Hazara University facts for kids
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جامعہ ہزارہ
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HU |
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| Motto | Get Knowledge |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2002 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Commission (Pakistan), Pharmacy Council of Pakistan |
| Chancellor | Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr Jamil Ahmad |
| Location |
Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Pakistan
34°25′12″N 73°15′0″E / 34.42000°N 73.25000°E |
| Campus | 250 acres (100 ha) |
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The Hazara University (HU) is a public university located in Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was started in 2002.
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About Hazara University
Hazara University is officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. This means it is an approved place for higher learning. It is also recognized by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan.
Where is the Campus?
The university campus is in a special spot near Mansehra. It's where ancient civilizations like Gandhara and Ashoka once thrived. It also faces the historic Silk Road, which was a major trade route connecting places like India, China, and Central Asia long ago. The campus is quite large, covering about 250 acres.
How Hazara University Started
A kind landowner named Haji Abdul Hanan Khan Swati gave land to build a hospital in Mansehra. This hospital was built by Khan Khudadad Khan Swati, who was the first health minister of Pakistan. Later, this hospital was changed into Hazara University.
What You Can Study at Hazara University
Hazara University offers many different subjects for students. You can get a Bachelor's degree in various fields. These include Arts, Humanities, Business, Social Sciences, Science, and Technology.
Here are some of the main areas of study:
Arts and Humanities
This faculty focuses on subjects that explore human culture and creativity.
- Department of Archaeology (studying ancient history)
- Department of Architecture (designing buildings)
- Department of Art & Design (creating art)
- Department of Communication & Media Studies (how we share information)
- Department of Conservation Studies (protecting old things)
- Department of Education (learning about teaching)
- Department of English (language and literature)
- Department of Geology (studying the Earth)
- Department of Pakistan Studies (learning about Pakistan)
- Department of Tourism & Hospitality (travel and hotels)
- Department of Urdu (Urdu language and literature)
Biological and Health Sciences
This faculty is all about living things and health.
- Department of Agriculture (farming and crops)
- Department of Biochemistry (chemistry of living things)
- Department of Biotechnology (using living systems for products)
- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (changing genes)
- Department of Botany (studying plants)
- Department of Human Genetics (studying human genes)
- Department of Microbiology (studying tiny living things)
- Department of Pharmacy (making and using medicines)
- Department of Zoology (studying animals)
Law and Social Sciences
This faculty looks at how society works and the rules that guide it.
- Department of Economics (how money and resources are used)
- Department of Islamic & Religious Studies (studying religions)
- Department of Law (rules and justice)
- Department of Management Sciences (how to run organizations)
- Department of Political Science (how governments work)
- Department of International Relations (how countries interact)
- Department of Psychology (studying the mind)
- Department of Public Policy and Administration (how public services are managed)
- Department of Sociology (how people live in groups)
Natural and Computational Sciences
This faculty covers natural laws and computer-related subjects.
- Department of Bioinformatics (using computers for biology)
- Department of Chemistry (studying substances)
- Department of Environmental Sciences (studying the environment)
- Department of Information Technology (computers and software)
- Department of Mathematics (numbers and problem-solving)
- Department of Physics (how the universe works)
- Department of Telecommunication (sending information over distances)
- Department of Statistics (collecting and analyzing data)
