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History

The University of Gujrat is one of the new major public sector universities in Punjab

Punjab (Pakistan)

Punjab is the most populous province of Pakistan, with approximately 45% of the country's total population. Forming most of the Punjab region, the province is bordered by Kashmir to the north-east, the Indian states of Punjab and Rajasthan to the east, the Pakistani province of Sindh to the...

. The university was established under Act IX of 2004 by Government of Punjab, Pakistan on February 23, 2004 to cater for the higher education needs of the population of Central Punjab which includes districts of Gujrat

Gujrat

Gujrat is a city in Pakistan. It is the capital of Gujrat District and the Gujrat Tehsil subdivision in the Punjab Province. People living in Gujrat refer to themselves as Gujratis, which sometimes leads to confusion with people from the Indian state of Gujarat which adjoins Pakistan...

, Sialkot

Sialkot

Sialkot is a city in Pakistan situated in the north-east of the Punjab province at the foothills of snow-covered peaks of Kashmir near the Chenab river. It is the capital of Sialkot District. The city is about north-west of Lahore and only a few kilometers from Indian-controlled Jammu.The...

and Gujranwala

Gujranwala

Gujranwala is a industrial city in the north-east of the Punjab province. It is the sixth largest city in Pakistan with a population of approximately 2,661,360 as on 24 June 2011...

in addition to city of Wazirabad

Wazirabad

AYAZ KHANWazirabad is an industrial city located in Gujranwala District, Punjab, Pakistan. Wazirabad is situated on the banks of the Chenab River nearly 100 kilometres north of Lahore on the Grand Trunk Road. It is 45 kilometres from Sialkot, 30 kilometres from the district capital - Gujranwala...

. These districts are popularly known as the Export Triangle of Pakistan due to various manufacturing industries operating in the area. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (1817–1898) founder of Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh Muslim University ,is a residential academic university, established in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan as Mohammedan Angelo-Oriental College and later granted the status of Central University by an Act of the Indian Parliament in 1920...

had named the region around Gujrat as "Khita-e-Younan", or "territory resembling ancient Greece", in reference to the high number of educational institutes present in the area in the 19th century. The University is promoting research and development culture in the area. A large number of students from Bhimber

Bhimber

Bhimber is the chief town of Bhimber District, Azad Kashmir. The town is situated on the border between Azad Kashmir and Pakistan at a distance of about 50 km from Mirpur, about 48 km from Gujrat and about 166 km from Islamabad.-History:...

Azad Kashmir also study in the university.

The Main Campus has been named after a local sufi saint Hafiz Muhammad Hayat. Situated prominently in the University of Gujrat campus, the shrine of Hafiz Hayat is an exquisite complex in terms of its architecture, site planning and landscape design. It is located on a mound six feet high above the Terre plain. The site contains a haveli, summerhouse (baradari), mosque, four tombs of varying dimensions, several graves, seven wells and numerous old trees. The mound on which the construction was carried out belonged to the Raja Kaladhvi and was surrounded by a dense forest at that time. Hafiz Hayat settled in the area and helped people with his spiritual charisma. Although the exact dates are not known yet according to popular belief it was at the time of Emperor Jahangir

Jahangir

Jahangir was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1605 until his death. The name Jahangir is from Persian جهانگیر,meaning "Conqueror of the World"...

. The saint donated his entire land holding to the then state authorities for the cause of education. The main campus of UOG has been constructed on that very land donated by Hafiz Muhammad Hayat.

The creation of the University of Gujrat was the brainchild of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi

Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi

Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi , is a Pakistani politician. He was the Chief Minister of Pakistan's most populous province, Punjab, from 2002 to 2007. He is a senior leader and Provincial President of Pakistan Muslim League, Punjab....

, who was chief minister of Punjab from 2002 to 2007.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nizamuddin is the Vice Chancellor of University of Gujrat. He was awarded the “Nineteenth Star Award 2008” and selected as the “Man of the Year 2008” in the field of education in recognition of his outstanding achievements. The award ascribing agency, South Asia Publications also included the name of Vice Chancellor in the list of “Who’s Who in Pakistan 2008.”

Management and Administration:

Prof Dr Mohammad Nizamuddin (Vice Chancellor)
Muhammad Akram Bhatti (Registrat)
Dr Muddesar Iqbal (Director, ORIC and Faculty of CS&IT)
Dr Faheem Ahmed Malik (Director Academics)
Aneesa Rahat (Director Student Affairs)
Azra Ghani (Director A&C)
Engr Sajid Amin (Project Director)
Shahid Zia Cheema (Director P&D)
Muhammad Usman (Treasurer)
Col (r) Mussadaq Hashmi (Director CMTIC)
Prof Maqsood Akhtar (Controller Examination)
Sheik Abdul Rashid (Ad. Registrar Press Media and Publications)
Zia-ul-Haq Ch. (System Administrator UOG, Network Manager NSMC)

Campuses

The major developmental works at the main campus have already been completed and are currently operational. The new campus of university of Gujrat (UOG) has been built over 1000 canals, about 12 km away from Gujrat

Gujrat

City. Renowned architects have designed purpose-built classrooms, a digital library, conference halls, multi-story buildings for various departments of science and technology, social sciences, humanities, arts, crafts and product design, engineering, information technology and management. Laboratories, a videoconferencing facility, horticulturally designed lush green lawns, separate hostels for boys and girls, playgrounds, a swimming pool, and residences for teachers and other staff members have been completed or are expected to be completed soon.

Departments

Research and Publications

UOG faculty and students are intensely involved in the research work and participate in various national and international forums and conferences. The multidisciplinary work of UOG researchers and their collaborators has been published in a variety of journals and conference proceedings.

Research and publications by the faculty members.

Facilities

Modern Languages Learning Centre (MLLC)
Student Services Centre (SSC)
Transport Facility (Fleet of buses, mini buses and vans)
Accommodation facility for male/female faculty and students both. That includes Mess, Mosque, TV, Phone, Newspapers, Guest Rooms, Common Room, Computer Room, Electric Water Coolers, Gymnasium, Laundry, Water Facilities, Outdoor Games, Water Heaters, Electrical/Plumbing Maintenance, Sui-Gas Heaters/Lamps/Air Cooler.
UOG Guest House
University of Gujrat Printing Press
UOG Campus Radio FM 106.06
Pakistan Product Design Center
Wood Working Workshop
Day Care Center

Library

In addition to the main library, there are four constituent college's libraries. There are about 70,000 books available in all five libraries. A wide variety of online full-text journals' databases are available including HEC PERN project. Thousands of digital books can be accessed through the library website on a variety of subjects.

I.T. Facilities

Network of about 1500 computers
Seven general purpose labs, equipped with computers
Classrooms are equipped with multimedia facility
Free internet access all over the campus
Computer labs in both Girls and Boys hostels
HotSpot

Academic links

The University has academic and research links with Victoria University, Australia

Victoria University, Australia

Victoria University is a multi-sector tertiary institution based in Melbourne, Australia with 10 campuses.VU offers qualifications in higher education, vocational education , and short courses...

, Karachi University, University of the Punjab

University of the Punjab

University of the Punjab , colloquially known as Punjab University, is located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The University of the Punjab is the oldest and biggest University of Pakistan. The University of the Punjab was formally established with the convening of the first meeting of its...

, University of Central Lancashire

University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire is a university based in Preston, Lancashire, England.The university has its roots in The Institution For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge which was founded in 1828. In 1992 it was granted University status by the Privy Council...

in U.K and Culcom University of Oslo

University of Oslo

The University of Oslo , formerly The Royal Frederick University , is the oldest and largest university in Norway, situated in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The university was founded in 1811 and was modelled after the recently established University of Berlin...

in Norway . In addition MOU's for external linkages have been signed with Education & Training International Western Australia, Gazi University

Gazi University

Gazi University is a public university primarily located in Ankara, Turkey.It was established in 1926 by Kemal Atatürk as Gazi Teacher Training Institute...

Ankara, Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University

The Mississippi State University of Agriculture and Applied Science commonly known as Mississippi State University is a land-grant university located in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States, partially in the town of Starkville and partially in an unincorporated area...

, Fatima Jinnah Women University

Fatima Jinnah Women University

Fatima Jinnah Women University was established in 1998 at Old Presidency in Rawalpindi. It is situated on mall road, Rawalpindi. It is the first female university in Pakistan. A sub-campus of FJWU is being established at Sialkot. The university is ranked at number 18 in general category of HEC...

Rawalpindi, National University of Modern Languages

National University of Modern Languages

- Administration :The President of Pakistan is the Chancellor while the Federal Minister of Education is the Pro-Chancellor. The day-to-day administration is controlled by a Board of Governors. Federal secretaries of different ministries and prominent citizens from both private and public sectors...

Islamabad, Government College University, Faisalabad

Government College University, Faisalabad

The Government College University Faisalabad is a general university in the industrial and agricultural hub of Pakistan, Faisalabad....

, Punjab Bureau of Statistic, Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry

[Image:Sialkot Chamber Logo.jpg|150px|right|thumb|]Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry is located in Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan. The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a trade body, which was established in 1982. Late Mr. A.D. Bhutta was the founder President of this esteemed organization...

Campus Radio

Transmissions of FM 106.06 Campus Radio started at Hafiz Hayat Campus on October 1, 2009 and are broadcast on daily basis.

External links

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