Quaid-i-Azam University, Public research university in Islamabad, Pakistan.
The university campus extends over 1,700 acres at the base of Margalla Hills, featuring modern research facilities and multiple academic departments.
Established in 1967 as University of Islamabad, the institution received its current name in 1976 to honor Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan's founder.
The university maintains strong ties with international institutions through partnerships with organizations like the United Nations and University of Tokyo.
Students access comprehensive electronic research materials and resources through the Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqui Memorial Library, the central facility on campus.
The Department of Anthropology signed a partnership with LMU Munich to establish academic exchanges and enhance research collaborations between both institutions.
Location: Islamabad
Inception: 1967
Website: http://qau.edu.pk
GPS coordinates: 33.75000,73.13333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:44
Islamabad offers numerous subjects for photographers. Faisal Mosque sits against the Margalla Hills, combining religious architecture with landscape. The Pakistan Monument displays modern design, while Daman-e-Koh provides an elevated view over the city. Public parks demonstrate the capital's green spaces. Saidpur Village preserves traditional buildings and crafts. Rawal Lake and the Shakarparian Hills offer nature photography with water and mountains. The city's shopping centers and streets show contemporary Pakistan. Each location presents different aspects of the planned capital.
Parliament of Pakistan
4 km
Pakistan Monument
8.7 km
National Library of Pakistan
3.9 km
Prime Minister's Secretariat
4.1 km
Islamabad National University
4.2 km
Aiwan-e-Sadr
3.8 km
Rawal Lake
5.3 km
Lok Virsa;Heritage Museum
8.9 km
Pir Sohawa
6.4 km
Islamabad Zoo
7.1 km
Shakarparian
8.3 km
Swearing-in ceremony of Imran Khan
3.8 km
Supreme Court of Pakistan Building
4.1 km
Parliament House, Islamabad
4.1 km
Pakistan Museum of Natural History
8.8 km
Pakistan Secretariat
4.1 km
Islamabad Stock Exchange Tower
8.2 km
National Art Gallery, Pakistan
4.5 km
Supreme Court of Pakistan library
4.1 km
Saudi-Pak Tower
7.2 km
Rose and Jasmine Garden
6.8 km
Lake View Park
4.3 km
Daman-e-Koh
7.3 km
Pakistan Monument Museum
8.7 km
Gurdwara in Saidpur, Islamabad
6.1 km
Hindu Temple in Saidpur, Islamabad
6.1 km
Trail 5 Margalla Hills
4.3 km
Village gate of Saidpur, Islamabad
6.2 kmReviews
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