Karakoram International University (KIU) or Karakoram University ( ) is a public sector university located in

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, the capital city of the

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region in northern Pakistan. It was established in 2002 with a charter from the Federal Government of Pakistan, aiming to increase access to higher education in Gilgit-Baltistan.

History

The Karakoram International University was established with a charter from the

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and by the orders of the then president

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. According to its charter, Karakoram International University is a multi-campus university. Additional campuses are seeking to be established in feasible localities. Currently, the main campus of the Karakoram International University has nearly 8000 students, more than 150 faculty members, and over a hundred administrative staff in 21 different academic departments. Faculties There are three faculties: the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Natural Sciences & Engineering, and the Faculty of Life Sciences and 21 departments.

Academics

Bachelor's degree Programs

* Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences BS (CS) * Bachelor of Business Administration-BB (IT) * Bachelor of Science in International Relations (BS) * Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Food Technology (BS) * Bachelor of Arts in English Linguistics and Literature (BA Hons) * Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BS) * Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.Ed) Elementary 4 years (pre step) * Bachelor of Science in Biology (Animal Sciences) (BS) * Bachelor of Science in Biology (Plant sciences) (BS) * Bachelor of Science in Media and Communication (BS) * Bachelor of Science in Physics (BS) * Bachelor of Science in Economics (BS) * Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BS) * Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences. (BS) * Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences (Geology) (BS) * Bachelor of Science in Earthquake Engineering (BS) * Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (BS) * Bachelor of Business Administration - Management (BBA) * Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BS) * Bachelor of Science in Statistics (BS) * Bachelor of Computer Arts (BCA) * Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) * Bachelor's degree in Design (Communication Design) BCD

Master's degree Programs

* Master of Science in Mathematics (M.Sc) * Master of Science in Statistics (M.Sc) * Master of Science in International Relations (M.Sc) * Master of Science in Chemistry (M.Sc) * Master of Arts in English Literature (MA) * Master of Arts in English Linguistics (MA) * Master of Science in Agriculture in Food Technology * Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences (M.Sc) * Master of Arts in Education (MA) * Master of Science in Economics (M.Sc) * Master of Science in Biology (Animal Sciences) * Master of Science in Biology (Plant sciences) * Master of Science in Physics (M.Sc) * Master of Business Administration in Management (Regular) MBA

Self support evening master's programs

The following programs are taken at evening time for self-support students. * Master of Information Technology (MIT PGD in Computer Sciences) * Master of Science in Media & Communication Studies (M.Sc) * Master of Business Administration (Executive) MBA * Master of Education M.Ed (One Year Diploma) * Diploma in Agriculture * Master of Science in Economics & Finance M.Sc

Campuses

The main campus is situated on the University Road in Gilgit. expanded In 2011, a satellite campus was established in

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. that is now become an Independent University (University of Baltistan). In 2016, another satellite campus was established in

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. In August 2017, a new

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-funded Faculty of Education building was inaugurated by Mission Director

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and the

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at the Gilgit-Baltistan campus (Main Campus). International campuses of the university include: *KIU main campus,

*KIU sub campus,

*KIU sub campus, Ghizar *KIU sub campus, Diamer,