The province of Sindh is quite famous for its many reputable institutions that have been providing quality education for decades. There is a long list of famous colleges and universities in Sindh found in cities like Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Jamshoro, Khairpur and Nawabshah.
A large number of students get enrolled in these educational facilities each year to acquire higher education. These institutions offer specialized courses, graduate and post-graduate programs of various types.
Some of the Top Universities in Sindh
The names and other details of top colleges and universities in Sindh are listed below.
- IBA Sukkur
- Mehran University of Engineering and Technology
- Sindh Madrassatul Islam University
- Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University
- University of Karachi
- Shah Abdul Latif University
- Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences
IBA Sukkur
IBA Sukkur is a well-known higher education institution of Sindh. It was established in 1994 as a small setup, but as time went by, the size of this institute grew. Today, thousands of students have enrolled in IBA Sukkur who are acquiring quality education under the mentorship of experienced faculty members.
Sukkur IBA has been ranked among the top five independent business schools in Pakistan by the Higher Education Commission. The university operates a total of five departments specializing in different educational fields such as Business Administration, Computer Science, Educational Management, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics. It offers undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate programs.
Address: Airport Road, Delhi Muslim Housing Society, Sukkur
Contact: (071) 564 4000
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology
Located near the intersection of Hyderabad Bypass and Indus Highway in Jamshoro, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MEUT) is one of the oldest institutions in Sindh. It was first established as ‘Sindh University of Engineering College’ and later got the approval to serve as an engineering university by relevant authorities under the title of ‘Mehran University of Engineering & Technology’.
The first batch of this university was inducted in the year 1974 with only a few hundred students. Currently, the institution is catering to over 7,000 students. MUET offers many undergraduate and graduate education courses to students specializing in different fields related to engineering.
Address: Indus Highway, Jamshoro Sindh
Contact: (071) 564 4000
Sindh Madrassatul Islam University
Founded in 1885, Sindh Madrastul Islam University, abbreviated as SMIU, is one of the oldest universities in Sindh. Sindh Madrastul Islam University also holds great prominence due to the fact that the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, acquired his early education from this place, which was only a school at that time.
It is located at Shahrah-e-Liaquat, just a few minutes away from the II Chundrigar Road in Karachi. Sindh Madrastul Islam was converted into a college in 2003 and acquired the status of university back in 2012. Educational departments like Business Administration, Computer Science, Education, Environmental Sciences and Media & Communication Studies have been set up in this university in recent years.
Address: Habib Bank Plaza, Aiwan-e-Tijarat Rd, Near Seari Quarters, Karachi
Contact: (021) 99217501
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University
Another very famous public degree awarding institution located in Nawabshah is Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University. Named after an inspirational political figure and the ex-prime minister, Benazir Bhutto, this university provides quality education in the form of 4-year graduate programs and multiple post-graduate courses in various educational fields.
The departments that are being currently operated in this university include Business Administration, Information Technology, English Chemistry, Education and Media & Communication. The curriculum being followed in SBBU also requires the participation of students in research projects that allow them to drive effective ways of exploring their potential and skills.
Address: Civil Lines, Nawab Shah
Contact: +92-244-9370520
University of Karachi
Spanning over 1200 acres and having thousands of full-time students, the University of Karachi, abbreviated as UoK, is counted among the biggest universities in Sindh as well as South Asia. It is also one of the oldest educational institutions in Sindh that was founded in the year 1951. It was first established as a federal university after receiving the authorization from the parliament.
The teaching and research facility of the University of Karachi was made operation by 1953 having only the faculties of Arts and Science at that time. Today, it has turned into a gigantic educational facility with over 70 academic and research departments in total.
For the effective sustenance of all these departments, this university has thousands of faculty members and supporting staff. The UoK is located on one of the busiest boulevards of the city, the University Road, the name of which has also been inspired by the presence of this very famous educational institution. On a lighter note, if you want to relocate to the University Road, then there are many residential properties available for sale on it.
Address: Main University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
Contact: (021) 99261300
Shah Abdul Latif University
Named after the spiritualist and mystic poet, Shah Abdul Latif Bhai University, abbreviated as SALU, is among the most popular educational institutions in Sindh, located in the Khairpur district.
Apart from the main campus, this university also has a few other teaching campuses in Ghotki, Shikarpur and Shahdatkot. SALU also enjoys decades of existence and has seen noteworthy growth in terms of its reputation and physical expansion over the course of time.
Shah Abdul Latif University currently accommodates several faculties facilitating students with specialized study programs in the fields of Arts, Commerce & Business Administration, Law, Science, Student Affairs and Education. An LLB degree acquired from this educational institution is also recognized by the Pakistan Bar Council.
Address: Old National Highway, Khairpur Mir’s
Contact: 0243 9280050-54
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
On a road to become a world-class medical research university and facility, Liaquat University of Medical Sciences, also known as LUMHS, provides high-quality education to the students belonging to medical and healthcare field. The university is comprised of many specialized faculties belonging to different fields of medical sciences, offering various graduate and post-graduate courses.
Students can also get enrolled in different types of Ph.D. programs offered by Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences. Also being a nursing school while providing quality healthcare education, LUMHS also serves as an effective training facility for healthcare professionals.
Address: LMC Colony Road, Jamshoro
Contact: (022) 9213305
These are some of the best educational institutions in Sindh having good reputation among students. To read about educational facilities found in other areas of Pakistan, subscribe to Zameen Blog – Pakistan’s No. 1 lifestyle blog.
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