University of Swat
Former names | Islamic University of Swat |
|---|---|
| Motto | مطابقت کے ساتھ معیاری تعلیم کے لئے خواہشمند |
Motto in English | Aspiring for Quality Education with Relevance English |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 7th of July 2010 |
| Chancellor | Sardar Mehtab Abassi Governor, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa |
| Provost | Fida Hussain |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Jehan Bakht |
| Registrar | Mr. Mahboob Ur Rahman |
Academic staff | Mr. Imtiaz Ali |
Administrative staff | Mr. Khurshid Alam |
| Students | 3200+ |
Other students | 15000+ (Private) |
| Location |
Swat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa,  Pakistan |
| Campus |
Dr. M Farooq Khan Shaheed Administration Block Saidu Sharif Wadudia Hall Campus Baligram Campus Kanju Township Campus |
| Colours | Antique Ruby, British Racing Green |
| Sports | Racing Games |
| Nickname | UoS, Swat University |
| Affiliations | HEC, PEC |
| Website | https://www.uswat.edu.pk |
 University of Swat in Pashto | |
The University of Swat (Urdu: یونیورسٹی آف سوات) is a public sector University. The Main Campus of University of Swat is situated in Odigram, at a distance of 4 km away from main city Mingora, Swat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan.
History
On May 29, 2010 the establishment of university of swat was announced by the Prime minister of Pakistan during his visit to Swat valley. The university came into formal existence at dated 07/07/2010 by the order of Honorable Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Awais Ahmad Ghani with the prior approval of the President of Pakistan. Its first Vice Chancellor Dr. Muhammad Farooq Khan (Shaheed) was appointed on 23/08/2010. The Higher Education Department (HED) handed over two buildings to the university located at Saidu sharif swat. Land Acquisition for the University's own campus has been carried out and construction on the project is ongoing. In its first Academic session 2010-11 the university opened seven department
Vice chancellors
- Dr. Muhammad Farooq Khan
- Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Swati (Acting)
- Prof. Dr. Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan Yosafzai (From Dec 3, 2011 to Dec 2, 2015)
- Prof. Dr. Jehan Bakht (Acting) (From Dec 7, 2015 till date)
Registrar
- Mr. Sher Alam Khan
- Mr. Mahboob-ur-Rahman
Deputy Registrar(s)
- Mr. Islahu-ddin - Deputy Registrar Academics
- Mr. Nasir Shaheen - Deputy Registrar Establishment (Acting)
Assistant Registrar(s)
- Mr. Khurshid Alam - Assistant Registrar Meetings
- Mr. Imtiaz Ali - Assistant Registrar Academics
The athletics team represented University of Swat at HEC Intervarsity Championship 2014
The athletics team represented University of Swat at Higher Education Commission Pakistan (HEC) Intervarsity Championship 2014 held on April 22–24, 2014 at Pakistan Sport Complex Islamabad. The University Athletics team consisted of 12 players who participated in the following games:
| No | Games |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 meter race |
| 2 | 201 meter race |
| 3 | 401 meter race |
| 4 | 801 meter race |
| 5 | 1601 meter race |
| 6 | 5001 Meter Race |
| 7 | 10,001 Meter race |
| 8 | 4 x 99.99 Relay Race |
| 9 | 4 x 399.99 Relay Race |
| 10 | Longest jump |
| 11 | Highest Jump |
| 12 | Potshot |
| 13 | Discuss thoroughly |
Departments
In its first session 2010-11 the university opened the following eight disciplines and has completed two semesters.
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Development Studies
- Department of Mass Communication
- Department of Economics
- Department of Education
- Department of Law and Shari’a
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Environmental Science
In the session 2011-12 one discipline of Software Engineering and four more departments of Zoology, Microbiology and Environmental Sciences at BS level are introduced. Today (December 31, 2015) there are following Schools/Institutes/Departments with 3500 + students:
- Center for Agriculture Sciences and Forestry
- Center for Animal Science and Fisheries
- Center for Biotechnology & Microbiology
- Center for Earth Sciences
- Center for Education and Staff Training
- Center for Management & Commerce
- Center for Plant Science and Biodiversity
- Department of Applied Physical and Material Sciences
- Department of Computer and Software Technologies
- Department of Economics and Development Studies
- Department of English and Foreign Languages
- Department of Environmental and Conservation Sciences
- Department of Forensic Studies
- Department of Health and Physical Education
- Department of Islamic and Arabic Studies
- Department of Law & Shari’a
- Department of Library and Information Studies
- Department of Mathematics & Statistics
- Department of Media & Communication Studies
- Department of Political and International Studies
- Department of Psychological Studies
- Department of Social and Gender Studies
- Institute of Chemical Sciences
- Institute of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan presenting Salam-puri Shawl to the Korean Delegation.
Institute of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality Management hosted a dinner for the delegation of Buddhist Monks from the Republic of South Korea led by Hang Sang Beon who are visiting the religious Buddhist sites of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to highlight the strong ancient links between Korea and Gandhara under the name of “Gandhara Peace Tour”.
Institutes
- Institute of Culture Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality Management (ICHTHM)
The Institute of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality Management has been established with a view to save the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Swat region, to establish an archaeological and ethnic profile of the region, to explore the genesis of the cultural activities, to trace the complex and rich historical past of the ancient period of the country, to promote Eco- and cultural tourism of Pakistan in general and the Malakand division and the Northern Areas in particular, and to impart quality education at graduate, undergraduate and postgraduate levels at par with the international standards.It was prime need of the time to work on all aspects of the subject to create awareness among the general masses to play a vital role in the saving of their cultural heritage. It was also a need of time to prepare professionals trained in fields like Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Management, Tourism Management, Hotel Management and Conservation of Tangible and Intangible culture of our resource rich country according to the globally practiced trends and standards. The worthy voice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan took the bold step to establish the Institute of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality Management in University of Swat where professionals will be produced having sound knowledge and equipped with skills to protect and promote our rich heritage for the benefit of future generations and our country.
In the Future: Establishment of an Ethnological and Archaeological Museum in the University. Establishment of Archaeological Conservation and Research Laboratory.
Mission
University of Swat aims at utilizing its potential to set up best traditions in imparting education and skills with a focus on what is relevant to the area and to set up proper standards for achieving this objective. By the grace of Allah, it is determined to provide quality leadership to the area by strengthening the community, industry, social structure, and institutions. It focuses on bringing about that social change which ensures an atmosphere of understanding, tolerance, and mutual co-existence based on the development of freedom of expression and critical and constructive thinking. The objective of social and industrial evolution is ensured by following the principles of access, quality, relevance, objectivity, and upholding merit.
Raking
In Pakistan On 124 According to Higher Education Commission Of Pakistan in 2012
Chartered by Government of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa On 17 in 2012
Course levels and areas of studies
| Certificate Diplomas |
| Associate Degrees |
| Bachelor Degrees |
| Master Degrees |
| M.Phil Degrees |
| Doctorate Degrees |
Books
Books Related to University of Swat
- Kashmir Issue (Urdu & English), No-fiction by Former Vice Chancellor University of Swat Muhammad Farooq Khan(late).
- Dialogue with the West (English), No-fiction by Former Vice Chancellor University of Swat Muhammad Farooq Khan(late).
- Hidden Treasures of Swat, 2014 Non-fiction by Dildar Ali Khan (Student at Institute of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality Management University of Swat.