2. Brief Summary / Description
•University of Okara (UO)
•University of Jhang (UJ)
•University of Bhakkar (UB)
•Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan (GU)
3. The University of Okara (UO)
Name University of Okara
Chartered on 2016
City Okara
District Population 0.5 Million
Website https://www.dev.uo.edu.pk/
Current VC / Acting VC Prof. Dr. Muhammad Wajid
No. of Faculties 07
No. of Department 47
4. Vision
• To be recognized across the world as a university that addresses the needs
of society through;
- Innovative and interdisciplinary research;
- learning and teaching of the highest quality.
• The University of Okara intends to have a transformative impact on society
through;
- Continual innovation in education,
- research, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
5. Mission
• The University's mission is to create a transformative
educational experience for students focused on;
- deep disciplinary knowledge;
- problem solving;
- leadership,
- communication, and interpersonal skills; and
- personal health and well-being.
6. Mission (Cont..)
• Seek to transform the lives of students and staff by giving them
opportunities
- to reach their full potential intellectually and
emotionally;
- by making them resilient and giving them the skills,
they need for the modern world; and
- by instilling in them a sense of responsibility to
promote public good.
7. Faculties
1. Faculty of Computing
having its 04 Departments
2. Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
having its 16 Departments including Institute of social and cultural studies.
3. Faculty of life Sciences
having its 16 Departments
4. Faculty of Sciences
having its 4 Departments and Centre for Nano-science
8. Faculties (Cont…)
5. Faculty of Education
having its 8 Departments and Centre of Skill Development
6. Faculty of Health Sciences
having its 3 Departments
7. Institute of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences
having its 03 Departments
9. Offices
• Vice Chancellor’s Secretariat
• Controller of Examination
• Public Relation Office
• Human Resource
• Information Technology Services
• Planning & Development
• Registrar Office
• Quality Enhancement & Accreditation
• Student Affairs
• Resident Auditor Office
