Greenwich University, Karachi
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| Latin: 'Labor Omnia Vincit' | |
Former names | Greenwich Institute |
Motto in English | Work conquers all |
| Established | 1987 |
| Type | Private |
| Vice-Chancellor | Seema Mughal |
| Director | Saeed Kamal Mughal |
Academic staff |
Prof. Dr. A. Q. Mughal Prof. Dr. Arshad Karim |
| Students | ~2,700 |
| Location | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Campus | Residential |
| Colours | White, Pink, Aero |
| Nickname | GU |
| Affiliations | HEC APQN NAFSA INQAAHE AACSB IAU |
| Website |
greenwich |
The Greenwich University (initials:GU) is a private research university located in the residential beach neighborhood DHA Karachi, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) as an autonomous degree-awarding university.[1] The University is legally empowered to offer its degree program overseas, and to grant affiliation to other institutions.
Introduction and history
The saga of Greenwich University spans over two decades which rests on the foundation stone of Southeastern University, Washington DC, USA, Pakistan Campus laid in 1987.
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The award of foreign degrees in Pakistan originated at Southeastern University, Washington DC, to open the gates of quality education to the masses of Pakistan who had no opportunity other than a few government-run institutions. After 10 years as foreign university campus Greenwich act was passed through Sindh Assembly in 1998 (Act No. 1 of 1998 for Greenwich University).
Campus
Greenwich University overlooks the Arabian Sea, providing an atmosphere of tranquility to the campus. Several arteries of boulevards and avenues lead to Greenwich University situated in Defence Housing Authority, Karachi – a posh locality. The purposeful architecture of the University envelops a spacious courtyard, classrooms computer labs, library, cafeteria, gymnasium, sports field and a recreational center.
Research
Greenwich University enjoys an international reputation as one of the principal seats of higher education in Pakistan. Greenwich has a long and great history of achievements, both in creating new knowledge and imparting this knowledge to generations of the future managers and leaders. As a research-based university, dedicated not only to the quest and dissemination of knowledge but also to the creation of new knowledge, Greenwich is a place where the fullest and most exact information of the times is imparted.
The university enjoys the services of qualified Ph.D. professors and subject specialists to supervise its students and their research projects.
See also
References
- ↑ "HEC recognized Universities/Degree Awarding Institutes (DAIs) of Pakistan in Public & Private Sector as on September 2011". Higher Education Commission.
External links
Coordinates: 24°47′16″N 67°02′54″E / 24.7877907°N 67.0483606°E