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{{short description|Private university in Pakistan}}
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| chancellor = Mr. Hassan Muhammad Khan
| chancellor = Hassan Muhammad Khan
| vice_chancellor = Dr. Anis Ahmad
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| rector = Dr. Ghulam Abbas Miana
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| affiliations = [[Pakistan Engineering Council|PEC]], [[Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)|HEC]], [[Washington Accord (credentials)|Washington Accord]]
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'''Riphah International University''' (رفاہ انٹرنیشنل یونیورسٹی) is a private university in [[Pakistan]], chartered by the Federal Government of Pakistan in 2002.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/62166|title=Ord to set up Riphah varsity promulgated|work=Dawn|date=17 October 2002|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> It is sponsored by the not-for-profit [[Islamic International Medical College Trust]] (IIMCT). The first project of the IIMCT was the [[Islamic International Medical College]] and Islamic International Engineering College in [[Rawalpindi]], established in 1996 by its founding Managing Trustee, Zulfiqar Ali Khan. The university has 14 constituent units and an overseas project, the RAK College of Dental Sciences, in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. The university is also working towards the establishment of a campus in [[Mauritius]].
'''Riphah International University''' ({{langx|ur|رفاہ انٹرنیشنل یونیورسٹی}}) is a private university in [[Pakistan]], chartered by the Federal Government of Pakistan in 2002.<ref name=Dawn>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/62166|title=Ord to set up Riphah varsity promulgated|work=Dawn (newspaper)|date=17 October 2002|access-date=25 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Pages/CategoryWise.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 November 2013|title=Riphah International University (scroll down on the List to 'General Universities (*Medium)) |access-date=25 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113082754/http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Pages/CategoryWise.aspx|website=Higher Education Commission of Pakistan website}}</ref>

It is sponsored by the not-for-profit Islamic International Medical College Trust (IIMCT). The first project of the IIMCT was the [[Islamic International Medical College]] in [[Rawalpindi]], established in 1996 by its founding managing trustee, Zulfiqar Ali Khan. The university has 14 constituent units and an overseas project, the RAK College of Dental Sciences, in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. The university is also working towards the establishment of a campus in [[Mauritius]].<ref>[https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/riphah-international-university Profile of Riphah International University] QS TOP UNIVERSITIES website, Retrieved 25 October 2022</ref>


==Governance==
==Governance==
The [[president of Pakistan]] is the patron of the university. [[Zulfiqar Ali Khan]] was the founding chancellor and Hassan Muhammad Khan is the pro-chancellor of the university. Educationist [[Anis Ahmad]] is the founding vice-chancellor of the university. The board of governors and the academic council are the highest policy-making bodies of the university. The vice-chancellor is the chief executive and academic officer of the university.

The [[President of Pakistan]] is the Patron of the University. [[Zulfiqar Ali Khan]] was the Founding Chancellor and Hassan Muhammad Khan is the Pro-Chancellor of the University. Educationist [[Anis Ahmad]] is the Founding Vice-Chancellor of the University. The Board of Governors and the Academic Council are the highest policy-making bodies of the University. The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University.


==Campuses==
==Campuses==

The 14 constituent campuses of the university include:
The 14 constituent campuses of the university include:


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*Islamic International Engineering College
*Islamic International Engineering College
*[[Islamic International Medical College]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.riphah.edu.pk/faculties/medical-sciences|title = Medical Sciences – Riphah International University}}</ref>
*[[Islamic International Medical College]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.riphah.edu.pk/faculties/medical-sciences|title = Medical Sciences – Riphah International University}}</ref>
*Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.riphah.edu.pk/faculties/rehabilitation-sciences |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701204418/http://www.riphah.edu.pk/faculties/rehabilitation-sciences |archive-date=2013-07-01 |title=Rehabilitation Sciences}}</ref>
*Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.riphah.edu.pk/faculties/rehabilitation-sciences |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701204418/http://www.riphah.edu.pk/faculties/rehabilitation-sciences |archive-date=2013-07-01 |title=Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences|access-date=25 October 2022}}</ref>
*Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
*Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
*Riphah Institute of Media Sciences
*Riphah Institute of Media Sciences
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*Riphah School of Leadership
*Riphah School of Leadership
*Riphah Institute of Systems Engineering
*Riphah Institute of Systems Engineering
*Faculty of Basic Sciences
*Faculty of Basic Sciences<ref name=Dawn/>
*Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
*Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities<ref name=Dawn/>
*Riphah Institute of Public Policy
*Riphah Institute of Public Policy
*Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences (RCVetS), established in 2012. The college offers a five years [[Doctor of Veterinary Medicine]] (DVM) degree besides other short courses, and is accredited by the [[Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council]] (PVMC) and Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC).
*Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences (RCVetS), established in 2012. The college offers a five years [[Doctor of Veterinary Medicine]] (DVM) degree besides other short courses, and is accredited by the [[Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council]] (PVMC) and Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC).


== University ranking and quality certification ==
== University ranking and quality certification ==
Riphah International University, Islamabad was included in "W Category" universities by the [[Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)|Higher Education Commission]] (HEC) of Pakistan in 2005 and was later included in the top five universities in the private sector, qualifying to receive research grants from the Government of Pakistan through the HEC. Subsequently, Riphah ranked in the sixth position among private and public sector national universities of medium size with a quality score of 9.70 on the basis of quality assurance and research output criteria set by the HEC. Further, the Quality Enhancement Cell of the University was given first position among the private sector "W Category" universities of Pakistan according to the score card formulated by the HEC. Riphah was the first university in Pakistan to be certified under ISO 9001:2008 Standard by the UK based [[Lloyd's Register]], one of the top five global independent risk management and safety assurance organizations.
Riphah International University, Islamabad was included in "W Category" universities by the [[Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)|Higher Education Commission]] (HEC) of Pakistan in 2005 and was later included in the top five universities in the private sector, qualifying to receive research grants from the Government of Pakistan through the HEC. Subsequently, Riphah university ranked in the sixth position among private and public sector national universities of medium size with a quality score of 9.70 on the basis of quality assurance and research output criteria set by the HEC. Further, the Quality Enhancement Cell of the University was given first position among the private sector "W Category" universities of Pakistan according to the score card formulated by the HEC. Riphah was the first university in Pakistan to be certified under ISO 9001:2008 Standard by the UK based [[Lloyd's Register]], one of the top five global independent risk management and safety assurance organizations.


Riphah College of Science and Technology's Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the [[Pakistan Engineering Council]] (PEC).
Riphah College of Science and Technology's Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the [[Pakistan Engineering Council]] (PEC).


==Quality Enhancement Cell==
==Quality Enhancement Cell==

The Quality Enhancement Cell was established at Riphah International University in October 2009 by the HEC,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riphah.edu.pk/qec/introduction|title=Introduction|work=riphah.edu.pk}}</ref> with a mandate to monitor the quality of education. It has since been declared one of the best Quality Enhancement Cells in Pakistan by the HEC.
The Quality Enhancement Cell was established at Riphah International University in October 2009 by the HEC,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riphah.edu.pk/qec/introduction|title=Introduction|work=riphah.edu.pk}}</ref> with a mandate to monitor the quality of education. It has since been declared one of the best Quality Enhancement Cells in Pakistan by the HEC.


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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.riphah.edu.pk}}
* {{Official website|https://www.riphah.edu.pk}}
* [http://www.hec.gov.pk/OurInstitutes/Pages/Default.aspx/ HEC List of Accredited Universities in Pakistan]
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Latest revision as of 18:47, 3 November 2024

Riphah International University, Islamabad
University Logo
Established2002 (2002)
ChancellorHassan Muhammad Khan
Vice-ChancellorAnis Ahmad
RectorGhulam Abbas Miana
Students12000
Location
Campusurban
Colours   Blue and White
Nicknameriphah
AffiliationsPakistan Engineering Council
Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)
Washington Accord
Websitewww.riphah.edu.pk

Riphah International University (Urdu: رفاہ انٹرنیشنل یونیورسٹی) is a private university in Pakistan, chartered by the Federal Government of Pakistan in 2002.[1][2]

It is sponsored by the not-for-profit Islamic International Medical College Trust (IIMCT). The first project of the IIMCT was the Islamic International Medical College in Rawalpindi, established in 1996 by its founding managing trustee, Zulfiqar Ali Khan. The university has 14 constituent units and an overseas project, the RAK College of Dental Sciences, in the United Arab Emirates. The university is also working towards the establishment of a campus in Mauritius.[3]

Governance

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The president of Pakistan is the patron of the university. Zulfiqar Ali Khan was the founding chancellor and Hassan Muhammad Khan is the pro-chancellor of the university. Educationist Anis Ahmad is the founding vice-chancellor of the university. The board of governors and the academic council are the highest policy-making bodies of the university. The vice-chancellor is the chief executive and academic officer of the university.

Campuses

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The 14 constituent campuses of the university include:

  • Main Campus, Sector I-14, Islamabad
  • City Campus - I, G-7/4, 7th Avenue, Islamabad
  • City Campus - II, Evacuee Trust Complex, Islamabad
  • WISH Campus, H-8, Islamabad
  • Al-Mizan Campus, Rawalpindi
  • Riphah International University Lahore, Raiwind Road
  • QIE Campus, Lahore
  • Riphah International University Faisalabad
  • RAK College of Dental Sciences, Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE

Faculties

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The university consists of several colleges with undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programmes:

  • Islamic International Dental College
  • Islamic International Engineering College
  • Islamic International Medical College[4]
  • Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences[5]
  • Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Riphah Institute of Media Sciences
  • Faculty of Computing
  • Riphah Center of Islamic Business
  • Riphah Institute of Informatics
  • Riphah School of Leadership
  • Riphah Institute of Systems Engineering
  • Faculty of Basic Sciences[1]
  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities[1]
  • Riphah Institute of Public Policy
  • Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences (RCVetS), established in 2012. The college offers a five years Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree besides other short courses, and is accredited by the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC) and Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC).

University ranking and quality certification

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Riphah International University, Islamabad was included in "W Category" universities by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan in 2005 and was later included in the top five universities in the private sector, qualifying to receive research grants from the Government of Pakistan through the HEC. Subsequently, Riphah university ranked in the sixth position among private and public sector national universities of medium size with a quality score of 9.70 on the basis of quality assurance and research output criteria set by the HEC. Further, the Quality Enhancement Cell of the University was given first position among the private sector "W Category" universities of Pakistan according to the score card formulated by the HEC. Riphah was the first university in Pakistan to be certified under ISO 9001:2008 Standard by the UK based Lloyd's Register, one of the top five global independent risk management and safety assurance organizations.

Riphah College of Science and Technology's Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).

Quality Enhancement Cell

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The Quality Enhancement Cell was established at Riphah International University in October 2009 by the HEC,[6] with a mandate to monitor the quality of education. It has since been declared one of the best Quality Enhancement Cells in Pakistan by the HEC.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Ord to set up Riphah varsity promulgated". Dawn (newspaper). 17 October 2002. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Riphah International University (scroll down on the List to 'General Universities (*Medium))". Higher Education Commission of Pakistan website. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  3. ^ Profile of Riphah International University QS TOP UNIVERSITIES website, Retrieved 25 October 2022
  4. ^ "Medical Sciences – Riphah International University".
  5. ^ "Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences". Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  6. ^ "Introduction". riphah.edu.pk.
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