University of Baltistan

University of Baltistan
Former names	Karakoram International University Skardu Campus
Type	Educational Institution
Established	25 August 2017; 8 years ago (2017-08-25)
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 / 35.299167; 75.704389
Campus	Urban
Language	English
Colours	Green, Golden;
Nickname	UOBS
Website	uobs.edu.pk

University established by the government of Pakistan

The University of Baltistan or Baltistan University (UOBS) is an international level university in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It was established in 2017^[4] 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.^[5]

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)
Tourism and Hospitality Management (Certificate Programs)

It was also announced that Chinese lessons would be offered in order to increase trade ties with China.^[6]

Campuses

Currently the main campus is situated on chumik pull, Skardu.^[3] Later it will be shifted to the riverside.

City Campus, Satellite Town, Skardu
Sundus Campus, Sundus, Skardu
Anchan Campus near Dr. Irshad Ali Chowk, Skardu.^[3]

References

^ https://uobs.edu.pk/uobs/offices/vice-chancellor
^ https://uobs.edu.pk/uobs/offices/registrar
^ a b c "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.
^ "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] "University in Gilgit to start Chinese language classes". The Express Tribune. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2022.