The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur

About Islamia University Of Bahawalpur (IUB) Bahawalpur has always been a seat of higher learning. Uch Sharif, a nearby ancient town, had one of the largest universities where scholars from all over the world used to come for studies. As a continuation of that tradition, Jamia Abbasia was established in Bahawalpur in the year 1925, following the academic pursuits of Jamia Al-Azhar, Egypt. The renowned scholars spread Islam by teaching Tafseer of Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, and History along with other contemporary subjects. In view of the changing scenario, Jamia Abbasia was declared as a chartered University in the year 1975, and renamed as The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Initially, it started functioning at Abbasia and Khawaja Fareed Campuses with ten Departments. In order to construct a modern and self-contained campus, 1250 acres of sandy land was acquired by the University on Hasilpur Road about eight kilometers away from the city center. Over a period of time with continuous efforts and hard work, the sand dunes have been converted into well-built faculties, green lawns, hostels, residential colony, farms and orchards. It is known as Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus. Currently, there are 60 Department offering 127 programs. Apart from conventional disciplines of Religious Affairs, Languages, Social and Basic Sciences; education is being imparted in the areas of Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Computer, Law, Education, Fine Arts, Pharmacy, Life Sciences and Sports Sciences. The University values quality education rather than quantity. A team of highly qualified and committed faculty members have been engaged to achieve this end. Moreover, the research has been made cornerstone of our educational philosophy. In order to provide opportunities of higher education to the youth at their door step, two campuses are functioning at Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalnagar since 2005. A recent unique addition to the University is its Ranger Campus in the heart of city. Initially, Departments of Management Sciences and Computer Science & Information Technology were established for which response was very encouraging. Source: www.iub.edu.pk

History in the words of Chairman Dr. Shahid Hassan Rizvi

The Department of History, the heritage of Jamia Abbasia, was founded by the Nawab of Bahawalpur , Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi-V in 1925. In the beginning , the department focused on Islamic History on. With the establishment of the Islamia University Bahawalpur in 1975, the department broadened its scope to General History. The department has the honor to have patronage of renowned scholars and historians like Sahibzada Abur Rasool,Dr Muhammad Yousuf Abbasi, Prof. Munawar Ali Khan and Dr. Muhammad Saleem Ahmad ( Professor Emeritus). The department was renamed as the Department of History and Pakistan Studies in 1986 and resumed its nomeclature in 2012.

The department started offering Ph.D. program in 1989 and a separate Master Degree program in Pakistan Studies in 2002. M.Phil Program in History and Pakistan Studies were started in 2003 and 2004, respectively. Initiation of Masters in Archeology is on the agenda of the department, keeping in the view the importance of archeological sites of the region.

Presently the faculty comprises one Professor Emeritus, two Associate Professor, one Assistant Professor and one lecturer. The department has two Ph.D. one M.Phil faculty members while one faculty member is aboard for his Ph.D.

The department organizes different type of academic activities efficiently including research tutorials, Seminars and National and International Conferences. Furthermore, another projects in the pipeline is the establishment of the institution of History and culture. The total students during the session 2012-2013 are 55. The department in order to preliterate research activities on scientific research lines, is keen to develop a well- equipped, Multi- media & IT lab with latest equipment.

Campuses 

Islamia University (Kawaja Farid Campus) (Railway Rd) 

IUB Old Campus (Abbasia Campus)

IUB (Baghdad ul Jaded Campus) 

Officials 

Official Website : www.iub.edu.pk
Phone : +92-62-9250235 
Fax : +92-62-9250335 
E-Mails : info@iub.edu.pk   -  dba@iub.edu.pk