Introduction

This University was established as University of Islamabad under an Act of National Assembly passed in July, 1967. It started teaching and research program for M.Phil. & Ph.D. degrees. Later on, it was decided to start M.Sc. degree program for graduates from all regions of the country, based on regional quota. The University was housed initially in rented buildings in Satellite Town, Rawalpindi and moved to its permanent Campus in October 1971. The University was renamed as “Quaid-i-Azam University” in 1976 at the time of centenary celebrations of the Founder of Pakistan.
The University is recognized in Pakistan and abroad as an Institution of higher academic standards and its graduates receive acceptance in universities and research institutions the world over. The University has also established research collaboration with selected universities/research organizations in United States, Europe and South Asia.
The University is rated as one of top public institution of higher education in Pakistan which has qualified team of teachers and researchers. More than 80% of the teachers hold doctoral degrees with experience of working in renowned universities of the world. The University has the distinction of having a large number of distinguished
scientists and educationists as its faculty members, holding national awards and international recognition.
The University presently admits about 600 students in its Master’s degree program, 200 to M.Phil and 100 to Ph.D. annually. In addition about 300 students are admitted in MBA., M.Sc. Computer Science, Economics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Electronics, Earth Sciences, Physics and Pakistan.
Studies on self financed evening program in Fall Semester (September to January) .
At present the University has the following Faculties, Departments, Centers and Institutes offering degree programs:-

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Departments Degrees Offered Biological Sciences M.Sc , M.Phil&Ph.D Chemistry M.Sc , M.Phil&Ph.D Computer Sciences M.Sc, M.Phil Earth Sciences M.Sc , M.Phil&Ph.D Electronics M.Sc , M.Phil&Ph.D Mathematics M.Sc , M.Phil&Ph.D Physics M.Sc , M.Phil&Ph.D Statistics M.Sc Computer Center Postgraduate Diploma & Certificate in Computer.

Faculty of Social Sciences

Departments Degrees Offered Administrative Sciences M.B.A. , M.P.A. , Ph.D. Anthropology M.Sc Defense & Strategic Studies M.Sc , M.Phil Economics M.Sc , M.Phil&Ph.D History M.Sc , M.Phil&Ph.D International Relations M.Sc , M.Phil&Ph.D

Center of excellence/Research institutes

Departments Degrees Offered National Institute of Pakistan Studies M.Sc , M.Phil&Ph.D National Institute of Psychology M.Sc , M.Phil&Ph.D Area Study Centre M.Sc , M.Phil&Ph.D