The University of Balochistan (UoB) (Urdu: جامعہ بلوچستان; Balochi: بلوچستان ء یونیورسٹی, Pashto: د بلوچستان پوهنتون ) also known as Balochistan University, is a public university located in the city center area of Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. UoB is the oldest highest education institution in Balochistan, having been established in 1970.

University of Balochistan Overview

The University of Balochistan (UoB) was established in October 1970 through an Ordinance issued by the Governor of Balochistan. In 1996, the Balochistan Assembly passed the University of Balochistan ACT. In 2022, a unified ACT for all public sector universities in the province was passed, under which UoB currently operates. UoB is the largest general university in Balochistan, offering higher education across Science, Arts, and Humanities. The university now consists of 6 faculties, 56 departments, 5 centers, and 1 constituent law college. Initially starting with three departments—Physics, Chemistry, and Geology—it has since expanded significantly. The following institutes and specialized centers are now part of the university:

Institutes

Specialized Centers

The university also operates a constituent Law College and sub-campuses in Quetta (Jungle Bagh and City), Mastung, Kharan, Pishin, and Killa-Saifullah. Additionally, several affiliated colleges contribute to the university’s academic network. The Abdul Samad Khan Shaheed Chair and Nawab Yousaf Aziz Magsi Chair have also been established at UoB. Academic Programs: UoB offers a variety of programs including a four-year BS, as well as M.S / M.Phil., and Ph.D. programs. Since 2017, the university has adopted a semester system. The current enrollment exceeds 14,000 students.

Admission Criteria and Seat Allocation

Admissions in teaching departments are granted based on merit and seat allocation as follows: Special Provisions

Admission Categories

1. Category A: Local/domiciled residents of Balochistan who meet the academic prerequisites and eligibility criteria.
2. Category B: Direct dependents (son/daughter, brother/sister, wife/husband) of Federal Government and Autonomous Organization personnel serving in Balochistan who meet the required academic criteria.
3. Category C:

Quota Policy

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications

Ineligibility Criteria

Authorities of the university

The following are the authorities of the university:

Faculties and departments

The university started with three departments, Physics, Chemistry and Geology in 1971 but now it has 46 departments. The university has four institutes and five centers. A Fine Arts Department was established in March 1984 with four faculty members, Jamal Shah, Faryal Gohar, Akram Dost and Kaleem Khan. Initially the department offered a certificate course. It deals with painting, drawing, sculpture, and graphic art as well as historical theories of human development through the ages. The department plays very important role in introducing Balochistan's heritage and its indigenous art, crafts and architecture. Since the civilization of Mehrgarh (9000 BCE) is a great source of inspiration for researchers and provides linkage with the other world of art and craft, the Department of Fine Arts also provides a facility to study in depth the cultural heritage of Balochistan. The university has also established a computer science department to promote IT. List of faculties and departments/programs: 1. Faculty of Physical and Environmental Science 2. Faculty of Arts and Humanities 3. Faculty of Biological, Pharmaceutical And Health Sciences 4. Faculty of Literature & Languages 5. Faculty of Management and Information Sciences 6. Faculty of Social Sciences

Main Library

Library Automation The Directorate of Information Technology (D.I.T) at Balochistan University has developed software for Library Automation in collaboration with library professionals. To date, 50,000 books have been processed. Services Digital Library Established in 2006 within the Central Library, the Digital Library serves both faculty members and students. It provides access to 23,000 full-text journals of international repute and 40,000 e-books through the E-brary program, funded by the Higher Education Commission. Future Prospects

UoB Journals

Affiliated colleges

The university has a constituent law college and 88 affiliated colleges including Balochistan Agriculture College.

Notable alumni and faculty