University of Baltistan

University of Baltistan
Former name	Karakoram International University Skardu Campus
Type	Educational Institution
Established	25 August 2017; 9 years ago
Academic affiliations	Higher Education Commission
Chancellor	President of Pakistan
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. Masood Akhtar
Registrar	Dr. Mir Alam
Students	2,300
Undergraduates	1,800
Postgraduates	200
Location	Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan; 35°17′57″N 75°42′16″E / 35.299167°N 75.704389°E
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 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.

Administration

Vice Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Masood Akhtar
Registrar: Dr. Mir Alam

Degrees and programs

Master in Business Management-MBA
Master in Educational Development-MA Education
Master in Languages & Cultural Studies-MA English
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science BSCS
Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA
Bachelor of Arts in English (BA Hons)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Zoology) (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Botany) (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Artificial intelligence (BS)
Tourism and Hospitality Management (Certificate Programs)

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

Campuses

The university operates across multiple facilities in the region, including its main campus in Skardu and the Hussainabad Campus located on the Kargil-Skardu Road.

References

↑ https://uobs.edu.pk/uobs/offices/vice-chancellor
↑ https://uobs.edu.pk/uobs/offices/registrar
↑ "University Of Baltistan Skardu". www.uobs.edu.pk. UOBS. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
↑ "Universities". www.hec.gov.pk. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
↑ "Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan". www.kiu.edu.pk. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
↑ "Vice Chancellor Office". University of Baltistan.
↑ "Registrar Office". University of Baltistan.
↑ "University in Gilgit to start Chinese language classes". The Express Tribune. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2022.

External links

Official website

[1] ttps://uobs.edu.pk/uobs/offices/vice-chancellor

[2] ttps://uobs.edu.pk/uobs/offices/registrar

[uobs-3] "University Of Baltistan Skardu". www.uobs.edu.pk. UOBS. Retrieved 8 April 2023.

[4] "Universities". www.hec.gov.pk. Retrieved 1 May 2022.

[:0-5] "Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan". www.kiu.edu.pk. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2015.

[6] "Vice Chancellor Office". University of Baltistan.

[7] "Registrar Office". University of Baltistan.

[8] "University in Gilgit to start Chinese language classes". The Express Tribune. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2022.