Air University (Pakistan Air Force)
The Air University (AU) (Urdu: جامعہ فضایہ) was established in public sector in 2002 by Pakistan Air Force and is managed by Board of Governor chaired by the Chief of Air Staff Pakistan Air Force. The university is located in PAF Complex Sector E8/E9 Islamabad, Pakistan. It has two functional campuses, Aerospace and Aviation Campus at Kamra and a campus at Multan.
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Motto | Taking Academic excellence To New Heights |
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Type | Public |
Established | 2002 |
Affiliation | Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan Medical Commission, Association of Commonwealth Universities, International Association of Universities |
Endowment | Rs 450 Million |
Chancellor | Chairman HEC |
Vice-Chancellor | AIR MARSHAL JAVAID AHMED, HI(M) (Retd) |
Principal | 1 |
Dean | 5 |
Director | 15 |
Academic staff | 260 |
Administrative staff | 700 |
Students | 6043 |
Undergraduates | 5043 |
Postgraduates | 1000 |
Location | Islamabad , , Pakistan |
Campus | Multi-campus |
Colours | Black, outer space, jordy blue |
Nickname | AU |
Website | au |
The university offers undergraduate and post-graduate programs in medicine, computer science, cyber security, artificial intelligence, engineering, business management and humanities.[1][2] It is ranked among the country's top ten universities in the Engineering and Technology category by the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) (HEC).[3] Air University is recognized by Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) and accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council and Pakistan Medical Commission. It is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom[4] and International Association of Universities[5]
Faculties and Departments
The university's major faculties and departments are given below:
- Institute of Avionics and Aeronautics
- Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Department of Avionics Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Mechatronics Engineering
- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Department of Computer Engineering
- Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences
- Department of Physics
- Department of Mathematics
- Faculty of Administrative Sciences
- AUSOM (Air University School Of Management)
- Faculty of Computing & AI
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Cyber Security
- Department of Creative Technologies
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Department of Humanities, Education and Psychology
- Department of English
- Faculty of Aerospace Sciences And Strategic Studies
- Department of Aerospace Sciences And Strategic Studies
- Faculty Of Medical Sciences
Programs
Discipline | Degree Program | ||
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BS, BE | MS / M Phil | Ph.D. | |
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Electrical Engineering[7] | ![]() |
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Mechatronics Engineering[8] | ![]() |
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Mechanical Engineering[9] | ![]() |
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Computer Engineering | ✔️ | ||
Bio Medical Engineering | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Aerospace Engineering[9] | ![]() |
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Avionics Engineering[10] | ![]() |
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System Security | ✔️ | ||
Information Security | ✔️ | ||
Business Administration (BBA)[11] | ![]() |
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Physics[12] | ![]() |
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Computer Science[13] | ![]() |
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Mathematics[14] | ![]() |
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English[15] | ![]() |
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Management Sciences[11] | ![]() |
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Accounting and Finance[11] | ![]() |
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Gaming and Multimedia | ✔️ | ||
Information Technology | ✔️ | ||
Artificial intelligence | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Data science | ✔️ | ||
Software Engineering | ✔️ | ||
Strategic Studies | ✔️ | ||
Psychology | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Education | ✔️ | ||
Aviation Management | ✔️ | ||
Health Care Management | ✔️ | ||
Tourism and Hospitality Management | ✔️ | ||
Project Management | ✔️ | ||
Business Analytis | ✔️ | ||
Research
- Journal of Business & Economics ISSN 2075-6909
- CPEC Center of Excellence
- National Center for Cyber Security
- Smart Devices & Networks Security Lab
- Smart Devices Security
- Network Cyber Defence
- National Cyber-crime & Forensics Lab
- Social Media Forensics
- Computer Forensics
- Mobile Forensics
- Smart Devices & Networks Security Lab
- Corporum: Journal of Corpus Linguistics ISSN 2617-2917
- Corpus Research Centre
- Erevna Journal of Linguistics and Literature ISSN 2521-5078
Laboratories
Students can augment their learning through practical work in laboratories.[16] These labs include:
- Aerodynamics Laboratory (ADL)
- National centre for cyber-security (NCCS)
- Aerospace Sensors & Systems Laboratory
- Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) Laboratory
- Avionics Integration Laboratory
- Communication Security and Embedded Systems Laboratory
- Computer Laboratory
- Computer Aided Engineering Laboratory (CAEL)
- CNC Machines and Robotics Laboratory
- Control Engineering Laboratory
- Digital Electronics Laboratory
- Digital Signal Processing Laboratory
- Dynamics and Strength Laboratory (DSL)
- ECM and Radar Laboratory
- Electro-optics Laboratory
- Electronic Systems Laboratory
- Embedded Systems Laboratory
- Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
- Heat and Mass Transfer Laboratory
- Industrial Automation Laboratory
- Lego Mindstroms – Advanced Mechatronics Laboratory
- Machine Design Laboratory
- Materials and Structures Laboratory (MSL)
- Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
- Mechanical Workshop
- Power Electronics and Electrical Machines Laboratory
- Power Systems Laboratory
- Projects Laboratory
- RF and Optical Communication Laboratory
- Thermo Fluids and Propulsion Laboratory (TFPL)
- Thermodynamics Laboratory
Student bodies
Student run organizations, societies and clubs are present in Air University. These include:
- Air University Adventure Club (AUAC)
- Air Media Club (AMC)
- Cultural Society (AUCS)
- Thespian Society (AUTS)
- Sports Club (AUSC)
- Music Society (AUMS)
- Islamic Society (AUIS)
- Engineering Research and Computer Society
- Literary Society (AULS)
- Science and Technology Society
- Drama (Thespian) Society
- Performing Arts Society
- Allama Iqbal Society
- Sha'oor - The Society[17]
Air University Multan campus
In 2011, Air University established its second campus in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in management sciences, accounting and finance, information technology, mathematics and computer science.
Air University Aerospace and Aviation Campus Kamra
The establishment of the campus in close proximity of Aviation Research Innovation & Development (AVRID), Aviation Design Institute (AVDI) and a Comprehensive Certification Agency has transformed it into a National Aerospace Science and Technology Park.
Constituent units
- College of Flying Training, Risalpur
- Fazaia Medical College, Islamabad
- College of Aviation Safety Management (CASM), Karachi
- Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College, Karachi
Affiliated institutes
- Aero Medical Institute, Karachi
- PAF Air War College, Karachi
- Bilquis Education College For Women, Rawalpindi
- College of Education, Peshawar
- College of Education for Women, Peshawar
- Fazaia College of Education for Women, Lahore
References
- "Why air university". Why air university. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
- "Timeline of AU". Timeline of AU. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
- "HEC rankings". HEC rankings. Archived from the original on 2013-11-13.
- "ACU Members". ACU. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
- https://www.iau-aiu.net/List-of-IAU-members?lang=en
- "Department Of Cyber Security". Air University official Website. Archived from the original on 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
- "Department Of Electrical Engineering". Air University official Website. Archived from the original on 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- "Department Of Mechatronics Engineering". Air University official Website. Archived from the original on 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- "Department Of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering". Air University official Website. Archived from the original on 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- "Department Of Avionics Engineering". Air University official Website. Archived from the original on 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- "Au School Of Management". Air University official Website. Archived from the original on 2016-07-10. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- "Department Of Physics". Air University official Website. Archived from the original on 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- "Department Of Computer Science". Air University official Website. Archived from the original on 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- "Department Of Mathematics". Air University official Website. Archived from the original on 2016-04-08. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- "Department Of Humanities". Air University official Website. Archived from the original on 2016-07-12. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- "Research Labs-Air University". Au.edu.pk. Archived from the original on 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2012-02-03.
- "SHA'OOR - The Society :: Spreading Awareness | We are dedicated to bring academic, social and moral awareness in the society". Shaoorpakistan.org. 2011-12-20. Archived from the original on 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2012-02-03.