their co- students. Constant interaction with a brief insight of Main Campus facilities and it’s maintenance throughout the ments, this does not appear to be a tall have been highly gratifying. The size- workers and to preserve and build the industry and corporate sector experts is as follows: period studied at Indus. ■ claim at all. There is a sound base for able number of research articles and traditions of our great civilization. ■ ADVERTISEMENT SUPPLEMENT DAWN WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 2012 11

DOW University A global leader in the field Gulf Medical University Accomplishments largest healthcare providers of medical in the private sector in the education, U.A.E. and the first in the Middle East to be accredited during eight years research and by QHA Trent, United Kingdom. Rehabilitation (IPM&R) is the first ever insti- healthcare The Gulf Medical Univ- tute of Pakistan. The institute has multi-disci- ersity and GMC Hospitals is plinary rehabilitation teams which include; ulf Medical Univ- now on a massive expan- Prof. Dr. Masood Hameed Khan Physiatrists, Physical Therapists, ersity, Ajman - sion phase and plans to Tamgah-e-Imtiaz (TI), Occupational Therapists, Vocational T2hera- G United Arab Emira- open branches of Gulf Vice Chancellor, DUHS pists, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Language tes is in the 14th year of its Medical University are now and Swallowing Pathologist, Clinical existence. Since its inception on verge of finalization in Nutritionist, a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Gulf Medical University has tant-Administration, ECG & enables the students to get from the GCC, medical pro- Malaysia, South Africa and Speech therapist and Special Educationist. It excelled in leaps and bounds Rhythm Interpretation, international clinical expo- fessionals and staff from 22 Mauritius. he Dow University of Health also provides outpatient and community- in the field of Medical Medical Insurance Billing, sure and internship. countries. Patients from over The Gulf Medical Sciences since its inception has been based rehabilitation services. Education, Research and Pharmaceutical Sales & Mar- Each year the students par- 145 nationalities receive University and Hospital is T focusing to excel in academics, both The Medical Education Department fos- Healthcare. Gulf Medical keting, Clinical Nutrition, ticipate in clinical training in treatment at GMC Hospitals also looking to further estab- at undergraduate & postgraduate levels to be ters professional development with systemic University promoted by Nutrition for Sports & leading universities and hospi- & Research Centre, a con- lish branches in Nigeria, at par with international standards, besides and coherent development of clinical and Thumbay Group and headed Human Performance, Basic tals in several countries stituent private teaching uni- Egypt, Syria, Iran, and India focusing on human resource development communication skills. Our academic innova- by its Founder President Mr. Surgical Skills, Nursing including USA, UK, Germany, versity hospital with a capac- among the other countries. and community health care services. tions also include: Structured teaching & Thumbay Moideen is fully Assistant, Basic Arabic for Hungary, Malaysia, Thailand, ity of 250 beds housed with The Gulf Medical Univ- Dow University succeeded in achieving its Mandatory Research, for undergraduate stu- recognized as an institution Health Professionals are India, Pakistan, Iran, Saudi ultra modern facilities. ersity’s brand statement, aims and objectives through more than 50 dents. of excellence imparting being offered at Gulf Medical Arabia and Jordan. Needless to say the GMC ‘Learn from the World’, new setups which include; separately built Professional Development Centre is a cen- Higher Education by the University. Gulf Medical University Hospital & Research Center, depicts learning as a process modern infrastructures for various institutes, tre of excellence for training and education. Ministry of Higher Edu- Gulf Medical University is has a student cohort from 63 Ajman, the first private that cannot be limited to the complete renovations, refurbishments and It has state of the art equipments, anatomy cation, U.A.E. offering high proud of its unique Summer nationalities, majority of teaching hospital in the precincts of the books or the installations, fully equipped with most mod- models, electronic simulators, laparoscopic quality healthcare and train- Training Programs which them are locals and Arabs region is now one of the institution alone. Q ern equipments, having highly trained and trainer manikins, simulated ICU and opera- ing - Bachelor’s, Master’s and motivated faculty along with supporting staff. tion theatre besides several tutorial rooms. It Residency Programs in the In addition to MBBS and BDS degrees the has conducted more than 500, hands-on-work- fields of Medicine, Dentistry, Dow University is now awarding degrees and shops at national and international levels and Pharmaceutical Sciences, diplomas in more than thir- more than 600 lectures, Physical Therapy etc. ty (30) disciplines of health besides regular workshops on This is the only university profession mainly for grad- In addition to MBBS various life saving skills. in the region which offers uations and post gradua- What’s more is that we admissions to both genders of tions. and BDS degrees the have a well established all nationalities. The Uni- Presently about 130 stu- Dow University is Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) and versity has infrastructure and dents are undertaking are the proud initiators of Dr. facilities which are on par courses in; Dow Diagnostic now awarding degrees Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan Institute with some of the established Research and Reference and diplomas in of Oral Health Sciences medical schools in the world. Laboratory, Dow Radiology (DIKIOHS) (established since Gulf Medical University is Complex, National Institute more than thirty (30) 150 years), School of Dental among the few universities in of Liver & GI Diseases (NIL- disciplines of health Auxillary Sciences, Dow the world to have successful- GID), National Institute of International Medical College ly implemented the organ Diabetes & Endocrinology profession mainly (established five years ago system based curriculum for and Ojha Institute of Chest for graduations and and recognized international- its medicine program, and Diseases (OICD). post graduations ly/included in International has started a successful and Other facets of Dow Medical Education Directory unique Summer Training University include, Dow (IMED)) and Dow College of Program which places senior University Hospital, Pharmacy. clinical students into institu- Vocational Technical and Training Centre, Internet and Intranet Digital Library, tions around the globe, con- Pharmaceutical and Environmental Information Technology (IT) Department, ducts an Annual Scientific Research Laboratory (PERL) and Learning Campus Management Solution (CMS) and Research Meet where stu- Resource Centre (Public Library). our Research Department provide students dents and faculty present sci- Most of the above mentioned projects have with a vast collection of data that enables entific papers and are award- been established at Ojha campus of DUHS, them to enrich their learning experience. ed prizes by a jury, Pharm D which has been named as ‘Dow Health and Furthermore, our accomplishments and DMD Programs offered Research City’. include; Foreign Scholarship Program funded by the university for the first The Dow University also boasts of Dow by HEC has enabled us to send 19 scholars for time in the region are some of University Artificial Limb Center, Institute of PhD at high ranking overseas universities. the many features that sets it Nursing (ION), and Institute of Health Additionally, Journal of Dow University of apart from other institutions. Management (IHM). Health Sciences (JDUHS) is approved by It has established a new The Institute of Basic Medical Sciences PM&DC and Indexed in IMEMR, Pak Center for Continuing Educ- (IBMS) has MPhil and PhD courses in Basic MediNet and CABI as well as, currently, the ation and Community Out- Sciences. Our Central Animal House has Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of HEC, reach under which 70 non- been established for researchers with a vari- conducted ranking of all Pakistan QECs func- degree programs having part ety of animals accompanying a veterinary tioning in both public and private sector uni- time, full time and a few doctor along with helping staff. versities and we are proud to state that QEC- online, all of which are less Institute of Medical Technology (IMT) DUHS has secured 94% marks and stood in than one year duration being offers a four years degree program in four category. offered. 25 new short term specialties: Clinical Pathology, Critical Care, Having acquired great achievements in the courses such as Dental Assis- Operation Theatre and Ophthalmology, past, we promise great success in our future tant Course, Physical Ther- besides various short courses for technicians missions owing to the untiring efforts of our apy, Medical Assistant- & doctors. dedicated team working for the development Clinical, Medical Assistant- Our Institute of Physical Medicine & of Dow University. 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Why choose a university in the United ate admissions. As an admissions strategy, States for your future studies? students may consider taking the test they Texila American If you want the very best education avail- Study in the United feel most comfortable with or taking both able, or if you want to further your career by tests and highlighting their best score. working with top professionals in your field, GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is a the United States is the place for you. An standardized test which measures the think- University education in the States is the best preparation ing and reasoning skills of students in Math for achieving your professional goals. States-FAQs and English. Most of the universities in the Continued from Page I America has a lot to offer to international stu- United States require GRE scores for admis- dents: the highest-ranked education in the conducting enough research, leading to financial need. There is financial aid avail- sion to Master’s or Doctoral study programs. Directory (IMED). This is an accurate and up-to-date compi- world, renowned universities, natural parks, unsuccessful attempts at admission. able to international students at both the Higher GRE scores also may give an edge to lation of international medical schools recognized by the vibrant cities, a multicultural population, graduate and undergraduate level. students seeking financial assistance. The appropriate government agency in the medical school’s artistic and athletic events… the United College search: How to select the Graduate students can get financial aid in GMAT (Graduate Management Admission respective country. 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In research skills for teachers in medicine and healthcare pro- their own course loads allow students to struc- leges based on their curricula, eligibility cri- How can the cost of education be reduced? Pakistan, GRE/GMAT is administered as a fessions. ture their studies to best fit their needs. teria, costs, availability of financial aid, col- Look for colleges that offer the highest CBT (Computer-based test), so basic comput- 8. Our Clinical Research program has received accredita- There are many opportunities for participat- lege type, location, size, and environment. quality education at the lowest cost. er skills are needed. To register for these tests tion from Swiss Association of Pharmaceutical Professionals. ing in activities with other students, for exam- You will want to consider applying to a Becoming a resident assistant in a dormitory or any other tests that USEFP administers ple excursions to new cities, museum visits, variety of different schools, including “safety means substantial savings in living costs. through its certified Prometric test centers, TAU is offering on-campus, off-campus and Distance learn- ski trips, hiking, and others. American edu- schools,” which are colleges that are very Working in the dining hall offers a modest please contact us. Please note: you don’t need ing programs in health science and allied health science field. cators want to help students become open, likely to accept you and that you’ll be happy salary plus “all you can eat” meals! Living off a credit card to register through our USEFP knowledgeable, and well-rounded individuals to attend; “match schools,” where your pro- campus with a relative or friend saves money test centers. On-Campus Programs who fulfill their potential and make positive file matches the profile of the college’s aver- if suitable accommodation is available and contributions in their communities and pro- age student; and “dream schools,” where the public transport is efficient. Students can What is an F-1 student visa? 1. College of Medicine: Bachelor of Science and Doctor of fessions. process of selection is extremely competitive. save thousands of dollars in tuition by attend- The F-1 student visa is one of the most flex- Medicine (BS-MD -5.5 yrs), Doctor of Medicine (MD- 4 yrs), We believe America offers international But we do not advise students to apply to too ing community colleges for the first two years ible Non-Immigrant Visas (NIV). It is a multi- Master of Medicine (MMed. - 3 yrs) students the most rewarding and comprehen- many schools, because that can get too time- and transferring to four-year institutions to ple entry visa. The F-1 student visa is for 2. College of Dentistry: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS- 4 sive array of study options- anything from those who want to study or conduct research yrs) astronomy to zoology, engineering to African at an accredited American college or univer- 3. College of Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN dance. Institutions in America offer some- sity. An F-1 visa gives students the freedom - 4 yrs) and RN-BSN (2 yrs) thing for everyone. An education in the to work in order to finance their studies. F-1 4. 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