University of KarachiMotto: رَبِّ زدْنيِ عِلْماًو عملا (Arabic)O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge
Established: June, 1951
Type: Public
Vice-Chancellor: Dr. Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui
Faculty: >600
Students: >30,000
Location: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
Affiliations: HEC, UGC
Website:
www.uok.edu.pkThe University of Karachi (Urdu: جامعہ كراچى ) is located in the city of Karachi, Province of Sindh, Pakistan. It is the largest public university in the country with a student population of 30,000. According to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, it is ranked among the top ten universities of the country. The university has made itself known by producing the largest amount of research output in terms of patent, international peer reviewed, journals and organizing regular academic conferences. The university is also known for brutal attacks on its teachers.