Greenwich University, Karachi

The Greenwich University or GU (Urdu: گرین وچ یونیورسٹی کراچی‎) is a private research university located in the residential beach neighborhood DHA Karachi, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) as an autonomous degree-awarding university and is one of the leading business schools of Pakistan. The alumni of the university are highly placed in their fields, ranging from senators, MNA's, MPA's (Member National Assembly) / (Member Provincial Assembly) to CEO's of leading multinational and national organisations.[1] The University is empowered to offer its degree program overseas, and to grant affiliation to other institutions.

Greenwich University
گرین وچ یونیورسٹی کراچی
Latin: Labor Omnia Vincit
Former names
Greenwich Institute
Motto in English
Work conquers all
TypePrivate
EstablishedApril 1987 (April 1987)
ChancellorMs. Seema Mughal
Vice-ChancellorMs. Seema Mughal
ProvostMr. Naveed Ahmed Mughal
DeanProf. Dr. Musarrat Adnan
Prof. Dr. Syeda Daud
DirectorMr. Saeed Kamal Mughal
Students~3,000
Undergraduates~2,000
Postgraduates~1,000
~10
Location
Karachi
,
Sindh
,
Pakistan
CampusResidential
ColoursWhite, pink, aero
   
NicknameGU
AffiliationsHEC APQN NAFSA INQAAHE AACSB IAU
SportsCricket, Football, Badminton, Volleyball, Snooker, Swimming, Table Tennis, Basketball etc.
Websitegreenwich.edu.pk

History


The foundation stone of Southeastern University, Washington DC, United States, Pakistan campus was laid in 1987. The award of foreign degrees in Pakistan originated at Southeastern University, Washington DC, to open the gates of quality education to the masses of Pakistan who had no opportunity other than a few government-run institutions. After ten years as a foreign university the campus Greenwich act was passed through Sindh Assembly in 1998 (Act No. 1 of 1998 for Greenwich University).

Campus

Greenwich University overlooks the Arabian Sea, providing an atmosphere of tranquility to the campus. It is situated in the Defence Housing Authority, Karachi. The university has a spacious courtyard, classrooms, computer labs, library, cafeteria, gymnasium, sports field and a recreational center.

Since 2015, Greenwich University has launched Mauritius Branch Campus in Mauritius, approved by Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) and Mauritius Qualification Authority (MQA). The campus is located in beautiful vicinity overlooking the Mountains.

GU
Location in Karachi

See also

References
  1. "HEC It is recognised as one of the Universities/Degree Awarding Institutes (DAIs) of Pakistan in Public & Private Sector as of September. It is also ranked as one for top 10 business schools of bachelors he country by the regulatory body of the government, HEC(Higher Education Commission) 2011". Higher Education Commission. Archived from the original on 2013-10-29.

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