Nishtar Medical University

Nishtar Medical University
نشتر میڈیکل یونیورسٹی
MottoService & Discipline
TypePublic
Established29 April 1951
AffiliationPakistan Medical Commission
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan
University of Health Sciences
Vice-ChancellorMehnaz Khakwani[1]
PrincipalRashad Qamar Rao
Address
66000 Nishtar Road
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CampusUrban
112 acres (45 ha)
MascotNishtarians
WebsiteOfficial website

Nishtar Medical University (Urdu: نشتر میڈیکل یونیورسٹی; formerly Nishtar Medical College) is a public medical university located in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest medical institutions established after the creation of Pakistan. It offers degree programs in medicine, dentistry, allied health sciences and nursing. It is named after Sardar Abdur Rub Nishtar, Pakistan movement leader, and then Governor of Punjab, Pakistan.[2]

  1. ^ "Dr Mehnaz Khakwani assumes charge as NMU's VC". 7 January 2024.
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