The Foundation University Islamabad (FUI), () is a public sector university located in Islamabad, Pakistan. It has two campuses; Foundation University School of Health Sciences (FUSH) & Foundation University School of Science and Technology (FUSST).
Recognized university
Foundation University Islamabad is a recognized university by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Overview
FUI is a government university, backed by the government's Fauji Foundation which is the largest welfare organization in Pakistan. FUI was granted its charter by the Federal Government vide Ordinance No. LXXXVIII of 2002.
Faculties
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Faculty of Business & Technology
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Programs Offered at Foundation University School of Science and Technology (FUSST)
The university offers following Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees:
Undergraduate programs
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Computer Software Engineering - Program Accredited from NCEAC
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Program Accreditation (NCEAC) Applied For Bachelor of Business Administration (honors) Bachelor of Computer Arts Bachelor of Science in Media and Communication Bachelor of Science in Psychology Bachelor of Science in English Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality
Masters programs
MS Management Sciences
MS Information Security
MS Computer Sciences
MS Engineering Management
MS English (Linguistics & Literature) MS Media Sciences Master of Business Administration (MBA 3.5 years) Master of Business Administration (MBA 1.5 years)
M.Phil and Ph.D. programs
PhD Computer Sciences
PhD English
PhD Management Sciences
PhD Psychology
Foundation University College of Dentistry (FUCD) The student are educated in basic medical and dental sciences in the initial two years and are trained in different clinical specialties in third and final years including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Operative/Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Orthodontics on simulated models (phantom heads) and as well as live clinical scenarios. FUCD offers clinical facilities with services ranging from fillings and root canal treatments Dentures to Orthodontics Implants and Major surgeries of the jaws, mouth and face. It houses its own Central Sterilization and Supply Department (CSSD). Dean of the institution is Professor Dr Muhammad Azhar Sheikh, BDS, M.Sc. (Lond), FDS RCS (Eng) FDS RCS (Ire) and FDS Oral Surgery (UK) Where as Dr. Sidra Aamer and Dr. Nadia Amman are serving as Associate Dean (Basic Sciences) and Associate Dean (Clinical Sciences) of FUCD respectively. FUCD has two major Departments which includes Department of BASIC SCIENCES & Department of CLINICAL SCIENCES with their respective sub-departments.
Foundation University College of Physiotherapy (FUCP)
Foundation University College of Physiotherapy (FUCP) was established in 2014. It offers a 5-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and follows the semester system. The intake of the department is 50 students per semester, with two semesters in a year. FUCP has a purpose-built campus with lecture halls, amphitheaters, and multidisciplinary laboratories with facilities at par with international standards. It is also the first rehabilitation institute in Pakistan which took an initiative to offer paid house jobs to all graduates at the completion of their 5-year degree program.
Foundation University College of Nursing (FUCN) Fauji Foundation School of Nursing was established in 1979. It was running regular diploma courses and has now being upgraded to Foundation University College of Nursing (FUCN). FUCN will be a constituent college of Foundation University. It is under process of recognition by Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) and will be affiliated with Nursing Examination Board Punjab.
Foundation University Sialkot Campus (FUSC) FUSC has been established in 2019, with an objective to provide degree programs in the areas of Business, Information and Engineering Technologies, and also to launch technical courses to meet the industrial need for skilled manpower. The campus shall also provide opportunities to the skilled certificate and diploma holder workforce for their vertical mobility and career progression to acquire higher education. FUSC is providing Bachelors's level education in Engineering, IT and Management Sciences.