Gomal University

Gomal University
جامعہ گومل
Logo of the Gomal University
Other name
GU
Motto in English
University at Glance
TypePublic
Established1974; 50 years ago (1974)
ChancellorGovernor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Vice-ChancellorProf. Dr. Shakeeb Ullah
DirectorDr. Ameer Atta , Director Distance Education
Academic staff
335[1]
(registered professors)
Administrative staff
384[1]
Students20000[1]
Postgraduates485[1]
289[1]
Other students
37[1]
Location, ,
Pakistan

31°49′N 70°55′E / 31.817°N 70.917°E / 31.817; 70.917
Colours   Aero and green
Websitewww.gu.edu.pk

Gomal University (Urdu: جامعہ گومل), is a public research university located in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Founded and established in 1974, the university is one of the oldest institutions in the country and occupies one of the largest campuses in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.[1]

Gomal University is one of the reputable universities in Pakistan offering a wide range of courses both at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels besides research degree programs in most of the departments.[1] It consisted of four faculties of science, with a strong emphasis on natural and medical sciences courses. Gomal University is affiliated with the Higher Education Commission and the National Testing Service.

The university was founded by Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, and the donation came from Nawab Allah Nawaz Khan, who donated a large area of his land to the establishment of the university.[2] Nawab Allah Nawaz Khan Saddozai was also Gomal University's first vice-chancellor in 1974.[2]

Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad is the current vice-chancellor.[3]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Overview of Gomal University". Campus Overview. Archived from the original on 9 January 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  2. ^ a b "History of Gomal University". History of Gomal University. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  3. ^ Ali, Yousaf (19 September 2022). "Gomal University VC sent on forced leave again". The News International. Retrieved 20 September 2022.