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Universal College Islamabad

Universal College Islamabad

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The Universal College Islamabad (UCI), formerly known as University College of Islamabad, is a higher education university based in Sector F-8/2 in Islamabad, Pakistan.[1][2]

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Universal College Islamabad was founded in 1992 by Dr. Alan Bicker with the support of prominent Pakistani scientists who noticed a dearth of quality higher education.[3][4] UCI is a pioneer in offering the University of London International Programmes (EMFSS and Law) in Pakistan. Dr. Maria Catalina Alliende is the Principal of the College.[5]

UCI offers University of London LLB, Higher National Diploma (HND), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (CA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), ACCA the UK and others. All the University of London International Programmes are recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.[6]

UCI collaborated in 2021 with Monroe College, New York City, USA and introduced the first bilateral American MBA program in Pakistan.[7]

Notable alumni

  • Ali Rehman Khan
  • Ali Muhammad Khan
  • Uzair Jaswal
  • Hira Pervaiz
  • Zara Qaiser
  • Khadija Khan
  • Tehmina Shaukat
  • Komal Shakeel
  • Anas Ali Rao
  • Barrister Syed Qamar Sabzwari
  • Barrister Faisal Khan Toru
  • Barrister Mumtaz Ali
  • Barrister Sajeel Swati

Notable faculty members

  • Dr. Maria Catalina Alliende
  • Mazhar Loan
  • Ghazala Minallah
  • Barrister Syed Qamar Sabzwari
  • Barrister Faisal Khan Toru
  • Barrister Mumtaz Ali
  • Barrister Sajeel Swati
  • Rabia Saeed
  • Dr. Muhammad Munir
  • Dr. Sajid Manzoor
  • Waseem Mustafa
  • Dr. Aqueel ur Rehman

References

  1. [1]
    "Universal College Islamabad - Best University in Islamabad". 2018-08-15. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
  2. [2]
    Ahmed, Noman (2015-03-15). "Future of the legal profession in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
  3. [3]
    "Message of Founder Principal UCI - Universal College Islamabad". Universal College Islamabad. 2021-09-04. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
  4. [4]
    "Alan Bicker". School of Anthropology and Conservation - University of Kent. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
  5. [5]
    "Message of the Principal - Universal College Islamabad". Universal College Islamabad. 2021-09-04. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
  6. [6]
    "Universities Recognised Foreign Collaboration Institutions". Higher Education Commission. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
  7. [7]
    "UCI and Monroe College Partnership | Monroe College". Monroe College. Retrieved 2022-08-26.


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