University of Wah
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| Motto | Competence through Excellence |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2005 |
| Chancellor | Governor Punjab |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Khaliq Shad SI(M) |
Administrative staff | ~530 |
| Students | ~5,000 |
| Location | Wah Cantonment, Pakistan |
| Affiliations | Higher Education Commission(HEC), Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) |
| Website | Wah Engineering College |
The University of Wah was established in 2005. In July 2009 the Punjab provincial Assembly passed the University of Wah Act, 2009.[1] The university offers 4-years Bachelor and 2-years Master programs in basic sciences, social sciences, management sciences and engineering sciences.
The university has two constituent colleges, Mashal and Wah Engineering College. The Wah Engineering College offers a B.Sc Engineering Program in the fields of electrical power, mechanical, chemical, civil, mechatronics, whereas Mashal College offers BS 4-year programs in English and education (only for girls). [2]
The Quaid Campus is located in the beautiful and pollution free environment of the Wah Cantonment. Wah Cantt is situated in the North-West of Islamabad "The Capital of Pakistan". Taxila city is adjacent to Wah which is rich in ancient, mainly Buddhist archeological sites and Sikh sacred places. Wah has around 98% literacy rate and is known as "Model City" for education.
Organization
- Chancellor - Governor of the Punjab
- Chairman Board of Governors - Lt. Gen. Omar Mahmood Hayat HI(M)
- Vice Chancellor - Prof Dr. Khaliq Shad SI(M)
- Registrar - Brig Jameel Asghar Rao SI(M)(retd)
- Controller of Examination - Engr. Muhammad Nasir
- Treasurer - Mr. Fakher Hussain
Faculties
- Faculty of Basic Sciences
- Faculty of Computer Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
- Faculty of Engineering (Wah Engineering College, Wah Cantt)