University of Baltistan

University of Baltistan

Former names	Karakoram International University Skardu Campus
Type	Educational Institution
Established	25 August 2017;8 years ago (2017-08-25)
Academic affiliations	Higher Education Commission
Chancellor	President of Pakistan
Vice-Chancellor	Naeem Tariq Narejo [1]
Registrar	Waseemullah Jan
Students	2,300 [2]
Undergraduates	1,800
Postgraduates	200
Location	Skardu , Gilgit-Baltistan , Pakistan 35°17′57″N75°42′16″E / 35.299167°N 75.704389°E / 35.299167; 75.704389
Campus	Urban
Language	English
Colours	Green, Golden
Nickname	UOBS
Website	uobs.edu.pk

The University of Baltistan or Baltistan University (UOBS) is an international level university in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It was established in 2017 ^[3] with a charter by the Federal Government of Pakistan, with the goal of improving access to higher education for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.

There are seven departments: Computer Sciences, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Business Management, Educational Development, and Language and Cultural Studies.

History

According to its charter, University of Baltistan is a multi-campus university. Additional campuses are seeking to be established in wherever feasible. ^[4]

Degrees and programs

• Master in Business Management-MBA
• Master in Educational Development-MA Education
• Master in Languages & Cultural Studies-MA English

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science BSCS
• Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA

• Bachelor of Arts in English (BA Hons)
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BS)

• Bachelor of Science in Biology (Zoology) (BS)
• Bachelor of Science in Biology (Botany) (BS)
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BS)
• Tourism and Hospitality Management (Certificate Programs)

It was also announced that Chinese lessons would be offered in order to increase trade ties with China. ^[5]

Campuses

Currently the main campus is situated on Kargil Road in Hussainabad, Skardu. ^[2] Later it will be shifted to the riverside.

• City Campus, Satellite Town, Skardu
• Sundus Campus, Sundus, Skardu
• Anchan Campus near Dr. Irshad Ali Chowk, Skardu. ^[2]

See also

• Karakoram International University
• University of Karachi
• University of the Punjab
• University of Peshawar
• University of Gujrat

References

1. "University of Baltistan, Skardu". University of Baltistan, Skardu. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
2. "University Of Baltistan Skardu". www.uobs.edu.pk. UOBS. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
3. "Universities". www.hec.gov.pk. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
4. "Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan". www.kiu.edu.pk. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
5. "University in Gilgit to start Chinese language classes". The Express Tribune. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2022.

External links

• Official website