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UNIVERSITY AT GLANCE
Shah Abdul Latif University is located in the heartland of Upper Sindh, i-e, Khairpur, a former state that joined Pakistan in 1955. The main campus is located near national highway and is easily reachable by air, railway and bus service. Sukkur Airport, one of the busiest airport of Upper Sindh, is half an hour drive and Khairpur Railway Station is 5 kilometer away from the main campus. The beauty of the Shah Abdul Latif University lies in the fact that it is surrounded by famous archaeological sites (Mohenjo Daro, Kot Diji Fort, Rohri Hills and Nara Desert), religious shrines (Sad Bella, Shrine of Sachal Sarmast), barrages and bridges (Lloyds Barrage and Lands Down & Ayoub Bridge) and vibrant culture where people of the area are very friendly and hospitable.
The present campus of the University covers an area of 291 acres of lush green lawns, play grounds, and trees. It is located in the Sindh Province, of Pakistan just three kilometers from Khairpur town. The landscape of the University includes three canals at a walking distance, which serve as excellent picnic spots for the students and the faculty. The University has over 4000 students in various programs. There are 2500 undergraduate and 1500 graduate students. About 75 percent of students are male and 25 percent female. Despite five students hostels (including one for girls) University has also provided and arranged transport facility for students, and majority of them commute daily from their homes.
Why to study in Shah Abdul Latif University
Shah Abdul Latif University is one of the young and fast growing university of Pakistan. It is staffed by around 200 well-qualified staff member working in 12 department and some the departments such as Archaeology, Botany, Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, Chemistry, Microbiology and Public Administration are well known for the quality of research work and teaching. Most of the faculty members are young and foreign qualified. Teaching in SALU is very innovative. It is backed up by the sate-of the-art teaching tools such as media projector and overhead projectors, and designed in a way to prepare students to meet out the challenges in the field of IT and Business in very competitive market of today. As a result, most of the graduates of SALU have secured professional and other jobs in public and private sector successfully. SALU places its main focus to train students in the filed of Information & Technology. For this purpose, it has got state-of-the-art computer Labs and free Internet Facility for both Teachers and Student which gives them access to unlimited treasure of knowledge.
AIMS
1. To provide higher education, and to establish important academic departments on this
campus to impart education in various fields of Science, Arts and Commerce.
2. To develop new technologies and various branches of knowledge in the important field of
studies,so as to meet the development needs of the area and to improve the life and welfare
of the people of Upper Sindh, in particular, and the country, in general.
OBJECTIVE
1. To further accelerate the tempo of higher education at University level in Upper Sindh,
comprising major parts of Arid Zone.
2. To generate and update educational capabilities of younger generation, promoting
teaching/research methods in this University.
3. To devise, design and develop new technologies suited to different and varied
needs of the community and the nation.
4. To strengthen educational consultancy and advisory service of Shah Abdul Latif
University in order to improve the socio-economic conditions in the region.
RESEARCH
To encourage research, the University has established:
- Directorate of Research
- Indus Development Research Center
- Sachal Chair
- Shaikh Ayaz Chair
- Women Chair
- Pir Syed Muhammad Rashid Shah Chair
- Diagnostic and Research Center
THE FACULTIES AND THEIR PROGRAMS
The University comprises the following faculties:
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration
- Faculty of Law
The teaching programs under the Faculty of Law are conducted exclusively through affiliated professional Law Colleges. The University teaching departments, Institutions and centers offer program leading to the award of (4 years program) and (2 years) for pass Masters' degrees, as well as, research Degree of M.Phil and Ph.D. in various disciplines.
The 2-year Bachelor's (Pass) Degree Programs are conducted through various affiliated degree colleges within the jurisdiction of the University. Post-Graduate degree (Masters) classes in specific disciplines are also conducted in specified Degree Colleges.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
- Archaeology BS (Four Year Program) and M. Sc.
- Biochemistry BS (Four Year Program) and M. Sc.
- Botany BS (Four Year Program) and M. Sc.
- Geography BS (Four Year Program)
- Chemistry BS (Four Year Program) and M. Sc.
- Mathematics BS (Four Year Program) and M. Sc.
- Microbiology BS (Four Year Program) and M. Sc.
- Physics BS (Four Year Program) and M. Sc.
- Statistics BS (Four Year Program) and M. Sc.
- Zoology BS (Four Year Program)
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FACULTY OF ARTS
- Economics B.A. (Honors) and M.A.
- English BS (Four Year Program) and M.A.
- International Relations B.A. (Honors) and M.A.
- Mass Communication B.A. (Honors) and M.A.
- Pakistan Studies M.A.
- Public Administration BPA (Honors) and MPA.
- Political Science B.A. (Honors) and M.A.
- Sindhi B.A.(Honors) & M.A.
- Urdu BS (Four Year Program) and M.A.
Institute of Education B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) (under Self: Financing Scheme),
M.Ed. (Master of Education) (Under Self Financing Scheme). (Evening Program)
FACULTY OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- Commerce B.Com (Four Year Program) and M.Com (Morning Program)
- Business Administration, B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration)
and M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) (under Self Financing Scheme) (Morning Program)
STUDENTS WELFARE PROGRAMS
A. Educational counseling and Guidance Service
B. Library Facilities
C. Co-curricular Activities
D. Sports Facilities
E. Medical Facilities
F. Financial Assistance
G. Scholarships
H. Hostel Facilities/Students Accommodation
A. EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING & GUIDANCE CENTER
The students take educational courses without realizing their potential, abilities and skills. The students will be provided guidance, counseling on the basis of scientific investigation to choose programs of studies suited to their genius. The students take courses without realizing what vocation/occupation is best suited to them. Thus there is a mismatch between what they choose and what they are best equipped for. This center will help to minimize the mismatch and rush for disciplines that do not hold much promise for students' future.
B. LIBRARY FACILITIES
The central library was established in year 1977 at the time when this University was campus of Sindh University, Jamshoro. Library is providing reading and research material/facilities to the students' teachers and research fellows of the University. The library hall is Air Conditioned. Central Library has following sections at present:
1. Circulation Section
2. Processing Section (Comprising Classification, Cataloguing, Labeling, and Filing the Catalogue Cards).
3. Serial Section
4. Reference Section
5. Book Bank Section (for students only)
6. Binding Section
Books
The library contains 45818 books including 1174 government publications.
JOURNALS/PERIODICALS
Central Library subscribes/receives free of cost 22 International Research Journals/Periodicals on Social and Natural Sciences and 62 local research journals/ periodicals for reference purpose.
BOOK BANK SECTION
There are 4273 copies of textbooks of 133 and 250 titles in science and arts respectively which are issued to the students on normal charges for one academic session.
GIFT OF BOOKS
In addition to above, the library also receives gifts from central and provincial governments and international organizations, such as Asia Foundation.
REFERENCE SECTION
With a view to help and raise research potential, we have stocked some material of reference works like encyclopedias, bibliographies, yearbooks, atlases, dictionaries etc.
NEWSPAPERS
Thirteen (13) daily newspapers in English, Urdu and Sindhi are subscribed for reference purpose.
LIBRARY TIMING
Library remains open for twelve hours from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. on all working days without any break, for the benefit of students, teachers and research-fellows of University.
C. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Seminar, quiz programs, debates, cultural shows and such other activities are arranged by the Student Advisory Committee. The students are facilitated to organize farewell and welcome parties in consultation with their Deans and Chairmen of the respective Departments. Magazines and souvenirs are regularly published by student societies, which are partially financed by the University. Intensive study tours and one day study trips are also organized for the students by the University every year. The office of the Student Advisor is there to guide the students in all their academic and extra-curricular activities.
D. SPORTS
Adequate facilities are available at the University for various games, such as Cricket, Foot Ball, Hockey, Volley Ball, Shooting Ball, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Athletics, Kabbadi and Malh. Sports activities are organized under the auspices of the University Gymkhana Committee. Every year the students participate in various games organized by the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, such as Inter-Varsity Tournaments arranged at various Universities of Pakistan. Annual Sports week is also organized by the Office of the Directorate of Physical Education, in consultation with Gymkhana Committee of the University.
E. MEDICAL
Consultation and Advisory health services are available for the students. A reasonably equipped dispensary and Pathological Laboratory are looked-after by two doctors and qualified staff at the campus. The complicated cases are referred to specialists in the District Hospitals. The ambulance service is also available.
F. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Full and Half Freeships in tuition fees, and Bursaries are granted each year to the deserving students as per following ratio:
- Freeships 10% of the enrolled students
- Bursaries 2.5% of the enrolled students
G. FEDERAL GOVT. SCHOLARSHIPS
Quaid-i-Azam Scholarship: - Every year the Ministry of Education, Govt. of Pakistan through the Higher Education Commission, awards one Quaid-i-Azam Scholarship for higher studies abroad. Students securing first and second positions in the University Examinations are eligible to compete for the scholarship.
Zila Council Scholarship: - The Zila Councils in the province of Sindh award a number of scholarships to the deserving University students on the basis of merit.
Mora Scholarship: - The Mora Scholarships are awarded by the Chairman Zakat Committee of Every District to the deserving students.
H. HOSTEL FACILITIES/STUDENTS ACCOMMODATION
There are five hostels, four for boys and one for girls; with total residential capacity for 458 students. The rooms are modestly furnished and the residents enjoy the facilities of Dining Hall, Cafeteria, TV Lounge, Reading Room, Mosque, Telephone, etc. The services of a part-time Medical Officer are also available to the residents. Each Hostel is looked-after by a resident Warden, who is a teacher of the University. All wardens work under the supervision of the Provost Hostels. The students, who wish to reside in the hostels, may apply as per Shah Abdul Latif University, Hostel Regulations 1987.
The details of hostels and rooms are as under:
1. Prof. Atta Muhamamd Hami Hostel 24 Rooms 70 Students
2. Sachal Sarmast Hostel 28 Rooms 80 Students
3. Noori Girls Hostel 19 Rooms 80 Students
4. Latif Hostel (Rented) 18 Rooms 54 Students
5. Shahbaz Hostel (Rented) 33 Rooms 130 Students
6. Shahbaz Hostel-II 08 Rooms 20 Students
7. Govt. Girls Women College Hostel 08 Rooms 24 Students. The students, who wish to get hostel accommodation, can apply on the prescribed form available in the office of the Provost (Hostels). The hostel accommodation is allotted purely on merit basis by the Hostel Accommodation Allotment Committee, as per Shah Abdul Latif University, Hostel Regulations, 1987.
DISCIPLINE
All rules and regulations regarding discipline of students formulated and reviewed by the University from time to time in accordance with Shah Abdul Latif University Act, 1986 which applies to all the students of Shah Abdul Latif University and if any student, who fails to abide by these regulations or is guilty of misconduct, he/she is liable to appropriate action as laid down in these regulations.
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