DOW University of Health Sciences

country rank	56
world rank	7259

University Overview

Founded in 2004, DOW University of Health Sciences is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Saddar Town (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sindh. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Gulshan Town. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, DOW University of Health Sciences (DUHS) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. DOW University of Health Sciences (DUHS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 14 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Pakistani higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	DOW University of Health Sciences
Name	ڈاؤ یونیورسٹی آف ہیلتھ سائنسز
Acronym	DUHS
Founded	2004
Motto	Prevention Is Better than Cure
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University Location

Address	Baba-e-Urdu Road Saddar Town (population range: 500,000-1,000,000) 74200 Sindh Pakistan
T	+92 (21) 9921 5754 - 7
F	+92 (21) 9921 5763
Other locations	Gulshan Town

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of DOW University of Health Sciences for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)
International students Int'l student	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)	Not reported

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate DOW University of Health Sciences's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	50-60%
Admission Office	Baba-e-Urdu Road Karachi 74200 +92 (21) 9921 5754

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate DOW University of Health Sciences's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	7,000-7,999
Academic Staff	400-499
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Not reported
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of DOW University of Health Sciences for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Higher Education Commission, Pakistan

Year of first Accreditation
2004

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the DOW University of Health Sciences as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

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Site last updated: Tuesday, 9 October 2018

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by DOW University of Health Sciences's representatives.
Please visit the official website of DOW University of Health Sciences to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.

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