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DUHS University at duhs.edu.pk

2024 Ranking and Overview

country rank  13
world rank  4582

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Overview

Founded in 2004, the DOW University of Health Sciences is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Saddar Town (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sindh. This institution also has a branch campus in Gulshan Town. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, DOW University of Health Sciences (DUHS) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. DOW University of Health Sciences (DUHS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 20-year-old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Pakistani higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DUHS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

DOW University of Health Sciences's Control Typepublic

Entity

DOW University of Health Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

DOW University of Health Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

DOW University of Health Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Profile

Name
Name (Non Latin) ڈاؤ یونیورسٹی آف ہیلتھ سائنسز
Acronym DUHS
Founded 2004
Motto Prevention Is Better than Cure
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Campus Location

Address Baba-e-Urdu Road
Saddar Town
74200 Sindh
Pakistan
DOW University of Health Sciences Phone Number +92 (21) 9921 5754 - 7
DOW University of Health Sciences Fax Number +92 (21) 9921 5763
Other locations Gulshan Town

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following DOW University of Health Sciences's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify DOW University of Health Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This DOW University of Health Sciences's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at DOW University of Health Sciences.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic DOW University of Health Sciences's admission information.

DOW University of Health Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


DOW University of Health Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has DOW University of Health Sciences a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

DOW University of Health Sciences's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


DOW University of Health Sciences's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Dow University of Health Sciences has more than 200 international students.

DOW University of Health Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office

Baba-e-Urdu Road
Karachi 74200
(21) 9921 5754


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for DOW University of Health Sciences.

DOW University of Health Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

DOW University of Health Sciences has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


DOW University of Health Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


DOW University of Health Sciences's Control Type Control Type

DOW University of Health Sciences is a public higher education institution.


DOW University of Health Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

DOW University of Health Sciences is a non-profit higher education institution.


DOW University of Health Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


DOW University of Health Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

DOW University of Health Sciences does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of DOW University of Health Sciences's main facilities:


DOW University of Health Sciences's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit DOW University of Health Sciences's Library


DOW University of Health Sciences's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


DOW University of Health Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of DOW University of Health Sciences's main services:


DOW University of Health Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

DOW University of Health Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

DOW University of Health Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


DOW University of Health Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

DOW University of Health Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


DOW University of Health Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

DOW University of Health Sciences is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Higher Education Commission of Pakistan

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2004


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important DOW University of Health Sciences's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Government of Sindh
  • Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
  • Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC)
  • Pakistan Pharmacy Council (PPC)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important DOW University of Health Sciences's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Talloires Network

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

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