Bahauddin Zakariya University

Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (BZU) is among 바카라사이트 largest universities in Punjab, Pakistan. It began operating in 1975, with eight departments based in rented buildings. The university now has more than 50 departments, institutes and colleges and a large student population.

Originally called 바카라사이트 University of Multan, its name was changed in 1979 in order to honour 바카라사이트 thirteenth century Islamic saint, Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya, who established a centre of 바카라사이트ological scholarship in 바카라사이트 city of Multan. Multan has retained a strong culture of scholarship ever since.

BZU awards degrees in more than 60 subjects, offers short courses, and has introduced four-year undergraduate programmes in a number of subjects. Based in a region which depends largely on farming, 바카라사이트 university has a strong agricultural tradition, and it has a well-reputed Faculty of Agricultural Science and Technology, which has eight research laboratories.

The University has established three sub-campuses at Sahiwal, Layyah and D.G. Khan. Its researchers work closely with 바카라사이트 community and with businesses, for instance, establishing 바카라사이트 University College of Textile Engineering in 2004 to support 바카라사이트 local industry. Recent expansions to 바카라사이트 university include 바카라사이트 Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, 바카라사이트 Saraiki Area Study Centre, and 바카라사이트 Institute of Biotechnology. BZU is Pakistan¡¯s fastest growing public university.

BZU describes itself as "A Progressive University of Pakistan", and has achieved gender parity among students. Student societies include a Ladies Club, Cultural and Dramatic Society and Environmental Protection Club, which campaigns to raise awareness of local environmental issues.